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There is no current Nittany Lion that dons #85, so let’s take a look back at a rather unconventional period for college football. The start of the COVID Pandemic in early 2020 clouded the viability of a football season, something that seemed to be nearly unthinkable. We received news the there would be no Big […]
With Spring practice in the rearview mirror and with Fall camp only a handful of weeks away, we begin our Summer position preview series here at BSD, as we take a look at how Matt Campbell’s first Penn State roster is shaping up. Up next: The defensive ends. The Starters Max Granville (Redshirt sophomore) Going […]
For the second time this week, Penn State has lost a cornerback in the 2027 class. First, it was Semajay Robinson to UVA. Today, it was Zachary Gleason to West Virginia. Gleason was the second commit in Penn State’s class post-James Franklin, oddly enough, only being behind Semajay Robinson. Fitting that they both leave the […]
When Penn State fell to Minnesota-Duluth in the 2026 NCAA Hockey Tournament, it cemented what felt like a thoroughly “meh” season for a team that had national championship-level aspirations. The season was right in line with where the Nittany Lions usually are. Since 2015-16, Penn State has won 20 or more games seven times and […]
Given that we’re 86 days out from Penn State’s season opener and no current member of the roster rocks the number 86 jersey, we’re digging into the past for today’s portion of the countdown. This far from the first time we’ve honored Courtney Brown on the countdown, having done so back in 2016, 2017, and […]
What are the easiest games on Penn State’s schedule? What games look most difficult? Just like Jared did earlier this week, we’re taking a look at each and every game and power ranking them accordingly. We’ll be live at 7 p.m. EST. Come join! Audio will be Apple and Spotify after.
What are the easiest games on Penn State’s schedule? What games look most difficult? Just like Jared did earlier this week, we’re taking a look at each and every game and power ranking them accordingly. We’ll be live at 7 p.m. EST. Come join! Audio will be Apple and Spotify after.
KEY CONTRIBUTORS Carson Hansen (Sr.) There is a strong chance Hansen will be the week one starter due to his familiarity with the offense and overall versatility. He’s spent the last three seasons in Ames, playing every game as a true freshman before becoming the primary back as a sophomore and junior. Hansen is coming […]
We’re only 87 days out from Penn State clashing with Marshall to open the 2026 football season, and today we’re honoring one of the most important returning players to the offense in Andrew Rappleyea. After spending most of the 2025 season getting back into post-injury playing shape, he became a real weapon in the Nittany […]
Penn State had a productive first official visit weekend, but it wasn’t all good news as Florida cornerback Semajay Robinson decommitted from Penn State and flipped to UVA. Robinson was the first commitment in the 2027 class after Matt Campbell took over, and he now becomes the first decommit for Matt Campbell in the 2027 […]
12. Temple (Away, Sept. 12) A non-P4, non-conference road game with a noon kick? This was destined for the 12th slot. The last time Penn State played at Temple was far from a guaranteed victory though. The Owls pounded the Nittany Lions 27-10 while sacking Christian Hackenberg 10 times, including one with just two pass […]
We’re only 88 days away from Penn State’s 2026 football season kicking off, and today we’re focusing on an Iowa State transfer in defensive end Ikenna Ezeogu. Ikenna started in 11 games last year for the Cyclones, racking up 25 total tackles, including three for a loss, one sack, a pass breakup, and a fumble […]
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-0, 205 poundsHometown/High School: Charlotte, NC (Providence Day School)Ranking: ★★★ (87 Rivals — No. 741 overall)Notable Offers: Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech HIGHLIGHTS OUTLOOK Penn State got on the board with a safety commit way back in April when New Jersey three-star Jonathan Galette made the call. Over the […]
With Spring practice in the rearview mirror and with Fall camp only a handful of weeks away, we begin our Summer position preview series here at BSD, as we take a look at how Matt Campbell’s first Penn State roster is shaping up. Up first: The quarterback room. The Starter Rocco Becht (redshirt senior) Perhaps […]
We’re 89 days away from Penn State squaring off against Marshall to open up the Matt Campbell era, and today we’re switching over to the tight ends room. Finn Furmanek may not be the first name that comes to mind when you talk about Penn State tight ends, but he has been a special teams […]
We are exactly 90 days away from Penn State kicking off the 2026 football season against Marshall, and once again, we’re sticking with the D-line and Liam Andrews. A former four-star recruit out of Massachusetts in the 2024 recruiting class, Andrews redshirted his true freshman season and appeared in four games last season, being twice […]
Penn State hockey received its newest OHL recruit with a commitment from 20-year old center Kaden Pitre on Saturday afternoon: Pitre played for the Flint Firebirds of the OHL from 2022 until 2025, where he tallied 101 points (44 goals and 57 assists) in 167 games. He was traded to the North Bay Battalion in […]
With 91 days until Penn State officially kicks off the Matt Campbell era, we’re sticking with another transfer portal recruit in defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim (who nfortunately, we couldn’t find a useable picture of him rocking his current No. 91 jersey for our cover photo). At 6’2” 319 pounds, Nnodim brings a bigger, beefier, build […]
Head Coach: Mike Locksley 2025 Record: 4-8 (1-8 Big Ten) Quick 2025 Recap Maryland started 2025 the way they start every year. They won every game in September (and August, in last year’s case) and lost every game the minute October came around. The Terps played a couple of teams close early in the losing […]
With only 92 days until Penn State’s season opener we are honoring an incoming defensive tackle, one who represents a serious makeover of the D-line’s complexion. Standing at 6’2” and 337 pounds, Siale Taupaki will be playing his seventh season of college football, after spending the previous six years at UCLA, where injuries cut a […]
Our latest edition of Happy Valley Rewind takes a look back at a game best known for a snow storm, snowball fights, and a fake field goal touchdown run for the ages. I’m talking of course, about the 1995 showdown at Beaver Stadium between Penn State and Michigan. It was a game that required an […]
This is, of course, based on my personal experience watching Penn State football since the mid-1990’s. Feel free to debate in the comments. What if Ron Johnson hadn’t tipped the Hail Mary? It would be too easy to say “What if Dan Nystrom had missed the field goal?” The play that allowed Minnesota to shock […]
Penn State will be on the field in 93 days against Marshall. No. 93 on this year’s roster is redshirt junior defensive end Bobby Mears. The Malvern Prep grad has not appeared in any games during his time in Happy Valley, though he did earn academic all-conference honors back in 2024. In high school, Mears […]
Conference: Big Ten Head Coach: Greg Schiano (18th season)2025 Record: 5-7, 2-7 Big Ten Quick 2025 Recap Rutgers took a relative step back in 2025 after receiving bowl eligibility in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024. It had been on an upward trajectory after Greg Schiano took back over as head coach in 2020, but threw things […]
Back in 2024, Penn State went on the road for a crucial game against USC and Ryan Barker was called upon for the biggest field goal attempt of his life in overtime. The kick was true. The Lions escaped with a thrilling come-from-behind victory. And Ryan Barker cemented his status as Penn State’s starting kicker. […]