Former Penn State Nittany Lion and current Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley won "Best Play" and "Best NFL Player" at the 2025 'ESPYS' alongside the Eagles winning "Best Team."
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Jerquaden Guilford, a former Penn State football commit, announced his new commitment to Ohio State on July 18. The wide receiver was listed as a three-star, but was bumped up to four-star rankings.
If wide receiver transfers Trebor Pena, Devonte Ross, and Kyron Hudson suffer injuries, it can plague Penn State football's 2025 season. If the wide receivers and Luke Reynolds can't connect with Drew Allar, it will also cause issues.
Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Jahan Dotson, and cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields received their Super Bowl LIX rings Friday, July 18. The Philadelphia Eagles' rings were designed by Jason of Beverly Hills.
Penn State baseball Bryce Molinaro is returning to Penn State after getting drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 2025 MLB Draft. Men's basketball signed Tibor Mirtic. Kirk Herbstreit, Colin Cowherd, and Bill Connelly think PSU can win the CFP title.
ESPN's Bill Connelly said Penn State has all the pieces to win the College Football Playoff title in 2025-26 as long as it can handle the pressure. James Franklin, Andy Kotelnicki, and Jim Knowles have everything they need to win it all.
ESPN's Brian Connelly said Oregon at Penn State, Penn State at Ohio State, and Indiana at Penn State are must watch games for Big Ten fans.
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On Colin Cowherd's "The Herd," he said that Penn State and Texas will play for the 2026 College Football Playoff title and that the Nittany Lions will win it all.
On "The Pat McAfee Show," ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit said Penn State was very close to winning the College Football Playoff in 2024-25, and that the Nittany Lions have the tools and returners to get it done in 2025-26.
CBS Sports' Blue-Chip Ratio can indicate a College Football Playoff championship win, and Penn State is one of the top 10 teams with the highest ratio percentage. After the 2025-26 season, though, the Nittany Lions could be in trouble.
Penn State men's hockey Guy Gadowsky shared his excitement for the Wayne Gretzky-like Gavin McKenna. Chuck Losey praised returning football players and incoming freshmen. Five baseball players were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft. Drew Allar faces pressure
Penn State football head coach James Franklin was ranked the No. 8 best head coach of the past 20 years and No. 4 best active head coach by ESPN. The Nittany Lions are facing lots of pressure, and regardless of the rankings, Franklins needs to step up.
PFF College ranked offenses and defenses in college football and Penn State popped up easily in both lists. The Nittany Lion offense took second place and the defense landed in fifth of their respective rankings.
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti won't compromise with the SEC and agree on the 5+11 College Football Playoffs format unless the SEC adds a ninth conference game. The Big Ten is in favor of the four AQ model, but the rest of the Power Four is not.
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg said Drew Allar's big-game performances are the X factor for Penn State football's 2025-26 season. Better decision-making and less interceptions must happen for the Nittany Lions to take advantage of their stacked roster.
In On3's Andy Staples' Big Ten quarterback ranking list, Drew Allar took the No. 1 spot. Despite the controversial pick, Allar is the most solid in the conference and has Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Trebor Pena, and Devonte Ross to win with.
Former Nittany Lions Saquon Barkley, Mike Gesicki, and Christian Hackenberg among others attended the Alumni Golf Rivalry Showdown against Pittsburgh. Barkley and Gesicki reflected on and expressed gratitude for their time at Penn State.
Penn State football strength coach expressed his excitement for the returning Nittany Lions, Drew Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Vega Ioane, Tony Rojas, Zakee Wheatley, Ethan Grunkemeyer, and Jaxon Smolik. Their summer development is indicative of the fall.
Penn State football strength coach Chuck Losey talked about the Nittany Lions' summer development and growth in training ahead of fall camp. Trebor Pena and Amare Campbell were noticeable transfers along with high performing freshmen.