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Penn State Wrestling Great Aaron Brooks Cleared for Olympics, Per Father

Last week, Penn State wrestling legend Aaron Brooks said he’d know for sure whether he’d be able to compete in this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris by the end of the following week.

Jimmy Kennedy News / Nittany Sports Now / 5 minutes ago

Aaron Brooks: Pair of Penn State Wrestling Greats Quality Options to Replace Jimmy Kennedy

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson has a decision to make over this offseason. The wrestling world was shocked earlier this month when Oklahoma State hired Penn State legend David Taylor to succeed the legendary John Smith as head coach.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / 1 hour ago

Abdul Carter Predicts Monster Year for Himself in 2024

After playing linebacker for two seasons at Penn State, earning freshman All-American honors in 2022 and first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024, Abdul Carter made the move to defensive end this offseason to best use his elite athletic ability to rush the quarterback.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 17 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling Great Hired by Oklahoma

A former Penn State wrestling national champion is getting into coaching. Less than a month after leaving his shoes in the middle of the mat— the universal sign of retirement— at the U.S.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 14 hours ago

Prominent National Analyst Ranks Penn State 2nd in Game Day Atmosphere

It’s no secret that Penn State possess one of the most electric game day atmospheres in college football. The program has been an established national power for more than 50 years, and for the past 20, Beaver Stadium has been widely regarded as one of America’s best environments.

Phat Mat Stats by Nat: Olympic Team Trials

Nat did a deep dive into bout-level statistics, to take a closer look at how all Previous, Current, and Future Nittany Lions scored at the toughest wrestling tournament in the land.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 22 hours ago

Penn State Commit Offered by SEC School

Penn State football’s longest reigning Class of 2025 commit has an offer from an SEC school. Tuesday evening, four-star RB commit KiAndrea Barker, who’s been committed to Penn State for more than a year, posted to X (formerly Twitter) that he’s been offered by Arkansas This makes sense for a number of reasons.

NFL News / Nittany Central / May 14

Penn State Football: Could Stars Be Aligning for White Out vs. Ohio State?

The annual Penn State Football whiteout is one of the biggest spectacles in the entire sports world. Starting in 2004, Penn State began the tradition of urging a student section whiteout to increase energy and crowd noise at Beaver Stadium.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / May 14

Penn State football closing in on top 5 WR in 2025 recruiting class

The Penn State football team has been working to build up the wide receiver room. This offseason, the Nittany Lions got a commitment from former Ohio State WR Julian Fleming to boost the room in 2024.

Michael Mauti News / Basic Blues Nation / May 13

Iconic Penn State football letterman returns to school in fundraising role

One of Happy Valley’s favorite sons is coming home. First reported by Blue-White Illustrated, Penn State football letterman Michael Mauti has rejoined the university as Associate Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 13

Odds: Betting Outlet Sets Penn State Football’s Early 2024 Win Total

Penn State football is still more than three months away from kicking off its 2024 season. But it’s never too early to talk about betting. Before mid-May, a betting outlet has set a high win total for PSU.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 13

Penn State Finalist for Top 5 ‘25 WR

One of the top receivers from the Class of 2025 has Penn State as a finalist. Early Monday afternoon, Quincy Porter released his top six, and Penn State was amongst it, per Hayes Fawcett of On3Sports.

Olu Fashanu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 13

Jets Sign First-Round OT Olu Fashanu

The Jets have signed first-round OT Olu Fashanu to a rookie contract, per Field Yates. Fashanu, 21, was a two-year starter at Penn State and earned several honors last season, including a Consensus All-American selection, Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year, and first-team All-Big Ten.

Cam Miller News / Nittany Central / May 13

Penn State Football: New Name Surging in Starting Cornerback Battle

After three NFL Draft departures in the Penn State Football cornerback room, the Nittany Lions will rely on a few key transfers and younger players at the cornerback position in 2024.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / May 13

Penn State Trustees to Host Meeting Regarding Beaver Stadium Renovation

Penn State football’s home, Beaver Stadium, is one of the most iconic in college sports. It’s been there since 1960, and it’s where plenty of Magic’s happened.

Malik McClain News / Basic Blues Nation / May 13

Penn State football: Ex-Nittany Lions WR commits to Big 12 newcomer via transfer portal

After one season with Penn State football, Malik McClain appears set to head out West. The ex-Nittany Lions wide receiver announced his commitment to Arizona State late Sunday night after entering the transfer portal in early May.

Zakee Wheatley News / Nittany Sports Now / May 12

Penn State All 105: Zakee Wheatley Looking to Carry Offseason Buzz Through 2024

Penn State has a talented group of safeties, and Zakee Wheatley is among them. The fourth-year DB is the subjected in our latest edition of All 105, a Nittany Sports Now Series profiling each Penn State football player.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / May 12

Penn State football offers new legacy prospect, brother of top 2025 target

The Penn State football team continues to make a push at the top prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. One of those top prospects happens to also be a Penn State legacy player, Michael Carroll, a prospect that the Nittany Lions have been in pursuit of during his entire recruiting process.

Matt Henderson News / Basic Blues Nation / May 12

New Penn State football commit earns massive boost in his first 2025 rating

Surprising good news is the best news a team can get on the recruiting trail. That’s exactly what the Penn State football team received on Wednesday evening when Matt Henderson committed to the Nittany Lions.

College Football News / College Football Dawgs / May 12

Former Penn State Safety King Mack Transfers to Alabama

After losing the likes of Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry to the NFL Draft and Caleb Downs and Tony Mitchell to the transfer portal, Alabama was in dire need of help in its secondary.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / May 7

Penn State Trustees Set Meeting to Weigh Beaver Stadium Plan

A year after announcing its planned $700 million overhaul of Beaver Stadium, Penn State appears ready to unveil its renovation plan. Penn State's Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for May 21 labeled, "proposed project approval, Beaver Stadium renovation." No further details were available, though the meeting will be streamed to the public.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / May 5