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Rudolph, Kindt and Riden join PSU staff

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach John Gondak announced the additions of mid-distance/distance coaches Amy Rudolph (Tennessee), Aaron Kindt (Auburn), along with Director of Operations Jess Riden (North Carolina), to the program’s staff ahead of the 2026-27 cross country and track and field seasons on Tuesday afternoon. “Penn State Cross Country/Track and Field is thrilled to have Amy, Aaron and Jess join our staff,” said head coach John Gondak. “They all have great ties to Pennsylvania and Penn State with Jess having run for the ...

Spikes drop ballgame to IronBirds

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Two-time National Champion wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink gave State College Spikes fans a thrill on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park with a special appearance presented by Lion Country Kia as the Spikes dropped a 15-2 decision to the Aberdeen IronBirds. Mesenbrink signed autographs and took pictures with fans throughout the night and also threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. Plus, fans brought their dogs to the third and final Bark in the Park of the season presented by Timberland Federal Credit Union and Plum Pristine Clean. In game ...

Barker makes Groza Award list

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt junior Ryan Barker was selected to the Lou Groza Award watch list on Friday. The Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker award is presented to the nation’s best collegiate kicker. Ryan Barker · R-Jr. · K · 6-2 · 191 · Landenberg, Pa. · Kennett Groza Selected All-Big Ten honorable mention by the coaches and media in 2024 and 2025. Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2024. Ranks first all-time at Penn State in field goal percentage (89.2) and 14th in field goals made (33). Sits seventh in PAT percentage (97.9) and 10th in ...

Manske growing with Lions

By Andy Stine For the Sentinel UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State backup quarterback Alex Manske grew up in Iowa and was a very big Iowa State fan and went to QB camps hosted by Matt Campbell and Lions offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser. Campbell called Manske “one of the top three or four quarterbacks” of the 2025 class. Manske stayed at home and signed with the Cyclones. “He had everybody (recruiting him) in the country,” Campbell said Friday at Penn State media day. “It was a monumental win for us because we thought he was the quarterback of the future. If you watched, ...

Spikes sweep Mahoning Valley

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Caleb Ruter pitched five strong innings to lead the first-place State College Spikes to a three-game series sweep over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers with a 5-3 victory on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Ruter (1-2), a Colorado Mesa product, allowed just one run on four hits and four walks while striking out four batters over five innings of work to earn his first win for the Spikes (15-8 2nd Half). The win ran the Spikes’ home record during the second half of the season to 11-1, and allowed them to extend their lead in the MLB Draft League ...

Riker lands on Rimington Trophy Watch List

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State redshirt sophomore Brock Riker was named to the Rimington Trophy watch list on Thursday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I college football. Brock Riker · R-So. · OL · 6-4 · 291 · Brock, Texas · Brock · Texas State Rimington Earned second-team Freshman All-America honors from The Athletic. Started 12 games at center in 2025. Allowed zero sacks in 438 pass-blocking snaps. Saw action in four games and redshirted in 2024. This year, the trophy committee worked with ...