Penn State category, Page 56
Backup QB Christian Veilleux, defense carry Penn State to shutout of RutgersVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Christian Veilleux used the biggest opportunity of his young college career to make up for lost time Saturday. Penn State’s freshman quarterback, who was out of football a year ago when his high school canceled the season because of the coronavirus pandemic, stepped in for an ailing...
Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker holds up his end in decision to return for extra year
Jaquan Brisker and several other players will take the field Saturday for a Senior Day game as seniors with Penn State football — for a second time. The senior is one of many who took advantage of an NCAA ruling that didn’t count the 2020 season toward players’ eligibility and...
Penn State looking to rebound against bowl-hopeful Rutgers
STATE COLLEGE — Jaquan Brisker doesn’t want his final season to end in losing fashion. That’s why Penn State’s star safety decided to return this year. He simply couldn’t stomach the Nittany Lions’ 4-5 effort a year ago. “I didn’t want my name behind that,” said Brisker, a Gateway graduate....
Penn State men’s basketball gets 2nd home win of season
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State men’s basketball recovered from its Monday loss to Massachusetts by earning a home victory over the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers on Thursday night at Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions won 74-59. The Nittany Lions (2-1) and the Terriers played close in the early portion...
Penn State’s Arnold Ebiketie becomes latest Nittany Lions defensive standout to accept Senior Bowl invite
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie became the latest Nittany Lions standout to accept an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl announced Ebiketie’s acceptance Tuesday, and it comes on the heels of safety Jaquan Brisker and linebacker/defensive end Jesse Luketa accepting invites to the...
Penn State’s James Franklin proud of Sean Clifford after physical Michigan game: ‘He was beat up’
STATE COLLEGE — Sean Clifford took hit after hit Saturday, but each time, the Penn State quarterback pulled himself up from the Beaver Stadium grass, even if it seemed to take a little more effort every time. In Penn State’s 21-17 loss to Michigan, Clifford was sacked seven times and...
2 Penn State defensive standouts accept invites to Senior Bowl
STATE COLLEGE — Two top Penn State defensive players accepted invitations to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, which means they’ll have the chance to receive extra evaluation from NFL teams during the pre-draft process next year. Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker and defensive end/linebacker Jesse Luketa accepted their invites, the Senior...
Trent Buttrick beats former team, leads UMass over Penn State 81-56Video
AMHERST, Mass. — Trent Buttrick scored 19 points against his former team and led five in double figures as UMass rolled to an 81-56 victory over Penn State on Monday night. Buttrick, who appeared in 78 games in four seasons with the Nittany Lions, also had team highs with nine...
Pitt, Penn State earn 1st-round byes in NCAA men’s soccer tournament
Pitt and Penn State earned first-round byes as the NCAA revealed the bracket for its men’s soccer tournament Monday. Pitt, seeded fifth, will host the winner of Thursday’s first-round matchup between Northern Illinois and Oakland in the second round Sunday. Penn State, seeded 12th, will face the winner of Thursday’s...
Penn State bowl projections: New York-bound after recent skid?
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State fell out of the national rankings after last weekend’s loss to Michigan marked its fourth defeat in five games, and the Nittany Lions also have tumbled down the Big Ten’s bowl pecking order. While a trip to Florida — or even California when the Rose...
Penn State’s Jahan Dotson named semifinalist for Biletnikoff Award
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson has turned in a masterful 2021 campaign, and the senior is receiving some national attention for his performance. Dotson was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which is presented to the best pass-catcher in the Football Bowl Subdivision...
Penn State’s offensive line overwhelmed by Michigan’s pass rush
UNIVERSITY PARK — Michigan’s edge rushing duo of Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo caused a lot of problems for Penn State’s offensive line. The two combined for five sacks with Hutchinson sacking Sean Clifford three times and Ojabo getting to him twice. Michigan’s defense as a whole had seven sacks...
No. 6 Michigan scores on late TD pass to sink Penn StateVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Michigan tight end Erick All woke up Saturday with a sore ankle, a leftover reminder of the Wolverines’ last painful loss. Inside a packed, hostile Beaver Stadium, he was able to block out the discomfort enough to help No. 9 Michigan stay in the Big Ten championship...
No. 23 Penn State to lean on passing game vs. No. 9 MichiganVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Quarterback Sean Clifford used to run a lot, but that’s not really part of Penn State’s gameplan these days. At this point in the season, with three games left, the No. 23 Nittany Lions aren’t worried about trying to kickstart a stagnant running game by giving their...
Jahan Dotson, No. 23 Penn State set to host No. 9 Michigan
No. 9 Michigan (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 6 CFP) at No. 23 Penn State (6-3, 3-3), Saturday at noon EST (ABC). Line: Michigan by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Michigan leads 14-10. What’s at stake? The Wolverines will try to snap a two-game series losing streak...
Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, Penn State’s Jahan Dotson named semifinalists for Walter Camp Award
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett and Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson have been named semifinalists for the Walter Camp Award, which recognizes “the nation’s most outstanding player.” Pickett has become a regular contender for several national awards this season. Previously, he was named a Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award “Top...
Penn State’s young DL making strides, position coach says
STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State defensive line faced a large void, both on the field and off, when 6-foot-4, 326-pound defensive tackle PJ Mustipher suffered a season-ending injury a month ago in the loss at Iowa. The Nittany Lions needed to replace a stout performer on the interior along...
Penn State opens Micah Shrewsberry era with win over Youngstown State
STATE COLLEGE — The Micah Shrewsberry era got off on the right foot Wednesday night at the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State earned its first victory under Shrewsberry with a 75-59 win over Youngstown State. Forward Seth Lundy led the Nittany Lions with 23, while forward John Harrar recorded 16...
Penn State prepares for familiar face guiding Michigan’s offense
Penn State football coach James Franklin will see a familiar face calling plays across the field this weekend. The Nittany Lions are set to take on Michigan on Saturday, and that means a matchup against Wolverines offensive coordinator — and former Penn State wide receivers coach — Josh Gattis. “Josh...
Penn State’s Jahan Dotson among Big Ten receivers catching on, putting up big numbersVideo
Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba cut toward the middle, turned and caught a short pass from C.J. Stroud and turned the short route into a highlight-reel play. Smith-Njigba juked past a Nebraska cornerback, burst up the left side and sped to the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown. The longest play...
Joe Paterno resigned, then was fired by Penn State 10 years ago today: ‘I wish I had done more’
The firing of Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno on Nov. 9, 2011, was shocking, sudden and done over the phone. The Board of Trustees fired the longtime coach along with university President Graham Spanier in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. Paterno had announced...
Penn State players earn Big Ten weekly awards after win over Maryland
Two Penn State seniors earned Big Ten player of the week honors for their performance in the Nittany Lions’ win over Maryland on Saturday. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week as he played a big role in holding the Terrapins to 14 points. Brown...
Penn State men’s basketball preview: Vets hoping coaching change yields fast results
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Myles Dread understands his final season at Penn State could be considered a rebuilding year. He also believes the Nittany Lions can build something special on the fly. The senior guard is one of a few familiar faces back for an older team looking to rebound...
Penn State football’s game at Maryland was a homecoming for several Nittany Lions
COLLEGE PARK — Penn State and Maryland are located a little more than three hours from one another. There’s overlap between the players who play for the Terrapins and Nittany Lions who are from the state of Maryland and the surrounding area. Heading into the game, senior defensive tackle Derrick...
Jahan Dotson has big day, No. 22 Penn State beats Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Jahan Dotson caught 11 passes for a school-record 242 yards and three touchdowns, helping No. 22 Penn State snap a three-game losing streak with a 31-14 victory over Maryland on Saturday night. Sean Clifford threw for 363 yards for the Nittany Lions, including an 86-yard TD...
