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Penn State Commit Flips to North Carolina
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Penn State’s recruiting losses continue piling up. Four-star class of 2026 cornerback David Davis officially flipped his commitment from Penn State to North Carolina on Thursday morning. Davis hadn’t previously decommitted but had reopened his recruitment following James Franklin’s firing. Davis becomes the third player to announce a new destination this week after former Nittany…
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Paterno: As Tumultuous Season Nears End, Penn State Team Deserves Fans’ Support
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Tuesday morning, we woke to the first snow on the ground of the season. Although the foliage season has passed its peak (like most of us of a certain age), there are still some leaves on the trees. And while the calendar doesn’t officially flip to winter for several more weeks, we know what’s coming.…
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Penn State’s Improved Passing Game, the Importance of Confidence and More From Terry Smith’s Post-Practice Press Conference
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Sheltered inside Holuba Hall on a cold Wednesday night in State College, Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith met with the media to share updates on his program. Smith, who’s developed a reputation as a truth-teller within the program, lived up to expectations with continued honesty about the Nittany Lions’ shortcomings, discussing issues and…
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Observations From Penn State Practice Ahead of Michigan State Game
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Penn State’s postseason hopes are dangling by a thread, as the Nittany Lions need to win all three remaining games to reach bowl eligibility, beginning with a matchup at Michigan State on Saturday. Before Penn State hits the road to battle for the Land Grant Trophy, the team took to the practice field on Wednesday…
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Ethan Grunkemeyer, Cooper Cousins Discuss Future With Penn State Amid Uncertainty
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The dominoes are continuing to fall in the aftermath of James Franklin’s firing as head coach at Penn State, with heavy turnover expected into this offseason. Cornerbacks coach Terry Smith has stepped into the interim role for now, but even his standing with the team is uncertain after the season. The Nittany Lions’ next head…
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Former Penn State Commitments Announce Flip Destinations
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Penn State’s recruiting pool continues to get raided following James Franklin’s firing, with a pair of former pledges announcing new plans on Tuesday night. Three-star prospect Isaac Chukwurah flipped his commitment from the Nittany Lions to Miami, while three-star offensive tackle Jack Fuchs committed to Northwestern. Chukwurah hadn’t previously decommitted from the Nittany Lions, though…
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Terry Smith Talks Future With Penn State, Defensive Improvement and Ethan Grunkemeyer’s Performance
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On a cold and gloomy Monday afternoon in State College, Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith met with the media inside Beaver Stadium. He discussed the uncertain future for both him and his players, shared thoughts on the defense’s performance against Indiana on Saturday and evaluated quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer’s three-game sample size. Here’s what…
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‘We’re Gonna Fight Harder.’ Penn State Maintaining Effort Level Amid Losing Streak
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Standing in the eye of a raging storm, questions swirled about Penn State’s effort level following continuous heartbreaking defeats, including a double-overtime loss to Oregon and one score failures against UCLA, Northwestern and Iowa. Amid a nightmare of a season, interim head coach Terry Smith said “We’re gonna run through the storm until we get…
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Penn State Football Week 11 Snap Counts Against Indiana
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Penn State lost another one-score game, this time at the hands of No. 2 Indiana in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. With the 27-24 loss, the Nittany Lions slid to 3-6 on the season and will fight to keep their bowl hopes alive through three remaining games. Here are Penn State’s full offensive and defensive snap…
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Penn State Emphasizes Vertical Passing, Sees Results in Loss to Indiana
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Trailing 7-0 in the second quarter, Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer took a five-step drop and shuffled his feet as he scanned the field. The protection, aided by a block from tight end Khalil Dinkins, held up long enough for the gunslinger to work through his progressions and find wide receiver Trebor Peña streaking across…
