Penn State Football News (2024)

A pair of former Penn State defensive lineman have reunited in Texas.

After deciding to return to Penn State for his senior year, Tyler Warren has been cast into the spotlight.

After several recent misses on wide receiver recruiting targets, Penn State landed a third player at the position.

It only took one game for James Franklin to sure up his special teams units in 2023, as kicker Sander Sahaydak missed both of his field goal attempts against West Virginia and was subsequently benched for Columbia transfer Alex Felkins.

Penn State Athletics announced a partnership with Elevate, an award-winning consulting firm, which will "lead fan engagement, ticketing and premium seating experience" for years to come.

James Franklin has poached a top in-state talent from former Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz.

Penn State's gunslinger is getting some preseason buzz.

Penn State’s wide receiver room has heard criticism from all over the country following a 2023 campaign where the Nittany Lions’ five leading receivers combined for just 1,371 yards.

Marques Hagans made another splash in the 2026 class by adding a second wide receiver in Lavar Keys, who will join Jahsiear Rogers in the current No. 2 ranked class for Penn State.

A former member of LBU is on the rise in the coaching ranks.

A former Penn State defensive back has found a new team in the NFL.

Penn State's running back duo has earned more preseason praise.

When former Penn State linebacker Deion Barnes returned to his alma mater as an assistant defensive line coach in 2020, he was set to coach tons of talent. Fast forward to 2023, and he’s now the defensive line coach and has coached several highly ranked edge rushers.

In the blink of an eye, Drew Allar and Beau Pribula have gone from underclassmen with so much to learn, to juniors who find themselves leading and teaching their fellow quarterbacks.

A player on both sides of the ball for Penn State is up for national recognition.

Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen are outliers in the college football world. The pair arrived on campus for the 2022 season and immediately took over the Penn State backfield.

An ex-Nittany Lion is hanging up the cleats.

Marques Hagans has added another wide receiver to his room, hailing from the Sunshine State.

Penn State dipped into Sugar Land, Texas, to bring in edge rusher Max Granville, one of three defensive end recruits to pledge to the Nittany Lions in the 2025 class until he reclassified up a year.

It’s easy to look at Penn State’s tight end room and zero in on senior Tyler Warren, who’s been a staple in the unit and is poised for a starting role in 2024.

Smith Vilbert didn’t start playing football until his junior year at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. In his debut season, he appeared in just three games and tallied five total tackles with two sacks.

Days after speaking to the media at Big Ten Media Days, James Franklin took the podium at Beaver Stadium for Penn State’s local media day following the start of fall camp.

Penn State removed two players from its roster Saturday morning.

A pair of Penn State special teamers joined the preseason watch list party.

Penn State boosted its 2026 class Saturday after landing a commitment from wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers.

Penn State boosted its 2026 class Saturday after landing a commitment from wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers.

The streak continues for Penn State.

A classic commercial for a refresh on Friday.

Another former Penn State running back is headed to the bayou.

Penn State's recruiting hot streak has carried into the 2027 class.

July 27 was a busy day for Penn State, with the Nittany Lions picking up two commitments from the class of 2026 within a two-hour span.

When Tom Allen arrived as Penn State’s defensive coordinator this offseason, questions arose about who would take over the newly installed lion position.

A pair of Penn State's "Nick"s have received preseason recognition.

One of the biggest storylines for Penn State during the offseason was star defender Abdul Carter’s switch from linebacker to defensive end.

The former Nittany Lion continues to elevate.

This week on “The 1-0 Podcast," The Daily Collegian’s Joel Haas and Avery Hill talked to Lavar Keys, a 2026 wide receiver commit for Penn State football about his decision to join the Nittany Lions.