Joel Haas
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Kicker Ryan Barker Reflects on Historic Season, ‘Would Love to Be’ With Penn State in 2026
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A lot went wrong for Penn State in 2025 — the preseason No. 2 team endured a six-game losing streak, head coach firing and various significant injuries to key players, drawing outside criticism for underperforming, then for parting ways with James Franklin, then for a lengthy and arduous hiring process. Lost in the shuffle was…
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Tracker: Penn State Players Returning in 2026
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Last updated Jan. 10, 2026. Penn State’s roster will look a lot different next season, with players leaving for the NFL, running out of eligibility or transferring out. But a growing list of players have announced plans to return next season, providing some level of continuity amid a changing staff. Here’s a look at Nittany…
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Tracker: Penn State’s Transfer Portal Departures
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Updated Jan. 14, 2026. With Penn State’s 2025 season in the books, attention has turned to the transfer portal, where the Nittany Lions will undoubtedly be busy. The portal is a two-way street, and many players have already announced intentions to take their talents elsewhere, while others will likely be brought in to fill roster…
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Penn State Men’s Basketball Pulls Away From N.C. Central, Snaps Losing Skid
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Entering on a three-game losing skid, Penn State had a prime opportunity for a get-right game on Monday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center against a struggling N.C. Central team that entered at 4-10, including 0-8 in road games. After a sluggish return to action, the Nittany Lions powered ahead with a dominant second half…
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Penn State Pinstripe Bowl and Full Season Snap Counts
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Penn State’s 2025 campaign came to a close on Saturday with a 22-10 win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl, a fourth consecutive victory under interim head coach Terry Smith to close out the year with a winning record. The Nittany Lions, like the Tigers, were plagued with opt-outs from NFL draft prospects, transfers and…
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Penn State RB Quinton Martin Enters ‘Flow State’ in Impressive Pinstripe Bowl Performance
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During the preseason, then-Penn State head coach James Franklin was asked about the Nittany Lions’ looming RB3 battle and said it was “going to be critical” for the team’s success. But after 12 regular season games, the five players Franklin said were in contention for the role had totaled just 11 carries, providing minimal insight…
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Penn State Defeats Clemson in Low-Scoring Pinstripe Bowl
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BRONX, New York — Penn State and Clemson, two teams that entered the season with national championship aspirations, finished the year on opposite sidelines at the Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday afternoon. Both dealing with their fair share of opt outs, the remaining Nittany Lions and Tigers participated in a low-scoring affair on a makeshift field…
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Penn State Releases Availability Report Ahead of Pinstripe Bowl
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Penn State’s final availability report of the 2025 season its also its longest. The Nittany Lions will be without a long list of players ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson, including opt outs, transfers and injuries. Safety Zakee Wheatley, running back Nick Singleton, tight end Khalil Dinkins, defensive tackle Zane Durant, defensive end Zuriah…
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Who’s In and Who’s Out for Penn State at the Pinstripe Bowl
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Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith met with the media on Friday morning to provide final clarification on player availability heading into Saturday’s Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson. Both preseason titans will clash at Yankee Stadium as skeleton crews following a bevy of opt outs, injuries and transfer departures on both sides. Smith said defensive…
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DE Zuriah Fisher No Longer With Penn State Ahead of Pinstripe Bowl
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Penn State’s defense has taken another hit ahead of the Pinstripe Bowl. After reports circulated about defensive end Zuriah Fisher opting out of the bowl and no longer being with the team, he was officially removed from the team’s online roster on Wednesday. Fisher becomes the latest in a line of Nittany Lions choosing not…