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Penn State football coach James Franklin greets fans outside Beaver Stadium before the 2025 Blue-White Game.

Penn State Football Prepares for Key First Weekend of Official Visit Season

The Penn State Nittany Lions host a big contingent of prospects as they look to bolster their highly ranked 2026 recruiting class.

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Penn State football coach James Franklin greets fans outside Beaver Stadium before the 2025 Blue-White Game.
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Penn State Football Prepares for Key First Weekend of Official Visit Season

The Penn State Nittany Lions host a big contingent of prospects as they look to bolster their highly ranked 2026 recruiting class.

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Penn State head football coach James Franklin reacts during the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Had the Big Ten's Best Offseason, According to ESPN

The Penn State Nittany Lions made a statement hire at defensive coordinator and recalibrated their receivers room after making the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley answers a question during a Happy Valley United Q&A session at Medlar Field before the Blue-White Game.
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Trace McSorley Returns to Penn State as a Valuable Coaching Resource

Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley joined James Franklin's staff as assistant quarterbacks coach. "He's a special guy to Penn State," the Nittany Lions coach said.

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Fireworks burst overhead as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field prior to a White Out game against the Washington Huskies at Beaver Stadium.
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Predicting Penn State Football Kickoff Times for the 2025 Season

The Penn State Nittany Lions' anticipated 2025 college football season is approaching. Here's a look at some potential Penn State kickoff times.

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Penn State football coach James Franklin celebrates with students after a Nittany Lions victory at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Football: 4-Star Receiver Commits to Nittany Lions' 2026 Class

Davion "Fat Rat" Brown, a 4-star receiver from Richmond, Virginia, commits to Penn State football's 2026 recruiting class.

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Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas celebrates after the Nittany Lions' win over the USC Trojans.

Penn State's Dvon J-Thomas Signs With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining a large contingent of rookie Nittany Lions in the NFL.

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Penn State football James Franklin takes a selfie with students following the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Football News: A Coaching Departure, Post-Spring Rankings and More

The Penn State Nittany Lions continue a strong recruiting run while the 2025 team gets plenty of praise.

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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar passes from the pocket during the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Where Penn State's Drew Allar Ranks Among Quarterbacks in College Football

Drew Allar, the Penn State Nittany Lions' third-year starting quarterback, garners national praise as one of the best QBs in the nation.

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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Kyron Hudson (11) runs with the ball as safety Vaboue Toure (21) goes for the tackle during the Blue-White Game.
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Penn State Football: Eight Under-the-Radar Nittany Lions to Watch This Season

Penn State football returns a lot of starpower on its 2025 roster. But the Nittany Lions will need more to compete for the College Football Playoff title.

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Penn State football coach James Franklin celebrates with students following a Nittany Lions victory at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Lands Commitment From Philadelphia Defensive Lineman

The Penn State Nittany Lions received a 2026 recruiting commitment from Alexander Haskell, a 3-star prospect from St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia.

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New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) participates in rookie minicamp with fellow draft picks Cam Skattebo and Thomas Fidone II.
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Abdul Carter Begins New York Giants Career With New Number, Expectations

As the New York Giants open rookie minicamp, linebacker Abdul Carter says he wants to "be a part of bringing that legacy back."

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Former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren at a news conference with the Indianapolis Colts, who selected Warren No. 14 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Tyler Warren Signs 4-Year Contract With Indianapolis Colts

Tyler Warren, the former Penn State All-America tight end, signed a guaranteed rookie contract with nearly $21 million with the Indianapolis Colts.

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ESPN analyst Nick Saban discusses the Orange Bowl matchup between Penn State and Notre Dame.
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James Franklin Nominated Nick Saban to Run College Football. It Might Happen

Nick Saban reportedly will lead a Presidential Commission tasked with fixing college football. Penn State coach James Franklin has nominated Saban to become commissioner of college football.

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Penn State players join to sing the alma mater following the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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ESPN Elevates Penn State to No. 1 in Post-Spring College Football Rankings

The Penn State Nittany Lions continue to be popular preseason picks for the College Football Playoff in 2026.

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A general view of Penn State's Beaver Stadium prior to the 2024 game between the Washington Huskies and the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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Penn State Football Reports Improved NCAA Academic Score for 2nd Straight Year

The Penn State football team improved its single-year Academic Progress Rate in 2023-24, according to new NCAA data.

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A general view of Penn State's Beaver Stadium following a Big Ten football game.
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How Penn State Football Fans Can Secure a Place in the Nittany Lions' Meeting Room

Penn State is offering personalized nameplates in the Lasch Football Building as part of its fundraising campaign for Nittany Lions football.

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Former North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Amare Campbell celebrates after recording a sack against the Virginia Cavaliers.
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Former North Carolina Linebacker Commits to Penn State

Linebacker Amare Campbell is transferring to Penn State after playing two seasons with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Penn State football coach James Franklin takes a selfie with students following the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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James Franklin, Saquon Barkley to Headline Penn State NIL Event in Philadelphia

Penn State football coach James Franklin and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will appear at a Penn State NIL event in Philadelphia hosted by the Happy Valley United collective.

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Penn State Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Jim Knowles walks on the field prior to the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Jim Knowles Conducts Candid ESPN Interview on Leaving Ohio State for Penn State

Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles explains why he called Penn State coach James Franklin about the job with the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State coach James Franklin reacts to a play in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Joel Klatt Places Penn State Atop His Post-Spring Top 25

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes the Penn State Nittany Lions are ready to "take the next step" next season and potentially win the College Football Playoff.

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Penn State head coach James Franklin celebrates with students following a Nittany Lions victory at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Lands 4-Star Linebacker in 2026 Recruiting Class

Mathieu Lamah, a 4-star linebacker from Virginia, joins a rapidly growing Penn State Nittany Lions 2026 recruiting class.

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Penn State coach James Franklin walks on the field during the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Football Hosts Potential Transfer LB; Big Honor for QB Recruit

The Penn State Nittany Lions' busy offseason rolls onward, as James Franklin continues building a College Football Playoff contender.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions celebrate their 31-14 win over the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl.
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A Bold Penn State Prediction: Nittany Lions Win 2026 CFP Title, New Model Says

College Football Network projects the Penn State Nittany Lions beating Ohio State twice on their way to the College Football Playoff crown.

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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar signs a poster before the start of the annual Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Drew Allar Says Penn State's Football 'Culture' Has Reduced Transfer Transience

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar offers a "shoutout" to Nittany Lions coach James Franklin for building a team culture that reduces transfers.

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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin prior to the Blue-White spring game at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State's James Franklin Sees Potential 'Light' Regarding Propsed Roster Cuts

Penn State football coach James Franklin chose not to make roster cuts during Nittany Lions' spring drills. Franklin hopes a judge's order will help keep his roster intact.

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