Joel Haas
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Coordinator No. 4: LB Tony Rojas Finds Connection With DC D’Anton Lynn
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Linebacker Tony Rojas is no stranger to transition at Penn State. Entering his fourth collegiate season, the redshirt junior has had to adapt to four distinct defensive philosophies under four different coordinators: Manny Diaz, Tom Allen, Jim Knowles, and now D’Anton Lynn. For a linebacker expected to anchor the defense, that constant turnover in scheme…
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How Matt Campbell Is Adapting His Defensive Blueprint at Penn State
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When head coach Matt Campbell arrived at Penn State, intrigue centered on how he would adapt the iconic defense pioneered by long-time defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. At Iowa State, Heacock was a pioneer of the 3-3-5 scheme, leading many to wonder if that template would follow Campbell to his new home. Instead, Campbell revealed a…
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Penn State Athletics Announces Partnership With Giant
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Penn State has added another revenue stream for the ongoing Beaver Stadium renovations. The Athletic Department on Tuesday morning announced a new agreement with supermarket chain The Giant Company, which becomes the official grocery partner of Penn State Athletics through 2032. The Pennsylvania-based company became the first “cornerstone partner” of Beaver Stadium, according to an…
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Column: The Penn State Men’s Basketball Paradox
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Penn State has always been and likely will always be a sports school, first and foremost. With 85 team national championships, 335 conference championships (regular season plus tournament), a historic wrestling dynasty, blue blood women’s volleyball program, ascending hockey programs and one of the biggest football brands in the country, the men’s basketball program remains…
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Why Transfer Brant Byers Chose Mike Rhoades and Penn State
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As Brant Byers drives through campus passing the landmarks of Penn State, it provides a sense of familiarity. The Chambersburg native grew up as a fan of the program, attending basketball games at the Bryce Jordan Center and idolizing Tony Carr and, more recently, Andrew Funk. So when he was contacted by head coach Mike…
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‘Totally Different.’ How Mike Rhoades Is Fighting Big Ten NIL Giants on a Budget
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It’s not often Penn State finds itself at the bottom of the Big Ten in any metric, but the men’s basketball program has been the conference basement dweller as of late. The Nittany Lions were picked to finish last in the conference prior to the 2025-26 season and lived up to expectations (or lack thereof)…
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Penn State 2026 Quarterback Room Preview
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The new era of Penn State football includes a complete transformation at the most critical position on the field.
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Penn State 2026 Running Back Room Preview
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After four seasons of the legendary running back tandem of Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, a new era of Penn State football has arrived. Allen departed as the program’s all-time leading rusher with 4,180 career yards, while Singleton left as the career touchdown leader with 55. Now, the Nittany Lions must rebuild a backfield that…
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Penn State Adds Commitment From Swedish Offensive Tackle Oscar Webersink
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Penn State football expanded its 2027 recruiting class to the international level. The Nittany Lions on Tuesday afternoon landed a pledge from three-star offensive tackle Oscar Webersink from Sweden. Webersink recently moved to the United States, where he attends St. Thomas More High School in Connecticut. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 290 pounds, Webersink has been…
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Penn State 2026 Wide Receiver Room Preview
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See previous position previews here. They say you’re only as strong as your weakest link, and for Penn State, the weakest link has been the wide receiver room as of late. The Nittany Lions will look to change that narrative this season with a revamped arsenal, including new wide receivers coach Kashif Moore and multiple…