Local & Penn State Sports

In November, James Franklin had a message that was clearly aimed at one recruit in particular. It was for four-star Andrew Olesh, who, at the time, was committed to Michigan and was also weighing his options between Oregon and Penn State. After waiting to make his decision on Wednesday’s early signing day, Olesh has finally…

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…

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…

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…

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…