Penn State

Lions limited first-game miscues

Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Monday press conference: Saturday’s game: vs. Florida International (Noon, BTN) Records: Penn State (1-0), Florida International (1-0) Odds: Penn State is a 42.5-point favorite. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 2 by the Associated Press. Series: Penn State leads, 1-0 First-game review The film review of the Lions’ 46-11 win over Nevada didn’t change much of Franklin’s opinion that he watched with the naked eye. He felt the Lions missed some blocks, which led to field-goal opportunities rather than touchdowns ...

Penn State hammers Nevada, 46-11

STATE COLLEGE (AP) — Nicholas Singleton ran for two touchdowns, Penn State forced three turnovers and the No. 2 Nittany Lions pulled away to beat Nevada 46-11 on Saturday in the opener for both teams. Singleton capped Penn State’s opening possession with a 1-yard run then scored on ...

Salvaggio’s slam helps Spikes smash Cutters, 8-0

WILLIAMSPORT – Ahmad Harajli led a three-hit combined shutout with 10 strikeouts over seven strong innings, T.J. Salvaggio smashed the first September grand slam in State College Spikes history, and Jaden Collura extended his hitting streak to 19 games with a pair of knocks as the Spikes dominated the Williamsport Crosscutters for an 8-0 victory on Labor Day Monday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Harajli (2-4), who was making his first start since July 23, struck out the side in order in the first to begin the second double-digit strikeout performance of the season for the Spikes ...

Lady Lions fall to No. 13 ASU

PITTSBURGH – The second-ranked Penn State women’s volleyball team suffered its first defeat of the season Sunday, falling 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 31-29) to No. 13 Arizona State at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The match was the first of two for both teams in the State Farm Women’s Volleyball Showcase. The Nittany Lions dropped to 2-1 on the season and now turn their attention to No. 25 TCU. That match is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday at PPG Paints Arena. The Sun Devils improved to 2-0. Penn State received a big performance from Kennedy Martin, who hit .312 with 23 kills, ...

Penn State-Nevada football

Nittany Lions check opening boxes

UNIVERSITY PARK – It’s dangerous to make sweeping conclusions against a 43-point underdog. But suffice to say Penn State accomplished what it wanted to in Saturday’s 46-11 season-opening win over Nevada at Beaver Stadium. “I was pleased,” James Franklin said. “We came out and played the way we were supposed to play.” The Nittany Lions prioritized getting their transfer wide receivers involved early, and they did not disappoint. Kyron Hudson (USC) and Trebor Pena (Syracuse) combined for 13 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown – eight catches in the first ...