Now that we've all caught our breaths from the wild, western shootout otherwise known as the 2017 Rose Bowl, it's time to take a look at that game and the future of the Penn State Nittany Lions, who took part in that game alongside the USC Trojans. The 103rd edition of the Rose Bowl didn't disappoint in the least. It had everything a fan could ask for in a game as it unfolded into an instant classic: points, drama, lead changes and last minute heroics. Both teams were up multiple scores, ... Read More
No. 7 Penn State looks for 10th win of season against Michigan State
#7 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans The Records: Penn State (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten); Michigan State (3-8, 1-7 Big Ten) The Head Coaches: Penn State: James Franklin, third season, 47-29 overall, 23-14 at Penn State; Michigan State: Mark Dantonio, 108-58 record overall, 90-41 at Michigan State. The Game: Penn State welcomes Michigan State to Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the two teams' last regular season game of the season. With a win against the Spartans and an ... Read More
“Chaos” gives life to offense in win against Maryland
The Penn State offense picked up right where it left off last week with an 84-yard touchdown drive on the first series of the game en route to a 38-14 victory over Maryland. Up until Saturday's game, the Nittany Lions had struggled mightily in the first halves of games under head coach James Franklin. Following the victory against Minnesota, Franklin and his coaching staff instituted a “chaos” period in practices throughout the week to kick-start the offense against the Terrapins. The ... Read More
Terrapins head to Happy Valley for Homecoming match-up
Maryland Terrapins vs. Penn State Nittany Lions The Records: Penn State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten); Maryland (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten). The Coaches: Penn State: James Franklin, third season, 41-29 overall, 17-14 at Penn State; Maryland: DJ Durkin, first season as a head coach, 4-0 overall. The Game: It's homecoming in Happy Valley as Penn State welcomes alumni and Maryland to Beaver Stadium for the second game of a three-game home-stand during Big Ten conference play. Maryland comes to State ... Read More
Penn State hires Joe Moorhead as new offensive coordinator
While one Pennsylvania school begins its search for an offensive coordinator, another's search has come to an end. Penn State has named former Fordham Universith head coach, and Pittsburgh native, Joe Moorhead. The Nittany Lions relieved former offensive coordinator John Donovan of his duties shortly after their regular season finale against Michigan State. Head coach James Franklin wasted little time in competing his search for a new offensive coordinator in Moorhead. "We completed an ... Read More