Ben Jones
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As Nittany Lions Wear Down Opponents, Singleton and Allen Have Still Yet to Really See the Fourth Quarter
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Penn State’s running game is, if nothing else, an interesting exercise in things that are working but almost certainly not in the way you might have imagined it. The Nittany Lions are averaging 4.55 yards per carry, a respectable mark that is 53rd in the nation, while leading the Big Ten in rushing yards per…
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Drew Allar’s Strength Against Ohio State Might Not Be His Arm, but His Poise
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If you were to capture a time traveler (who was familiar with the game of football) and ask them how many years Drew Allar has been the starting quarterback at Penn State, they might guess a number higher than one. And that’s not because Allar is dicing up opposing defenses with some arsenal of impressive…
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Penn State Football: JB Nelson Set to Return for Ohio State
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Penn State coach James Franklin said after practice on Wednesday that Nelson is set to play. – Original story- Penn State is — as expected — mum on the status of starting guard JB Nelson ahead of the Nittany Lions’ clash with Ohio State this weekend. Nelson suffered an injury against Northwestern and was unavailable…
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Penn State Football: Ohio State Beat Writer Q&A
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With Penn State heading to Columbus this weekend for its biggest of the game so far and perhaps the biggest game of the year who better to get a read on the Buckeyes than someone who covers the team. Here’s a brief question and answer session with Tony Gerdeman, lead beat writer for Buckeye Huddle.…
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Penn State Football: For Keaton Ellis, Beating Ohio State Is Something He Has Seen, but for Many It’s a Memory to Renew
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State College native and Penn State safety Keaton Ellis was four when Penn State beat Ohio State in 2005, a game that is considered to be among one of the most iconic games in the program’s history and among the greatest played at Beaver Stadium. It was pivotal moment in the program’s modern era, sparking…
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Penn State Football: Nittany Lions Add Edge Rusher to 2024 Class
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Penn State added to its 2024 recruiting class on Monday evening following the verbal commitment from 4-star edge rusher Jaylen Harvey. The Maryland native chose Penn State over Maryland, Florida and USC. Harvey hails from Quince Orchard High School, the same high school as current Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson. Harvey is rated the…
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Penn State Football Bowl Projections Heading Into Ohio State Game
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Penn State’s pending meeting against Ohio State could drastically change the Nittany Lions’ postseason picture, but for now a six-win and bowl eligible Penn State team can still enjoy knowing that it will be bowling this season no matter where that is. Until Saturday is said and done projections are somewhat meaningless but in the…
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Ahead of Big Ten Expansion, This Might Be Penn State’s Last Best Chance
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It’s a question of expectations. Because if you start to unpack Penn State’s future schedules the enormity of it all becomes more and more clear. In 2024 it’s USC, Ohio State, Washington and Wisconsin. In 2025 it’s Iowa, Ohio State, UCLA and Oregon. In 2026 it’s Michigan, Washington, USC and Wisconsin. In 2027 it’s Oregon,…
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Penn State and Indiana Set for Noon Kick
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Penn State will host Indiana on Oct. 28 with the game set for a noon kick on CBS, the Big Ten and network announced on Monday morning. The announcement comes just a few day ahead of the Nittany Lions’ noon clash against Ohio State this upcoming weekend. In total, Penn State has six noon games…
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Penn State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Set for Big Ten Game at Rec Hall
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The Penn State men’s and women’s basketball teams will each make a return to Rec Hall this season for a Big Ten contest, the programs announced on Saturday. The men’s team will host Illinois on Feb. 21 for a 6:30 p.m. tipoff while the women will face Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 22 for a…