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Back in February, the New York Rangers made a big splash at the NHL trade deadline to acquire legends Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane in order to make a strong push for the Stanley Cup, solidifying their lineup as one of the best in franchise history. For those of you who don’t know me, the New York Rangers are my pride and joy. For 10 years, I have watched almost every single game. It feels amazing when they win, and the highs are high, but not so much when they lose.
Sean Clifford Drafted No. 149 Overall By Green Bay Packers
Sean Clifford is officially NFL-bound, folks. The former Penn State quarterback was selected by the Green Bay Packers at No. 149 overall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He becomes the first Penn State quarterback to be selected since Trace McSorley was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2019. Clifford had a very polarizing career at Penn State amongst fans, but he was undoubtedly one of the most successful quarterbacks in the program’s history.
Ji'Ayir Brown Drafted No. 87 Overall By San Francisco 49ers
Ji’Ayir Brown is officially off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Penn State safety was taken by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round with the No. 87 overall pick in 2023 NFL Draft. Brown is the second safety to come out of Penn State in as many years, as Jaquan Brisker was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round last year. Brown is the fourth Nittany Lion off the board this year, joining Joey Porter Jr., Brenton Strange, and Juice Scruggs.
Joey Porter Jr. Drafted No. 32 Overall By Pittsburgh Steelers
Like father, like son. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Joey Porter Jr. cornerback with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After surprisingly falling out of the first round, Porter heard his name called early on Day Two with the first pick in the second round. Porter was one of the top cornerbacks coming into this year’s draft. He began his career at Penn State in 2019, coming in as a four-star recruit with a ton of upside.
Report: Former Penn State Running Back Devyn Ford Enters Transfer Portal
Former Penn State football running back Devyn Ford has reportedly entered the transfer portal, according to On3’s Matt Zenitz. Through four games, Ford only totaled 37 yards on seven carries, for an average of 5.3 yards per carry. He also contributed a bit in the receiving game, bringing in five receptions for 31 yards. He made an appearance in all four games before leaving the team.
AJHL Top Forward Aiden Fink Commits To Penn State Men's Hockey
Penn State men’s hockey earned a commitment from AJHL forward Aiden Fink Sunday afternoon. Fink played for the AJHL’s Brooks Bandits, where he earned league MVP honors with 46 goals and 56 assists in 54 games played this season. He led the league in points with 97 and also had ten points in ten games played in the playoffs. He is currently ranked as the No. 78 overall NHL prospect, according to Elite Prospects.
THON Announces 2024 Executive Committee
Nearly a month and a half after THON wrapped up, the organization announced its leaders for the next fundraising year. Newly named Executive Director Will Vincent appointed a new executive committee for 2024, the organization announced Sunday.
Class Of 2025 Defensive Back Omari Gaines Commits To Penn State Football
Penn State football picked up its second commitment in the past four days when Class of 2025 defensive back Omari Gaines announced his commitment to the program Tuesday morning. The New Jersey native picked the Nittany Lions over Duke, Ole Miss, and Rutgers, among others. The 6â2â, 175-pound defensive back isnât ranked yet on any of the major recruiting services. Gaines made five total visits to Penn State throughout his recruitment, with two coming in 2023.
Liam Souliere Plays Lights Out In Penn State Men's Hockey Win Over Michigan Tech
When a hockey team wins 8-0, it’s not common to point to the goaltender as the game’s biggest star. This is a special exception, though. Liam Souliere posted a 24-save shutout in Penn State men’s hockey’s 8-0 victory over Michigan Tech in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament and was arguably the team’s most important player all night long. The Nittany Lions started the game off hot with a quick goal by Tyler Paquette at 2:12 of the first period.
Penn State Softball Wins Two In First Home Series
Penn State softball (17-4) went 2-1 in the Penn State Softball Invitational held at Beard Field from Thursday to Saturday. The Nittany Lions defeated UMBC 4-1 in game one on Thursday, March 16 before dropping their second game to Cornell 4-3 later that night. After a day off, Penn State came back and crushed Canisius in a 7-0 rout at Beard Field. How It Happened Game One Penn State opened the tournament with a smooth 4-1 victory over UMBC on Thursday.
Joe Biden Picks Penn State Hoops To Defeat Texas A&M
This is March, folks. As college basketball fans around the world fill in their brackets, President Joe Biden joined in on the fun and picked Penn State to defeat Texas A&M in Thursday night’s Round-of-64 showdown. Despite having Penn State advancing, Biden has No. 2-seeded Texas taking down the Nittany Lions in the Round of 32 with the Longhorns advancing all the way to the Final Four. Biden ultimately picked the Arizona Wildcats to take it all in Houston.
News & Notes From James Franklin's Opening Spring Ball Press Conference
Spring ball is here. Penn State football has begun its preparation for the 2023 season with the start of spring practices. There’s definitely a buzz around the program among fans, as many anxiously await to see former top-ranked quarterback recruit Drew Allar finally take the reigns of the Nittany Lions. Still, there were plenty of other topics that James Franklin covered in his spring ball press conference, including depth at multiple positions, the hiring of a defensive line coach, and more.
Penn State Athletics Announces Intentions For 'Major Renovation' To Beaver Stadium
Plans to renovate Beaver Stadium may finally come to fruition soon, folks. Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi announced intentions to renovate the home of Penn State football in the form of a multi-phase renovation at Friday morning’s Board of Trustees meeting. No official plans to start the project were announced, though.
Penn State Men's Hockey Ranked No. 7 In Latest USCHO Poll
After a weekend off, Penn State men’s hockey moved to No. 7 in this week’s USCHO Poll, up one spot from No. 8 last week. Guy Gadowsky’s squad has been going through a rough streak since the new year began, possessing a shaky 2-5-1 record since coming back from the winter break on January 13. Most recently, they split a series with No. 7 Ohio State in Columbus, taking the first game 4-3 but dropping a frustrating second game 4-2.
Taking A Look At Penn State Athletics' FY 2022 Financial Statements
Get ready, finance bros. New financials just dropped. Penn State Athletics issued its FY 2022 annual financial report to the NCAA on January 13, 2023, its latest financials (it’s really just a giant income statement) for the fiscal year. The department releases this report to the public every year, and this current version will give more of an accurate view of Penn State Athletics’ financial performance as compared to last year’s financials, which were heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'The Sky Is Not Falling': Guy Gadowsky Confident Penn State Men's Hockey Will Right The Ship
Things haven’t been going so well for Penn State men’s hockey in the second half of the season. In case you missed it, the Nittany Lions blew a second-period 3-0 lead to No. 7 Michigan in Ann Arbor Saturday night. After going up 4-2 at 16:55 of the third period, Luke Hughes scored his third and fourth goals of the game to hand Penn State a disastrous 5-4 defeat and a crushing sweep at the mercy of the Wolverines.
Penn State's Post-Rose Bowl Report Card
As Porky Pig once said, “That’s all, folks!” On Monday night, Penn State capped its 2022 campaign with a 35-21 Rose Bowl victory over No. 8 Utah. Sean Clifford put the bow on his Penn State career with arguably his best performance as a Nittany Lion, tossing the pigskin for 279 yards and two touchdowns with a completion percentage of 72.7%. On the other side of the ball, Penn State’s defense balled out.
Penn State's Secondary Plays Lights Out In Rose Bowl Victory
Do you smell that? It smells like roses, folks! Penn State capped off its 2022 season with a 35-21 victory over No. 8 Utah in the 2023 Rose Bowl. Sean Clifford finished his Penn State career in style, completing 16-of-21 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns in what will be one of the bigger storylines from the game. On the other side of the ball, though, Penn State’s secondary had one of its best games of the season.
Gameday Coverage: No. 11 Penn State vs. No. 8 Utah
It’s The Granddaddy of Them All, folks. Penn State will conclude the 2022 season with a Rose Bowl matchup against Utah. The Nittany Lions make their first appearance in Pasadena for the first time since 2017 when they lost a 52-49 thriller to USC in what is widely regarded as one of the best college football games ever. Meanwhile, the Utes make their second consecutive Rose Bowl appearance. Last season, they fell to Ohio State in a slim 48-45 loss.
James Franklin: Olu Fashanu Game-Time Decision, Keyvone Lee Available For Rose Bowl
James Franklin announced in his Sunday Rose Bowl press conference that offensive tackle Olu Fashanu will be a game-time decision for the team’s matchup against Utah. He also announced that running back Keyvone Lee will be available for the game. Fashanu suffered an apparent injury during the team’s loss to Ohio State and was deemed “week-to-week” following the game. Franklin added that Fashanu didn’t want to rush his return to the field from injury and jeopardize his future availability.
Penn State Men's Hockey Cruises Over RIT 3-1
No. 5 Penn State men’s hockey defeated No. 20 RIT 3-1 at Pegula Ice Arena Saturday evening, completing its sixth series sweep of the season. Chase McLane got the scoring started for the Nittany Lions in the first period, and Alex Servagno scored his first career goal en route to a Penn State victory. How It Happened Guy Gadowsky went with Liam Souliere in goal once again, but he surprised many by scratching defenseman Jimmy Dowd Jr. ahead of the game.
'We Haven't Reinvented The Wheel': Penn State Pleased With Offensive Line Improvement
It’s no secret that Penn State’s offensive line has commonly been a weak link over James Franklin’s tenure as head coach. From inconsistent play to giving up 10 sacks to Temple in 2015, it hasn’t been pretty. But now, the Nittany Lions have come a long way in building up its five-man front. This past season was probably the best for the line since Franklin began at Penn State in 2014.
Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 16 Recap
Penn State’s presence in the NFL continued over the holiday weekend. Besides the usual Nittany Lions that make highlight-reel plays on Sundays, former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley drew the most attention from Nittany Nation when he made his first career NFL start Sunday night, as he and the Arizona Cardinals took on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Christmas.
News & Notes From James Franklin's 2023 Early Signing Period Press Conference
The Penn State family grew a bit larger on Wednesday. James Franklin welcomed 22 signees, as they officially became Nittany Lions during yesterday’s National Signing Day. Penn State now boasts the second-best recruiting class in the Big Ten and the No. 12-ranked class in the country. Highlighted by stars such as safety DaKaari Nelson, top-ranked interior offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier, and more, this class has no shortage of talent.
News & Notes From Patrick Kraft's Penn State Football Rose Bowl Media Day Press Conference
Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Pat Kraft took the podium to kick off football’s Rose Bowl media day Friday morning. It was the first time Kraft had spoken to the media since Big Ten media day back in July, and he addressed quite a range of topics. He fielded questions on Penn State Athletics facility upgrades, the still-new NIL landscape in college athletics, James Franklin, and Micah Shrewsberry.
Penn State Long Snapper Chris Stoll Wins Mannelly Award
Penn State long snapper Chris Stoll was recognized as the nation’s best long snapper, receiving the Patrick Mannelly Award Saturday night. He was one of ten finalists for the award. Stoll is the first Penn State player to ever win the award. He was named to the Mannelly Award Watch List last season. Entering his fourth season as Penn State’s primary long snapper, the sixth-year long senior started all 12 games for the Nittany Lions and was voted a team captain before the season.
No. 5 Penn State Men's Hockey Falls To No. 19 Notre Dame 5-3
No. 5 Penn State men’s hockey (15-5-0 overall, 7-5-0 Big Ten) was defeated by No. 19 Notre Dame (8-8-2 overall, 4-5-1 Big Ten) 5-3 at Compton Family Ice Arena Saturday night. The Nittany Lions started the game off well but gave up the first goal to the Irish for the second consecutive game. After Kevin Wall scored the equalizer in the second period, Notre Dame took control of the game with a quick goal, leading the Irish to a 5-3 victory.
Putting Penn State Football's 2022 Regular Season In Perspective
Penn State’s regular season is over, folks. Coming into the season with low expectations, the Nittany Lions finished their season with a 10-2 record and earned themselves an invitation to the Rose Bowl. On the surface, that seems like a solid season, right? But this one means much more than that, as it sets the Nittany Lions up for a potential run at a national championship in the next few years. First of all, give credit where credit is due — to James Franklin.
No. 11 Penn State Opens As 1.5-Point Favorite Over No. 8 Utah In Rose Bowl
As Penn State earned its first Rose Bowl bid in six years, the Nittany Lions opened as a 1.5-point favorite against No. 8 Utah, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is currently set at 49.5 points. Penn State finished the season with a 9-3 record against the spread, covering in each of its last six games. The over has hit in most of its games, as well, winning at an 8-4 record. So far, 81% of money against the spread is on Utah.
Penn State Football Ranked No. 11 In Final College Football Playoff Rankings
Penn State is heading to the Rose Bowl, folks. The Nittany Lions dropped three spots and came in at No. 11 in the final College Football Playoff top 25 rankings of the season, making them the highest-ranked, non-playoff Big Ten team. Winning all of their conference championship games, Clemson, Utah, and Kansas State all jumped ahead of Penn State in the rankings, coming in at No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9, respectively.
Penn State Football Jumps To No. 8 In College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings
Penn State football moved to No. 8 in this week’s College Football Playoff top 25 rankings. The Nittany Lions move up three spots from No. 11 last week. The Nittany Lions are coming off a convincing 35-16 win over Michigan State on Saturday evening. Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton combined for 160 rushing yards on 38 combined carries, while Sean Clifford threw for 202 yards and four touchdowns in his final start at Beaver Stadium.
Penn State's Post-Michigan State Report Card
Penn State’s regular season is in the books, folks. The Nittany Lions defeated Michigan State 35-16 Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium, finishing its season with a 10-2 record on the precipice of a New Year’s Six bowl berth. Sean Clifford played his final game in Happy Valley and threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns. All in all, it was another solid day for the Nittany Lions. So, let’s hand out some grades. Quarterbacks: A- Sean Clifford finished his career in Beaver Stadium in a fitting way.
Abdul Carter Continues To Turn Heads In Win Over Michigan State
Penn State’s defense put up another dominant performance Saturday afternoon in Beaver Stadium. In the Nittany Lions’ 35-16 victory over Michigan State, Manny Diaz’s defense held the Spartans to 229 passing yards and just 25 rushing yards. Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne was also sacked three times during the game, with two of those coming at the mercy of true freshman linebacker Abdul Carter, making him a topic of conversation amongst Penn State fans, once again, after the game.
Gameday Coverage: No. 11 Penn State vs. Michigan State
It’s time for one last ride in Beaver Stadium, folks. Penn State will take on Michigan State in its annual Senior Day at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 26. The Nittany Lions come into the game with a 9-2 record, hoping to earn a potential berth to a New Year’s Six bowl game. On the other hand, Michigan State comes into the game 5-6, fighting for bowl eligibility while still shaking off the aftermath of its ugly tunnel incident at Michigan Stadium back in October.
Penn State Stays At No. 11 In College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings
Penn State football stayed at No. 11 in this week’s College Football Playoff top 25 rankings. The Nittany Lions are coming off a demolishing 55-10 win over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton combined for 179 rushing yards on 20 combined carries, while Penn State’s defense forced three turnovers and took two of those back for touchdowns. Penn State stayed put in this week’s AP Top 25 Poll, coming in at No. 11 for the second consecutive week.
Penn State Wide Receiver Parker Washington Out For Season With Undisclosed Injury
Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington will be out for the remainder of the season, James Franklin announced in his Tuesday press conference. Rumors of Washington’s unexpected injury started to swirl around Twitter Friday evening. The 5’10”, 215-pound wide receiver then didn’t take the field for warmups before Saturday’s game. Franklin announced after the game that he wanted to wait until his Tuesday press conference to confirm Washington’s status.
Kenny Chesney To Perform At Bryce Jordan Center March 25
Kenny Chesney is coming to Happy Valley, folks. The country music star will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The six-time Grammy-nominated artist is coming to Penn State as part of his “I Go Back” tour. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. next Friday, December 2. Kelsea Ballerini will perform on stage before Chesney. Chesney will stop at the Bryce Jordan Center as the first of 41 stops during his tour and one of two stops during the month of March.
Penn State’s Post-Rutgers Report Card
Penn State kept the ball rolling toward a potential New Year’s Six berth with a crushing 55-10 victory over Rutgers in Piscataway Saturday night. The Nittany Lions’ defense was on full display, scoring two scoop-and-score touchdowns and almost a pick-six that was called back for an illegal block in the back away from the play. True freshman Nick Singleton also razzle-dazzled with a 100-yard kick return touchdown, the first of his career. All in all, it was a great day for the Nittany Lions.
No. 11 Penn State Women's Hockey Swept By No. 6 Yale
No. 11 Penn State women’s hockey (10-7-1, 3-1-0 CHA) was swept by No. 6 Yale (6-0-0, 4-0-0 ECAC) in New Haven this past weekend. Penn State took a whopping 11 penalties in the series and scored only one goal on 50 combined shots between the two games. The Nittany Lions dropped the first game 3-0, as they were never really in it. The second game was a bit closer. It took overtime to decide the winner of that contest, but Yale came out on top 2-1.
Penn State's Depth Shows In Win Over Rutgers Amid Parker Washington Injury
Well, that was certainly an interesting game to watch. After dismantling Maryland at home last week at Beaver Stadium, Penn State marched into Piscataway and did the same to Rutgers, taking a 55-10 victory at SHI Stadium on Saturday evening. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen combined for 179 rushing yards on 20 combined carries, while the team rushed for 237 yards as a whole and passed for 199 yards.
No. 6 Penn State Men's Hockey Falls To No. 17 Michigan State 7-3
No. 6 Penn State men’s hockey (11-3-0, 5-3-1 Big Ten) fell to No. 17 Michigan State (9-4-1, 5-2-2 Big Ten) 7-3 at Pegula Ice Arena on Saturday night. The Nittany Lions quickly fell behind 3-0, as Liam Souliere was pulled from the game after allowing three goals on six shots. Penn State came roaring back with three goals to close out the first period and tie the game at 3-3.
Penn State-Michigan State To Kick Off At 4 P.M. On FS1
No. 11 Penn State football’s November 26 matchup with Michigan State will kick off at 4 p.m. from Beaver Stadium, per Michigan State’s schedule. The game will be broadcast on FS1. This will be the Nittany Lions’ first 4 p.m. kickoff of the season and their first time appearing on FS1. Penn State last met Michigan State last season, when the Nittany Lions dropped a close 30-27 battle at a Snowy Spartan stadium in November 2021.
No. 11 Penn State Defeats Rutgers 55-10
No. 11 Penn State football (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) defeated Rutgers (4-7, 1-7 Big Ten) 55-10 on Saturday, capping off a cold afternoon in Piscataway, New Jersey. Ji’Ayir Brown and Kalen King each had a scoop-and-score touchdown in the game, while running back Nick Singleton ran a kickoff back to the end zone for the first time in his career. Kaytron Allen and Singleton combined for 179 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 combined carries out of the backfield.
No. 11 Penn State Demolishes Rutgers 55-10
No. 11 Penn State football (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) defeated Rutgers (4-7, 1-7 Big Ten) 55-10 in SHI Stadium on Saturday evening. Ji’Ayir Brown and Kalen King each had a scoop-and-score touchdown in the game, while Nick Singleton ran a kickoff back to the end zone for the first time in his career. Kaytron Allen and Singleton combined for 179 rushing yards on 20 combined carries. All around, it was another great game for the Nittany Lions, as they exit Piscataway with its ninth victory of the season.
Gameday Coverage: No. 11 Penn State vs. Rutgers
The season is winding down, folks. Penn State will take its final road trip of the campaign to meet Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Nittany Lions are coming off a dominant 30-0 victory over Maryland at Beaver Stadium last weekend and are rolling with their eyes set on a New Year’s Six bowl berth. On the other hand, Rutgers is 4-6 and hoping to win its final two games to become bowl eligible. Both teams have something left to play for this season.
Penn State's Post-Maryland Report Card
Penn State kept its momentum going with a dominating 30-0 shutout win over Maryland in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. It seemed like the Nittany Lions never gave the Terps a chance, as Maryland only gained 134 total yards on offense, with just 27 coming in the first half. On the other side of the ball, Nick Singleton balled out, with Kaytron Allen rolling out a solid performance, too. Singleton picked up 123 yards on the ground with two touchdowns, averaging a whopping 11.1 yards per carry.
Jake Pinegar's 'Investment' In Penn State Paying Dividends Amid Hot Streak
Penn State’s season has been a bit of a bumpy ride thus far, and that’s almost what you can say about Jake Pinegar’s career as a Nittany Lion. Pinegar came into the program as Penn State’s starting kicker back in 2018, making 13 starts as a true freshman after Tyler Davis graduated. His freshman year was a solid one, as he led the Big Ten in total points with 101 and made 16-of-24 field goals. Then, Jordan Stout came along in 2019.
Gameday Coverage: No. 14 Penn State vs. Maryland
Following a dominant 45-14 victory over Indiana last week, Penn State will come back to Happy Valley for a matchup against Maryland. The Nittany Lions enter the game 7-2, hoping to keep its chances of playing in a New Year’s Six bowl game alive. On the other hand, the Terps come into Beaver Stadium off a 23-10 loss to Wisconsin in Madison last Saturday. With the season winding down, here’s everything you need to know ahead of their clash with the Terps.
Board Of Trustees Approves Final Phase Of East Halls Renovations
Penn State’s Board of Trustees approved the sixth and final phase of the East Halls renovation project Friday afternoon. Hastings, Stone, and Snyder halls will undergo a $95.3 million renovation as part of phase 2c. Work is will begin May 2023 with an expected finish before the fall 2024 semester.
Penn State Football Ranked No. 14 In College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings
Penn State is moving back up, folks. The Nittany Lions were ranked No. 14 in this week’s College Football Playoff top 25 rankings, jumping up one from last week. Penn State is coming off a dominant, and much-needed, 45-14 win over Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday. Sean Clifford started the game for the Nittany Lions and completed 15-of-23 passes for 229 yards. On the other side of the ball, Manny Diaz’s defense generated three turnovers.
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