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Andy Kotelnicki camped outside the locker room with arms folded. As he nonchalantly leaned on the side of the team’s bus, he winked and smiled at a group of reporters who passed him. Kotelnicki could only speak about his offensive system in the months leading up to his debut as Penn State’s offensive coordinator. His postgame…

Penn State could be returning an experienced offensive weapon against Bowling Green on Saturday. Khalil Dinkins, a redshirt junior tight end who played in 12 games last season, was an active participant at practice on Wednesday after missing the team’s season opener at West Virginia this past weekend. James Franklin said he is optimistic for…

J’ven Williams took reps in rotation with a deep field of Penn State’s offensive linemen at Wednesday’s practice viewing session. Perhaps preparing the young members of the group for the team’s Beaver Stadium opener and the energy it’s likely to bring, analyst Frank Leonard had no problem screaming in their faces with each rep. “Gotta…

It was the night before the season opener. A.J. Harris and the Penn State cornerbacks were going over their keys for victory when position coach Terry Smith made an announcement. Harris and Jalen Kimber, two transfers from the SEC, would start at West Virginia. Harris immediately went into laser-focus mode and didn’t snap out of…

Beau Pribula set up behind the center as Drew Allar moved out wide. Pribula snapped the ball and looked toward tight end Tyler Warren, who split two linebackers and caught a pass to his chest, trotting into the end zone untouched. Pribula is many things, but typical backup quarterback is not one of them. He’s…

With the initial stages of the $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation having begun this summer, Penn State fans will encounter a variety of changes and improvements during the 2024 home schedule. Expanded concourses, additional concessions, new video boards, improved WiFi and more await the Nittany Lion faithful when Penn State kicks off its home slate…

Penn State is staying put in the rankings after a convincing 34-12 season-opening victory at West Virginia. James Franklin’s program will enter its home opener against Bowling Green on Saturday ranked No. 8 in the AP Top 25 poll. The Nittany Lions were among six Big Ten teams in the top 25. Ohio State remained…

The accolades keep coming for Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. after a dominating performance at West Virginia. On Tuesday, Winston was named the Chuck Bedarnik Player of the Week, awarded weekly to the nation’s best defensive player.  He was also tabbed the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Winston’s national recognition…