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The Cyclones are preparing for a 2026 season marked by a new head coach, a completely rebuilt program, and early predictions of a last‑place finish in the Big 12, yet the coach's history of exceeding expectations offers a glimmer of hope.
The conference sees its most extensive turnover of head coaches in seven years, featuring returning alumni, defensive masterminds and national champions.
Legendary college football coach Urban Meyer has named Kyle Whittingham as the coach he is most eager to watch next season, highlighting the new Michigan head coach’s task of restoring a program beset by recent turmoil.
With veteran kicker Ryan Barker anchoring the field‑goal unit and transfer Cristiano Rosa stepping into the kickoff role, Penn State’s special teams look to build on last season’s progress. Meanwhile, Nathan Tiyce and Lucas Trenbrock battle for the punting duties, while the coaching staff eyes faster skill players for return duties.
James Armstrong, a 2024 quarterback prospect from Hopewell High School, has pledged to join Penn State University, turning down offers from Pitt, Georgia, Auburn and Kentucky. His decision reflects both the program’s environment and his confidence despite recent coaching changes.
In a highly anticipated decision, quarterback James Armstrong announced his commitment to Penn State for the class of 2028, rejecting offers from West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Ole Miss, Georgia and Auburn.
Four‑star wide receiver Khalil Taylor has pledged to Nebraska, delivering the program’s first blue‑chip receiver commit in two recruiting cycles and reshaping the top prospect landscape.
The network’s unofficial rankings reveal a stark contrast between conference expectations and the Cyclones’ recent changes, highlighting key players and the upcoming opener against the Redhawks.
The loss of receiver Khalil Taylor to Nebraska and running back Aiden Gibson to Rutgers has dropped Penn State's 2027 class in national rankings, prompting coach Matt Campbell to confront a challenging recruitment season.
The network’s early rankings place Iowa State at the bottom of the Big 12, while Texas Tech is projected to repeat as champions, and three Iowa State players receive honorable‑mention recognition.
The Big 12 announced its 2026 preseason awards, omitting Iowa State despite an 8‑4 record, while highlighting new head coach Jimmy Rogers, a massive roster overhaul, and award winners L.J. Martin, A.J. Holmes and Drew Mestemaker.
Four‑star wide receiver Khalil Taylor chose Nebraska over Penn State and Colorado, undoing a prior verbal pledge and leaving the Lions' receiver corps in flux.
Four‑star wide receiver Khalil Taylor announced his pledge to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Monday, ending a brief stint with Penn State and highlighting the program's recent setbacks in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
A look at the projected 2026 Big 12 standings, key players, and the storylines shaping the upcoming season.
Khalil Taylor's pledge to Nebraska over Penn State highlights the Nittany Lions' recent struggles to develop and retain top receiving talent.
The annual Big 12 Conference Media Days opened in Frisco, Texas, spotlighting BYU’s roster depth, high‑profile recruits and the broader conversation around playoff expansion and the Protect College Sports act.
Khalil Taylor, a standout wide receiver from Pittsburgh, is set to reveal his college choice, with Penn State, Nebraska and Colorado among his finalists. His decision will have major implications for the Nittany Lions' 2027 class.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti has surged to the summit of the Big Ten coaching rankings after guiding the Hoosiers to an unbeaten national championship, a turnaround that reshapes the conference landscape.
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has surged to the top of the Big Ten coaching rankings after guiding the Hoosiers to an unbeaten national championship, joining a roster of seasoned mentors whose recent feats define the league’s new dynamics.
Armstrong Nnodim, a redshirt sophomore from Mesquite, Texas, joins Penn State's defensive line after a productive stint at Oklahoma State, bringing size, experience and versatility as the Nittany Lions rebuild under new leadership.
Four‑star defensive end Yvan Kemajou, who committed to Penn State over several Power Five programs, posted 13 tackles, five losses and 1.5 sacks in 2025 and could become a starter on the 2026 edge.
A look at how Siale Taupaki, a veteran transfer from UCLA, fits into Penn State's overhauled 2026 roster under new head coach Matt Campbell.
With a fresh coaching staff and a completely reshaped roster, Penn State’s defense is poised for a transformation. Central to the rebuild is Iowa State transfer Ikenna Ezeogu, whose three‑year starter career and high‑school basketball pedigree signal a new dynamic on the line.
A look at the incoming rookie and the competition he faces on the line