Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader

Joined: Aug 22, 2024

Daniel Mader, a May 2024 graduate of Penn State, is an Editorial Intern with The Sporting News. As a student journalist with The Daily Collegian, he served as a sports editor and covered Nittany Lions women’s basketball, men’s volleyball and more. He has also covered Penn State football for NBC Sports and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, with additional work in the Centre Daily Times, Lancaster Online and more. Follow him on X @DanielMader_, or Instagram @dmadersports.

Penn State Nittany Lions offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki walks on the field during a warm-up prior to a 2024 college football game at Beaver Stadium.

Former Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming catches a pass during Penn State's Pro Day in Holuba Hall.

Former Penn State defensive end Amin Vanover tests for the broad jump during Penn State's Pro Day in Holuba Hall.

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who helped Ohio State win a national championship last season, said the Nittany Lions are ready to win a title this season.

Penn State quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien talks with Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar, right, and Ethan Grunkemeyer.

Football

Penn State coach James Frankin has had four starting quarterbacks in 11 years, all of whom the Nittany Lions recruited and developed.

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Tyseer Denmark high-fives head coach James Franklin during warmups prior to the Big Ten Championship Game vs. Oregon.

Football

Penn State Nittany Lions Tyseer Denmark, Dejuan Lane discuss their progress in Year 1 and expectations for 2025.

Penn State forward Aiden Fink handles the puck during the second period against the Michigan Wolverines at Yost Ice Arena.

Hockey

The Penn State Nittany Lions make their Frozen Four debut against the Boston Terriers, who are playing in their third straight NCAA hockey semifinal.

The Penn State Nittany Lions celebrate a goal against Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament.

Hockey

"Our backs were against the wall," Penn State hockey player Dylan Lugris said. Now, the Nittany Lions are in the Frozen Four.

Penn State men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky congratulates goaltender Arsenii Sergeev after the Nittany Lions' win over UConn in the NCAA Tournament Allentown Regional final.

Hockey

Penn State hockey coach Guy Gadowsky wants to turn the Nittany Lions' first Frozen Four into a recruiting pitch for the program.

Penn State goaltender Arsenii Sergeev watches the puck against UConn in the NCAA Tournament Allentown Regional final.

Hockey

The Penn State Nittany Lions are making their first Frozen Four appearance. The Boston Terriers are making their 25th. The teams meet for the first time in St. Louis.

Penn State hockey coach Guy Gadowsky congratulates goaltender Arsenii Sergeev after the Nittany Lions' win over UConn in the NCAA Tournament Allentown Regional final.

Hockey

Arsenii Sergeev transferred from UConn to Penn State. The goaltender beat his former team in the NCAA Tournament. Then he bear-hugged Nittany Lions coach Guy Gadowsky.

Former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, left, talks with letterman Pat Freiermuth during Penn State's Pro Day in Holuba Hall.

Football

The Penn State Nittany Lions made Warren the centerpiece of their passing game last season. "Those catches have to go somewhere," coach James Franklin said.

The Penn State Nittany Lions celebrate a goal against Michigan in a Big Ten Tournament game at Yost Ice Arena.

After losing its first nine Big Ten games, the Penn State hockey team was "looking up the mountain," coach Guy Gadowsky said. But the Nittany Lions refused to get negative.

Penn State forward Aiden Fink handles the puck during a Big Ten Tournament game vs. Michigan Wolverines at Yost Ice Arena.

The Penn State Nittany Lions meet fourth-ranked Maine in a first-round game of the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament at Allentown's PPL Center.

Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Tony Rojas (13) runs out of the tunnel before the 2024 Fiesta Bowl against the Boise State Broncos.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are relatively inexperienced at linebacker, which coach James Franklin said could lead to a defensive shift.

Penn State safety King Mack (9) tackles Delaware running back Saeed St. Fleur during the second half of a 2023 NCAA football game.

The Penn State Nittany Lions signed six players from the transfer portal, including one who returned after spending a year at Alabama.