Local & Penn State Sports

No. 4 Penn State (10-1) overcame a first-half deficit and a couple special teams debacles to get past Minnesota (6-5) 26-25 on Saturday in Minneapolis, keeping the Nittany Lions’ playoff prospects in place. The visitors trailed until late in the third quarter after a slow offensive start and blocked kicks that led to nine Golden…

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…

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has been named one of four finalists for the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club announced Friday. The honor recognizes the best defensive player in college football. Carter has totaled 45 total tackles, eight sacks and two forced fumbles this season.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…