Seth Engle
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How Did Penn State Push Through at Minnesota? To P.J. Fleck, the Answer Is Simple | Final Thoughts
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MINNEAPOLIS — To pull off a comeback win on the road takes poise. To do it multiple times in a season takes something more. How did Penn State pull out a 26-25 victory at Minnesota on Saturday despite converting just one third down and having a punt and extra-point attempt blocked? In the eyes of…
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James Franklin’s ‘1-0 Mentality’ Has Never Meant More. Penn State’s a Win Away From the Playoffs
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MINNEAPOLIS — It took a relentless pursuit, a conclusion signaled by a fake punt. It was an emotionally draining rollercoaster filled with missed tackles and special teams missteps. Penn State’s 26-25 win at Minnesota was a game that saw the Nittany Lions at their worst and, at the same time, their best. It hardly matters…
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Penn State CB Elliot Washington II Out, Starting WR Questionable at Minnesota
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Big Ten has released the availability report for Penn State’s game at Minnesota on Saturday, and the Nittany Lions will be without a notable defensive player. Cornerback Elliot Washington II, who leads the team with five pass deflections, has been ruled inactive prior to kickoff. Washington exited with an injury in the…
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Penn State-Minnesota Preview, Prediction: Are the Golden Gophers Really a Concern?
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Selection day is quickly approaching for James Franklin and his Penn State program. As it stands, the Nittany Lions (9-1) are in firm contention to earn a College Football Playoff berth and host a first-round game. But first, they’ll need to win two more contests, with a potential trap game at Minnesota (6-4) on the…
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Penn State Opens Student Ticket Sales for College Football Playoff
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As Penn State inches closer to a potential College Football Playoff berth and a first-round game at Beaver Stadium, the window for student ticket sales has officially opened. Student tickets will cost $28, and students are limited to one request each, according to a release sent by the university on Thursday. Making a request does…
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Penn State’s James Franklin Wants Peace Between Big Ten and SEC: ‘We’ve Earned It’
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James Franklin has heard all the banter surrounding his Penn State program. He’s likely aware that some view his team as over-ranked at No. 4 in the College Football Playoff poll. And he’s certainly aware that there are others who believe the playoff committee has been biased toward the Big Ten and impartial to the…
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Penn State Basketball Erases Halftime Deficit, Beats Purdue Fort Wayne Behind Ace Baldwin Jr.’s Heroics
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Penn State’s Ace Baldwin Jr. opened the second half with a 3-pointer, a much needed bucket to cut Purdue Fort Wayne’s improbable lead. Then he hit another. And then another. Baldwin finished the night with a season-high 25 points. His three consecutive shots from beyond the arc gave the Nittany Lions a much-needed spark toward…
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Penn State Practice Observations: Updates on Pair of Injured Defensive Players
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The air was brisk as Penn State took reps during Wednesday’s practice, the weather cooling just in time to prepare the team for a trip to Minnesota on Saturday. James Franklin cycled through position groups, watching with intent as his tight ends pushed sleds, his running backs practiced ball-security drills and his offensive and defensive…
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Penn State DE Abdul Carter Named Finalist For Lombardi Award
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Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is up for one of the most prestigious awards in college football. On Wednesday, Carter was named one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award, presented annually to the nation’s top lineman. Carter is the first Nittany Lion since Carl Nassib in 2015 to be named a finalist for…
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Penn State Remains at No. 4 in the College Football Playoff Rankings
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Another week and Penn State remains in control of postseason destiny. After a 49-10 win at Purdue this past weekend, the Nittany Lions are staying put at No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings, released on Tuesday. If the season were to end on Tuesday, Penn State would host a first-round matchup against No.…