Ben Jones

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Of all the early season questions Penn State has had, Alex Felkins might be giving the Nittany Lions an answer at kicker. Following Sander Sahaydak missing his first two — and Penn State’s first two — field goals of the year from fairly modest range in the opening week of the season, Felkins…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – As James Franklin began his postgame press conference on Saturday afternoon he reminded everyone — and perhaps even himself — that winning shouldn’t be taken for granted, and in the chaotic world of college football winning is all that really matters. “You know, we never lost control of the game,” Franklin said.…

When it comes to hype and excitement Penn State sophomore quarterback Drew Allar most certainly fits the mold of a player who transcends the moment. He is a highly touted prospects finally taking over an offense that is hopeful of what he’ll be able to accomplish at its helm. Few players have generated more buzz…

Penn State rolled past Delaware on Saturday afternoon without any real dramatics and heads into Big Ten play at 2-0 with plenty of football and plenty of hopes still ahead. It seems silly to talk about bowl season in September but here we are doing it anyway. Nothing keeps sports fans from looking towards the…

Penn State sophomore quarterback Drew Allar has taken meaningful snaps on the road before, but nothing will be quite like his first road game as the Nittany Lions’ starting quarterback this weekend as Penn State faces Illinois to open conference play. Fortunately for the Nittany Lion faithful, there’s no indication that the seemingly steely-eyed quarterback…

Don’t worry Penn State fans, prized left tackle and future first round NFL Draft pick Olu Fashanu is fine, but coach James Franklin and his staff aren’t going to keep Fashanu on the field longer than they have to this season. His future is too bright and he’s far too important to the Nittany Lion’s…

Backup quarterback Beau Pribula has turned heads in limited action so far this season, showcasing a running ability not unlike former quarterback Trace McSorley and a speed that certainly makes him more mobile than starting quarterback Drew Allar. In turn, head coach James Franklin has continued an ongoing early season narrative that Pribula might have…

For as good of first impression as Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has made just eight quarters into the Nittany Lions’ season, it’s important to remember — or remind yourself — that he can get even better. To be sure, beating West Virginia and Delaware does not make Allar the second coming of Joe Montana,…

Penn State improved to 2-0 on Saturday afternoon with a commanding 63-7 victory over Delaware in a game that felt more like a scrimmage. Wins are wins and Penn State’s schedule will only get harder from here, save a later season meeting against UMass. Nothing too much to write home about, but here are the…