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Penn State Opens as Favorite Over Minnesota
The Nittany Lions did just enough to escape against Washington for their second consecutive victory on Saturday. The oddsmakers like the win streak to continue when Minnesota comes to Happy Valley on Saturday. Penn State has opened as a 7.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel. Penn State raced out to an impressive 28-6 halftime lead on […]
Penn State’s Jack Ham Update Arrives After Scary News
Jack Ham is a legend of the state of Pennsylvania. He grew up in Johnstown, PA. He went to Penn State and played football for the Nittany Lions. Then he starred for the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four Super Bowl championships. Ham is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College […] The post Penn State’s Jack Ham Update Arrives After Scary News appeared first on HEAVY.
Just the Stats: Penn State vs Washington
The Nittany Lions roll to the west coast after winning in October for the first time since 2024.
Breaking Down Penn State Offense Improvement
The Penn State offense has struggled since the beginning of Big Ten play at the end of September. The Nittany Lions didn't score more than 23 points in their last four games; that was until Saturday's 31-17 victory over Purdue. It was a refreshing showing from Taylor Mouser's group. The ground game looked competent, the …
Penn State vs. Purdue: Three Keys to Victory
Penn State returns to Beaver Stadium Saturday to host 3-4 Purdue. Will this be the Nittany Lions' first Big Ten win of the season, or will the Boilermakers snap a 22-year-long losing streak against the blue and white? If Penn State hopes to turn the four-game losing streak into an 8-4 season, the former must …
Penn State vs. Purdue: Game Preview
The Nittany Lions are still seeking their first conference win as they welcome Purdue on Halloween. Penn State (3-4, 0-4) vs. Purdue (3-4, 2-2) Kickoff: 4:15 p.m., Beaver Stadium, State College, PA The Betting Line: Penn State -7.5 (Fanduel) TV: BTN, 4:15 p.m., Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), Dannie Rogers (sideline) Weather: Matt Campbell: PENN STATE RECORD: 3-4, […]
What to Expect From Penn State Post-Bye Week
Penn State has clearly not had the season many expected up to this point. At 3-4 overall and 0-4 against the Big Ten, the Nittany Lions look to start clean after their bye week. Purdue, also 3-4 overall, will head to Happy Valley this week to meet a fresh Penn State squad. The Boilermakers are …
Penn State, Matt Campbell Hit With Bad Recruiting News
A winless Big Ten start worsens as three-star linebacker Blake Betton flips his commitment to Wisconsin, leaving Matt Campbell scrambling to salvage the Nittany Lions' 2027 class.
Fall Sports Update: Volleyball Gets Back On Track
Women’s Volleyball (12-4) The women’s volleyball team swept both Northwestern and Washington to improve to 12-4 on the season. Penn State’s win over Washington was the team’s second against a ranked opponent. The Nittany Lions held the Huskies to just .113 hitting percentage, and Kennedy Martin rolled up a team-high 14 kills and four blocks. […]
TST Best Bets: October 10, 2026
Two unbeaten SEC heavyweights meet in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, as Georgia visits Alabama with both teams looking to take control of the conference race. After splitting their meetings last season, the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide have another chance to make an early statement in the national title chase.Meanwhile, USC heads to Happy Valley for Penn State’s White Out game. The Trojans are looking to build on last week’s comeback win over Washington, while the Nittany Lions need a response after
What We’ve Learned From Penn State’s First Five Games
Penn State's 2026 season isn't off to the start many fans had hoped for. New head coach Matt Campbell had his team at 3-0 after a weak non-conference schedule against Marshall, Temple, and Buffalo, but the Nittany Lions are now 0-2 in Big Ten play. The weaknesses of this Penn State team have been exposed …
Matt Campbell Admits Penn State Hasn't Met Its Standard
The Nittany Lions have been far from it.
ACC Coach Takes Shot at Penn State for Preseason Bias
Pat Narduzzi slams the Nittany Lions' unearned ranking, fueling the fiery debate over Big Ten favoritism and the flawed system of awarding prestige before kickoff.
Penn State Demolished by Northwestern: Post-Game Link Dump
Rocco Becht needs to play better if Penn State is going to turn its season around. The Nittany Lions are searching for answers after its second consecutive loss to open Big Ten play. Northwestern didn’t just beat Penn State – they piled on as they racked up over 400 rushing yards. Penn State was out-physicaled […]
Penn State Opens as Underdog Against USC
Penn State has opened as an underdog for the first time in the 2026 season. Following back-to-back loses to begin Big Ten play, the Nittany Lions will be a 1.5-point home underdog when they face USC on Saturday. Despite the game being the annual White Out, the oddsmakers are still not confident in Penn State’s […]
Penn State facing glaring issues after back-to-back losses
EVANSTON, Ill. (WHTM) — It is next to impossible to pin Penn State’s loss to Northwestern on just one thing, but here are three glaring issues following the Nittany Lions’ back-to-back losses this season. The run game only produced 48 yards, the run defense gave up 418, and head coach Matt Campbell says his program […]
Penn State vs. Northwestern: Four Keys to Victory
Penn State vs. Northwestern faces off in a rare primetime matchup on Friday night. The Nittany Lions will look to bounce back after last week's 24-20 defeat to Wisconsin. The loss was ugly. The offense struggled to move the ball, and the defense collapsed in the fourth quarter. It was uncharacteristic of a Penn State …
Penn State football looks to rebound against Northwestern
(WHTM) – A loss to unranked Wisconsin has the Nittany Lions outside the AP Top 25 going into a short-week road game. The first loss of the Matt Campbell era came after the Badgers erased a 17-point Penn State lead and scored 14 unanswered points in the final four minutes of the Nittany Lions’ Homecoming […]
Inside the Impromptu Penn State Players Meeting
Let's get inside the impromptu Penn State players meeting. Penn State's 24-20 home loss to Wisconsin was a real punch in the mouth. The Nittany Lions had firm control over the game for about three and a half quarters and let it slip away with a cataclysmic final few minutes. The first loss of the …
No. 13 Penn State vs. Wisconsin: Game Preview
The Nittany Lions open up Big Ten play against the Badgers after a 3-0 start. Penn State (3-0, 0-0) vs. Wisconsin (2-1, 0-0) Kickoff: 5 p.m., Beaver Stadium, State College, PA The Betting Line: Penn State -9.5 (Fanduel) TV: Peacock, 5 p.m., Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Matt Cassel (analyst), Ashley ShahAhmadi (sideline) Weather: A nice day with highs in the upper […]
One Penn State Position Group to Watch vs. Wisconsin
Penn State kicks off Big Ten play this week against Wisconsin, and it will be the first real test of the season for the Nittany Lions. Wisconsin has played Penn State close over the last decade and change. Since 2012, the largest margin of victory for the Nittany Lions is only 15 points, and that …
Just the Stats: No. 13 Penn State vs Wisconsin
The Nittany Lions enter Big Ten play having played a trio of unimpressive teams, but with decent numbers to show for it.
Penn State Breezes Past Buffalo: Post-Game Link Dump
Koby Howard has put in the work to become the Nittany Lions’ go-to receiver. Penn State’s secondary was near perfect in the non-conference slate. The Nittany Lions defense had another strong performance, this time forcing four turnovers. Penn State’s ground game took a major step forward with a 100-yard day for Quinton Martin Jr….has Martin […]
No. 14 Penn State vs. Buffalo Preview & Prediction
Penn State is off to a 2-0 start for the sixth straight season after a 27-9 road win over Temple last week. It wasn't a pretty win by any means, but the Nittany Lions found a way to get the job done. It took Penn State until the second quarter to get on the board, …
Lion Tales: Buffalo
In September 2015, Penn State was coming off an embarrassing loss to Temple in Philadelphia, a game that you saw mentioned a lot in this past week. Well, just like this year, the Nittany Lions came back home to take on MAC opponent Buffalo for a Noon kick at Beaver Stadium. That’s the subject of […]
The Impact of Max Granville’s Season-Ending Injury
Penn State defensive end Max Granville was notably absent from the Nittany Lions' 27-9 win against Temple on Saturday. He was spotted on the sideline before the game in street clothes and never dressed. After the game, head coach Matt Campbell announced that the redshirt sophomore had suffered another season-ending injury in practice earlier in …
Penn State Battles Past Temple: Post-Game Link Dump
Penn State had to deal with adversity after several missed opportunities lead to a slow start. The Nittany Lions defense continues to dominate with another tenacious performance. Matt Campbell discussed the time management situation at the end of the first half. The are concerns about Penn State’s rushing attack after the run game failed again […]
Nittany Nation: Penn State travels to Temple
(WHTM) – The Penn State Nittany Lions are on the road for the first time this season, coming off a 45-0 win over Marshall to open the season. It’s the 46th time Penn State has faced Temple; the Nittany Lions have won 32 of the last 33 matchups against their sixth most frequent opponent. The […]
Penn State Freshman Josiah Zayas Standing Out
Through all the changes Penn State's roster has seen over the last nine months, one position group has remained relatively unchanged. The Nittany Lions retained starting cornerbacks Daryus Dixson, Audavion Collins and Zion Tracy. The three defensive backs made a combined 24 starts a season ago and were primed to start even more games this …
No. 16 Penn State vs. Temple Preview & Prediction
New-look Penn State began the 2026 season with a commanding 45-0 shutout win over Marshall last week. Now, the Nittany Lions will make their first road trip to in-state foe Temple. The Owls also had a commanding 38-14 win over FCS Rhoad Island in Week 1. Penn State had 487 yards and held Marshall to …
Penn State Ranked No. 16 in Both Coaches, AP Polls
Penn State moved up in the week 1 version of the polls! They’re now No. 16 in the Coaches poll, as well as No. 16 in the AP. The absolute demolition of Marshall, maybe to a point not expected by the voters, allowed the Nittany Lions to start its ascent to a potential top 10 […]
Penn State Opens as Large Favorite Over Temple
Penn State faced Marshall as a 23.5-point favorite in week one, crushing expectations with a 45-0 victory. They have now opened as Temple with the same line – as a 23.5-point favorite in week two over the Owls. The Nittany Lions kicked off the Matt Campbell era with a satisfying shutout victory, with strong performances […]
Penn State HC Matt Campbell Defends Offensive Philosophy
Rocco Becht’s explosive aerial display sparked a dominant shutout win, forcing the Nittany Lions to prioritize efficiency over tradition as the new era takes flight in Happy Valley.
No. 18 Penn State vs. Marshall Preview & Prediction
It's been over eight months since Penn State football last played a game. In that time, the Nittany Lions have established almost an entirely new coaching staff, added 15 signees, seven walk-ons and a program-record 40 transfers, watched 74 players leave either via the transfer portal, the NFL or graduation, and even switched apparel partners …
Penn State Schuylkill Athletics prepares for fall season with six sports
Six fall sports, new faces and big goals headline the 2026 fall season for Penn State Schuylkill Athletics as the Nittany Lions prepare to return to competition. For schedules, rosters and additional information, visit the Penn State Schuylkill Athletics website.
Michigan Football 2026 Opponent Preview: Penn State
Next up in our Michigan Football 2026 opponent preview series, we discuss Penn State’s extensive program overhaul and what to expect when the Nittany Lions travel to Ann Arbor:
Learning to Love Again
A year ago, I was writing prodigiously about the upcoming 2025 Penn State football season. Repeatedly, I remember noting that this was the most anticipated season in Happy Valley since Sports Illustrated tabbed the Nittany Lions No. 1 back in the preseason of 1999. My excitement for the season was at that proverbial fever pitch, […]
Oh, Hello: Utah DT Aniti Paiva Commits To Penn State
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 300 poundsHometown/High School: Draper, Utah (Skyline H.S.)Ranking: ★★★ (87 Rivals — No. 94 DT)Notable Offers: Arizona, Boise State, Colorado, Oregon State, Washington State HIGHLIGHTS OUTLOOK Kalani Sitake might have turned down the Penn State job, but the Nittany Lions are still in the Utah business thanks to defensive tackles coach Ikaika […]
Nebraska men’s tennis wins huge conference matchup against Penn State
No. 61 Nebraska men’s tennis needed to defeat Penn State to keep its postseason hopes alive. The Huskers succeeded in that goal, beating the Nittany Lions convincingly, 4-2 at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center on Friday, April 17.
Ohio State 84, Penn State 78: Still B1G Winless
Different game, same result. This time, the loss came at the hands of Ohio State in the comfort of Columbus’ Value City Arena. The Nittany Lions led for all of one minute and twenty-one seconds of the first half when Eli Rice nailed a three-pointer to put them up 5-4 at around the 18:05 mark. […]
Wrestling Postview: No. 1 Penn State 51, No. Northwestern, 0
The Nittany Lions flex their might for the second time on the weekend, smashing an outmatched but refreshingly aggressive Northwestern squad.
UCLA 71, Penn State 60: More Frustration
Stop if you’ve heard this one before. Penn State, playing at home, battled tooth and nail with a probable NCAA tournament team before finally faltering in the final minutes. Well, it happened again on Wednesday night at the BJC with UCLA leaving town with a 71-60 win that still has the Nittany Lions (9-8, 0-6 […]
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State vs #14 Rutgers
The Nittany Lions road trip out west for the second half of their home & home with the Wyoming Cowboys.
Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State at the Journeymen Collegiate Duals
The Nittany Lions head to Nashville to wrestle North Dakota State & Stanford with hopes of breaking the Dual Win Streak.
Sources: Louisville Coach Jeff Brohm Declines Penn State Offer
The Nittany Lions fired James Franklin in October and were turned down by BYU’s Kalani Sitake a day earlier with former Brian Daboll now rising as an option.
Full-length Replay: Campbell at Penn State
The Fighting Camels make their way to University Park, Pa., for a date with the Nittany Lions.