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PSU men’s soccer collides with Bears

KICKOFF The Nittany Lions look to keep the momentum rolling after beginning the Coach Dow era with a win against in-state foe Mercyhurst. Coach Dow became the first coach to win their Penn State career opener since Bob Warming took down Buffalo, 5-0, to open the 2010 season and his Penn State career. B1G THINGS The Nittany Lions had three student-athletes tabbed as Big Ten Players to Watch the conference offices announce Tuesday afternoon. The group includes Daniel Peluffo-Wiese, Noad Förster, and Joe Buckley. Through one game, Förster made his impact immediate, dishing an assist ...

Penn State fans will have heart for Manske

UNIVERSITY PARK — It didn’t take long for the feel-good story of the 2026 preseason to surface. When he met the media in March to preview spring practice, Matt Campbell expressed uncertainty about quarterback depth behind Rocco Becht and disclosed that projected backup Alex Manske was ...

Trenton beats State College, 3-0

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Trey Cehajic went a season-long six innings and Vincent Spizzoucco followed with three strong innings, but despite not allowing an earned run, the State College Spikes fell to the Trenton Thunder, 3-0, on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Cehajic (2-2), who went 5 2/3 innings to set a new high-water mark for any Spikes (18-17 2nd Half) pitcher in his last start on August 13 in West Virginia, followed it by allowing two unearned runs on three hits, two walks and a hit batsman. The Tulane right-hander also struck out six batters. Spizzoucco gave up ...

Cooper lands on Bednarik Award list

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State redshirt senior safety Jeremiah Cooper was named to the Bednarik Award watch list on Friday. The Chuck Bednarik Award, in its 32nd year, is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Jeremiah Cooper · R-Sr. · S · 6-0 · 188 · El Paso, Texas · Andress · Iowa State Tabbed Phil Steele fourth-team Preseason All-American in 2025. Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award watch lists in 2025. Voted All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2024. Selected All-Big 12 first team in 2023 and Big 12 Defensive ...

James ready for U20 World Championships

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Penn State wrestling incoming freshman student-athlete Jayden James is set to open United World Wrestling U20 World Championship freestyle competition beginning Saturday and concluding Sunday, August 22 and 23, at Sportova Hala Mladost in Bratislava, Slovakia. The rookie Nittany Lion is set to compete at 74 kilograms as a representative of the United States of America, facing off against some of the strongest wrestlers at his weight from around the globe. Action is slated to begin with opening rounds on Saturday at approximately 4 a.m. (ET), with the ...

Get to know PSU’s special teams

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: POSITION: Special teams Player to watch: Ryan Barker (No. 94) Class: Redshirt junior Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 191 pounds Career to this point: Now a redshirt junior, Barker ...