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Report: Penn State Defensive Coordinator Candidate D’Anton Lynn Agrees to USC Contract Extension
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A candidate to replace Tom Allen as Penn State’s defensive coordinator appears to be out of the running. D’Anton Lynn, who played for the Nittany Lions from 2008 to 2011, has agreed to a contract extension to remain the defensive coordinator at USC, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday night. Lynn revitalized UCLA’s defense as a…
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Former Penn State CB Cam Miller Officially Transfers to Rutgers
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A former Penn State cornerback has found his new home. Cam Miller, who started four games for the Nittany Lions this past season, has officially signed with Rutgers, the school announced on Thursday. Miller set career highs with 27 tackles and five pass deflections in 2024. He was in coverage for Notre Dame’s game-tying, fourth-quarter…
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Former Penn State Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen ‘Wasn’t Looking’ for Job Prior to Clemson Interest
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Tom Allen was introduced as Clemson’s defensive coordinator on Wednesday, and he provided some insight on his Penn State departure and decision to join the Tigers. Allen, who was calling the Nittany Lions’ defense in a 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Thursday, called the past few days a “whirlwind.” Clemson’s…
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Penn State Board of Trustees Schedules Human Resources Committee Meeting. Could Defensive Coordinator Hire Be Imminent?
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Updated Jan. 16, 2025. Penn State’s Board of Trustees’ Committee on Equity and Human Resources has cancelled one of two meetings it scheduled earlier this week, perhaps signaling the near conclusion to a search for its football program’s vacant defensive coordinator position. Tom Allen, who served in the role this past season, was announced as…
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Penn State LB Kobe King to Forgo Final Season of Eligibility, Declare for NFL Draft
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Kobe King waved to fans as he left the Hard Rock Stadium turf following Penn State’s 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. It was then unclear what his plans for the future were. Apparently, it was a goodbye. King, a two-year starter at linebacker for the Nittany Lions, will forgo his final…
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Report: Penn State Expected to Lose Leading WR Harrison Wallace III to Transfer Portal
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Penn State’s receiving corps is amid a complete overhaul. Harrison Wallace III, who led all Nittany Lion wide receivers with 46 receptions and 720 receiving yards this past season, is expected to join second-leading wide receiver Omari Evans and enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported on Tuesday. Wallace’s reported departure was announced…
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Former Penn State DC Tom Allen Officially Headed to Clemson. What Are The Details?
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The deal is done. Tom Allen, who served as Penn State’s defensive coordinator this past season after the departure of Manny Diaz, has officially been hired to serve in the role at Clemson. Allen’s contract is a three-year deal that starts at $1.9 million per year ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Tuesday. Allen made $1.5…
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Report: Penn State WR Omari Evans Planning to Enter Transfer Portal
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Penn State is moving on from one of its top pass catchers. Omari Evans, who started six games at wide receiver for the Nittany Lions this past season, plans to enter the transfer portal, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Tuesday. Evans’ impending departure wouldn’t come as much of a surprise after Penn State added two…
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Penn State DE Smith Vilbert Utilizes Medical Redshirt, Will Return for 7th Year of Eligibility
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Penn State’s defensive line is looking sturdy entering next season, even with the departure of All-American edge rusher Abdul Carter. On Tuesday, defensive end Smith Vilbert appeared to announce his return for the 2025 season, his seventh with the Nittany Lions. “One more Ride!!” Vilbert posted on social media. The 6-foot-6, 282-pound Vilbert was once…
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Penn State Center, Wuerffel Trophy Recipient Nick Dawkins to Return for 2025 Season
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Penn State’s Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame didn’t sit right with center Nick Dawkins. He sat with a somber expression in the postgame locker and stated frankly, “I’m sick to my stomach right now.” Dawkins, a team captain who flourished over his first year as a starter, now has the opportunity to help his…