A late field goal from the Wildcats (7-2, 3-2) ruined the Nittany Lions’ (7-3, 4-2) 21-point rally on Saturday afternoon in Evanston. Key Plays: Jack Mitchell’s 35-yard field goal with nine seconds remaining gave Northwestern a 23-21 win. Penn State wide receiver Geno Lewis recovered a mishandled snap and nailed a 32-yard pass to DaeSean Hamilton for a touchdown. Recap: Both teams suffered a scoreless first quarter, and Penn State could only pick up 22 yards. Northwestern starting ... Read More
Penn State travels to Northwestern for 12 p.m. game
The Penn State Nittany Lions (7-2, 4-1) will travel to Ryan Field to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (6-2, 2-2) in a 12 p.m. matchup on Saturday. From the Coach: Head coach James Franklin recognized the challenges of traveling across state lines. "Going on the road in the Big Ten is never easy," he said. "And obviously, you are talking about a team that started the season really well with a win over Stanford and Duke out of conference and a team that has played good football in our ... Read More
Penn State shuts out Illinois 39-0, Hackenberg with three TDs
The Penn State Nittany Lions (7-2, 4-1) capitalized on a weak Illinois (4-4, 1-3) offense in a 39-0 win on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Big Plays: The Penn State defense reigned supreme in the shutout. Geno Lewis scored his receiving first touchdown at Beaver Stadium in his career. Lewis previously tallied receiving touchdowns at an NFL stadium, Yankee Stadium and Ireland before notching a TD in Happy Valley. Quarterback Christian Hackenberg was responsible for three touchdowns (two ... Read More
Penn State returns home, takes on Illinois
The Penn State Nittany Lions (6-2, 3-1) will battle the Illinois Fighting Illini (4-3, 1-2) on Saturday at 12 p.m. at Beaver Stadium. The Lions are returning home after a two-game road series, and will be welcomed by a throng of students from across the Commonwealth, as this game is the annual “All-U Day.” "We love every opportunity to play in Beaver Stadium," said head coach James Franklin. "We've had a lot of success in Beaver Stadium this season, and the fans have been a big part of that. ... Read More
Lions and Terrapins will clash at M&T
The Penn State Nittany Lions (5-2, 2-1) will round out a two-game road series when they face off against the Maryland Terrapins (2-4, 0-2) at 3:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. ESPN will carry the game. This is the second game in an NFL stadium this season for the Lions, and head coach James Franklin is excited for the opportunity. "We have so many fans and alumni in that region. Playing at the Ravens' stadium should be a great venue." Last Week: The Lions fell to Buckeyes 38-10 last ... Read More
No. 1 Ohio State tops Penn State, remains undefeated
The Penn State Nittany Lions (5-2, 2-1) fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0, 3-0) on Saturday night in Columbus by a final score of 38-10. Recap: Penn State drew first blood with a 33-yard field goal by freshman kicker Joey Julius. The Lions’ defense was steadfast through the first period, holding the Buckeyes to just 18 yards of total offense in their first three possessions. Saquon Barkley, who returned tonight after missing the last two games with an ankle injury, fought his way up the ... Read More
Lions top Knights 20-14 in dreary conditions
Despite miserable conditions on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, Penn State pulled (4-1, 1-0) out the win against Army (1-4) with a final score of 20-14. Major Plays: Christian Hackenberg threw 156 yards, Nick Scott and Mike Gesicki scored touchdowns, and Joey Julius kicked two field goals in the win. Recap: Army backup quarterback A.J. Schurr ran in the third and fourth quarters to give the Knights their two touchdowns of the afternoon. Army struggled to produce offensively after seven fumbles ... Read More
Penn State DT scores touchdown in 37-21 win over San Diego State
The Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1, 1-0) beat the San Diego State Aztecs (1-3, 0-0) 37-21 on Saturday at Beaver Stadium in a non-conference matchup. Major Plays: Quarterback Christian Hackenberg threw three touchdowns on the afternoon, completing 21-of-35 pass attempts for 296 yards; defensive tackle Austin Johnson recovered and returned a fumble 71 yards for a touchdown late in the second half. Recap: Both teams scored quickly in the first half; for Penn State, Hackenberg connected with ... Read More
Lions to clash with Aztecs
The Penn State Nittany Lions (2-1, 1-0) and the San Diego State Aztecs (1-2, 0-0) will match up on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Beaver Stadium. BTN will carry the game live. Notching its first Big Ten win of the season after trouncing Rutgers 28-3 last week, Penn State is looking to add another win to its current two-game streak, but will need solid contributions from each part of the team – offense, defense, and special teams – if they hope to continue performing. After last week’s 330-yard ... Read More
Penn State takes on depleted Rutgers team
The Penn State Nittany Lions (1-1, 0-0) will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-1, 0-0) under the lights of Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The first Big Ten game of the season will begin at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast by the Big Ten Network. Quick Recap The Lions are coming off of a 27-14 win over the Buffalo Bulls in last week’s contest, during which true freshman Saquon Barkley picked up 115 yards, a touchdown, and a spotlighted hurdle over an opposing player. Head coach James Franklin ... Read More