Penn State Football News (2024)

INDIANAPOLIS — When a highly touted player joins a new team after hitting the transfer portal it’s hard to know what to expect from them. The athlete is transferring for a new opportunity at a new program and is hoping to blossom their collegiate career.

INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State’s trip to Morgantown, West Virginia, is less than 40 days away. With a new season comes new expectations, which are always high for Franklin and Co., though there’s more weight on their shoulders this season with the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams.

Abdul Carter has earned another preseason laurel.

A former Lawn Boy was recognized among the best of the best.

The home of Penn State football is undergoing changes.

Penn State’s 2025 class landed its first wide receiver commit, Lyrick Samuel, on Feb. 19. Over four months later, the Nittany Lions landed their second wideout in Jeff Exinor Jr.

Phil Trautwein made an addition to his offensive line group.

After an underwhelming offensive performance last season, Penn State has a chance to start fresh under Andy Kotelnicki.

A former member of LBU will continue playing football.

A former Penn State receiver has taken on new ventures.

On Monday, Penn State answered one of the most important questions of every season — who will be the White Out opponent?

After months of anticipation and speculation, Penn State has finally revealed its game themes for the 2024 season.

Penn State’s defense has some big names such as Abdul Carter and Kevin Winston Jr., but the pair didn’t just become big names overnight. Carter and Winston earned their laurels by taking advantage of the playing time and opportunities in front of them.

Penn State propelled its 2025 recruiting class back up to No. 9 nationally with the commitment of 3-star defensive tackle Randy Adirika.

When Penn State fell to Michigan 24-15 in November, James Franklin said his squad must do a “better job of calling a game that gets our quarterback in rhythm.”

Deion Barnes has continued his absolute heater on the recruiting trail.

Penn State went on a recruiting heater during the month of June, nearly doubling its 2025 class along with ranking in the top 10 nationally.

A.J. Lytton, a former Penn State cornerback, died in a car accident Saturday morning, his former high school confirmed.

After a stint in the NFL, a former Nittany Lion coach is headed back to college.

Like father, like son.

After a recruiting frenzy in June, Penn State has earned its first commitment of July.

Penn State’s monumental recruiting run was seemingly capped off with the commitment of 4-star wide receiver Jeff Exinor Jr. on Friday.

Penn State has been on a recruiting hot streak and 4-star Jayden Woods’ commitment on June 26 marked the third edge rusher addition for the Nittany Lions in as many days.

Penn State has been on a recruiting surge of late, and in addition to their 2025 commits, the Nittany Lions picked up a pledge from the second player in the 2026 class, quarterback Troy Huhn.

It’s never too early for some preseason recognition.

It’s never too early for some preseason recognition.

Penn State’s recent recruiting frenzy has nearly doubled the size of the Nittany Lions’ 2025 recruiting class, including several promising prospects.

Penn State went on a recruiting run featuring a trio of 2025 4-star defensive ends. The first of the three was Cortez Harris, the No. 248 player nationally and No. 20 edge rusher in the country.

Another McDonogh School talent has made their commitment to Happy Valley. This time, at a major position of need.

With EA Sports College Football 25 getting that much closer, EA dropped the rankings for the game.

Penn State's recruiting streak continues.

Penn State continued its hot streak of recruiting, but this time its latest pledge was from the class of 2026.

Penn State continued its recent run on the recruiting trail by strengthening the secondary once again with the addition of safety Braswell Thomas.

Deion Barnes has added another recruit to his room.

Penn State continues to stack it up.

On Monday EA Sports released College Football 25 to players that bought the early access edition of the game, giving players access to overall ratings and player models. "The 1-0 Podcast" Co-Hosts Joel Haas, Avery Hill and Lexie Linderman give their thoughts on Penn State's player models as …