All-Star QB Drew Allar's Status for Penn State vs. Ohio State Uncertain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

All-Star QB Drew Allar's Status for Penn State vs. Ohio State Uncertain

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Penn State's Drew Allar's status for the Ohio State game is uncertain. Allar suffered an apparent left knee injury late in the first half of their game against Wisconsin and was unable to return. Coach James Franklin is unsure if he will be ready to play on Saturday. The Nittany Lions will also look to third-string quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and fellow freshman Jaxon Smolik for more production.

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Franklin lobbies for transfer portal changes as Penn State loses Pribula during playoff run
1 week ago

Franklin lobbies for transfer portal changes as Penn State loses Pribula during playoff run

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach James Franklin hopes college football players soon won’t have to make the same decision as backup quarterback Beau Pribula. “This is his dream school and he had a phenomenal career here and I just want everyone to understand that most importantly, and why have we created a system where this guy couldn’t finish …

No. 3 Penn State gets a shot at No. 1 Oregon in Big Ten title game
2 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 3 Penn State gets a shot at No. 1 Oregon in Big Ten title game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Big Ten newcomer Oregon is chasing its first conference crown since winning Pac-12 titles in 2019 and 2020 and has the nation’s longest winning streak. It also will be the first Big Ten title game that does not feature division champs.. Oregon has been ranked No. …

No. 4 Nittany Lions hoping to clinch CFP spot in regular-season finale with Maryland
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 4 Nittany Lions hoping to clinch CFP spot in regular-season finale with Maryland

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tyler Warren and the rest of Penn State’s senior class normally would be preparing to take in the sights and sounds in their last game at Beaver Stadium. “That’s kind of what we want to get accomplished this week as a program.” …

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota
1 month ago

No. 4 Penn State tries to keep playoff picture out of focus in prep for tough trip to Minnesota

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — With Penn State’s strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has appeared with a trip to …

Ohio State Dominates Penn State in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ohio State Dominates Penn State in Thrilling Victory

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Ohio State defeated Penn State 20-13 in a thrilling matchup. Will Howard threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while No. 4 Ohio State fended off No. 3 Penn State's offense with a late goal-line defensive stand. The Buckeyes dominated the game with their physical brand of football, while the Nittany Lions struggled to move the ball against Ohio State's …

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Showdown on the Line
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Showdown on the Line

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No. 4 Ohio State travels to No. 3 Penn State in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Both teams are ranked in the top 5 and have strong offenses and defenses. Ohio State's defense has been dominant in recent weeks, while Penn State's offense is one of the most potent in the country. The game is a must-watch for college football …

Nittany Lions Seek Revenge as Ohio State Battles for Validation in Big Ten Clash
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nittany Lions Seek Revenge as Ohio State Battles for Validation in Big Ten Clash

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No. 4 Ohio State QB Howard seeks validation in Big Ten clash against No. 3 Penn State. The Buckeyes have a chance to secure a statement win and potentially secure a berth in the Big Ten title game. The Nittany Lions are seeking vindication after Howard's departure and the team's struggles this season. The game is a tantalizing opportunity for …

Penn State's Allar Tops List of Ailing QBs in Games Involving Top 25 Teams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Penn State's Allar Tops List of Ailing QBs in Games Involving Top 25 Teams

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Penn State's Allar tops the list of ailing QBs in games involving Top 25 teams. The article focuses on the health of quarterbacks in Week 10 of the college football season, with several teams facing uncertain starting quarterbacks. The article also provides insights into the upcoming matchup between Ohio State and Penn State, highlighting the importance of quarterback health for …

Penn State's Showdown with Ohio State: A Test of Grit and Determination
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Penn State's Showdown with Ohio State: A Test of Grit and Determination

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No. 3 Penn State faces a significant hurdle in its quest for an undefeated record against No. 4 Ohio State in a crucial game at Camp Randall Stadium. Despite recent wins against Purdue, Rutgers, and Northwestern, the Badgers have struggled against Top 25 teams in recent months. Penn State's potent offense, led by Tyler Warren and Drew Allar, presents a …

No. 8 Penn State hoping new offensive coordinator can help QB Drew Allar cut loose
4 months ago

No. 8 Penn State hoping new offensive coordinator can help QB Drew Allar cut loose

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Before Andy Kotelnicki became Penn State’s offensive coordinator, he admittedly didn’t know much about Drew Allar. “His want to get better and grow is next-level, it’s second to none that I’ve worked with.” It’s up to Kotelnicki — the program’s third offensive …

Can Drew Allar, Julian Fleming break out in Penn State’s new offense with Andy Kotelnicki?
10 months ago

Can Drew Allar, Julian Fleming break out in Penn State’s new offense with Andy Kotelnicki?

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Before Julian Fleming went public and announced his transfer to Penn State in January, the wide receiver let Drew Allar in on his plans. During Fleming’s visit to Penn State, they exchanged phone numbers, part of “normal recruiting stuff” as Allar put it. “He’s just a very dynamic receiver and personality.” The connection between Allar and …

James Franklin, Penn State reflect on coaching changes, NFL decisions, Peach Bowl and more
1 year ago

James Franklin, Penn State reflect on coaching changes, NFL decisions, Peach Bowl and more

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — James Franklin has been dining in prospects’ homes, coaching his current roster and trying to put the finishing touches on the Nittany Lions’ 2024 recruiting class. “I’m gonna give you the elevator pitch on what we want to do offensively,” Kotelnicki said Friday, his first time meeting with the media. “Obviously someone who’s got extensive defensive …

No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bid
1 year ago

No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bid

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DETROIT — Coach James Franklin is pleased Penn State posted another double-digit win season, even though it fell short in matchups with the Big Ten’s best two teams. Penn State had 586 yards of offense in a game they controlled from the start, setting up the …

Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State
1 year, 1 month ago

Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BARNETT’S FUTURE It remains to be seen whether Friday is Harlon Barnett’s last game as Michigan State’s head football coach. “I do want this job as the head football coach,” said Barnett who played at Michigan State and served in various assistant coaching roles with the …

Allar bears brunt of No. 9 Penn State’s offensive struggles in loss to No. 2 Michigan
1 year, 1 month ago

Allar bears brunt of No. 9 Penn State’s offensive struggles in loss to No. 2 Michigan

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With his helmet pulled down low over his eyes, Allar’s gaze was fixed on the ground as he shuffled his feet toward Penn State’s locker room. I personally feel like I didn’t play well enough to win the game today so that’s what it is.” Penn …

Ohio State-Penn State football preview: Drew Allar vs. Kyle McCord, predictions and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Ohio State-Penn State football preview: Drew Allar vs. Kyle McCord, predictions and more

New York Times  

A game that’s been circled on calendars all offseason is finally here. A quick refresher: Penn State hasn’t won in Columbus since 2011 and is 1-8 against Ohio State during James Franklin’s tenure. Ohio State beat writer Cameron Teague Robinson and Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder teamed up to go back and forth about Saturday’s game. I know Penn …

Penn State-Ohio State week is here. Are the Nittany Lions ready to meet the moment?
1 year, 2 months ago

Penn State-Ohio State week is here. Are the Nittany Lions ready to meet the moment?

New York Times  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the locker room Saturday night after No. GO DEEPER What we learned about Penn State in dominant shutout of UMass After Penn State throttled an overmatched UMass team, don’t expect another stress-free Saturday next weekend. A quick refresher on what’s at stake this week: Penn State is 1-8 against Ohio State during Franklin’s tenure. Though …

Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0
1 year, 2 months ago

Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Sitting in the locker room at halftime, Penn State’s defensive ends agreed they were onto something. Drew Allar threw four touchdown passes and Penn State’s defense forced four turnovers to lead the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions past No. With Iowa driving in Penn …

No. 7 Penn State ready for gritty battle against No. 24 Iowa
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 7 Penn State ready for gritty battle against No. 24 Iowa

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s funny in conference play, sometimes some teams match up that way and some don’t,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. They’re going to be in the spots they need to be in,” Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said. “It’s been very obvious that over the first …

No. 7 Nittany Lions ready for hostile crowd when they play against Illinois team eager for upset
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 7 Nittany Lions ready for hostile crowd when they play against Illinois team eager for upset

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State coach James Franklin said his team knows what to expect, especially with the Illini promoting an “orange-out.” The Nittany Lions ran into a similar hornet’s nest last year. 1’s hands,” Franklin said of Williams, a former quarterback who has caught at least one pass …

No. 14 Penn State defense shines in 30-0 rout of Maryland
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 14 Penn State defense shines in 30-0 rout of Maryland

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Nick Singleton scored two touchdowns and ran for 113 of his 122 yards in the first half, Brenton Strange caught a touchdown pass and Jake Pinegar kicked three field goals for the Nittany Lions, who beat Maryland for the seventh time in nine games since the …

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