Breaking news, game analysis, and recruiting updates from the heart of Happy Valley.
The roster turnover has begun. Senior DT Zane Durant has opted out of the Pinstripe Bowl to prepare for the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Omari Evans, Harrison Wallace III, and Beau Pribula have entered the transfer portal.
Matt Campbell was officially introduced as Penn State's head coach on Monday. He emphasized building a culture of toughness and humility, confirmed Terry Smith's retention, and shared his vision for the program.
Penn State (6-6) will face Duke (7-6) in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl on December 27 at Yankee Stadium. Interim coach Terry Smith will lead the team in his final game before Matt Campbell takes over.
Penn State has hired Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its 17th head coach. Campbell agreed to an 8-year deal worth approximately $80 million. Terry Smith will remain on staff as Associate Head Coach.
The Big Ten announced its 2025 All-Conference teams. Dani Dennis-Sutton and Amare Campbell earned Third-Team honors, while several others received Honorable Mention.
As Kalani Sitake and Curt Cignetti sign extensions, Penn State's coaching search hits a snag. Meanwhile, interim head coach Terry Smith is gaining momentum after stabilizing the program.
In a thrilling regular-season finale, Penn State defeated Rutgers 40-36 to secure bowl eligibility. Amare Campbell's 61-yard fumble return touchdown proved to be the difference, while Nicholas Singleton broke two school records and Kaytron Allen rushed for a career-high 226 yards.
In less than seven weeks, interim head coach Terry Smith transformed Penn State from a 3-6 team in crisis to a squad one win away from bowl eligibility. We analyze how Smith's fundamentals-first approach, Ethan Grunkemeyer's emergence, and the team's two-game winning streak have created one of college football's most improbable turnarounds in 2025.
Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 11 of 12 passes (91.7%) for 181 yards against Nebraska, becoming the first Penn State quarterback since Todd Blackledge in 1981 to achieve 90%+ completion on 10+ attempts. The redshirt freshman's historic performance on Senior Day highlights his remarkable journey from third-string to elite-caliber starter.
Penn State (5-6) faces Rutgers in a winner-take-all battle for bowl eligibility. We preview the regular season finale, analyze the key matchups, and predict whether Terry Smith can lead the Nittany Lions to a third straight victory and a postseason berth.
With the regular season concluding, Penn State's coaching search is heating up. Sources indicate James Madison's Bob Chesney and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer are top targets, with a decision expected in early December. We break down the candidates and the timeline.
Penn State defeated Nebraska 37-10 at home on November 22, 2025, with Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton each scoring two touchdowns. The Nittany Lions improved to 5-6 on the season, extending their winning streak to two games.