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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 university announced a 10‑year partnership with adidas, a $300 million naming‑rights agreement for Beaver Stadium, and the verbal pledge of James Armstrong, the state's premier quarterback, as it looks to reshape its football program.
After 33 years with Nike, Penn State will launch a 10‑year, up‑to‑$300 million agreement with adidas, promising cash, equipment, and new opportunities for its athletes.
Penn State ends a 33‑year Nike relationship and begins a 10‑year, up to $300 million partnership with adidas, featuring new merchandise, pop‑up events, and rebranded uniforms for the upcoming season.
A hypothetical parade route through State College would wind past iconic landmarks, feature campus traditions, and culminate in a stadium ceremony after 44 years without a title.
Penn State’s Beaver Stadium climbs to No. 3 on EA Sports’ Toughest Places to Play list, prompting a $700 million renovation and a fresh coaching direction under Matt Campbell.
With 55 new players and a promising recruiting class, Penn State's coaching staff and media analysts express optimism about the team's trajectory heading into the 2026 season.
Coach Matt Campbell inspected the $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, noting that the West Tower will be ready before the 2026 football season and will house new clubs, suites and a Welcome Center, with the entire project slated for completion in 2027.
Coach Matt Campbell is reshaping Penn State's recruiting strategy, prioritizing personal fit and long‑term growth over star ratings and immediate financial incentives.
Matt Campbell entered his first season at Penn State with a No. 16 spot in the CBS Sports coefficient of 130 FBS head coaches, a placement that underscores the heightened expectations attached to the program.
A fiscal year analysis reveals that Penn State's highest‑paid staff are all within athletics, with former football coach James Franklin leading a list that includes coordinators Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen, while President Neeli Bendapudi did not crack the top five.
FanDuel has cut Penn State's projected regular‑season wins for 2026 to 8.5, down from 9.5, yet the Nittany Lions remain favored to exceed that total despite a massive influx of new players.