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Penn State Basketball’s Roster Breakdown Ahead of Critical Offseason for Mike Rhoades
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Penn State’s 86-75 win at Wisconsin on Saturday marked the conclusion of the team’s 2024-25 season. What began as a year with NCAA Tournament hopes ended in somewhat positive fashion for the Nittany Lions despite not not qualifying for the 15-team Big Ten Tournament after losing 13 of their final 17 games. With five seniors…
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Penn State Basketball Upsets No. 12 Wisconsin in Season Finale Behind D’Marco Dunn’s Career Day
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The second season of Mike Rhoades’ tenure as Penn State’s head coach featured a number of lowlights, especially over the past two months. But in the program’s final game of the year, the Nittany Lions concluded their rough 2024-25 season on a positive note, completing a 86-75 upset at No. 12 Wisconsin on Saturday. D’Marco…
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Former Penn State TE Mike Gesicki Signs Contract Extension With Cincinnati Bengals
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Mike Gesicki is returning to the Cincinnati Bengals. The former Penn State tight end, who saw a boost in production last season, is signing a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with the Bengals, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday. It includes $12 million in the first year of the deal. Gesicki hauled in 65 catches…
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Penn State Trustees to Vote on Naming Rights Deal for Field at Beaver Stadium
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Update: Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted 22-8 on Monday to accept a $50 million gift from the Werzyn family and West Shore Home to name the field West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The term of the agreement is 2025 through 2039. The Penn State Board of Trustees will vote Monday on a…
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Penn State Freshman Running Back Has Been ‘Incredibly Impressive’ in Winter Workouts
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The Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen saga at Penn State is approaching its final chapter. And at this time next year, a competition for the program’s next starting running back will be conducted for the first time in four years. Corey Smith and Quinton Martin Jr. introduced themselves as freshmen last season, and a newcomer…
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Penn State WR Devonte Ross Has ‘Thrived,’ Added Weight Since Transferring From Troy
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Devonte Ross is amid a major transition. Just months ago, he was leading the offensive charge at Troy. Now, he’s been asked to step into the shoes as a starting wide receiver at Penn State, dynamic enough to help the program win a national championship for the first time in 39 years. The reviews on…
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Which Penn State Players Are Standing Out in Winter Workouts? Strength Coach Chuck Losey Shares Updates
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Penn State is just under two months removed from its loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. But winter workouts are already in full swing as the program looks toward a 2025 season with national championship aspirations. On Thursday, the Nittany Lions opened their practice facilities to local media, who gained some offseason insight…
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Saquon Barkley Becomes Highest-Paid RB in NFL History
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Saquon Barkley has reset the NFL’s running back market. The former Penn State standout who helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl victory this past season has signed a contract extension with the franchise, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday. Barkley’s two-year extension is reportedly worth $41.2, making him the highest paid running…
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Penn State Searching for New Starting Middle Linebacker; Kobe King Names Trio as Favorites to Replace Him
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Penn State has its hands full with returning veteran playmakers from the past season. But there are a few positions on defense that will undergo competitions and ultimately present new starters in 2025. There may not be a more significant hole for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to fill than at middle linebacker, where Kobe King…
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Analysis: Penn State Quiet in NFL Scouting Combine, Sights Set on Pro Day
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The door has shut on this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. And despite an impressive group of Penn State players, a pair of whom are expected to become first-round draft picks, the Nittany Lions didn’t generate much buzz in on-field workouts in Indianapolis. There remains, however, a number of intriguing storylines and takeaways revolving around the…