Joel Haas
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Penn State Makes Big Splash With 2028 4-Star Quarterback Commit
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Penn State football just added a key foundational piece to its 2028 recruiting class. With the 2027 cycle winding down, the Nittany Lions made a major addition to their 2028 group with a pledge from four-star quarterback James Armstrong on Thursday afternoon. Armstrong is ranked as the No. 4 Pennsylvania native, No. 10 quarterback and…
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Penn State Football June Recruiting Roundup
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The final pieces of Penn State’s 2027 class are beginning to fall into place. June was a busy month on the recruiting trail for the Nittany Lions, who secured key additions to bolster their group while losing commitments from some top players. Here’s a recap of the action. June 8: Long Snapper Clayton Powell Special…
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Penn State Football Wants to Be the ‘Most Violent Team in the Nation’ in 2026
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Among the many staff changes Penn State football underwent this year was at the helm of the strength and conditioning program. Reid Kagy has stepped in as the Nittany Lions’ new director of strength and conditioning — arriving from Iowa State where he worked under head coach Matt Campbell — to help establish a physical…
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Penn State 2026 Cornerback Room Preview
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Penn State’s cornerback room was largely untouched by the turnover that gutted the rest of the defensive side of the ball, but it still features some interesting retooling heading into the fall. Position coach Terry Smith was one of few coaches retained on staff, while all three projected starters are returners. Here’s how the room…
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8 Penn State Players/Commits Selected in 2026 NHL Draft
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The Penn State to NHL pipeline expanded over the weekend as eight Nittany Lions players and commits heard their names called in the draft. The action began with the first overall pick, when Canadian singer Justin Bieber announced the Toronto Maple Leafs selection of Gavin McKenna, who became the highest drafted hockey player in program…
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Penn State’s Gavin McKenna Drafted No. 1 Overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs
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Gavin McKenna has been pegged as a future No. 1 pick since he was 14 years old. That came to fruition on Friday night when he was drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026 NHL Draft. After one season playing NCAA hockey at Penn State, McKenna became the highest-drafted player in…
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Who Are Penn State’s Best Players in EA College Football 27?
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Over the last few days, EA has begun rolling out rankings for its College Football 27 video game set to release worldwide on July 9. Even for those not interested in playing the game, the ratings provide some interesting insight into how Penn State is viewed nationally and which players are likely to be the…
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How the NCAA’s New Eligibility Rules Impact Penn State Now and in the Future
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With the NCAA Division I cabinet unanimously voting to pass the age-based eligibility rule (five-for-five), the landscape of college athletics has shifted dramatically. Under the new regulations, redshirt years and waivers are being replaced by a universal standard across all sports — every college athlete will have five years to play five seasons, with rare…
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Penn State Announces New Merchandise Pop-Up Sales, Other Limited Opportunities in July
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Penn State on Thursday evening announced a series of “exclusive fan experiences” that will take place throughout early July, featuring pop-up shops, a limited time ice cream flavor and photo opportunities. The timing of the merchandise sales, which will take place in Pegula Ice Arena between July 1 and July 12, coincide with the Nittany…
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Penn State 2026 Linebacker Room Preview
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This is part of a series of 2026 Penn State football position previews. Previously: Special Teams, Defensive Line Early buzz indicates Penn State will return to a 4-3-4 base defense this fall under coordinator D’Anton Lynn. In this scheme, the second level will play a critical role as the connective tissue of the entire defense,…