Joel Haas
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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,…
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Penn State Lands 2027 CB Commit Dhillon McGee
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Penn State football beat out multiple local schools for a commitment from The Lone Star State on Wednesday night. The Nittany Lions added a pledge from three-star cornerback Dhillon McGee, beating out regional finalists Texas and SMU. He announced the decision while live on Instagram, including a fakeout with a Longhorns hat. McGee ranks as…
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How to Attend Penn State Football’s Annual Lift for Life Event
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Penn State football’s annual Lift for Life event is returning, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. The event will be held at 9 a.m. on July 1 on the practice field outside the Lasch Building. It will be open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids upon…
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Penn State 2026 Defensive Line Preview
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Penn State’s defensive line room lost nearly all of its production from a season ago — 2,693 out of 3,358 snaps (80%) have departed this offseason, to be exact.