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Penn State football Week 1 Injury/COVID report

WEBSam Dehring. August 30, 2021 4:33 pm ET. It’s officially game week, which means we will start off by breaking down the injury report for the Nittany Lions. Going into week one, there are not too many injuries for Penn State, especially for their key players. The one player to keep an eye on is backup linebacker Charlie Katshir, who is dealing

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Penn State football: NCAA updates COVID guidelines

WEBBut just in case, the NCAA has updated its COVID-19 guidelines for the 2021-22 sports calendar, beginning with the fall sports. The biggest change in the guidelines is due to a larger number of people being vaccinated from COVID-19. According to the updated guidelines, vaccinated individuals will not have to be tested unless it has been

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Injured Penn State linebacker could be out for ‘significant’ time

WEBUnfortunately, one key rising linebacker for Penn State could be sidelined for an extended period of time. According to multiple reports, Keon Wylie will be out of action for what is being described as a significant amount of time due to an unspecified injury. The exact nature of the injury has not been reported publicly.

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KJ Hamler opens up about mental health in his return to Broncos

WEBThe 2021 season was brought to a premature end for former Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler last fall. The Denver Broncos receiver suffered a torn ACL that required multiple surgeries in the offseason, but the Broncos removed Hamler from the team’s physically unable to perform list.That meant Hamler could officially return to the practice …

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Penn State player suggests football staff neglected mental health

WEBPenn State football staff accused of neglecting player's mental health. Mental health has become a topic of increased social focus in recent years, which has allowed some people to feel more comfortable sharing their experiences on the topic. To that point, one current Penn State football player went public Saturday with a story of …

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WATCH: Saquon Barkley shows off some of his rehab routine

WEBNew York Giants running back, and former Penn State standout, Saquon Barkley continue to be going through a rehab process after tearing his knee early in the 2020 NFL season.

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Penn State responds to Big Ten’s decision to allow fans at sports

WEBThe Big Ten is allowing schools to welcome back fans to athletic events, and Penn State is ready to begin opening doors again.

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Olympics: US goalie Alyssa Naeher leaves semifinal with injury

WEBThe United States women’s soccer team took on Canada in an Olympic semifinal in the early Monday morning hours on the east coast, and former Nittany Lion and US goalie Alyssa Naeher was unable to get out of the first half due to an apparent leg injury. Around the 19-minute mark of the first half of a scoreless tie, Naeher collided with a

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Penn State Football: How to watch or stream the Blue-White Game

WEBThe Blue-White Game will be the first chance Penn State fans will get to see the defense being coached by new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz.The former Miami Hurricanes head coach could have a few new wrinkles to implement in the Penn State defense after years under Brent Pry, now the head coach at Virginia Tech.But don’t …

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Instant Reaction: Penn State upset by Illinois 20-18 in 9OT

WEBOctober 23, 2021 4:20 pm ET. Penn State has been upset by Illinois 20-18 in 9OT in a game where both sides struggled. James Franklin made Sean Clifford the starter last minute and the offense struggled to get it going. The offense as a whole just wasn’t clicking today. There were flashes of the passing game, including some impressive catches

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Penn State March Madness History, Record and Results

WEBHas March Madness been kind to the Penn State Nittany Lions in the past 10 years? See how the Nittany Lions have performed recently in the NCAA Tournament below.Penn State History (Since 2014)Appea…

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How Penn State's Olu Fashanu fits with the New York Jets

WEBOne of those potential franchise-altering picks was Penn State offensive lineman Olu Fashanu, who was selected 11th overall by the New York Jets. The Jets are in a “win-now” mode, which had some questioning this move. Despite that, I think this fit makes a ton of sense for both the short and long-term future of the team.

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These two CBs are standing out after Penn State’s spring practices

WEBThese two cornerbacks are standing out after Penn State's spring practices. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. James Franklin and his coaching staff knew he could have to replace three starting cornerbacks from this last year’s team and went into the transfer

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Penn State’s leading WR from a year ago enters the transfer portal

WEBApril 15, 2024 4:40 pm ET. If it was not already apparent after Saturday’s Blue-White Game, Penn State will be looking for another receiver in the transfer portal after its leading receiver from a year ago, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, officially entered the portal. After reports came out Monday afternoon, Lambert-Smith announced his exit on Instagram.

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Five defensive keys for Penn State during Blue-White Game

WEBAbdul Carter led the Penn State defense in snaps played in 2023 as the team’s top linebacker, but where he shined most was when he was asked to rush the passer. He even had more pressures than potential first-round pick Chop Robinson, despite playing fewer pass-rush snaps. The coaching staff clearly thought he was more valuable …

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Penn State remains No. 7 in Week 3 US LBM Coaches Poll

WEBIt was another eventful weekend of college football with some changes in the top 10 of the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, but Penn State saw no movement yet again in the updated poll on Sunday afternoon.Penn State remains the No. 7 team in the updated coaches poll, the same ranking they have had since the preseason poll.

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Penn State lands former 5-star Georgia transfer A.J. Harris

WEBHarris was the 12th overall player in On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings and the No. 1 cornerback. Penn State only has one upperclassmen in their cornerback room next year in Cam Miller, so the former five-star recruit gives the Nittany Lions more talent, depth and options heading into the spring. After landing Harris, this has become one of the

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How Penn State’s Kalen King fits with the Green Bay Packers

WEBPenn State cornerback Kalen King is a great example of the potential range of outcomes. King was a staple in most first-round mocks heading into the 2023 season after a stellar 2022 campaign. Unfortunately for King, his 2023 season completely derailed his draft stock, and his performance at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine only added to …

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2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 44 Chop Robinson

WEBGoing into the 2023 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Today is a look at …

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2022 Penn State snapshot profile: WR Anthony Ivey

WEBGoing into the 2022 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.. Penn State will have …

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Penn State basketball gets big-time commitment

WEBPenn State men’s basketball may finally be turning things around. Head coach Micah Shrewsberry has locked up one of the biggest recruits in the program’s history.. Four-star forward Carey Booth announced his verbal commitment to play for Shrewsberry and his rejuvenated Nittany Lions when doing a live stream with 247Sports …

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