Penn State Football News (2024)

Julian Fleming hasn’t said much since he arrived on Penn State’s campus in January, James Franklin told reporters on Tuesday. The former Ohio State wide receiver has kept his “ears open and head down” as he acclimates himself with his new program.

Quarterbacks beware: Abdul Carter will be flying around the edge next fall.

Penn State Trustee Anthony Lubrano introduced a resolution to name Beaver Stadium after longtime football coach Joe Paterno at a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday. The resolution also called for a day to honor both Paterno and his wife, Sue, this fall.

Olu Fashanu was unlike any Penn State offensive linemen in nearly three decades. As the Nittany Lions’ first lineman to become a consensus All-American since 1995, Fashanu is all but a lock to be selected in the first round of April’s NFL draft.

When Andrew Rappleyea committed to Penn State, he knew he’d have to wait his turn to see the field.

In just a few months, the Nittany Lion will appear in HD on TVs everywhere.

A handful of Penn State players will be transitioning to new roles in 2024.

After one season at Penn State, Lamont Payne Jr. will be transitioning to a new role.

Zion Tracy lunged forward, but it was too late. His assignment, Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris, had already breezed by him with one step, paving the way for an easy grab inside the 10-yard line.

Penn State will have 10 representatives at the NFL Scouting Combine, the most under James Franklin, who had sent a previous-best eight players twice before.

Drew Allar and Beau Pribula may have earned the vast majority of offensive snaps in 2023, but Penn State was preparing for the future behind the scenes with true-freshman quarterback Jaxon Smolik.

Delaware quarterback Zach Marker ducked out of the pocket and scrambled to his left — right into the crosshairs of Jameial Lyons.

Penn State added six players through the transfer portal this offseason, a low number compared to other teams around the country but more than typical for the Nittany Lions.

The game was decided long before Tony Rojas stepped on the field.

Khalil Ahmad could soon be making a return to Happy Valley.

James Franklin returned to the Beaver Stadium media room on a snowy afternoon in State College for his first appearance since the Peach Bowl in early January.

Bill O'Brien is getting the gang back together in Boston.

A Penn State alumni reached the pinnacle of the NFL on Sunday.

Penn State got stronger up front with its latest commitment.

Less than a month after he was hired as Ohio State's offensive coordinator, Bill O'Brien will take the reins at Boston College.

A former Penn State and NFL star is making a move in the coaching ranks.

Before his first game on campus, a Penn State signee is already bringing home some hardware.

Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class is continuing to pick up steam.

Penn State's roster has been updated for the 2024 campaign, including new player numbers.

Penn State returned to the Lasch Building on Monday for the first day of winter workouts, 68 days away from the Blue-White game on April 13.

Penn State returned to the Lasch Building on Monday for the first day of winter workouts, 68 days away from the Blue-White game on April 13.

Penn State had eighth representatives at postseason all-star games this past week, providing another opportunity for these veteran Nittany Lions to prove their skills in front of an NFL audience ahead of the draft.

Penn State added another piece to its future linebacking corps on Sunday.

Penn State continued its staff expansion with the addition of another staffer.

Penn State will be without another assistant from its 2023 coaching staff.

A former Penn State staffer is moving up the coaching ranks.

There's a Penn State reunion at Akron.

Jahan Dotson is hoping to reunite with a former Penn State teammate in the NFL.

Former Penn State and NFL running back Omar X. Easy will spearhead the program's newest NIL initiative.

Jesse Luketa isn't going anywhere.

Following a week off, “The Mat Return” comes back to review Penn State’s dual meets against Iowa and Rutgers.