Penn State Sports
Local sports stories from State College, PA and Centre County.
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Something to Prove: Inside the Transformation of Penn State’s Receiver Room
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In recent years, the wide receiver room at Penn State was defined not by what it had, but by what it lacked. Despite the Nittany Lions’ consistent presence near the top of college football, the wideouts were the subject of the program’s biggest criticism. In high-stakes moments against upper Big Ten opposition, production dipped, separation…
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Matt Campbell: Penn State in Win-Now Mode Entering 2026
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With fall camp well underway, Penn State held its annual local media day Friday inside Holuba Hall, beginning with a press conference from head coach Matt Campbell. The Lions’ leader discussed his win-now approach to the season, expected tight end usage and several players who’ve impressed early. Here’s what he had to say. Wanting to…
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Penn State Football Practice Observations: Day 2
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The Nittany Lions returned to the practice field for the second day of fall camp on Thursday, and so did members of the media, who were granted a viewing of nearly the entire session. It remained hot and humid outside, but this time with a smattering of rain throughout the afternoon, which created a slicker…
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Josh Reed to Return to Penn State for Fifth Year After Judge Grants Injunction
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Penn State men’s basketball celebrated just one player on Senior Day last year: forward Josh Reed. But following an injunction granted to the class of 2022 athletes, Reed will return to the Nittany Lions for the 2026-27 campaign. In June, the NCAA introduced a new five-for-five rule, giving all student-athletes five seasons of eligibility, essentially…
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For Matt Campbell, Actions Speak Louder Than Words on Day One of Penn State’s Summer Camp
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Watching Matt Campbell on Wednesday at Penn State’s first official practice of preseason training camp, it seemed like just another day at the office for the Nittany Lions’ still-new head football coach. Wednesday afternoon under the hot summer sun was Day 243 of the Campbell Era at the Lasch outdoor practice fields, as local media…
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Penn State Football Practice Observations: First Day of Camp
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The Nittany Lions returned to the practice field outside Holuba Hall for a sweltering Wednesday afternoon practice, kicking off the first fall camp of the Matt Campbell era. In addition to picking up a sunburn, I also gained valuable insight into the program as the countdown to kickoff dwindles below a month. As the headline…
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Penn State Announces Game Theme for Season-Opener Against Marshall
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Penn State will ring in the Matt Campbell era with a special game theme. The Nittany Lions’ season-opener against Marshall on Sept. 5 will be the annual Stripe Out Game, they announced on Wednesday morning. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. and the contest will be broadcast on FS1. It’ll mark the team’s 11th Stripe…
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Where Is Penn State Ranked in 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll?
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Despite a disappointing collapse last season and a major staff and roster overhaul, Penn State is still highly thought of heading into 2026. The Nittany Lions slotted in at No. 17 in the preseason coaches poll after finishing last season unranked. They’re the sixth-highest ranked Big Ten team and one of eight total ranked teams…
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Hook: Why Soccer Can Be a Long-Term Revenue Growth Opportunity for Penn State
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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last few years, you are eminently aware of one thing here in Happy Valley: Penn State’s athletic department wants your money! From sponsorships to donations to tickets to fees and beyond, it seems like everything associated with Penn State sports is now monetized. Why, even our beloved…
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Who Will Be Penn State’s Best Players in 2026?
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On paper, Penn State’s 2026 roster features substantially less talent than the previous year. The Nittany Lions lost five-star recruits Drew Allar (Pittsburgh Steelers), Nick Singleton (Tennessee Titans), Dani Dennis-Sutton (Green Bay Packers), Luke Reynolds (Virginia Tech), Nolan Rucci (Indianapolis Colts) and J’Ven Williams (Charlotte) this offseason, along with numerous four-star prospects. To backfill, the…
