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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford happy to finally ‘play loose’
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford is a pretty deep thinker when it comes to his position. But he doesn’t necessarily ruminate over the X’s and O’s of being a signal caller. He’s much more profound about it. “One (term) that I’ve heard used before is your ‘flow state,’ ” Clifford...
Jamari Wheeler leads Penn State past VMI in Jim Ferry’s 1st game as coachVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Jamari Wheeler scored a career-high 18 points, and Penn State used a 17-3 run early in the second half on Saturday to break away for an 86-65 win over VMI in Jim Ferry’s first game as the Nittany Lions coach. Ferry, a veteran coach who was an...
Penn State beats Michigan for 1st win of season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Sean Clifford threw for 163 yards and scored one of Penn State’s three rushing touchdowns, and the Nittany Lions finally broke their winless skid to start the season, beating Michigan, 27-17, on Saturday. Keyvone Lee and Will Levis also ran for TDs, and Penn State (1-5,...
The weight of being a starter isn’t too much for Penn State tight end Brenton Strange
Like a lot of college freshmen, Penn State tight end Brenton Strange dealt with weight issues. But he wasn’t stricken with the “freshman 15.” No, he packed on roughly 35 pounds. Because he had to. Arriving at Penn State in 2019, Strange weighed, by his estimation, “210, 215” pounds. Today,...
Covid-19 remains biggest opponent for Big Ten football teams
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The coronavirus pandemic was considered by many coaches to be the biggest opponent for Big Ten Conference teams coming into this virus-delayed football season, and it certainly has been. With the annual bragging rights game between Minnesota and No. 18 Wisconsin called off on Tuesday because of...
Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Shelton: ‘None of us are losers’
Penn State defensive tackle Antonio Shelton is pragmatic about Thanksgiving. “For me, Thanksgiving is really just a meal with a home,” Shelton said during a video conference with media on Tuesday. “We have practice on Thanksgiving. You still have a game to prepare for. When I was a freshman, that...
Men’s hockey: Penguins prospect Clayton Phillips scores for Penn State in 7-3 loss to WisconsinVideo
Penguins defensive prospect Clayton Phillips scored his first goal of the season for Penn State in a 7-3 road loss to Wisconsin at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. on Tuesday. Phillips goal was a power-play score at 9:54 of the third period. It was the second point in as many...
James Franklin, Penn State seeking ‘a way to get back on track’
At 0-5, Penn State’s football team has done nothing but lose this season. But that doesn’t mean coach James Franklin has lost his team. At least not based on his observations. “I look at how we’ve played in games,” Franklin said during a video conference with media Tuesday. “We’ve given...
Penn State men’s basketball opener against Drexel postponed by covid
The season opener for the Penn State men’s basketball team has been postponed because of coronavirus protocols, the school announced Tuesday afternoon. The Nittany Lions were scheduled to face Drexel at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. The cancellation is one of at least nine...
Men’s hockey: Penn State falls to Wisconsin, 6-3
Forward Kevin Wall had a goal and an assist for Penn State which lost to Wisconsin, 6-3, on Monday at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis. The Nittany Lions (0-3-0) also got goals from forwards Tim Doherty and forward Connor McMenamin while defenseman Clayton Phillips, a third-round draft pick (No. 93...
Turnovers have doomed Penn State at 0-5
Penn State’s football team is in uncharted territory. After all, it took 133 years before the esteemed program saw its first 0-5 start to a season. But in the resounding disappointment that has been this season, there has been a common sight in all five of Penn State’s setbacks. Turnovers....
Penn State falls to 0-5 for 1st time in 134-year history after loss to Iowa
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State made a bad kind of history Saturday. The Nittany Lions lost 41-21 to Iowa, falling to 0-5 for the first time in the 134 years of the program. “We got in this situation together, and we’re going to get out of it together,” Penn State...
Penn State hoops faces uncertain season after Patrick Chambers’ ouster
UNIVERSITY PARK — It took the better part of a decade, but Patrick Chambers had Penn State basketball on what athletic director Sandy Barbour called a “positive trajectory.” Time to see if the Nittany Lions can continue it without him. Chambers’ abrupt resignation last month after an internal investigation by...
Men’s hockey: Penn State falls at Minnesota, 3-2
Goaltender Liam Souliere made 24 saves for Penn State in a 3-2 loss to Minnesota at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis on Friday. Forwards Christian Sarlo and Kevin Wall each scored goals for Penn State which is off to a 0-2-0 start in the 2020-21 season. Penn State’s next...
At 0-4, Penn State defensive tackle P.J. Mustipher seeks accountability
Penn State’s football team had a strong second half at Nebraska this past Saturday. Nebraska gained a mere 95 yards of offense during the final two quarters. Then again, games are usually played with two halves. And Penn State wasn’t nearly as stiff defensively during the first half as it...
ESPN report sheds light on ex-Penn State player’s lawsuit vs. James Franklin, university
ESPN obtained a draft report from the 2019 Title IX investigation that was launched to look into “sexual assault allegations in the Penn State locker room.” The story, which posted Friday morning, focuses on accusations and claims made by former Nittany Lion Isaiah Humphries, who sued the school, football coach...
Defense still matters in rugged Big TenVideo
As the Big Ten prepares to have its version of “Separation Saturday,” it already is clear what trait distinguishes the league’s top four teams. Both division leads are at stake Saturday when No. 3 Ohio State (3-0) hosts No. 9 Indiana (4-0) and No. 10 Wisconsin (2-0) visits No. 19...
Preparation played key role in Devyn Ford’s promotion to Penn State starting running back
Little has gone as planned for Penn State’s football team in 2020-21. First, the season did not open until Oct. 24 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Then, hopes of contending for the Big Ten championship, or even a berth in the NCAA’s postseason tournament, dissipated quickly with early losses. Even...
Penn State men’s basketball players still searching for answers after Pat Chambers’ resignation
Izaiah Brockington opened up preseason media availability with a quick statement about his former head coach Pat Chambers, an uncommon action from a player. The junior guard gathered his thoughts and spoke softly. “I was shocked and hurt by the decision that coach made (to resign),” Brockington said. “As a...
Penn State kicker Jake Pinegar finding success after poor start
Even if he grew up roughly two hours away from Iowa’s campus, Penn State junior kicker Jake Pinegar never was a big fan of the Hawkeyes. There’s a good reason for that. He grew up a half-hour from their rival’s campus. “I was more of an Iowa State fan,” said...
Penn State LB Jesse Luketa remains confident, seeks improvements
At 0-4, Penn State linebacker Jesse Luketa remains resolute. At the same time, he doesn’t sugarcoat his team’s poor start. “Our confidence level is still there,” Luketa said during a video conference with media Tuesday. “There is a Penn State standard, and there’s no reason for us to have a...
Penn State’s struggles start with turnovers
Penn State coach James Franklin is pretty direct when he tries to dissect what has gone wrong with his team, which is 0-4 for the first time since 2001. “In my opinion, it’s turnovers,” Franklin said Saturday via video conference following his team’s 30-23 loss to Nebraska at Memorial Stadium...
Penn State falls short late, reaches 0-4 with loss to Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Luke McCaffrey had a hand in two touchdowns in his first start, Nebraska’s defense made two huge late defensive stops and the Cornhuskers held on to beat Penn State, 30-23, for their first win Saturday. McCaffrey took over for Adrian Martinez, who had started all of his...
Offensive lineman Frederick Scruggs a rare bright spot for Penn State
Entering this season, Penn State was seen as a viable candidate to win the Big Ten conference and perhaps even qualify for the college football playoff. But three games in, it still is looking for its first win. As if being 0-3 isn’t bad enough, the Nittany Lions have lost...
Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith remains confident despite 0-3 startVideo
Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith’s confidence belies his team’s 0-3 record. But the sophomore realizes a win is needed, starting with Saturday’s road game against Nebraska. “As far as our confidence level, we’re still confident in what our abilities are and what we’re able to do,” Smith said during a...
