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8. There will not be a Super Bowl for my beloved people of Buffalo unless that defense improves. But we are only in Week 5. 9. That game was an opera.

6. I am incredibly happy for James Cook, who is an incredible player. 7. There are things Josh Allen does that no other QB in history has done.

8. There will not be a Super Bowl for my beloved people of Buffalo unless that defense improves. But we are only in Week 5.

6. I am incredibly happy for James Cook, who is an incredible player. 7. There are things Josh Allen does that no other QB in history has done.

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OC Taylor Mouser is not the reason Penn State’s offense is broken; he’s the best thing about itThe scoreboard doesn't show it, but Taylor Mouser has the goods.

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Penn State Game 6 Snap Counts vs. USC and Season TotalsDespite being the betting favorite and having the backing of a record-setting White Out crowd, Penn State dropped its third consecutive game to open Big

Bryce Underwood Still QB1

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Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham says Jason Beck remains offensive coordinator and Bryce Underwood remains QB1

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Boiler Alert! Purdue Manhandles MinnesotaTotal domination for the Boilermakers over the Golden Gophers.

Big Ten power rankings Week 6: UCLA has to save a conference in CFP turmoilPenn State blew its chance of remaining in the CFP race, so it may be up to UCLA.

Penn State-Michigan is still getting the marquee matchup treatment with 3:30 start on CBSThe Nittany Lions are getting another national spotlight game, but it could be their last.

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Broadcast Network Announced for Penn State at MichiganPenn State will be making its first appearance on CBS this season. The Nittany Lions' game against Michigan on Saturday will be broadcast during the

🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📳 Tap to tune in

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🚨 Week 6 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Georgia jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon unranked 📲 Tap for full standings

It's impossible not to second-guess Penn State's lack of interest in Bob Chesney after UCLA's big winPenn State football suffered its third consecutive loss of the 2026 season after USC beat the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), 31-23 on Saturday night in the W

Matt Campbell’s ‘stand for what’s right’ comment feels like what’s wrong with Penn StateMatt Campbell needs to understand that there's no valor in losing "the right way" in the new era of college football.

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Purdue Aces Their Performance Against MinnesotaPurdue Dominance leads to an A+ grade!

Grading quarterback Rocco Becht's redemption game in Week 6 loss vs. USCPenn State football sustained its third straight loss of the 2026 season and remains winless in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) fell to the US

Shocking CFB Top 25 Shakeup 🔢Texas falls 6 spots after suffering upset loss. Tap for new projections after Week 6 📲

CFP Title Race Is Wide Open 🏆After 6 weeks, there's still no clear No. 1 favorite. Multiple teams still have question marks 📲

5 losers and 3 winners from Penn State’s deflating Week 6 loss to USCIt's another week and another Big Ten loss for Matt Campbell's team.

Matt Campbell’s timeout usage is a huge red flag and his explanations don’t helpMatt Campbell's game management is a big problem for Penn State, and it was never more clear than the Week 6 loss to USC.

Week 6 Winners & Losers 📊🐻 UCLA is a playoff contender 🦓 Controversy in UGA win? 📲 Takeaways from chaotic slate

USC Holds Off Penn State 🤫Jayden Maiava had 3 TDs to help Trojans improve to 5-1 📲

Josiah Zayas injury update: Talented freshman DB exits in 4th quarter vs. USCZayas made the start at nickel, but hobbled off in the fourth quarter.

Penn State WR Chase Sowell goes down with injury just before halftime vs. USCDuring Penn State football's White Out game vs. USC on Saturday night, wide receiver Chase Sowell sustained an injury at the very end of the first half with les

Penn State has benched starting safety Marcus Neal Jr. against USCAfter a shaky start to the season, Marcus Neal Jr. has been benched and replaced at safety by Zion Tracy.

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Early CFP Predictions 🔮Latest picture after chaotic Week 6 📲

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Penn State, USC Release Pregame Availability ReportsPenn State and USC released their final availability reports ahead of Saturday night’s White Out clash. Nittany Lion defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim is

Penn State Week 6 injury report vs. USC: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step upPenn State football takes on No. 19 USC in the White Out Saturday night. This Week 6 contest heading into the season was considered a pivotal game for the Nitta

What time and channel does Penn State play today? Latest on how to watchPenn State football is back in action later tonight with the USC Trojans visiting Happy Valley for Week 6. The 3-2 Nittany Lions head into this matchup on a two

Penn State vs. No. 19 USC final odds and prediction for Week 6Penn State is a home favorite, but the team still doesn't inspire much confidence.

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Former Nittany Lion Kaytron Allen Joins New NFL Team Amid Rookie SeasonKaytron Allen's stint in the nation's capital is over. The former Penn State running back was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Friday

Dolphins Claim Ex-WAS RB

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Source: Former Commanders RB Kaytron Allen was claimed today on waivers by the Miami Dolphins.

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Purdue Football (2-3, 1-1) vs. Minnesota (4-1, 2-0): Staff PredictionsCan Purdue football make it two in a row?

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What I Want To See From Penn State Against No. 18 USCMake it a memorable whiteout!

New Big College Noon Day from Penn State 🦁

James Franklin returns as guest picker at the Whiteout Game

Which Team Will Bounce Back? 📈

Four squads looking to shake off first loss

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CFB Week 6 Betting Locks 🔒Expert picks against the spread for Purdue vs. Minnesota ➡️

Big College Noon Day From Ann Arbor! 🏈

Potential CFB frauds, voicemails, and picks alongside a special musical guest in this week's episode 🎥

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D'Anton Lynn has a unique perspective on USC to prepare Penn State's defense for the White OutPenn State football faces its first major opponent of the 2026 season, facing USC at home in the White Out on Saturday night. The Week 6 contest features a 3-2

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2 Penn State Defenders Questionable Against USC: Full Availability ReportPenn State may be without some contributors on the defensive side of the ball against USC. The Nittany Lions listed linebacker Alex Tatsch and defensive

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Peyton's Son's CFB Offers 👀Teams lining up for HS freshman QB Marshall Manning

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Strength on Strength: Penn State Pass Defense Set for Toughest Challenge Against USCIt’s easy to look at Saturday night’s White Out battle between Penn State and USC through the lens of pure spectacle — the stadium environment, the sea of

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Week 6 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down a Saturday night Big 10 matchup between USC and Penn State ➡️

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Penn State Commits in Action: NJ Athlete Continues to ShineMatt Campbell is building a solid 2027 class.

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Matt Campbell's comment on Penn State's offense takes the heat off the two people who need it mostPenn State football's 34-13 loss to Northwestern in Week 5 looked even worse than its Week 4 loss to Wisconsin, mainly because the Nittany Lions' (3-2, 0-2 Big

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Latest WR Koby Howard injury update is exactly what Penn State didn't want to hearPenn State football wide receiver Koby Howard sustained a lower body injury in the Nittany Lions' (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) victory over Buffalo in Week 3. Following t

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Nittany Lions in the NFL 2026: Week 4Tight End U strikes again.

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Pat Narduzzi takes a lame and unnecessary shot at Penn State and the AP PollThe AP Top 25 Poll has a lot of moving pieces, especially early in the college football season. For Penn State football, which started the season as the No. 18

Purdue vs Minnesota: Opening Odds!Purdue has moved the line, but remain as home dogs against a gritty Golden Gophers team.

Purdue Football: Depth Chart Review - Offense - IllinoisPurdue’s offense wasn’t perfect, but a couple of big plays in the passing game helped seal a routine Big 10 road victory over Illinois.

Xs and Ohs! Purdue and Illinois Victory EditionA Purdue victory deserves a look at our favorite posts.

Big Ten Announces Kickoff Time for Penn State at MichiganPenn State and Michigan won't be receiving prime-time treatment this season. The Nittany Lions' battle against the Wolverines on Oct. 17 will kick off at

Penn State’s Chase Sowell Expresses Belief in Rocco Becht After Northwestern LossAs the final seconds ticked away inside Northwestern’s freshly minted Ryan Field on Friday night, the high expectations that accompanied Penn State into

Top Overreactions after Week 5 of CFB Season 😧The latest discussions surrounding Penn State's decline ➡️

2026 Purdue Football Game 6: Purdue (2-3, 1-1) vs. Minnesota (4-1, 2-0)Stay tuned here for all our coverage of the Minnesota game.

Big Ten power rankings Week 5: Northwestern stuffs Penn State in a locker, and Ohio State stiff-arms IowaThe Big Ten's second tier of contenders are bunched up just behind the league's Big 3.

Penn State Game 5 Snap Counts at Northwestern and Season TotalsPenn State’s struggles in Big Ten play continued with a lopsided defeat at Northwestern in the debut of the new Ryan Field on Friday night. The Nittany

Penn State Demolished by Northwestern: Post-Game Link DumpBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Matt Campbell benching Brock Riker won't solve everything but it's worth a tryMatt Campbell has a lot of problems to solve with his team right now, but the easiest change might be to replace Brock Riker with Vaea Ikakoula.

In theory, Penn State’s supersized DTs make sense; in practice, it’s been a disasterPenn State overhauled its defensive tackle room and it may have overcorrected.

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

The Good and the Bad From Purdue Football’s Victory over IllinoisThe good and bad from Purdue’s win over Illiinois.

Purdue Football Takes Down Illinois: Purdue 24 Illinois 17Purdue wins 24-17 over Illinois for first B1G victory since 2023

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

Everything I Experienced Covering a Game at the New Ryan FieldThis past Friday, I had the honor of covering Penn State in the first game played in Northwestern’s new Ryan Field, and it’s an experience I won’t soon

How to Watch Purdue (1-3, 0-1) vs. Illinois (2-2, 0-1) & Fan DiscussionJoin us to chat about today’s Purdue football game.

Matt Campbell not attempting an onside kick vs. Northwestern continued an alarming trendMatt Campbell's conservative approach is making a bad situation worse.

Matt Campbell and his players openly questioning Penn State's toughness is an unexpected lowAfter getting blown out by Northwestern on Friday night, Matt Campbell admitted his team failed to meet the attitude effort and toughness needed.

Three Takeaways From Penn State’s 34-13 Loss To NorthwesternEmbarrassment is a choice.

Matt Campbell Rips Loss 🗣️Penn State HC didn't hold back feelings after getting blown out by Northwestern 🎥

Pat Kraft has to be feeling the pressure after Matt Campbell’s disastrous 0-2 Big Ten startIf Matt Campbell was the wrong guy, Pat Kraft will be the first to go in Happy Valley.

Grading quarterback Rocco Becht's Big 12-esque performance in Week 5 lossIt seemed like nothing could go right for Penn State football on Friday night in its 34-13 loss to Northwestern at new Ryan Field. This dropped the Nittany Lion

Matt Campbell’s Iowa State loyalties are about to be tested with Rocco Becht and Alex ManskeMatt Campbell can't afford to be overly attached to his two Iowa State transfer QBs because he could risk putting his new program in a bad spot.

5 biggest losers from Penn State’s embarrassing 34-13 blowout loss to NorthwesternThe start of the Matt Campbell era could not be going worse.

Matt Campbell's start at Penn State looks awfully familiar to James Franklin's endPenn State football sustained a disappointing, 34-14 loss to Northwestern on Friday night. The energy of new Ryan Field definitely helped fuel the Wildcats (3-1

Matt Campbell is dancing around the honest truth that Iowa State doesn't cut it in the Big TenFollowing Penn State's embarrassing loss to Northwestern on Friday night, head coach Matt Campbell took a lot of responsibility and gave very coach-like answers

Northwestern Runs Over Penn State 34-13Northwestern (3-1) racked up a staggering 413 rushing yards and dominated Penn State (3-2) in every phase to hand the Nittany Lions a 34-13 defeat on

Penn State CB Daryus Dixson a Game-Time Decision Against Northwestern, Other UpdatesPenn State offered no clarity on the status of cornerback Daryus Dixson ahead of Friday's contest against Northwestern. After listing Dixson as

Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Results: How Many Wins Remain for Purdue Football?Will Purdue football win another game?

Penn State - Northwestern Open ThreadFOOTBALL LET’S GOOOOOOOO

Northwestern Debuts New Ryan Field 🏟️Video and photos inside stadium's inaugural game vs. Penn State

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5-star RB Kemon Spell shuts down any talk of a Penn State vs. James Franklin flip battleOn3 did its best to drum up a pre-signing day flip battle between Penn State, Virginia Tech, and USC for Georgia commit Kemon Spell.

Penn State vs. Northwestern final odds and prediction for Week 5Matt Campbell is in serious danger of an 0-2 start in Big Ten play.

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Penn State Week 5 injury report vs. Northwestern: Who’s in, who’s out, and who has to step upDaryus Dixson is still listed as questionable on Penn State's Thursday night injury report ahead of its Week 5 matchup with Northwestern on Friday night.

Northwestern is Matt Campbell's opportunity to prove he's not all talkPenn State football fell out of the AP Top 25 Poll after giving up a 17-point lead to Wisconsin in Week 4, ultimately sustaining its first loss of the 2026 seas

Purdue Football: Illinois Preview - Can Purdue Find a Way to Run Inside?Illinois has struggled to stop the inside run; Purdue hasn’t been good at running inside. The QB run game might help.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

‘Execution and Details.' James Peoples Breaks Down Penn State’s Rushing StrugglesRunning back James Peoples isn’t satisfied with the current state of the Penn State rushing attack, and for good reason. Though he leads the team with 37

BSD YouTube Show: Previewing Penn State vs. NorthwesternBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

New Big College Noon Day from RUTGERS ⁉️

The only pregame show that performs an exorcism, won't interview a politician and names some guys 🎥

Penn State vs. Northwestern: Game PreviewBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

Staff Roundtable: Let’s Find Some Positives in Purdue FootballLet’s find some silver linings.

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

Oregon's Ace in the Hole 🦆

Why Dylan Raiola's not your ordinary backup QB

With Chip Kelly on the other side, Northwestern is not the soft landing Penn State needsChip Kelly is deep in his bag at Northwestern and on a short week, it will be a tough prep for D'Anton Lynn.

Joey Porter Jr. is taking a page from Micah Parsons’ playbook to force the Steelers’ handThese two Nittany Lions used the same tactic to gain leverage in contract negotiations.

Ikenna Ezeogu Remains Confident in Penn State’s Pass RushThrough the opening third of the season, Penn State’s pass rush has struggled to produce consistent pressure, leading to questions surrounding a unit that

Matt Campbell provided clarity and optimism after Daryus Dixson appeared on injury reportDixson is questionable for Week 5 but even on short rest it sounds likely he'll be able to go.

Matt Campbell is learning in real time that his familiar Iowa State tropes don’t fly in Happy ValleyMatt Campbell made a misstep at Tuesday's press conference, reverting to a familiar message from his time at Iowa State.

Penn State vs. Northwestern Week 5: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and moreHere's what you need to know for Penn State's Friday night matchup in Evanston.

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Josiah Zayas read this play like a map 🎥

Week 5 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down the slate of games with potential major surprises on the horizon ➡️

Jerry Neuheisel got the best of Penn State before and his Northwestern QB could do it againPenn State football is on the road in Week 5, taking on Northwestern on Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. EDT. Both teams look to get back in the win column after the Ni

3 biggest fixes Penn State needs to avoid another upset at Northwestern in Week 5Taylor Mouser needs to make some big changes on offense to fix that unit.

Penn State, Northwestern Release Initial Availability ReportsPenn State may be without a standout cornerback for Friday's game. Sophomore Daryus Dixson is listed as questionable for the Nittany Lions' matchup at

Penn State is still ‘looking for somebody to emerge’ in a crowded backfieldIt's time for Matt Campbell to make some tough decisions with a crowded backfield that includes Carson Hansen, Quinton Martin Jr., and James Peoples.

Lack of culture isn't the issue at Penn State, Matt Campbell knows it's executionPenn State football sustained its first loss of the 2026 season on Saturday as Wisconsin upset the Nittany Lions, 24-20. This defeat knocked Penn State out of t

College QB Report Cards 🔠How Rocco Becht performed this past week ➡️

3 new commits Penn State could land to take the sting out of its Week 4 meltdownIt would sting to come away from a big showcase weekend empty-handed.

Taylor Mouser owns up to Penn State’s 'cowardly' third-and-long play-callingFinding a solution to the offense's issues may not be so easy.

Nittany Lions in the NFL 2026: Week 3Parker Washington is good at football. Also, Mike Gesicki’s still got it.

Purdue Football Depth Chart Review: Notre Dame - OffenseNotre Dame’s defensive line was so dominant, it’s hard to give out grades in this one.

Hammer and Readers Rails Reacts Survey: Will Purdue Football Win Another Game?Will Purdue football reach even two wins?

2026 Purdue Football Game 4: Purdue (1-3, 0-1) vs. Illinois (2-2, 0-1)Stop by here to find all of your Purdue vs. Illinois articles.

5 former Penn State players Matt Campbell should have fought harder to keepIt would be nice to have these former Nittany Lions in Happy Valley right now.

Koby Howard’s absence proved Penn State still has a troubling WR weaknessWithout Penn State's WR1, the rest of Rocco Becht's pass-catching group struggled mightily in Week 4 and brought back memories of years gone by.

Penn State’s early odds vs. Northwestern are sounding the upset alarm againNorthwestern will not be a walkover for the Nittany Lions.

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BSD MVP Wisconsin: Tony RojasBlack Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

Big Ten power rankings Week 4: Penn State is in free fall after a home upset lossThe Nittany Lions got exposed as a pretender and fell out of the AP Top 25 and Tier 2 of the Big Ten power rankings as a result.

Purdue at Illinois: Opening OddsWhat does FanDuel think of this year’s cannon game?

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

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Penn State Falls Out of AP Top 25 After Loss to WisconsinPenn State has taken a tumble out of the rankings. The Nittany Lions on Sunday afternoon were dropped from the AP Top 25 entirely following a 24-20 upset

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

Penn State AP poll prediction: The Nittany Lions have no business in the top 25Penn State could be in for a major freefall after its Week 4 loss.

Penn State's weak non-conference slate does more harm than good and it's time for a changeNo. 13 Penn State got a wake-up call on Saturday. The Nittany Lions (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) gave up a 17-0 lead after halftime and allowed Wisconsin to hold them to

Grading quarterback Rocco Becht's worrisome performance in Week 4 lossPenn State quarterback Rocco Becht entered the 2026 college football season as the most experienced starter across the country. Through the first three weeks o

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

Matt Campbell’s Rocco Becht defense is easy to understand but tough to hearRocco Becht struggled in Penn State's 24-20 Week 4 loss to Wisconsin, but Matt Campbell defended his longtime QB postgame.

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Penn State Football: Tonight, the Haters Were RightOn Dec. 11, 2023, Twitter user @drewjanda put out a since-deleted post that now lives in sports meme infamy. It read as follows: "The haters said I

Matt Campbell's massive Penn State recruiting weekend couldn't have gone worseWith over 60 recruits on hand, Penn State's Week 4 loss could have a lasting impact.

Matt Campbell said what every Penn State fan is thinking about WR Koby HowardNo. 13 Penn State football sustained its first loss of the season in a 24-20 defeat to Wisconsin, a team that wasn't even in consideration for a "trap game" tit

Losses like that were always the risk when Penn State fired James FranklinJames Franklin won the games he was supposed to win. Matt Campbell is 0-1 in them.

Week 4 loss to Wisconsin was the wake-up call Penn State's offense neededNo. 13 Penn State football lost 24-20 to Wisconsin in Saturday's Week 4 contest, and the lack of preparedness on offense was hard to ignore. In the first three

🚨Wisconsin SHOCKS Penn State

No. 13 Nittany Lions blow 17-point lead to unranked Badgers and suffer 1st loss

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Purdue: 10 Notre Dame 49 | Quick Wrap & Quick Thoughts: Kevin Kane Was A Bad Hire. Now It Is Time For Barry Odom To Admit It WasPurdue gets beaten at home by Notre Dame 49-10

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Penn State - Wisconsin Open ThreadFOOTBALL LET’S GOOOOOOOO

Rocco Takes It Himself 🪨

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The true freshman! To the house! LIVE on @Peacock

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Penn State, Wisconsin Release Pregame Availability ReportsThere wasn't much clarity on Penn State's pregame availability report. Two hours before kickoff against Wisconsin on Saturday, the Nittany Lions released

Penn State could return the flip favor with Rutgers WR commit Jamar Taylor visitingGreg Schiano took a bite out of Matt Campbell by flipping Aiden Gibson this summer, and now Penn State can flip Jamar Taylor away from the Scarlet Knights.