Penn State Football News (2025)

Ahead of its first ranked matchup of the year, Penn State has two new injuries to report.

Big Noon Kickoff is officially headed to Happy Valley.

Penn State’s football program has seen its fair share of historic teams, but not many come close to the greatness of the Nittany Lions’ 1994 team.

After four years at Penn State, Liam Clifford’s breakout year might be here.

When Penn State takes the field, it seems the rain wants to as well.

It’s time to fill out those betting slips.

The last time Illinois came into Beaver Stadium, it walked out with not only a victory, but a piece of history. The game didn’t feel real for center Nick Dawkins.

Penn State will return to Beaver Stadium for the third straight game, this time for a top-20 showdown with Bret Bielema’s Illinois.

Prior to the Week 1 tilt against West Virginia in 2023, James Franklin called the 7:30 p.m. Helmet Stripe game against the Mountaineers at Beaver Stadium a “sneaky White Out.”

A former Penn Stater will be suiting up Thursday night.

Khalil Dinkins lined up just to the left of the line of scrimmage with exactly five minutes to go in the third quarter against Kent State. He started his route headed left, but quickly cut upfield down the seam to haul in his first touchdown of the 2024 campaign.

An ex-Nittany Lion has made his way to the 53-man squad.

Nonconference play has come and gone, and Penn State’s first true test of the season looks to be No. 19 Illinois.

This isn’t the same Illinois team.

There was football weather when Penn State hit the practice field Wednesday.

“White Out energy” is what James Franklin wants in the forecast for Saturday’s matchup against No. 19 Illinois, but on Wednesday, the forecast included rain on Penn State’s practice field.

Nick Dawkins had to wait patiently for his turn to start at center. After sitting behind current NFL players Hunter Nourzad and Juice Scruggs, Dawkins has solidified himself in the starting role for his fifth season.

On Saturday, No. 9 Penn State will host No. 19 Illinois, and buzz is brewing for one of the few times in the two teams’ history.

After being put on the watch list, Tyler Warren has been named a semifinalist for a national award.

The last time Illinois played in Beaver Stadium, it took Penn State to the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the Illini’s recent history.

Zane Durant came screaming up the middle and rocked Northwestern quarterback Ben Bryant in the win over the Wildcats last year, putting his impressive speed and strength on display in a thunderous hit.

Penn State athletics received a generous $5 million contribution from Playfly Sports on Tuesday.

Week 3 of the NFL season has wrapped up, and the stars have already hit their strides.

Penn State is coming off of its most convincing win of the season on Saturday — a 56-0 victory over Kent State.

Penn State's first tilt against one of the four new Big Ten schools has its kick time.

Penn State's first tilt against one of the four new Big Ten schools has its kick time.

Penn State has lost a commitment in the class of 2025.

James Franklin said during the offseason he has six cornerbacks that he feels comfortable rolling out onto the field — Jalen Kimber, A.J. Harris, Cam Miller, Elliot Washington II, Zion Tracy and Audavion Collins.

Penn State returned to Beaver Stadium with a bang Saturday following its bye week, as the Nittany Lions demolished Kent State 56-0.

A 7:30 p.m. kick under the bright lights of Beaver Stadium is on the horizon, and James Franklin has a request for the Happy Valley faithful.

When James Franklin hired Andy Kotelnicki to be his sixth offensive coordinator at Penn State, two things stood out: space and creativity.

Penn State poured it on against Kent State, resulting in an opportunity for many freshmen to capitalize on the increased snaps.

Following its dismantling of Kent State, Penn State rose in the AP Top 25 rankings.

Penn State’s homecoming matchup is confirmed for prime time.

Wide receiver Omari Evans lined up to the right of quarterback Drew Allar, knowing the next pass was coming his way.

In the latest episode of “1-0 Podcast,” Joel Haas, Avery Hill and Lexie Linderman shared their thoughts on the upcoming clash with Kent State and if Penn State could put up video game numbers to showcase its talent.