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Amid Winterization Concerns, Penn State Would Play at Beaver Stadium if Higher Seed in New Playoff Format, Kraft Says
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According to Penn State Director of Athletics Patrick Kraft, the Nittany Lions would play at Beaver Stadium no matter what if Penn State were to be the home team in the upcoming NCAA Playoff format. The playoff field is scheduled to expand to 12 teams in 2024 and include on-campus competition, but the higher seeded…
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Penn State Football: Tarburton Declares for NFL Draft, Will Play in Rose Bowl
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Penn State defensive end Nick Tarburton has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft but will participate in the Nittany Lions’ upcoming Rose Bowl game against Utah. He announced the decision this weekend though his social media channels. “I can’t wait to go to battle one last time with you all in the Rose Bowl,” Tarburton…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: Nittany Lions Roll Past Canisius 97-67
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Penn State men’s basketball used a 20-2 run to open the second half en route to an eventual 97-67 win over Canisius on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions are now 8-3 on the season with just two more games remaining in the 2022 calendar year. Canisius played fairly well in…
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Penn State Football: Kraft Says Beaver Stadium Renovation or Rebuild Recommendation Likely Ready in Early 2023
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Penn State Vice President for Athletics Patrick Kraft says that the department is closing in on its latest recommendation regarding the renovation or rebuild of Beaver Stadium. Kraft did not — much like his predecessor, Sandy Barbour — commit or comment much in the way of a definite timeline for when such a project might…
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Penn State Football: Stranded at Airport, Franklin Gets a Lift from Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney
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Recounting his travels on the recruiting trail ahead of next Wednesday’s early signing period, Penn State coach James Franklin noted an unexpected hero in a recent moment of need. “There’s literally not enough hours in the day,” Franklin said, a week removed from a flight last Friday. “Last week was a grind because we had…
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Penn State Football: Diaz Hopes for Head Coaching Role Again One Day, but Still Happy in Happy Valley
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Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is happy in his role with the Nittany Lions but is hopeful for another chance one day down the road to become a head coach again. Diaz served as Miami’s head coach from 2019-2021 before taking over as the Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator this season. Diaz filled the role…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball: Among the Nation’s Best, Jalen Pickett Is as Chill as Ever
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“He’s always smiling for no reason,” Penn State forward Seth Lundy said of teammate Jalen Pickett with a laugh. And Lundy isn’t wrong, Pickett is a cool costumer. Even as he carries the burden of being Penn State’s offensive catalyst and the engine that drives the Nittany Lions’ attack, Pickett rarely seems flustered or overly…
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Penn State Football: How to Talk to Your Family About Will Levis and Revisionist History
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It’s often forgotten the word prospect has a lot more to do with the future than the present. For many, a player being a highly rated prospect implies a flattened learning curve. You don’t wait for a prospect to become a star, they simply start out that way. While it’s not unreasonable to think a…
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Penn State Football: Blue White Scrimmage Set for April 15
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Update: Penn State announced on 1/10/23 that the Blue White game will kick at 2:00 p.m. eastern. Penn State’s annual Blue White scrimmage will take place on April 15, 2023 the program announced on Monday afternoon. No additionally details were made available at the time of the announcement but no indication was given that there…
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Penn State Football: Utah’s Leading Receiver Set to Miss Rose Bowl
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Utah tight end and leading receiver Dalton Kincaid will miss the Rose Bowl with an injury he announced on Twitter late Sunday evening. “I have cherished every single moment I have stepped on the football field, and my time at both Utah and USD is something I will hold in my heart forever,” Kincaid wrote.…