Mike Poorman
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How Quarterback Drew Allar Led Penn State to the Orange Bowl and a CFP Semifinal vs. Notre Dame
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The Drew Allar of 2024 is not exactly like the Drew Allar who quarterbacked Penn State in 2023. That’s a good thing. And the result is that the older Drew, […]
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For Penn State and the Road to No. 1, the Final Four Has a Nice Ring to It
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GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Penn State is in The Final Four. Hold on, Nittany Lion basketball fans. Mike has hoops on a pretty successful Rhoades, but we’re talking football here. And, The […]
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When Penn State’s Two Running Backs Are Better Than Boise State’s One
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider, for one, got tired of hearing about Boise State’s stud of a running back, Ashton Jeanty, in the days leading up […]
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17 Tips About Penn State QB2 Ethan Grunkemeyer
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With the playoff run departure of veteran backup quarterback Beau Pribula to the transfer portal and ultimately Missouri, true freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer is now the man after The Man. In […]
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Penn State Football: Embracing the Long Grind of a Record 15-Game CFP Season…and Counting
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It’s been a long and grinding road for Penn State in 2024. And it’s not over yet. So far, the Nittany Lions have not just survived and advanced despite a […]
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Intercept This Story: Who Doesn’t Love Penn State’s Dom DeLuca (Besides Kevin Jennings)?
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Penn Stater linebacker Dom DeLuca did it. And then he did it again. DeLuca came through in critical moments and intercepted SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings twice in Saturday’s CFP game […]
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PSU vs. SMU in CFP: Milestones for Franklin, Beaver Stadium and More
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The first-ever College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium on Saturday resulted in a convincing 38-10 Penn State victory over SMU and a host of milestones for Nittany Lions head […]
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No Ducking It: How Has Penn State Football Fared vs. No. 1-Ranked Teams?
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No. 1. No. 1 No. 1. James Franklin is well-aware his Nittany Lions are playing the top-ranked team in college football on Saturday in the Big Ten title game in […]
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How Good Is Penn State? In 2024, They’re Great. Is Elite Next?
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Penn State, now 11-1 after James Franklin trounced his former employer Maryland (again), 44-7, has handled its business the right way just about every step of the way in the […]
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Penn State Football: James Franklin’s Contract Reworked to Include Bonuses for New College Football Playoff Format
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Penn State head football coach James Franklin’s contract was unanimously “amended” by the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Equality and Human Resources in a brief public meeting held […]