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Penn State Wrestling Great Retires

A Penn State wrestling great has retired from the sport. Vincenzo Joseph, now the recruiting coordinator for Arizona State wrestling, took to Instagram on Monday to announce his retirement.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 3 hours ago

Penn State football rises in post-spring top 25

After yet another 10-win season last fall, the Nittany Lions’ fifth such season since 2016, James Franklin is leading Penn State football into a crucial year.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 12 hours ago

Penn State football in pursuit of rising 2025 defensive back

For the second time in the same week, Penn State football has dipped into Alabama while recruiting. It’s a state where the Nittany Lions have not had a lot of activity over the past several seasons.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 16 hours ago

Report: Penn State Wrestling Veteran Enters Transfer Portal

A veteran of the Penn State wrestling program has entered the transfer portal. Per Greg Pickel of Blue-White Illustrated, Terrell Barraclough has hit the portal with one season of eligibility remaining.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / 20 hours ago

Penn State Football: Could Running Backs be Key to Lack of Proven WR Depth?

Heading out of spring practice, Penn State Football still lacks proven depth at wide receiver, especially after the transfer of leading wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith to Auburn.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / 18 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling: Top 15 Nittany Lions of All-Time

With each passing season in collegiate wrestling, Penn State Wrestling appears to re-write the history books. But long before Cael Sanderson was hanging championship banners in Rec Hall at the same frequency I hang curveballs in adult baseball, the Nittany Lions were a long and storied program.

Malick Meiga News / Basic Blues Nation / April 28

Ex-Penn State football WR adds trio of transfer portal offers

Former Penn State football wide receiver Malick Meiga has added a trio of offers since entering the transfer portal. After declaring his intentions to leave the Nittany Lions in mid-April, Meiga has announced offers from Coastal Carolina and Nevada in the FBS and Delaware at the FCS level.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 28

Penn State football appears unwavering in pursuit of PA’s No. 1 QB

The Penn State football team picked up some disappointing news at the beginning of April. The No.1 quarterback in Pennsylvania in the 2025 recruiting class and Nittany Lion target Matt Zollers decided to leave the state to play his college football at Missouri.

College Football News / College Football Dawgs / April 28

Nittany Lions Duo Selected In The Third Round Of NFL Draft

Two more Penn State Nittany Lions were off the board in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Offensive lineman Caedan Wallace and defensive end Adisa Issac found new homes in the draft on Friday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / The 33rd Team / April 27

Daequan Hardy 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Buffalo Bills CB

The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Daequan Hardy.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 27

Ex-Nittany Lion guard joins former Penn State basketball coach out of transfer portal

A former Nittany Lion is staying close to home and reuniting with an ex-Penn State basketball assistant in the process. On Friday, sophomore guard Jameel Brown officially announced his commitment to Adam Fisher and Temple out of the transfer portal.

Hunter Nourzad News / The 33rd Team / April 27

Hunter Nourzad NFL Draft 2024: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Kansas City Chiefs Center

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / April 27

Giants' fourth-round selection may hint at Darren Waller's future

Does Giants GM Joe Schoen know something we don't about Darren Waller's future in New York?

Giants use Day 2 of draft to bolster underrated defense

Four players on the hot seat because of team's recent draft selections

The most eye-popping performances in NFL combine history

The 'Running backs taken in the first round' quiz

Theo Johnson News / The 33rd Team / April 27

Theo Johnson NFL Draft 2024: Combine Results, Scouting Report For New York GIants TE

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / April 27

SEC DB from PA with Penn State football ties enters the transfer portal

A common approach that we’ve seen James Franklin take with the transfer portal is reconnecting with former players. If Penn State football recruited someone out of high school, there’s a good chance they’re going to reach out once the player hits the transfer portal.

College Football News / Nittany Central / April 27

Drew Allar Among Betting Favorites to be No. 1 Pick in 2025 NFL Draft

There are still three rounds left in the 2024 NFL draft, but that did not stop Draft Kings Sportsbook from releasing odds for the number one pick in next year’s draft, with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar featured prominently.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / April 27

Ex-Penn State football QB enters the transfer portal

The transfer portal has created opportunities for players to seek more chances to find new homes. Several Penn State football players over the years have chosen to take this route and have developed at their next destination.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 26

Penn State football QB target elevated to No. 1 recruit in the nation

A key Penn State football target is now at the top of his class in the 2026 recruiting cycle. On Wednesday, North Carolina quarterback Faizon Brandon was elevated to the top prospect in the class of 2026 by 247Sports.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / April 26

Penn State Defender Enters Transfer Portal

The third Penn State player of this cycle has entered the transfer portal. Receivers KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Malick Meiga did so earlier this month, and now, a defensive linemen has done the same.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / April 26

Why Carter Starocci Should—and Shouldn’t— Return to Penn State Wrestling

The biggest storyline of the Penn State wrestling offseason is this: Will Carter Starocci stay or will he go? Starocci, a four-time national champion, has one year of eligibility left due to COVID-19.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / 43 minutes ago

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Jets drafting Olu Fashanu

The Jets made multiple moves to bolster their offensive line earlier in the offseason, so many linked the club ahead of the draft with Georgia Bulldogs star tight end Brock Bowers.

Peyton Manning rips Jets for failing QB Zach Wilson

The 25 best players in Penn State football history

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Viral Sports News / April 26

Indiana Hoosiers Land Another Big Piece Via Transfer Portal

On Thursday, the Indiana Hoosiers secured their second transfer for the upcoming season as Penn State guard Shay Ciezki revealed her commitment to the Hoosiers.