Penn State Football News (2024)

Marques Hagans has added another wide receiver to his room, hailing from the Sunshine State.

Penn State dipped into Sugar Land, Texas, to bring in edge rusher Max Granville, one of three defensive end recruits to pledge to the Nittany Lions in the 2025 class until he reclassified up a year.

It’s easy to look at Penn State’s tight end room and zero in on senior Tyler Warren, who’s been a staple in the unit and is poised for a starting role in 2024.

Smith Vilbert didn’t start playing football until his junior year at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. In his debut season, he appeared in just three games and tallied five total tackles with two sacks.

Days after speaking to the media at Big Ten Media Days, James Franklin took the podium at Beaver Stadium for Penn State’s local media day following the start of fall camp.

Penn State removed two players from its roster Saturday morning.

A pair of Penn State special teamers joined the preseason watch list party.

Penn State boosted its 2026 class Saturday after landing a commitment from wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers.

The streak continues for Penn State.

A classic commercial for a refresh on Friday.

Another former Penn State running back is headed to the bayou.

Penn State's recruiting hot streak has carried into the 2027 class.

July 27 was a busy day for Penn State, with the Nittany Lions picking up two commitments from the class of 2026 within a two-hour span.

When Tom Allen arrived as Penn State’s defensive coordinator this offseason, questions arose about who would take over the newly installed lion position.

A pair of Penn State's "Nick"s have received preseason recognition.

One of the biggest storylines for Penn State during the offseason was star defender Abdul Carter’s switch from linebacker to defensive end.

The former Nittany Lion continues to elevate.

Deion Barnes strikes again, this time in the class of 2026.

Deion Barnes is back after a brief hiatus.

Penn State's two recent additions have received their digits.

Penn State found out its opponent for the 2023 White Out in May last year — this season, the opposing team wasn’t revealed until July.

Watch list season rolls on.

Two Happy Valley candidates are in the running for one of college football’s most prestigious awards.

Penn State has earned its second commitment of the day.

James Franklin added a wide receiver to the recruiting room in 2026.

James Franklin added a wide receiver to the recruiting room in 2026.

A former Nittany Lion is moving up the ranks.

From 2019-2022, Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, formerly known as Dvon Ellies, logged just two starts — slotting behind the likes of PJ Mustipher and Hakeem Beamon, among others.

After committing to Penn State’s 2025 class in June, Max Granville will be coming to Happy Valley early.

INDIANAPOLIS — When a highly touted player joins a new team after hitting the transfer portal it’s hard to know what to expect from them. The athlete is transferring for a new opportunity at a new program and is hoping to blossom their collegiate career.

INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State’s trip to Morgantown, West Virginia, is less than 40 days away. With a new season comes new expectations, which are always high for Franklin and Co., though there’s more weight on their shoulders this season with the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams.

Abdul Carter has earned another preseason laurel.

A former Lawn Boy was recognized among the best of the best.

The home of Penn State football is undergoing changes.

Penn State’s 2025 class landed its first wide receiver commit, Lyrick Samuel, on Feb. 19. Over four months later, the Nittany Lions landed their second wideout in Jeff Exinor Jr.

Last week the Big Ten Media Days were held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Members of the Penn State football team including head coach James Franklin, safety Jaylen Reed, tight end Tyler Warren and EDGE Dvon J-Thomas spoke to the media. "The 1-0 Podcast" co-host Joel Haas, Lexie Linde…