Christopher Mangum

Christopher Mangum

Joined: Apr 19, 2021

CJ has been covering college athletics for several years. While he maintains an interest in all conferences and teams, CJ's most notable work revolves around Penn State and Michigan football, where he has served as a member of the credentialed media at both schools. Additionally, CJ enjoys contributing freelance work to Saturday Blitz, providing coverage across various aspects of college football.

Sep 9, 2017; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Grant Haley (15) runs with the ball after an interception against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State football: PSU should bring back the Pitt series

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 20: Arnold Ebiketie #17 of the Penn State Nittany fights for position with Raiqwon O'Neal #71 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 20, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State football: Nittany Lions have a path to 10 wins

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: John Samuel Shenker #47 of the Auburn Tigers is stopped by Joey Porter Jr. #9 and Jaquan Brisker #1 of the Penn State Nittany Lions near the two yard line during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 18, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State football: two “toss-up” games that will define the 2022 season

Brenton Strange #86 of the Penn State Nittany Lions (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Penn State football: would removing divisions help PSU?

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Arnold Ebiketie #17 of the Penn State Nittany Lions causes Cade McNamara #12 of the Michigan Wolverines to fumble the ball during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 13, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State football: 3 season-defining games in 2022

PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions holds his team back as they prepare to take the field against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Penn State football: are the events of 2016 repeatable?

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 5: Defensive tackle Jared Odrick #91 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes the passer against the University of Akron Zips at Beaver Stadium on September 5, 2009 in State College, Pennsylvania. Penn St. def Akron 31-7. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

Penn State football count down: Jared Odrick days until Purdue

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 02: A general view as fireworks explode before the stripe out game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Indiana Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium on October 2, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State football: looking at the white out and themed games

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 01: Parker Washington #3 of the Penn State Nittany Lions carries the ball against Myles Slusher #2 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second quarter in the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Penn State football: is there a clear-cut expectation for 2022?

STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 05: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Beaver Stadium on October 5, 2019 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Penn State football: Purdue is more than a trap game

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Jarquez Hunter #27 of the Auburn Tigers carries the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on September 18, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

A quick look at the Penn State Football 2022 non-conference schedule