Penn State vs. Illinois - September 28, 2024

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FinalSep 28

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Teams

Fighting Illini logo, Fighting Illini 4-1, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 0, 4TH 0, TOT 7

Nittany Lions logo, Nittany Lions 4-0, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 7, 4TH 7, TOT 21

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5:39[2nd & Goal @ ILL 3] T.Warren rushed for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

9:36D.Olano extra point is good.

9:40[1st & Goal @ PSU 4] L.Altmyer pass complete. Catch made by C.Goda for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

Audrey Snyder

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What are Penn State's culture meetings? Matt Campbell referenced them a few times this preseason. All you need to know about that + some camp standouts & other impressions as Penn State's first scrimmage nears: https://t.co/vsYZTKpqPR

Mark Wogenrich

From Penn State's post-practice media availability Thursday: ➡️Injury updates ➡️At WR, "I do think we have a better overall group of guys [than in 2025]." ➡️Some📈on the defensive line. https://t.co/v03cstWEwo

Orange and Blue News

Illinois made a late addition at wide receiver with veteran Josh Lorick, a transfer from Incarnate Word Why now? Bret Bielema explains how injuries opened the door — and what still needs to happen for Lorick to play. #Illini. Details ➡️https://t.co/42cvCV3xLI

Tyler Donohue

As a QB prospect, Penn State freshman Peyton Falzone's elite athleticism was his top trait. Now coaches are exploring it at tight end. Two practices into the process, he has "made some really special plays." "He's really aggressive and he's explosive." 👇 https://t.co/OPJD7ovx8n

Illinois Football

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Watch Kaden Wetjen break loose for 75 yards! @Steelers GBvsPIT on @nflnetwork Stream on @NFLPlus

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Illinois unveils the largest video board in college footballGies Memorial will have a video board larger than some NFL stadiums. 

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Penn State’s most annoying recruiting foes land Deonte Flemings Jr.’s game-day visitsIf you’ve followed Penn State recruiting at all this summer, you know that Matt Campbell struggled to impress in-state recruits in the 2027 class. In 2028, howe

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Penn State’s Peyton Falzone tight end experiment is a worthwhile riskPeyton Falzone is working at tight end and that may be his only path to securing a place in the program.

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Alex Tatsch’s return is an underrated aspect of Penn State’s fall campAlex Tatsch could be the future of Penn State's defense, but that plan may hinge on how he looks after spending his first offseason recovering from injury.

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Penn State’s Top 10 Payers For 2026: No. 7 Benjamin BrahmerBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Only Curtis Jacobs Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Penn State’s Top 10 Players For 2026: No. 8 Cooper CousinsThe offensive lineman hopes to have his much expected breakout season in 2026.

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Only Ibn McDaniels Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Penn State's real enemy of the 2026 season is also a historic onePenn State football enters a 2026 season under new head coach Matt Campbell with an easy schedule to kick off this new chapter in Happy Valley. With a light sch

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Rocco Becht cleaning up his late-down struggles will put Penn State in CFP positionRocco Becht struggled on passing downs in 2025, and if those issues persist in 2026, Penn State will have a tough time reaching its ultimate goals.

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Months after turning down Penn State, Kalani Sitake is begging for the thing Pat Kraft wanted to give himKalani Sitake said no to Pat Kraft, but now he's passing the hat to raise money at BYU.

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Rocco Becht brings something other than talent to Penn State that was missing in 2025Culture has been an integral part of Matt Campbell's start as Penn State football's new head coach, and while the roster looks very different thanks to a mass e

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The alternate interception reality every Penn State fan has imaginedFormer Penn State football head coach James Franklin's tenure crashed and burned without any warning in 2025. The Week 7 loss to Northwestern was the final str

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Former Illini set for NFL preseason debutsSeveral former Illini will take the field this week, making their NFL preseason debuts and beginning their push to earn roster spots.

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Illinois' New Video Board 😱Largest in all of college football 🎥

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Only Saquon Barkley Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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The Penn State-Iowa State ties get even stronger with unlikely Cael Brezina connectionPenn State football has started preparing for the upcoming 2026 season with fall camp. After the first week with player and head coach media availability, a lot

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1 Word for Every Top 25 Team 🗣️Breaking down 2026 expectations for the nation's best squads 📲

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Illinois Football’s archenemy according to ESPNWho is Illinois Football’s archenemy?

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‘The player I’m most excited about in this entire group’: Can Grant Beerman level up in ‘26?TCR’s positional previews continue with a look at Illinois’ linebacker room.

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If Penn State's new offensive identity was a mystery, Matt Campbell just cleared it upPenn State football's tight end room is loaded with talent that head coach Matt Campbell and offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser are eager to use to their advan

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Matt Campbell calls for consistency from Chase Sowell, Koby Howard and his WR roomPenn State football kicked off its first fall camp under new head coach Matt Campbell on Wednesday, and Campbell has big goals in mind for his wide receiver roo

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Illinois’ Renfro named one of nation’s top centers on Rimington Watch ListIllini getting national recognition.

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Only Bryson Williams Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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The biggest fall camp storyline to watch for every Big Ten team on Penn State’s 2026 scheduleA look at the fall camp developments that could determine how difficult Penn State's 2026 schedule actually is.

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Matt Campbell’s Alex Manske evaluation answers any questions about his QB planMatt Campbell could not be higher on his redshirt freshman QB.

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'It's an honor': Quarterback Katin Houser embraces new home at Illinois"It's an honor being the quarterback at Illinois," said senior Katin Houser, Illinois' newest quarterback. While Houser may be a new face for the Illini, he comes to Champaign with four years of collegiate experience. He spent his first two seasons at Michigan State, where he only played one game in 2022 before exploding in...

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Caleb Bacon is Penn State’s next LB making an Abdul Carter-esque position changeMicah Parsons and Abdul Carter are outlier athletes, but their positional versatility isn’t especially unique. Parsons remained at off-ball linebacker during hi

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Matt Campbell wants more substance than ‘sizzle’ from Malachi Goodman in LT competitionThis LT battle may drag on through the first 3 games of the season.

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Full camp participation is the real injury update Penn State fans were waiting forPenn State football kicked off fall camp on Wednesday. The list of injuries that started during the 2025 season and followed Matt Campbell into his first spring

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Breaking down the new look for Illinois’ 2026 defenseIs a new version of the 3-3-5 an answer to the Illini’s stagnant defense?

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Illinois embracing an experienced backfieldCan the run game mesh into “the centerpiece” of the offense?

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Projecting Penn State football’s 2026 depth chart at the start of fall campThere's still a month to the season, but the depth chart appears fairly set in Happy Valley.

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Herbstreit is under the impression PSU embodied 'good things come to those who wait' with CampbellIt took Penn State football about eight weeks to find its new head coach after firing James Franklin following the loss to Northwestern in Week 7 of the 2025 se

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The Bandwagon Illini FanThis is the story of a man who discovered the Illini are not for the faint of heart.

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Outta Nowhere: Comparing 2026 Illini to wrestling legendsFootball is almost here.

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Penn State QB commit James Armstrong's dream team is Matt Campbell's perfect scenarioPenn State football 2028 quarterback commit James Armstrong is all-in with the Nittany Lions, which has been a point of emphasis he's made since committing July

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Only Marcus Neal Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Bielema reveals Illinois roster changes, injury updatesAs the Illini are slated to kickoff in a month, Bielema is solidifying his roster.

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Dezmond Schuster cleared for extra year of eligibility at IllinoisSixth-year player gives the offensive line another reinforcement.

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Preseason No. 17 coaches poll ranking signifies the Matt Campbell reset Penn State neededPenn State is flying way more under-the-radar heading into 2026 after sky-high expectations in 2025.

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Full guide to Penn State fall camp for Matt Campbell’s first season in Happy ValleyThere are a whole lot of new faces in Happy Valley.

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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Bold Big Ten prediction will give Penn State fans a bad case of deja vuWith fall camp just a couple days away, the anticipation for the 2026 college football season is ramping up. As for Penn State football, its upcoming season cou

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Previewing Penn State's wide receiver competition ahead of fall campFall camp kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 5 for Penn State football. Head coach Matt Campbell has a few positions to sort out before Week 1 vs. Marshall, but there's

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Only John Klosterman Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu proposes to girlfriend in ChicagoPopped the question.

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Which game will decide the 2026 Illinois Football season?Which Illini Football game of the 2926 season are you most excited about?

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Only Alexander McPherson Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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The easy 2026 schedule has another catch Matt Campbell must be wary ofSince Penn State football doesn't have the most riveting or threatening schedule in the Big Ten in 2026, it seems like a very easy path for head coach Matt Camp

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Penn State Nittany Lions News: Campbell's new hire, analyst honesty, and moreFall camp is nearly here and there are a few position battles that need to take place and get sorted out before Penn State football hits the field in Week 1. T

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It's time to start getting realistic about Penn State's 2026 schedulePenn State football's 2026 schedule might look perfect on paper for new head coach Matt Campbell, but there's a major downside to it that's starting to gain mor

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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Only Chris Fileppo Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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3 position battles that will define Matt Campbell’s first fall camp at Penn StateThese decisions will be top of mind for Campbell's staff and every Nittany Lion fan ahead of Week 1.

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Eligibility and health sets S Marcus Neal Jr. apart from Penn State's other star transfersPenn State football quarterback Rocco Becht has been tabbed as the star transfer in the offseason for the Nittany Lions, and with good reason. Head coach Matt C

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2026 Illinois football season tickets sell outSold out.

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Analyst believes Penn State can emerge as a 'dark horse' with a huge win, and it's not vs. MichiganPenn State football's 2026 schedule is very favorable to new head coach Matt Campbell as he and a nearly entirely revamped player roster and staff lay the found

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Only Blaise Sokach-Minnick Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Benjamin Brahmer film review shows a TE with a ways to go to be Penn State’s next greatIs this TEU's next great one, or just a piece of the puzzle on Penn State's offense?

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'It amplifies the tough': Illinois' new defensive scheme set to turn heads this fallRelatively speaking, the last two years of Illinois football have been successful, finishing each season with 10-plus wins and two bowl victories over SEC opponents. However, head coach Bret Bielema is only scratching the surface on how far his team can make it into the postseason, and the rightful next step is the College Football...

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3 ways Illinois can become a playoff contenderWith just over a month to go for Illinois' first game of the season, head coach Bret Bielema spoke at Big Ten Media Days about how his program is on its way to creating "sustainable success" as it continues its search for a College Football Playoff appearance.

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The Matt Campbell-Curt Cignetti comparison is a recipe for disappointmentPenn State football's 2025 season was a cry for a new chapter, and new head coach Matt Campbell hopes to be the one who can provide just that. Athletic directo

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Michael Mauti hire is latest case of Matt Campbell tapping into Penn State’s ‘superpower’Matt Campbell is embracing the tradition in Happy Valley.

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Media Days Takeaways 📝Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

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Penn State Nittany Lions news: Schedule talk, Big Ten Media Days, and morePenn State football head coach Matt Campbell isn't just all-in with the Nittany Lions, but he's officially all-in with the Big Ten. The Big Ten-SEC debate as to

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Matt Campbell is putting a lot of trust in 'slow and steady wins the race'Penn State football's Class of 2027 wound up to be pretty disappointing considering the names it was likely to land just a few months ago. After losing out on f

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Tony Rojas’s D’Anton Lynn comments say as much about Penn State’s old DCs as its new oneD'Anton Lynn is not Jim Knowles, and for this team, that's a good thing.

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Only Nathan Tiyce Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Rocco Becht's bold goal for Koby Howard is exactly what Penn State fans want to hearPenn State football quarterback Rocco Becht is ready to get back out on the field. His 2025 season wasn't spectacular compared to the numbers he put up in previ

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Matt Campbell is committed to building a culture Penn State needs after James FranklinPenn State football head coach Matt Campbell is enforcing a blue-collar work ethic in Happy Valley. Culture has been a huge part of Campbell's short time as he

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Bielema’s emphasis on college experience will be valuable for Illini O-lineStrong experience will help lead the Illini this fall.

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Illini at Big Ten Media Days and more! TCR LiveWhat do you think about Bret Bielema’s comment about the SEC at Big Ten Media Days?

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Bielema highlights NIL’s impact on revamped Illinois offenseBig Ten Media Days kicks off with talks on offensive additions.

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Illinois HC Takes Jab at SEC 😯Bret Bielema didn't mince words at Big Ten media day 📸

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Alex Manske injury update could help answer a Penn State question mark for 2027Alex Manske isn't a household name with Penn State fans just yet, but he's one of the most important Nittany Lions in 2026 and beyond.

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Matt Campbell echos a similar Big Ten refrain that’s bound to ruffle SEC feathersMatt Campbell has officially earned his stripes in the Big Ten by joining the fight against the SEC as the best conference in college football.

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Matt Campbell shares injury updates with key starters getting the green light for fall campTony Rojas and Anthony Donkoh has clean bills of health in time for fall camp.

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CFB Season's Biggest Questions ❓Answers we're looking for 1 month before return to field ➡️

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Fans will hate it but a Penn State jersey patch is already inevitableOnce the NCAA approved jersey patches, it was only a matter of time (and not very much) before they became industry standard.

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Predicting every game on Illinois’ 2026 scheduleHow many wins can Illinois pull out?

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Column | 3 things to watch at Chicago Bears training campFirst playoff berth in five years, first postseason win in 15; a budding superstar and quarterback already gracing video game covers. The 2025 season wasn't just an up year for the Chicago Bears, but a weekly exorcism of decades-long demons plaguing the team since 1985. The hiring of Ben Johnson in the context of Chicago...

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3 burning questions Penn State fans would love Matt Campbell to answer at Big Ten Media DaysMatt Campbell will take on the Big Ten media at Media Days for the first time and he has a few major topics to hit on.

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The biggest gift of Matt Campbell’s 1st season has an unexpected catch for Penn StatePenn State has the softest schedule in the Big Ten, and as good as that is, it raises the bar for College Football Playoff consideration.

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Penn State 2026 Breakout Candidates: Defensive TackleBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Big Ten preseason poll makes Penn State’s biggest CFP advantage impossible to ignorePenn State's schedule is a gift. Matt Campbell can't afford to waste it.

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Penn State Nittany Lions news: NFL strides, names to watch, and moreBig Ten Media Days are nearby as Penn State is slated to take the podium on Tuesday, July 8. Questions about fall camp position battles, what Year 1 looks like

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X-Factor for Illinois Football this season?Who can lead the Illini to another winning season in 2026?

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Penn State and Matt Campbell's most important offseason addition wasn't QB Rocco BechtNew Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell benefited immensely from the way things panned out when he decided to leave Ames, Iowa for Happy Valley. Once

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Only Scott Paxson Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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How Penn State's biggest tradition started and what game actually solidified it as eliteThe White Out game at Beaver Stadium is one of the loudest, most disruptive environments in college football that's highly anticipated every year. This Penn Sta

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5 Penn State players already on transfer watch before the 2026 season beginsUnless something changes on the depth chart, these players could be on the move next offseason.

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Penn State's obvious White Out option could be a decisive game for Matt Campbell in Year 1Penn State football has yet to designate all of its home game themes for the 2026 season excluding Homecoming Weekend, which is slated for Week 4 versus Wiscons

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Former Penn Stater is expected to be a Top 10 TE this season and it's only Year 2Training camp is here for the NFL, and former Penn State football players are back in action from rookies to well-seasoned veterans. Entering Year 2 with some

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Penn State has a sleeper transfer star on its roster, and he's finally getting the hype he deservesFall camp is almost here and all eyes are on Penn State football's massive group of transfers, many of who followed head coach Matt Campbell from Ames, Iowa to

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Drew Allar puts pen to paper with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of training campThe Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Penn State football quarterback Drew Allar to his four-year, rookie contract on Friday. "My focus is going to be on how c

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3 Penn State football rivalry games Nittany Lions fans should miss the mostPenn State doesn't have a true Big Ten rival, so sometime in the future, it could benefit the program to bring back these rivalries.

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Bielema Trolls Saban Saying B1G Hasn't Surpassed SEC

Drew Allar Signs Rookie Contract

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We have signed QB Drew Allar. @BordasLaw 📝: https://t.co/VdLCWG8MJZ

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3 rivalries Joe Paterno dominated during his Penn State tenureFormer Penn State football head coach compiled a 409-136-3 record leading the Nittany Lions from 1966-2011, which included two national titles and a 24-12-1 bow

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Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon rearing record NFL dealThe deal would net Spoon over $30 million per year.

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Only Dayshaun Burnett Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Penn State Nittany Lions news: The SEC gets feisty, rivalry talk heats up, and moreThe college football season is almost here, and head coach Matt Campbell proves more and more every day that he was the right guy for Penn State football's open

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Penn State’s 10 most lopsided rivalry wins in Nittany Lions historyWith a rivalry dating back to the 1800s, Penn State has plenty of big-time blowouts of Pitt, and a few over its newer rival as well.

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Nick Saban is fed up with the Big Ten-SEC debate and won't accept defeatThe debate over whether the SEC or the Big Ten is the dominant conference in college football continues on, but former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is over the

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Latest watch list proves Matt Campbell did James Franklin's favorite thing: 'Winning the offseason'It's never too early to look at who could be the top prospects of the 2027 NFL Draft. In 2026, Penn State football had eight of its own drafted, including firs

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No place like home: Previewing Illinois football's 2026 home scheduleWith a new school year on the horizon, that means a new season of Illinois football. The Illini are on an upward trend in recent seasons, winning back-to-back bowl games in 2024 and 2025 and adding more players to the NFL. This success makes Illinois more attractive to recruits and transfers, leading to victories on...

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'It's up to us': Matthew Bailey, Xavier Scott step up amid new-look teamAfter back-to-back successful seasons built on a foundation of program veterans, Illinois football is stepping into uncharted territory. The upcoming campaign will feature a new quarterback and an entirely different defensive scheme. However, two pillars of the team are back for their final season: senior defensive backs Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott.

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Matt Campbell has a great problem at left tackle heading into fall campPenn State football is back on the practice field in early August for fall camp, and there are a few positions head coach Matt Campbell must pay extra attention

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Top X-Factors for 2026 📈QB battles, rule changes, more ➡️

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Only Tyler Warren Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Penn State’s biggest rivalry wins of the 21st century that made it great to be a Nittany LionPenn State hardly plays its biggest rival, but even without Pitt on the schedule every year, the Nittany Lions have had some memorable rivalry wins.

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Penn State 2026 Breakout Candidates: LinebackerBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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3 most likely teams Penn State could spark a Big Ten rivalry withWhen it comes to rivalries in the final week of college football, Penn State hangs in the back of the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions take that week to finish out th

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Eli Drinkwitz blames an easy route for the Big Ten's success, but Penn State should stay quietThe Big Ten has produced college football's last three national champions: Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana. Four teams from the conference have also made the

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Penn State fans just got a new college football rivalry game they cannot miss in 2026Penn State doesn't have a big rivalry matchup on Rivalry Week in college football, but Nittany Lions fans will still have a classic rivalry they have to watch.

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Matt Campbell’s Iowa State departure didn’t go to his plan and Penn State was the biggest beneficiaryMatt Campbell thought he was handing the program to Taylor Mouser, but instead his longtime assistant came with him to Happy Valley.

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Matt Campbell dedication to Penn State is reaching new heights every dayWhen Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell was hired in 2025, he said he was prepared to embrace the program's tradition and dedicate himself to bringing

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Only 46 Points Scored Against Michigan in 2008 Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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Penn State linebacker Alex Tatsch burning his redshirt will benefit Matt Campbell in the long runPenn State linebacker Alex Tatsch became a necessary rotational piece in the Nittany Lions' linebacker room as a true freshman in 2025, but sustained an undiscl

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Breaking NewsPolice seek suspects in a break-in at Eagles' running back Saquon Barkley's home in Pennsylvania (AP)

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Pitt is itching to reignite the in-state rivalry, but Penn State is better off leaving it behindTalks of bringing back the Penn State-Pittsburgh rivalry come up every year, but many Nittany Lion fans are split on whether it's worth putting the Panthers bac

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Only Gregg Garrity’s 47-yard Touchdown Catch in the Sugar Bowl Until Penn State FootballBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

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2027 NFL Draft Prospects Who Can Break Out in 2026 College Football SeasonWho are the names to look out for in CFB in the coming campaign?

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Penn State Nittany Lions news: Big Ten in the ACC, quarterback updates, and moreOnly time will tell how well the pieces at Penn State fit together. While the focus has been on head coach Matt Campbell's roster with the mass amount of trans

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Virginia gives former Penn State QB Beau Pribula one last shot at a starting jobIt's go time for former Penn State football quarterback Beau Pribula. On Saturday, Virginia announced that Pribula won the starting job for the Cavaliers. The f

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Ranking Penn State’s most important recruiting pipeline states for Matt Campbell to conquerTo succeed in Happy Valley, you better be tapping these nearby talent-rich states on the recruiting trail.

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Rocco Becht film review: The good, the bad, and the question marks for Penn State’s new QBRocco Becht will help ease Matt Campbell transition to the Big Ten, but with a soft schedule, he could also have the Nittany Lions in CFP contention right away.

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James Armstrong keeps proving that he's the perfect future starting QB for Penn StatePenn State football found its 2028 quarterback. James Armstrong already made it clear in a recent interview that he was loyal to the Nittany Lions no matter wh

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Todd Blackledge commends Matt Campbell on piecing together Penn State's staffWhen Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell was hired, he got straight to work retaining key pieces on the former Nittany Lion staff and bringing in talen

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Penn State’s 5 biggest recruiting wins since 2000 could make fans miss James FranklinPenn State has had a roller-coaster start to the 21st century, but on the recruiting trail, James Franklin helped reestablish the Nittany Lions as a powerhouse.

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Joe Paterno's 5 biggest in-state recruiting wins who became Nittany Lion legendsThere's talent all around the country for college football teams to sift through when it comes to recruiting, but Penn State football has a soft spot for its in

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Penn State’s Pitt indifference already debunks Pat Narduzzi’s absurd ACC/Big Ten takePitt would happily play Penn State every year. Penn State has no need to put the Panthers on its schedule. That should be all you need to know.

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Penn State 2026 Breakout Candidates: Defensive EndIn a position room with lots of uncertainty, plenty of guys are primed for breakout seasons.

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Penn State Nittany Lions news: James Franklin causing a stir, recruitment hopes, and moreThe college football preseason is taking off as coaches, analysts, reporters, and players get in front of the mic. In 2025, Penn State football was at the cent

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Only Cooper Cousins Until Penn State Football50 days!

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James Franklin’s ‘more with more’ quote from ACC Media Days has Penn State fans jumping at shadowsJames Franklin has spent an inordinate amount of his first offseason as the head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies talking about Penn State. But after his lates

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Top Penn State QB commit James Armstrong's new NIL quote should have fans confident he's locked inEven with more NIL resources in this new era of Penn State football, head coach Matt Campbell hasn't relied on hefty offers to land his recruiting targets. Unfo

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This 2027 running back could be the answer to Matt Campbell's Aiden Gibson problemPenn State football head coach Matt Campbell is back on the prowl for a 2027 running back after four-star Aiden Gibson's shocking flip to Rutgers. The Scarlet

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James Franklin is already teaching Virginia Tech fans a frustrating lesson Penn State fans know too wellIn classic James Franklin fashion, the new Virginia Tech head coach has declared offseason victory at ACC Media Days.