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The Nittany Lions enter 2026 with a reimagined program but the same College Football Playoff expectations.

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Freddie Dilione V, the Nittany Lions' leading scorer, exits the game with an injury.

Nittany Lions wrestler Aaron Nagao is out for the season with an injury. Braeden Davis, a 2025 All-American, will shift from redshirting to competing.

Ki-Jana Carter, whose 1994 season is among the greatest in Penn State history, is part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

The Bruins visit Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center for the first time, as the Nittany Lions seek their first Big Ten win.

Six Nittany Lions will participate in college football's top all-star game. There are some notable absences.

Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell cast a national net to build the 2026 roster.

The Nittany Lions have played ranked teams close but still want to get that first conference win.

The Nittany Lions continue rebuilding their 2026 roster under new coach Matt Campbell.

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Former Nittany Lions have been popular in the portal, particularly at Virginia Tech and Tennessee.

Basketball

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Playing without their leading scorer, the Nittany Lions fell to the fifth-ranked Boilermakers 93-85.

Wrestling

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The No. 1 Nittany Lions won their 78th consecutive match, the longest win streak in NCAA wrestling history.

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Sato, considered among the top prospects in Japan, signs with the Nittany Lions

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Penn State is a big favorite against the winless Bruins for its first road game of the season.

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An Iowa State Cyclones star is taking accountability for his performance in a loss against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Broncos are No. 78 in KenPom

An Iowa State Cyclones defensive end landed on the transfer portal received an NIL valuation of $307,000.

Boise State down to No. 83 in NET

The Iowa State Cyclones have seen their spot in the AP Poll Top 25 change drastically.

Lawrence had two forced fumbles in 41-6 win

The Iowa State Cyclones have struggled in one key area during their two-game losing streak.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-6 in the last seven meetings on the road against Iowa.