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Boise State's Jeanty is the best back in the nation. Penn State's duo could be right behind him
Read full article: Boise State's Jeanty is the best back in the nation. Penn State's duo could be right behind himThe running game will be front-and-center when third-seeded Boise State meets sixth-seeded Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game.
Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up next
Read full article: Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up nextDominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it
Read full article: Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed itPenn State and SMU head into the College Football Playoff with the weight of history on their shoulders.
Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff
Read full article: Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football PlayoffSMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal window.
Franklin lobbies for transfer portal changes as Penn State loses Pribula during playoff run
Read full article: Franklin lobbies for transfer portal changes as Penn State loses Pribula during playoff runPenn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula wants to spend his last two years of eligibility as a starter and knows he’d likely have to wait at least another year in Happy Valley with starter Drew Allar returning next season.
No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game
Read full article: No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title gameDrew Allar threw for a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 4 Penn State beat Maryland 44-7 and advanced to its first Big Ten championship game since 2016.
No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio State
Read full article: No. 3 Penn State could be without QB Drew Allar for showdown with No. 4 Ohio StatePenn State coach James Franklin isn’t sure if starting quarterback Drew Allar will be ready to play when the No. 3 Nittany Lions host No. 4 Ohio State.
Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk Cousins
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons forfeit fifth-round pick, fined for tampering with Kirk CousinsThe Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Penn State found 'friction' between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation
Read full article: Penn State found 'friction' between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violationAn internal review by Penn State in 2019 found evidence of “friction” between football coach James Franklin and a now-former team doctor.
NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies
Read full article: NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policiesThe NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday.
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bid
Read full article: No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bidDrew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing No. 11 Penn State with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State.
After Drew Allar goes out, No. 12 Penn State runs streak vs. Rutgers to 17 straight with 27-6 win
Read full article: After Drew Allar goes out, No. 12 Penn State runs streak vs. Rutgers to 17 straight with 27-6 winKaytron Allen ran for two touchdowns, Alex Felkins kicked a pair of field goals and No. 12 Penn State pulled away from Rutgers after quarterback Drew Allar left with an apparent injury for a 27-6 victory.
Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performance
Read full article: Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich after another punchless big-game performancePenn State has fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich one day after the Nittany Lions had another punchless performance against a highly ranked rival.
Harrison Jr. the difference as No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in a defensive struggle
Read full article: Harrison Jr. the difference as No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in a defensive struggleAll-American Marvin Harrison Jr. made 11 catches for 162 yards and a late touchdown as No. 3 Ohio State outlasted No. 7 Penn State 20-12.
Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises hopes that other Black coaches will get opportunities
Read full article: Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises hopes that other Black coaches will get opportunitiesDeion Sanders' immediate impact after taking over a Colorado football program that won just one game last year is providing hope for other Black coaches looking to land Power Five jobs.
No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victory
Read full article: No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victoryCam Miller, Abdul Carter, Daequan Dixon and Johnny Hardy had interceptions and No. 7 Penn State took advantage of five Illinois turnovers to beat the Illini 30-13.
Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington adjusting to NFL life
Read full article: Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington adjusting to NFL lifeThe Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington in round six of the 2023 NFL draft. After one month of moving to town, Washington says "its been easy to adjust" to the league.
Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be chargedJim Harbaugh expects the four suspended Michigan State football players involved in roughing up two members of Michigan’s team to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Michigan's Harbaugh: PSU's Franklin 'ringleader' in scuffle
Read full article: Michigan's Harbaugh: PSU's Franklin 'ringleader' in scuffleMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Penn State coach James Franklin acted as a “ringleader” when the No. 4 Wolverines and No. 13 Nittany Lions clashed nearly two weeks ago, dismissing Franklin’s claim that a policy change was needed to keep things orderly beneath Michigan Stadium.
No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yards
Read full article: No. 5 Michigan tops No. 10 Penn St 41-17, runs for 418 yardsDonovan Edwards ran for a go-ahead, 67-yard touchdown and Blake Corum had a 61-yard run for a score on consecutive snaps in the third quarter as No. 5 Michigan pulled away and beat No. 10 Penn State 41-17.
No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field
Read full article: No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm fieldSpencer Petras threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Nico Ragaini to complete No. 3 Iowa’s comeback from a two-touchdown deficit, No. 4 Penn State’s offense did next to nothing after quarterback Sean Clifford was knocked out of the game and the Hawkeyes held on for a bruising 23-20 victory Saturday.
Playing catch: Florida’s Shorter gets daily help from mom
Read full article: Playing catch: Florida’s Shorter gets daily help from momThe Penn State transfer gives all the praise to his mom, Paula Shorter, who moved to Gainesville to stay close to her son and throws him a hundred passes nearly every day. The 6-foot-5 receiver was alone for the first time in his life while he attended Penn State for two years. His freshman year at Penn State was slowed by injuries, and his second season started with weight issues. “He’s a phenomenal player, phenomenal catch, and that’s just a small thing of what he can do. His catch radius is crazy, so he’s a phenomenal receiver, and his catch was pretty fire.”Give mom the credit.
Heart condition forces Penn St. RB Brown to give up football
Read full article: Heart condition forces Penn St. RB Brown to give up footballSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State running back Journey Brown says he has a heart condition that is forcing him to give up football. Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters Brown’s condition was not COVID-19 related, but it was discovered in September during “a routine COVID test.”“It’s heartbreaking,” Franklin told reporters. Neither Penn State nor Brown have indicated whether he tested positive for COVID-19, but the Big Ten requires cardiac screening and testing of those athletes who do before they can return to competition. Brown was Penn State’s leading rusher in 2019 and was expected to be one of the best backs in the country in 2020. Penn State is off to an 0-3 start and heading to Nebraska on Saturday.
Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?
Read full article: Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?What happens if an outbreak hits a team’s quarterback room? “Obviously this year there’s some things that will be unique,” Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Monday without specifically discussing his players’ test results. “I think there certainly were those questions after the decision was made,” Ohio State team physician Jim Borchers said last week. And that’s all we really paid attention to.”Big Ten protocols say that athletes who test positive through point-of-contact daily testing must take a polymerase chain reaction test to confirm the first result. While Wisconsin awaits answers, Big Ten teams continue reminding quarterbacks about the potential risks inherent in this unusual season.
Indiana's OT gamble pay off in upset over No. 8 Penn State
Read full article: Indiana's OT gamble pay off in upset over No. 8 Penn StateIndiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws during the first half of an NCCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. 8 Penn State — ending the Big Ten's longest streak of consecutive losses to Top 10 teams at 42. After Indiana failed to gain a first down after Sean Clifford threw a go-ahead 60-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson with 2:30 left, coach Tom Allen instructed his defense to let Penn State score. SCARY SCENELess than two minutes into the fourth quarter, Penn State thought it had another turnover when receiver Miles Marshall fumbled at the end of a 17-yard completion. The penalty moved the ball to the Penn State 27 and set up Campbell for his second field goal.
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State
Read full article: Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn StateMinnesota is getting its star wide receiver back for an abbreviated Big Ten season. Minnesota announced Wednesday that Rashod Bateman was cleared to play this season by the NCAA and Big Ten after opting out in August. At Penn State, coach James Franklin closed the door on All-America linebacker Micah Parsons returning to the Nittany Lions. Both Bateman and Parsons opted out of the 2020 season before the Big Ten postponed amid concerns about the pandemic. Purdue All-America receiver Rondale Moore, who opted out early like Parsons and Bateman, was cleared to play for the Boilermakers last week.
Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten
Read full article: Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big TenOhio State was a close No. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season. Ohio State was No. That’s the hard part.”The Big Ten announced on Aug. 11 it was postponing its fall football season. Ohio State and other schools already are suffering financially because of the decision.
TaxSlayer Bowl teams in town to prep for game
Read full article: TaxSlayer Bowl teams in town to prep for gameBoth teams are in town days in advance of Saturday's matchup in the TaxSlayer Bowl, it will be only the second all-time meeting of the two teams. With temperatures in the 70s as the Bulldogs opened their first open practice Monday morning, the mood was light. “It’s all about getting that focus back and working hard and getting back into it.”After the morning practice, the TaxSlayer Bowl treated the Bulldogs to a fishing outing in St. Augustine. On Tuesday after both teams practice, they will be treated to receptions at the host hotels. The TaxSlayer Bowl has more activities planned each day, including a visit to Mayport Naval Station on Wednesday, golf outings a visit to Wolfson Childen's Hospital on Thursday and pep rallies on Friday.