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Penn State’s loss to Notre Dame in Thursday’s Orange Bowl felt, initially, like an opportunity wasted. A pair of standout running backs, a quarterback with first-round NFL Draft potential and a defensive line led by arguably the best defensive player in college football. That’s what James Franklin had, and he ultimately couldn’t earn a trip…

Penn State will be moving on from one of its top reserve defensive backs. Tyrece Mills, who appeared in 13 games this season at both safety and on special teams, is no longer with the program, a team spokesperson confirmed to StateCollege.com on Monday. Mills, who joined the Nittany Lions in 2022 after two years…

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s reported exit appears to be completed. It was reported on Monday morning that Allen had “agreed” to join Clemson in the same role. And by Monday evening, Allen’s name had been removed from the Nittany Lions’ online staff directory. A team spokesperson has yet to confirm whether Allen has…

Penn State’s offense is now returning two of its most dynamic offensive weapons. Moments after Nick Singleton announced his decision to return for the 2025 season, fellow starting running back Kaytron Allen also detailed his intentions to forgo the NFL Draft and play another year with the Nittany Lions. Allen, who led Penn State with…

Penn State football cornerback Jalen Kimber has declared for the NFL Draft, he announced on Sunday. Kimber recorded 37 tackles and two pass breakups while starting in 15 of 16 games during his lone season with the Nittany Lions. “To Penn State University and Nittany Nation, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for…

Penn State is set to return one of its top defensive players next season. Zane Durant, a two-year starter at defensive tackle, announced on Saturday his decision to forgo the NFL Draft and play out his senior year. Durant broke out over the course of his junior year. His 42 tackles, 11 tackles for loss…