Seth Engle
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Penn State Basketball Knocks Off No. 8 Purdue, Adds Major Piece to NCAA Tournament Resume
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Fans stormed the Bryce Jordan Center court in celebration of Penn State’s 81-70 victory over No. 8 Purdue on Thursday night. And for good reason. The Nittany Lions hadn’t beaten a top-10 opponent since 2019. And they didn’t just beat the Boilermakers. They dominated them on both sides of the ball to move to 8-1…
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Former Penn State QB Trace McSorley Knows Better Than Anyone. The Big Ten Championship ‘Means Something’
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It’s around this time of year that Trace McSorley reminisces. It’s hard not to. McSorley will scroll social media and a video of him perfecting a go-ahead, over-the-shoulder pass to Saquon Barkley will emerge. That play and that game, Penn State’s 2016 Big Ten Championship victory over Wisconsin will live with him forever. That game…
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Penn State in the Age of NIL and Revenue-Sharing: Recruiting Personnel Weigh in on Rapidly Changing Landscape
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The national letter of intent, typically used as a binding agreement between high school recruit and college football program, is gone. In its place is a financial aid agreement created by a team’s respective conference. Wednesday’s early signing day was a novel event for many reasons. Now, more than ever, money is the fuel that…
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Penn State’s Wallace, Washington Active Practice Participants Ahead of Big Ten Championship
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Penn State’s preparation is in full swing ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship against Oregon. Among the Nittany Lions active during a practice viewing window open to local media on Wednesday were two players whose status has been unclear ahead of the weekend. Harrison Wallace III, the team’s leading wide receiver, and cornerback Elliot Washington…
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Penn State’s LaVar Arrington II Is Signed and Ready to Carve Out His Own Legacy
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When LaVar Arrington II was a young child, he watched his dad’s Penn State highlights “over and over and over again.” On Wednesday, surrounded by his family, Arrington put pen to paper, following in the footsteps of his father and signing with the Nittany Lions. Arrington’s name may be familiar, but he wants to carve…
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Penn State Rises to No. 3 in Final College Football Playoff Rankings of Regular Season
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The regular season has concluded and Penn State has positioned itself to host a first-round home playoff game. After a 44-7 win over Maryland on Saturday, the Nittany Lions moved up to No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released on Tuesday night. Penn State will face No. 1 Oregon in the…
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Penn State Early Signing Day Preview: What to Know About This Year’s Changes, Recruits and Flip Targets
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It’s a busy week for James Franklin and his Penn State program, to say the least. Amid the preparation for the Big Ten Championship against Oregon is Wednesday’s early signing day. And this year, with the elimination of the national letter of intent (NLI) program, will bring novel circumstances to the welcoming period for college…
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Penn State Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen Named Broyles Award Semifinalist
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Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has made a name for himself in his first year on the job. On Tuesday, Allen was named one of 15 semifinalists for the Broyles Award, which annually recognizes the nation’s top assistant coach. Allen is one of four Big Ten assistants up for the award, a list that…
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Penn State Flips 3-Star Purdue TE Commit Brian Kortovich Ahead of Signing Day
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Penn State has landed a new commitment just before National Signing Day. Brian Kortovich, a three-star tight end from Cleveland, flipped his commitment from Purdue to the Nittany Lions on Wednesday. He becomes the 26th player of the team’s 2025 recruiting class. The 6-foot-4, 224-pound Kortovich had been committed to the Boilermakers since June 11.…
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Penn State’s Abdul Carter Named Big Ten Defensive Player of The Year, Leads 22 Nittany Lions on All-Conference Teams
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The talent is overwhelming for a Penn State team that lost just one game in the regular season and will play Oregon in Saturday’s Big Ten Championship. These star-studded Nittany Lions haven’t gone unnoticed, and many were recognized during the unveiling of the Big Ten’s all-conference teams and individual honors on Tuesday. Penn State defensive…