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Special teams impress

UNIVERSITY PARK — Nobody will call Penn State’s 34-0 win over Florida International on Saturday the prettiest game they’ve ever seen. In fact, it wasn’t very pretty for much of it despite the defense pitching a shutout. “We’re playing a bunch of young guys, and it felt like that at times,” PSU coach James Franklin said. The offense sputtered through a lot of it, and QB Drew Allar didn’t look like himself for a good portion. One aspect no one will fault, however, are the special team units. For starters, Gabe Nwosu punted three times after not needing to do it ...

No. 2 Lions clash with FIU

UNIVERSITY PARK – No. 2/2 Penn State Football hosts FIU in West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on Saturday at noon. The contest will air on BTN with Guy Haberman, Yogi Roth and Rhett Lewis on the call. Saturday’s game is presented by Slaymaker Rentals. Fans are encouraged to visit Game Day Central for all information as it relates to Penn State Football game day traffic, parking and information on the match up. Real time traffic, parking and gate information will be shared on the Beaver Stadium X (formerly Twitter) account (@beaver_stadium). Fans are also encouraged to sign ...

Spikes thumped in Championship Game, 12-5

UNIVERSITY PARK – The State College Spikes took an early lead in the winner-take-all 2025 MLB Draft League Championship Game before the West Virginia Black Bears took control with a 20-hit barrage, giving the Black Bears their third MLB Draft League crown with a 12-5 victory on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Spikes took a 4-2 lead after three innings as T.J. Salvaggio doubled in a run in the first, Adam Paniagua knocked in a run in the second with a sacrifice fly, and Adonis Forte’s RBI double and Trotter Boston’s RBI single scored a total of two runs in ...

Nittany Lions meet Delaware Friday

UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State Nittany Lion field hockey team (0-1, 0-0 B1G) will host two home games this coming weekend, opening up its home slate on Friday and Sunday. The Nittany Lions welcome Delaware (0-2) to Happy Valley on Friday, Sept. 5, for a 5 p.m. game. Penn State then hosts St. Joseph’s (2-0) on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 12 p.m. Penn State is coming off a tough 5-1 loss at No. 3 Virginia last Friday night. The Nittany Lions picked up a second period goal from Natalie Freeman and trailed only 2-1 at the break but the Cavaliers were able to pull away in the second half. ...

Penn State collides with Spartans, Colonials in January

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – For the first time, historic West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium will be home to Penn State hockey this January. The Hockey Valley Doubleheader, featuring the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams in crucial conference matchups, will take place on January 31, 2026, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft announced Friday. “This is a historic moment for Penn State Hockey, our fans and the entire Penn State community,” said Kraft. “To bring the excitement of college hockey to Beaver Stadium is truly special. Having our men’s ...

Lady Lions ranked first in preseason poll

BOSTON, Mass. - The Penn State women's ice hockey team was selected atop the 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America Preseason Coaches' Poll the league announced on Tuesday morning. Senior forwards Tessa Janecke and Katelyn Roberts along with senior defenseman Kendall Butze and senior goaltender Katie DeSa were each named to the Preseason All-AHA team. Penn State's selection as the AHA favorite comes after the Nittany Lions secured their third-straight regular season and tournament title in 2024-25. Tournament runner-up Mercyhurst was selected to finish second while RIT and Syracuse were picked ...