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It’s the midpoint of Penn State’s 2024 season. That means it’s time to hand out some awards to those who have stood out most over the Nittany Lions’ first six games of the year. Another six regular season games and some postseason action remains, so this list could very well change by the year’s end.…

James Franklin was gleeful as he walked off the turf and into the locker room after a 33-30 win at USC last weekend. And he should be. Penn State is 6-0 with a No. 3 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll. If the Nittany Lions win the rest of the games they’re supposed to,…

Tom Allen was handed a gift in his first season as Penn State’s defensive coordinator. His unit is stacked with future NFL talent from likely first-round pick defensive end Abdul Carter to a group of safeties who have established themselves as one of the nation’s best, even with team captain Kevin Winston Jr. sidelined with…

Andy Kotelnicki was the first person quarterback Drew Allar saw when he walked off the turf after Penn State’s 33-30 win at USC on Saturday. The teary-eyed Allar held an embrace with his offensive coordinator before the pair descended into the locker room beside each other. Even with a double-digit halftime deficit, Kotelnicki never doubted…

Andy Kotelnicki drew up the same play twice. The first time, it resulted in an interception by quarterback Drew Allar. The second ended in a game-tying touchdown from Allar to running back Nick Singleton that ultimately led to overtime in Penn State’s 33-30 win at USC on Saturday. Kotelnicki has dipped deep into his bag…

It’s the halfway point of the 2024 season, which means it’s time for midseason awards. On Wednesday, the Reese’s Senior Bowl announced its Midseason All-American Team, and it includes three Penn State players: running back Nick Singleton, tight end Tyler Warren and safety Jaylen Reed. Singleton was selected as the second running back alongside Heisman…

James Franklin is 6-0, his Penn State team currently sits at No. 3 in the country and now he’s been named among a select group of coaches up for a national award. Franklin was announced on Wednesday as one of 27 coaches on the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list.  Along…

As Penn State’s second bye week unfolds, there’s a lot James Franklin should be happy about. His team is ranked No. 3 nationally after a thrilling 33-30 overtime at USC on Saturday, appears to have a clear path to the College Football Playoff even with a regular-season loss and could be returning two players from…

It took a lot out of every starter. There was no break in Penn State’s 33-30 win at USC on Saturday. Just a lot of catching up and keeping things close until the final whistle. It was the Nittany Lions’ closest game of the season, which meant tons of playing time for the team’s best…