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Penn State Lands 3-Star RB Commit Chukwuma Odoh
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Penn State football strengthened its New Jersey pipeline with another commitment on Thursday afternoon. The Nittany Lions landed a pledge from three-star running back Chukwuma Odoh, who became the fourth New Jersey native to join in the 2027 cycle, tied with Pennsylvania for most members in Penn State’s class. Odoh ranks as the No. 22…
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What Is the Best-Case Scenario for Penn State Football in 2026?
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Head coach Matt Campbell arrived at Penn State with a reputation for maximizing the talent and resources at his disposal. Entering 2026, he has arguably his most talented team and largest resource pool to date. The question is whether Year 1 in Happy Valley will be a foundational block or an all-in push for a…
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Penn State Earns Commitment From 4-Star RB Aiden Gibson
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Penn State completed the recruiting triple crown, with commitments in football, basketball and hockey on Tuesday. The Nittany Lion football team earned a commitment from four-star, class of 2027 running back Aiden Gibson, he announced Tuesday evening on a CBS Sports YouTube livestream. Gibson ranks as the No. 8 South Carolina prospect, No. 22 running…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Adds Commitment From Aleksandar Zecevic
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Penn State men’s basketball landed another victory on the international recruiting trail. The Nittany Lions on Tuesday secured a commitment from Serbian forward Aleksandar Zecevic, who becomes the fourth member of the team’s 2026 recruiting class. He joins Filipino guard Andy Gemao, Croatian forward Roko Prkačin and French forward François Wibaut in the cycle. Zecevic…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball’s 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents Revealed
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Penn State men’s basketball gained some insight into its 2026-27 schedule on Tuesday. The Big Ten revealed conference opponents for the upcoming season, including home and away designations. The Nittany Lions will face all 17 teams, including two matchups each against Nebraska, Ohio State and Rutgers, one at home and one on the road. Penn…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Hires Dwayne Stephens as Assistant Coach
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Penn State men’s basketball is bringing a veteran voice to its coaching staff. The Nittany Lions on Tuesday announced the hiring of Dwayne “DJ” Stephens as an assistant coach, who brings nearly three decades of coaching experience to the team. The move comes after Penn State lost assistants Joe Crispin and Jamal Brunt earlier this…
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Penn State’s Charlie Cerrato Signed by Carolina Hurricanes
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Charlie Cerrato has inked a contract with Carolina. The former Nittany Lion forward signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Hurricanes, the team announced Tuesday morning. He’ll make $775,000 in 2025-26, $850,000 in 2026-27 and $900,000 in 2027-28 if he remains in the NHL. If he plays in the AHL, he’ll receive $85,000 annually. His…
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Hook: Getting Ready for Penn State’s Adidas Switch, and a Concession Stand Request
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The day of reckoning we have all been waiting for since last September is now less than two months away. Of course, I’m talking about July 1, 2026 – the day when all Penn State athletic team’s uniforms will showcase an Adidas logo. Penn State jerseys, hats, shorts, pants, shirts and equipment will henceforth be…
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Penn State Rookies Choose First NFL Jersey Numbers
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As rookie minicamps get underway, former Nittany Lions have selected their first jersey numbers in the NFL. Here are the digits they chose. Vega Ioane: 71 Penn State’s lone first-round pick is sticking with his college number while with the Baltimore Ravens. Drew Allar: 16 Allar decided to bump up one number at the professional…
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Penn State Men’s Lacrosse Advances, Women Eliminated in NCAA Tournament
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Penn State’s lacrosse teams drew split results over the weekend in their NCAA tournaments. On Friday night, the women’s squad was defeated by Stanford, 7-5, ending their season in the opening round of the tournament. The Nittany Lions were outshot 31-22 by the higher seeded Cardinal but kept the game competitive, taking a 5-4 lead…
