A little over a week into spring practice, the defending Big Ten champion Penn State Nittany Lions are gearing up for the Blue-White Game on April 22nd. Head coach James Franklin and running back Saquon Barkley spoke with members of the media following the team's fifth spring practice. James Franklin Franklin spoke to the media for nearly 15 minutes following practice Wednesday evening and touched on a barrage of topics ranging from captains, the competitiveness of the Blue-White game and not ... Read More
Despite Rose Bowl loss, Penn State’s future still bright
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
Penn State falls short in highest-scoring Rose Bowl ever
PASADENA, CA — The 103rd edition of the Rose Bowl was an instant classic, with more ups-and-downs than a ride at Disneyland — but the Penn State Nittany Lions were unable to come out on top. The Nittany Lions fell to the USC Trojans as the Men of Troy made a 46-yard field goal as the clock expired to win 52-49 Monday evening in Pasadena. “These guys should have their chin held high, their chest out, because what we've been able to accomplish this year from the beginning to the end is really ... Read More
Cheers and Jeers: Penn State unable to finish off USC in Rose Bowl
PASADENA, CA — The No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3, 9-1 Big Ten) were unable to secure another come-from-behind victory this season, falling to the No. 9 USC Trojans 52-49 in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual Monday evening at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Here are the game's “Cheers and jeers.” Cheers McSorley to Godwin: Quarterback Trace McSorley has been at the helm of the Nittany Lions' offense for a full calendar year after first appearing in the TaxSlayer ... Read More
Similar paths bring No. 5 Penn State, No. 9 USC together in Rose Bowl
No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. No. 9 Southern California Trojans The Records: Penn State (11-2, 9-1 Big Ten); USC (9-3, 7-2 Pac 12) The Head Coaches: Penn State: James Franklin, third season, 49-29 overall, 25-14 at Penn State; USC: Clay Helton, 15-7 record overall and at USC The Game: For many teams facing off in bowl games, the paths the teams take to get to said games are usually incredibly different. For USC and Penn State, however, the paths were eerily similar. Both USC and ... Read More
Indianapolis: The perfect place for Penn State to be crowned champion
This program wasn't supposed to be here. This program was supposed to live in mediocrity as a result of the fallout from the Jerry Sandusky scandal and the sanctions that followed — or so almost everyone thought. But this program, the Penn State Nittany Lions, is a champion once again, overcoming insurmountable odds to become the 2016 Big Ten Champions after they beat the Wisconsin Badgers 38-31 Saturday evening. How they got to that point is incredibly impressive — and it all began and ... Read More
Cheers and Jeers: Penn State overcomes 21-point deficit to win Big Ten title
The No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-2, 9-1 Big Ten) scored 24 points in the second half to catapult themselves to a 38-31 victory over the No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Here are the game's “Cheers and jeers.” Cheers "Splash" plays continue to be successful— While Penn State isn't known for stellar first halves — and this game was no different — the team was able to capitalize on a few big plays on offense. ... Read More
#7 Penn State set to take on #6 Wisconsin for Big Ten supremacy
No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers The Records: Penn State (10-2, 8-1 Big Ten); Wisconsin (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) The Head Coaches: Penn State: James Franklin, third season, 48-29 overall, 24-14 at Penn State; Wisconsin: Paul Chryst, 39-24 record overall, 20-5 at Wisconsin. The Game: For the first time in program history, Penn State will be competing in the Big Ten Championship game Saturday evening when the team takes on Big Ten West division champion ... Read More
Cheers and Jeers: No. 7 Penn State clinches Big Ten East
The No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2, 8-1 Big Ten) were catapulted to a win by a 21-point third quarter en route to a 45-12 victory over the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. Here are the game's “Cheers and jeers.” Cheers “Bend, don't break” defense— Michigan State marched the ball into the red zone on all four of its first half drives, however, Penn State only gave up field goals on all four trips. In the second half, Michigan State ... 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