Seth Engle
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Penn State Still So Close, but So Far. Final Thoughts From Another Loss to Ohio State
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The stage could not have been bigger. On a day that saw Penn State become the epicenter of college football, a day that players and coaches felt confident would mark the team’s official initiation into sport’s elite tier, the Nittany Lions fell short, again. Another loss, 20-13, against a vulnerable Ohio State team that remains…
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Penn State Drops to No. 6 in AP Top 25 Poll, Keeping Playoff Hopes Alive After Ohio State Loss
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After rising to the top three prior to its 20-13 loss to Ohio State on Saturday, Penn State has moved down to No. 6 in the new AP Top 25 poll released on Sunday. The first edition of this year’s College Football Playoff Rankings will be revealed on Tuesday and, despite a defeat, Penn State…
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Penn State Gets a Primetime White Out, but There’s a Catch
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Penn State has received the kickoff time for its game against Washington next weekend. The Nittany Lions will, in fact, play a night White Out game in 2024, scheduled for an 8 p.m. EDT kickoff. But there’s a catch. This game will broadcast exclusively to a streaming audience on Peacock, the team announced Saturday night.…
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Penn State Was ‘Right There,’ but Lacked the Execution in Ohio State Loss
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Tyler Warren came alive, gaining 64 yards between an acrobatic catch and a direct-snap rush. Penn State only needed three yards to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Despite four chances, the Nittany Lions fell short at the goal line without Warren touching the ball again. The opportunity was there, but the execution wasn’t…
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Penn State’s James Franklin Again Can’t Get Over the Ohio State Hump. When Will He, if Ever?
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James Franklin stood motionless, watching as Ohio State celebrated on his own turf. He looked defeated, searching for something in the air. It looked as if he couldn’t believe Penn State’s 20-13 loss against the Buckeyes, who danced with arms around each other as Franklin stared blankly. Reality must have set in. Franklin hasn’t beaten…
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Penn State Earns Commitment From 4-Star Safety Prior to Ohio State Kickoff
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Penn State preceded its matchup against Ohio State with a win on the recruiting trail. Matt Sieg, a four-star safety from Fort Cherry High School in McDonald, announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions prior to kickoff on Saturday. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Sieg is listed by 247Sports as the No. 5-ranked player in Pennsylvania and…
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Penn State QB Drew Allar Active, Pair of Starters Questionable Against Ohio State
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It’s all but official. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has been cleared to play against Ohio State on Saturday, per the Big Ten’s availability report. Allar was originally ruled a game-time decision after an injury forced him to miss the second half of the Nittany Lions’ 28-13 win at Wisconsin this past weekend. Allar has…
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Penn State Basketball Earns Historic Commitment From 4-Star Guard Kayden Mingo
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Penn State has made a significant move on the recruiting trail. Kayden Mingo, a four-star guard from Glen Head, New York, announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions over Wake Forest and others on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 178-pound Mingo is listed as the No. 42-ranked high school player in the country by 247Sports, making him…
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Penn State-Ohio State Preview and Predictions: Can James Franklin Get Over Big-Game Hump?
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It’s the biggest game of the week for a reason. No. 3 Penn State will have its fate tested in a clash with No. 4 Ohio State Saturday, a game that could ultimately define the pursuit of a College Football Playoff appearance for both programs. Despite widespread disapproval from fans, this matchup will air at…
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Penn State Was Once Dismantled by Ohio State’s JT Tuimoloau. What’s the Plan to Stop Him?
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In 2022, Drew Shelton watched from the sidelines as Ohio State’s JT Tuimoloau produced one of the greatest single-game defensive performances in the history of college football: two sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a touchdown. Shelton is now Penn State’s starting left tackle and Tuimoloau is, somehow, still with the…