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Jackson Smith, the No. 14 pick in the 2025 draft, discusses his move from the Canadian Hockey League to Penn State, his development on and off the ice, and his plans for the upcoming sophomore season.
The Braves aim to bounce back from a narrow loss as they host the Firebirds in a pivotal divisional matchup.
With the first game against Marshall just 68 days away, Penn State’s Anthony Donkoh is poised to lead a revitalized offensive line.
A look at the programs considered longshots for the 2026 national championship, highlighting key players, coaching changes, and the competitive landscape.
A look at the 25 most influential boys basketball players from Southwest Florida over the past 25 years, their high school feats, college journeys, and overseas careers.
EA Sports’ latest College Football 27 ratings reveal a strong transfer influx for Penn State, a modest overall ranking, and a storied stadium that ranks among the nation’s most intimidating.
With 26 pledges already secured, Oklahoma is positioning itself among the nation's top recruiting classes, highlighted by the commitment of Bode Sparrow and ongoing pursuits of top defensive talents.
Tyson Washington, a 6‑foot‑3 defensive standout from Springfield, Virginia, has pledged to Virginia Tech, marking the 26th commitment in a class ranked No. 12 nationally.
Penn State is preparing to expand Beaver Stadium to over 109,000 seats by 2026, potentially overtaking Michigan Stadium and drawing the biggest crowd in school history for the October 10 showdown with USC.
With a completely overhauled roster under new head coach Matt Campbell, Penn State looks to Keanu Williams to stabilize the defensive front. A California native who has traveled from Oregon to UCLA and now to State College, Williams brings a mix of raw power and seasoned poise that could define the Nittany Lions’ 2026 campaign.
Penn State places nine players on Athlon Sports' preseason All-Big Ten teams, highlighting a blend of returning talent, impactful transfers and coach optimism for the 2026 campaign.
With the schedule set to open at home against Marshall, Penn State reflects on a 1969 season that produced a second straight unbeaten campaign and a No. 2 national finish, a legacy that still shapes the team's identity.
Penn State's football program is navigating a pivotal transition after the dismissal of head coach James Franklin, with EA Sports' College Football 27 ratings spotlighting standout performers.
The upcoming 2026 season brings a transformed Penn State football squad, highlighted by the arrival of freshman quarterback Kase Evans, who transitions from Iowa State to State College.
Peter Bourque, a 6‑foot‑4, 220‑pound quarterback from Massachusetts, chose Virginia Tech over Georgia and Penn State after a standout performance at the Elite 11 showcase, adding a highly rated arm to the Hokies' 2027 recruiting class.
Gavin McKenna becomes the first Penn State player drafted first overall, while a record 19 current or committed NCAA athletes fill the opening round, underscoring a transformative shift in the league's talent pipeline.
Eight Penn State hockey prospects were chosen at the NHL Draft, with Gavin McKenna becoming the top overall pick. While some will head to the NHL immediately, several commits will join the Nittany Lions after their OHL seasons.
Virginia Tech will visit Chestnut Hill on September 26, 2026, to face a Boston College squad reshaped by new talent and a professional‑experienced coaching staff, with analysts forecasting a 4‑0 start for the Hokies.
Gatlin Bair’s elite speed and commitment promise to reshape Oregon’s receiving corps and chase a long‑awaited national title.
A former second‑round pick from Pennsylvania, Lonnie White Jr. has transformed his physical health and mental approach, posting the best statistics of his career and forcing the Pirates to consider a major‑league call‑up.
The Colorado Avalanche selected center Egor Shilov in the second round of the NHL Draft, a move that ties his development to a future at Penn State.
A medical disqualification forces Tennessee to reshuffle its front seven, prompting a potential 3-3-5 alignment and spotlighting emerging talent like Jordan Norman and a cadre of freshmen.
The 2026 NHL Draft set a new record with 19 current or committed NCAA players chosen in the first round, underscoring the growing influence of college hockey and featuring standout picks from Boston University, Denver, North Dakota, Michigan State, and Minnesota.
In the wake of a tragic 2024 car crash that claimed the lives of Isaiah Hazel, Khyree Jackson and Anthony Lytton Jr., the Hazel family has launched a foundation that awarded its first scholarship to walk‑on defensive lineman Joshua Simmons to help cover meal expenses.