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Lion leader would not be denied

That virtually all of his fellow upperclassmen and NFL Draft hopefuls punched out and put themselves ahead of the team did not deter Dani Dennis-Sutton. Penn State’s standout defensive end wanted to finish what he started. In fact, in his mind, there never was a question. Dennis-Sutton told interim head coach Terry Smith a month ago, after the Nittany Lions’ regular season finale at Rutgers, that he would play in Penn State’s bowl game and also said, “I’m going to win the MVP.” That bowl game turned out to be the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, and ...

Pinstripe features plenty of uncertainty

Mercifully, the worst season in Penn State history concludes today with an appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson (noon, ABC). Neither team will be at anything close to full strength so it’s difficult to measure an expectation. Both were ranked in the Associated Press ...

Questions surround QB position

Grunkemeyer looking no further than Pinstripe By Neil Rudel For the Sentinel With all the movement in college football — especially at the quarterback position — there was suspicion as the 2025 season unfolded that Penn State’s starter for 2026 was not on its roster. Ethan Grunkemeyer accounted himself well during his six-game window that included a three-game win streak heading into Saturday’s Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson (noon, ABC). He completed 100 of 144 passes (69.4%) for 1,079 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. Grunk said during Pinstripe Bowl ...

Washington, Barkley fly high in Week 16

UNIVERSITY PARK – Week 16 in the National Football League saw 50 Penn State Football alums populate the rosters of 26 National Football League organizations. Former Penn State tight ends continued to shine, while Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley and Jacksonville receiver Parker Washington had big days in their teams’ victories. Penn State tight ends have enjoyed strong 2025 campaigns and added to it this past week. Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in a 17-yard touchdown, among three receptions, in the Bengals’ win over the Miami Dolphins. Jacksonville ...

Lions take on Tigers at Yankee Stadium

BRONX, N.Y. – Penn State is set to take on Clemson in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Yankee Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon on ABC. SERIES HISTORY: Penn State meets Clemson for the second time in program history, previously meeting in the 1988 Citrus Bowl. The ...

Lions meet Pitt in Hershey

UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State men’s basketball team faces in-state foe Pittsburgh in a Keystone State battle inside of the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pa. Sunday at noon. The game will air nationally on Big Ten Network. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GIANT Center doors will open at 11 a.m. for fans. GIANT Center Parking: Guests are encouraged to pre-purchase parking online in advance via Ticketmaster. Parking is $35 if purchased on-site. GIANT Center Bag Policy: GIANT Center will only allow small clutches, wristlets or fanny packs no larger than 5"x8"x1" for guest safety. Exceptions ...