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Matt Campbell's hot start will continue if he can lockdown these heavily favored recruits during their official visits in June.

3 Matt Campbell targets most likely to commit during Penn State's busy official visit season

James Franklin's termination from his previous post brought wholesale changes to the Penn State Nittany Lions football program. While Ethan Grunkemeyer did follow him to Virginia Tech, this was not an easy decision for the starting quarterback to make.

Ethan Grunkemeyer breaks down how tough it was to follow James Franklin to Virginia Tech

Former James Franklin commit, Layton Von Brandt is heading to the SEC, but Matt Campbell has a few backup plans heading to campus.

2 potential Penn State OT pivots after Layton Von Brandt's Auburn commitment

Texas, Oregon, and UCLA are in the mix, but Penn State could be trending for Lucas Rhoa with a June 12 OV on the books.

Penn State has a new 2027 OT target locked in for a spring official visit

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Big Ten Wants 24-Team Playoff

ESPN reports on expanded CFP, season start date, more from B1G meetings

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Former James Franklin commit spurns Penn State but it could've been worse

Penn State football missed out on yet another four-star Class of 2027 recruit early on Monday, May 18. Offensive tackle Layton von Brandt, who was originally a

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4-star defensive lineman announced Top 5 teams ahead of official visit season

While a commitment date is not yet in the books for four-star defensive lineman Zahmar Tookes, Penn State football's push for the Class of 2027 recruit is payin

Matt Campbell may have just landed his QB of the future, and while he doesn't match Virginia Tech commit Peter Bourque's physical talent, Campbell gives Wood a much better chance to reach his ceiling.

Will Wood's commitment highlights a major reason James Franklin had to go

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake was linked to Penn State football's head coach vacancy before Matt Campbell ultimately got the job. Campbell's contract spans eigh

Kalani Sitake reveals Penn State's offer wasn't enough to pull him from BYU overnight

Matt Campbell locked up Jamir Dean early and that looks especially important after the Tennessee product jumps to four-star status.

Penn State WR recruiting steal finally getting national recognition with rankings update

Penn State football went emptyhanded on a four-star quarterback recruitment battle for Peter Bourque, but quickly redeemed itself with a commitment from three-s

4-star offensive tackle bumps up commitment date and Penn State has a pitch

Will Wood is all-in on Matt Campbell's culture and could play a huge part in building it in Happy Valley.

Penn State fans will love QB commit Will Wood's bold prediction for the Matt Campbell era

Penn State needs a cultural reset and Matt Campbell continues to prove he's the perfect man for the job.

Matt Campbell's reaction to his Iowa State transfers is exactly what Penn State needs

Here's the big question of Penn State's 2027 recruit class that will probably be impossible to ever get a straight answer to: Why did Matt Campbell pivot from P

Matt Campbell's 3-star QB commit Will Wood needs to be more than a consolation prize

Matt Campbell hasn't changed his preferences at running back with Aiden Gibson and Chukwuma Odoh perfectly fitting the vision he's always had for the backfield.

Penn State's back-to-back RB commits reveal exactly what Matt Campbell is looking for

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Oh, Hello: Three-Star New Jersey RB Chukwuma Odoh Commits To Penn State

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Penn State football's place in four-star quarterback Peter Bourque's mind started dropping lower as his commitment date, May 14, approached. As the week of his

James Franklin delivers punch to Penn State with 4-star QB win at Virginia Tech

After being let go by the Penn State Nittany Lions midway through last season, former head coach James Franklin found it incredibly hard to watch his former team play. While he did bring many of them with him to Virginia Tech, he did explain why that was.

James Franklin opens up on why he can never watch a Penn State game ever again

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Sons of Former Football Players to Watch 👀

Outlining the bloodline coursing through college football in 2026 ➡️

Penn State football is closing in on a three-star Class of 2027 cornerback from the state of Texas. On Wednesday, Dhillon McGee announced his top three schools,

Penn State isn't backing down from 3-star cornerback as commitment date slowly nears

An unexpected Peter Bourque prediction muddied the waters, but Penn State is all-in on Will Wood in the 2027 class.

Penn State QB recruiting update makes Matt Campbell's intentions clear

Matt Campbell is looking to lay the groundwork for Penn State's next contender with his 2027 recruiting class, and that may hinge on these 3 prospects.

3 recruiting targets Matt Campbell can't afford to lose during official visit season

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Steelers 'Rebuilding' Drew Allar 🤨

Coaches 'uninstalling' everything 3rd-rd QB learned at Penn State (ESPN)

Penn State football's four-star quarterback target Peter Bourque is very indecisive on the Nittany Lions. With his commitment date one day away, scheduled for M

Penn State's getting whiplash from 4-star QB's mixed signals ahead of commitment

Adam Gorney predicted Penn State to land Peter Bourque when he announces his commitment on Thursday, but he's walking that back with Will Wood emerging.

Recruiting insider already regretting unexpected QB prediction means Penn State is out

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Oh, Hello: South Carolina Running Back Aiden Gibson Commits To Penn State Football

The Nittany Lions add a running back to the 2027 class!

Penn State football has yet to land a Class of 2027 running back. On Tuesday, the Nittany Lions were told they won't have to wait any longer. The No. 8 overall

Penn State outlasts four Power Four programs for 4-star running back

Penn State hired new head coach Matt Campbell after a disastrous 2025 season that saw the Nittany Lions fighting for a 6-6 record and non-playoff bowl game invi

Campbell's patience meter is reasonable, even if fans will think it's too gracious

Quarterback is one of the positions Penn State head coach Matt Campbell has yet to address in his Class of 2027 - and it's one of the positions he must. On May

New prediction on 4-star recruit is exactly what Penn State fans want to hear

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Penn State Rookies Choose First NFL Jersey Numbers

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

Matt Campbell has CFP expectations and a CFP ceiling if everything breaks right, but Penn State's floor is uncomfortably low.

Predicting best and worst-case scenarios for Matt Campbell's 1st year after Penn State's spring

With head coach Matt Campbell entering year one with Penn State football, expectations aren't nearly as high as they were in 2025 with now Virginia Tech head co

Rocco Becht gets put on watch for prestigious award before his Nittany Lion debut

Drew Allar started 35 games during his college career at Penn State. Yet, the former five-star was viewed as one of the most raw quarterback prospects in the 20

Drew Allar got every opportunity to impress at Steelers rookie mini-camp (literally)

The details of Penn State football's 2026 regular season schedule are piecing together as September approaches. The Nittany Lions kick off with a three-game, no

Penn State football 2026 schedule details are slowly coming together

Penn State football has yet to land a running back from the Class of 2027, but that can all turn around as the Nittany Lions await a decision from three-star ru

Penn State gets good news with 3-star running back recruitment process

Penn State football is still without a Class of 2027 quarterback. After losing out on four-star Will Mencl to Oregon and still waiting on four-star Peter Bourqu

Penn State target quarterback moves up the ranks ahead of commitment date

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Penn State Announces Homecoming Game, Other Football Schedule Info

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Kickoff Times Announced for Penn State Match-Ups with Wisconsin and Northwestern

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FOX Sport's Joel Klatt was not messing around when it came to his praise of Matt Campbell taking over the Penn State Nittany Lions. While he has great expectations for this team, here is why Penn State could be a major player under Campbell in year one...

Joel Klatt sets high bar for Matt Campbell's first year, and Penn State fans will love it

Matt Campbell has an eye for developmental talent, and now that he's in Happy Valley, it's much easier to land it.

Penn State just landed a commitment from the fastest-rising prospect in the 2027 class

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Oh, Hello: Three-Star OT David Tarawallie Commits to Penn State

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Penn State Earns Commitment From 3-Star OT David Tarawallie

Three-star wide receiver Jamir Dean committed to Penn State at the beginning of May. The Nittany Lions added their second wide receiver to their Class of 2027 w

Penn State might have the rug pulled out from under as SEC program targets 3-star commit

Peter Bourque is one of the last remaining top quarterbacks still uncommitted in the Class of 2027. The four-star is slated to make his decision in a week on Th

Matt Campbell goes head-to-head with James Franklin for 4-star QB

James Franklin admitted to taking on too much risk ahead of his final season at Penn State.

James Franklin sounds like he regrets making the Jim Knowles hire at Penn State

Matt Campbell has a type at WR and Deshawn Hall fits it perfectly, so it's no surprise he's emerged as a priority target for the Nittany Lions.

Penn State is pushing to pry 2027 4-star WR Deshawn Hall out of SEC country

Matt Campbell has gotten off to a hot start on the recruiting trail for 2027, but heading into official visit season, that standing isn't safe. Not only will te

Bill Belichick has come out of nowhere to enter the race for a 2027 Penn State commit

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CFB Coach Turned Down Lions 😳

Penn State's Matt Campbell agreed to become Detroit's HC in 2021 before changing his mind (ESPN)

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Penn State football is on the hunt back into the College Football Playoff after finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing 6-6 record. Despite efforts to tu

Post-spring playoff predictions keep Penn State at arm's length of CFP

After a tumultuous 2025 for Penn State football that saw James Franklin fired, an unknown future at head coach, and a number of Nittany Lions departing via the

Matt Campbell's start at Penn State earned a top spot for offseasons in the Big Ten

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Penn State, State College Community Mourn Loss of Longtime Athletic Medicine Director Wayne Sebastianelli

Penn State football is on the brink of pulling off a major upset versus SEC teams for a four-star running back. Top Penn State 4-star quarterback target prepare

Penn State can pull off a major upset versus SEC programs for a 4-star running back

Former Penn State football offensive linemen Olaivavega Ioane and Drew Shelton are already adapting to the NFL at their respective teams, the Baltimore Ravens a

2 former Penn State linemen are getting used to their new roles on offense

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B/R's Updated Top 25 after Spring Practices and Games 🔢

Where Penn State stands as preparations for the 2026 season continue 📲

The 2026 NFL Draft class wasn't overflowing with quarterbacks, to say the least. Matt Campbell is getting closer to reeling back in former 4-star Penn State OT

College football coaches take shots at QB development at Penn State

Penn State football's wide receiver room hasn't been its strength, but with head coach Matt Campbell in charge, things are turning around in Happy Valley. That

Penn State's under-the-radar player is what the Nittany Lions have been missing

Layton Von Brandt was an early commit to James Franklin's 2027 class, now he could return to the Matt Campbell Nittany Lions.

Matt Campbell is getting closer to reeling back in former 4-star Penn State OT commit

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CFB Coach Calls Out Penn State

Anonymous source puts Drew Allar's lack of success on program (ESPN)

Penn State football's recruitment Class of 2027 remains without quarterback heading into May. As recruits start narrowing down their top schools, setting commit

Top Penn State 4-star quarterback target prepares for Elite 11 Finals

Penn State football concluded its spring season with a Blue-White Practice event, which included a scrimmage, at the end of April. Post-spring Penn State footb

Matt Campbell has no concerns for his QB room after spring sleeper rises

Former Penn State football offensive lineman Nick Dawkins went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, but was picked up by the Baltimore Ravens following the three-da

Nick Dawkins isn't new to being an underdog, making Baltimore the perfect place

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, with Penn State producing eight picks, plus several undrafted free agents and minicamp invitees. In order to replicate

Way-Too-Early Penn State 2027 NFL Draft Prediction

Ahead of four-star edge rusher Aidan O'Neil's commitment date, Penn State football was already preparing for bad news. On Friday, O'Neil made it official that t

Penn State officially loses out on 4-star edge rusher after hearing expert prediction

Matt Campbell's first spring as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions has concluded, and while most of the attention will turn to the recruiting trail

Post-spring Penn State football depth chart prediction for Matt Campbell's 1st season

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In many ways, Matt Campbell's resume was similar to James Franklin's when the latter took over in Happy Valley. While Campbell had considerably more head coachi

Matt Campbell is slowly quieting Penn State fans' biggest concern

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Oh, Hello: Three-Star Tennessee WR Jamir Dean Commits To Penn State

Don't call it a comeback. Penn State entered the month of April with just two commitments in its 2027 class, ranking in the 60s nationally. After a

Penn State Football April Recruiting Roundup

Penn State football has a number of decisions coming in on Friday from the Class of 2027. One of them came early in the day from a wide receiver, becoming the N

Penn State builds out Class of 2027 offense with latest 3-star wide receiver commit

The 2026 NFL Players Rookie Premiere is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17. Fifty-two rookies who were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft one week

2 former Nittany Lions slated to attend NFL Players Rookie Premiere

Penn State football's Class of 2027 isn't heavy on offense, but head coach Matt Campbell and his Nittany Lions are in the running for their second wide receiver

Penn State inches closer to landing 4-star wide receiver from Alabama

Penn State football is one day away from hearing massive Class of 2027 recruitment news. On Thursday, though, the Nittany Lions were given bad news just before

Penn State prepares for bad news 1 day before 4-star edge rusher announces commitment

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Oh, Hello: Penn State Lands Four-Star Top 10 DT Stanley Montgomery

Stanley Montgomery, a Philadelphia prospect, became the 13th member of the Nittany Lions' 2027 recruiting class, choosing Penn State over offers from a final group that included Kentucky, Virginia and Northwestern.

Matt Campbell and Penn State get massive recruiting news from elite in-state DL target

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Penn State Lands Commitment From Top-10 Pennsylvania Recruit Stanley Montgomery

Dallas staffer believes 4th-round pick Drew Shelton can be a starting tackle (ESPN)

Cowboys High on New OL 👏

Org 'betting big' on Mike McCarthy developing QB (ESPN)

Steelers' Hopes for Drew Allar

Penn State football is in the running for a four-star edge rusher, making his top three list of programs. The Nittany Lions are expected to hear his decision ve

Penn State makes Top 3 and awaits decision from 4-star edge rusher

Penn State football is expected to hear from multiple Class of 2027 recruits on Friday, May 1. Four-star edge rusher Aidan O'Neil is slated to make his announce

Matt Campbell is slated to hear another major commitment decision from 4-star RB

Steelers legend says rookie QB 'never jumped off the page' to him

Big Ben's Drew Allar Take 😬

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Penn State Football Post-Spring Practice Depth Chart Updates

Drew Allar hasn't been in Pittsburgh long but he's already in the middle of a cat-and-mouse game between the organization and Aaron Rodgers.

Drew Allar's Pittsburgh QB competition is already getting more complicated

Penn State's eight-man draft class is beginning its NFL journey and not everybody is set up for success in the league.

Biggest winners and losers from Penn State's 2026 NFL Draft class

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DE Jordan Mayer Removed From Penn State Roster

Jordan Mayer was absent from Penn State's Blue-White roster after missing the entire 2025 season due to injury.

Matt Campbell shouldn't sweat Penn State's unexpected DE departure

Former Penn State football running back Kaytron Allen was selected No. 187 overall in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Baltimore Ravens have one question for

NFL analyst sets the bar high for running back Kaytron Allen despite going in Round 6

Former Penn State football guard Olaivavega Ioane was selected 14th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft with the Baltimore Ravens picking up the Nittany Lion. As the

The Baltimore Ravens have one question for Round 1 NFL Draft pick Olaivavega Ioane

Drew Allar may not have to move all that far to go play professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, him doing so briefly caused a man to completely lose his wits and quit his job as the voice of Pittsburgh sports talk radio. What on Earth?

Drew Allar briefly broke a man's will to cover Pittsburgh sports after joining the Steelers

Ravens Draft Penn State IOL Olaivavega Ioane

Highlights from Baltimore's new IOL

Penn State IOL goes No. 14

Full Olaivavega Ioane Scouting Report

Drew Allar didn't live up to preseason first-round projections, but as a third-rounder there's hope he'll develop into a starter in the NFL. Terry Smith thinks a better fit will help.

Terry Smith's unacceptable admission bolsters Drew Allar's case for NFL success

Penn State hasn't developed a wide receiver in years, but James Franklin's parting gift may become a star in front of Matt Campbell's eyes.

The Koby Howard hype coming out of Happy Valley should be music to Penn State fans' ears

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Khalil Dinkins Scouting Report

Full breakdown of 49ers' undrafted TE 📲

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BSD YouTube Show: Vega Ioane to Baltimore, Drew Allar to Pittsburgh, and More From the NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft officially concluded late on Saturday, April 25. Some Penn State football players heard their names called while others enter the chaos of un

Penn State football 2026 NFL Draft tracker, final picks, and free agent signings

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BSD YouTube Show: Vega Ioane to Baltimore, Drew Allar to Pittsburgh, and More From the NFL Draft

Offensive tackle Drew Shelton started off day three of the NFL Draft for Penn State, being the 112th pick, taken in the fourth round by the Dallas Cowboys. Shel

Drew Shelton becomes a part of a Dallas Cowboys tradition on Day 3 of the NFL Draft

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Zane Durant Selected in 5th Round by Buffalo Bills

Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft has been kind to the Penn State Nittany Lions, with two players already selected in the fourth round. The day started out with offen

Dani Dennis-Sutton to suit up with former Penn State superstar in Green Bay

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Zakee Wheatley Selected In Fifth Round by Carolina Panthers

Commanders Draft Penn State RB

📋 Kaytron Allen (No. 187 overall) ⭐ Pro comp: Rhamondre Stevenson 🎥 Watch his bully-ball running style

Penn State RB goes No. 187

Kaytron Allen Scouting Report

Bills Draft Penn State DL

📋 Zane Durant (No. 181 overall) 💪 Came into CFB a 4-star recruit 🎥 Known as a 'feisty and strong' run defender

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Zane Durant Scouting Report

Penn State DL goes No. 181

Drew Allar is a perfectly polarizing NFL prospect. Plenty of fanbases would buy in on his upside. Pittsburgh isn't one of them.

The Steelers think they can fix Drew Allar, Penn State fans aren't so sure

Another Penn State safety is making his way to the big leagues. Nittany Lion Zakee Wheatley was drafted No. 151 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the

Penn State Safety Zakee Wheatley Selected by Carolina Panthers

Penn State RB goes No. 165

Nicholas Singleton Scouting Report

Titans Draft Penn St RB

📋️ Nick Singleton (No. 165 overall) 🎥 Tap to watch his highlights

Panthers Draft Penn State S

📋 Zakee Wheatley (No. 151 overall) ⭐ Pro comp: Kyle Hamilton 🎥 Watch his range, physicality and playmaking

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Zakee Wheatley Scouting Report

Penn State S goes No. 151

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Dani Dennis-Sutton Drafted By Green Bay Packers in Fourth Round

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Dallas Cowboys Draft Drew Shelton In The 4th Round

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Penn State DE Dani Dennis-Sutton Drafted to Green Bay

Penn State secured a win before taking the field on Saturday. The Nittany Lions earned a commitment from three-star, class of 2027 offensive tackle Ryan

Penn State Adds Commitment Before Blue-White Practice

Cowboys Draft Penn State OT

📋 Drew Shelton (No. 112 overall) 😱 Listed at 6'5'', 313 pounds 🎥 Watch his quick-twitch

Penn State OT goes No. 112

Drew Shelton Scouting Report

As soon as Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was drafted by the Steelers, people have been bashing him left and right. However, an NFL coordinator believes he can be a stud.

Anonymous NFL coordinator gives a Drew Allar take that should silence Steelers haters

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Landing Spots for RB Prospects

Where Mike Washington Jr. and more could be drafted on Day 3 📲

Penn State EDGE goes No. 120 overall

Dani Dennis-Sutton Scouting Report

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Penn State QB Drew Allar Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

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Full Drew Allar Scouting Report

Penn State QB goes No. 76 overall to Steelers 📲

Steelers Draft Drew Allar 😮

Penn State QB goes No. 76 overall in Round 3

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Drew Allar x Steelers Edit 🟡

First look at QB in Black & Yellow

The Baltimore Ravens selected former Penn State football guard Olaivavega Ioane No. 14 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Viral Vega Ioane Penn State vi

This Vega Ioane quote should prove to Ravens fans that he was the right pick

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft concluded late on Thursday, April 23. Former Penn State football guard Olaivavega Ioane heard his name called at No. 14 af

Viral Vega Ioane Penn State video actually helped him get drafted by the Ravens at No. 14

After what he was able to get done for Penn State, it's no surprise that Olaivavega Ioane was a first-round pick. Yup, the big-bodied lineman's NFL dreams just

Olaivavega Ioane deemed 'steal of the draft' as Penn State star is off to Baltimore

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Penn State Guard Vega Ioane Drafted in Round 1 by the Baltimore Ravens

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