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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Penn State challenging itself enough in non-conference play in 2025?
Penn State's 2025 season kicks off with three straight home games against Nevada (Aug 30), FIU (Sept 6), and Villanova (Sept 13). On paper, those are all games the Nittany Lions should handle with ease. But after that early stretch, things get real. A bye week gives Penn State a breather before the Big Ten gauntlet begins with a highly anticipated home game against Oregon (Sept 27) in a rematch of the Big Ten championship game from a season ago and a road trip to UCLA (Oct 4) for Penn State's West Coast road trip this fall. Despite those heavyweight matchups coming later, analysts still rank Penn State's overall schedule as the fifth toughest in the Big Ten. That's where the challenge lies: staying sharp through a soft start and making sure the team doesn't get too comfortable before the real tests begin. Early wins, sure, but at what cost? Blowout wins in Weeks 1–3 are likely, but they won't prep the team for the fire that's coming. The Nittany Lions need more than just points—they need pressure situations to stay game-ready. A Weak non-conference schedule is fairly common for some of the top programs in college football, and Penn State has adopted this scheduling philosophy for decades, so this is nothing new. The bigger key for Penn State will be to iron out whatever wrinkles may be present at the start of the season and to stay healthy coming out of non-conference action. Ideally, the early slate will offer some good opportunities to give starters and key players a bit of an early rest in the second half. Coaches Need To Turn Up The Heat With no true early-season adversity, it's on the coaching staff to create intensity in practice. Simulated pressure, fast tempo, and reps in tough spots will be key to keeping the edge sharp. James Franklin and his staff have tended to do well in finding a balance between staying the competitive fire going in practice and in early-season mismatches. Coming off last season should set the tone for a Penn State team to feel there is some unfinished business. Franklin has said for years the challenge is getting a team to take the next step toward greatness. He and his staff will look to achieve that this season. West Coast Wake-Up Call Once Big Ten play hits, it won't be forgiving. Oregon and UCLA will test everything—discipline, depth, and momentum. If Penn State isn't ready by the end of September, those early cupcakes might come back to bite them. Of course, there are some challenges after the matchups with the old Pac-12 members-turned Big Ten brethren. A road trip to Iowa in mid-October is always a game to keep on the radar (and arguably the game of the week to watch in the Big Ten that week). And, of course, a road trip to Ohio State has been known to be a sour part of Penn State seasons since joining the Big Ten in 1993.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fantastic Four Ending Explained: Spoiler Alert! Will Reed Richards and team stop Galactus and Silver Surfer? Here's what happens in First Steps
Fantastic Four ending has been explained for fans. The latest Marvel Studios film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has left fans with major developments. Spoiler Alert! In the movie, Galactus is removed from Earth's path, the Silver Surfer's fate remains unclear, and Sue Storm experiences a tragic yet miraculous moment. Here's a detailed explainer on how the film ends and what it could mean for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category PGDM Product Management Degree Artificial Intelligence Technology CXO Public Policy Digital Marketing Operations Management Project Management others Data Science Cybersecurity Finance healthcare MBA Leadership Data Science MCA Design Thinking Healthcare Others Management Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Fantastic Four Ending Explained: What Happens in Climax? The climax begins with Reed Richards refusing to give up his son, Franklin, who holds immense power. In a desperate attempt to save Earth, Reed plans to teleport the entire planet to a new solar system. However, Silver Surfer arrives and destroys the teleportation infrastructure, leaving Earth exposed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Also Read: Netflix Removals August 2025: Here's full list of movies and shows coming this month Fantastic Four Ending Explained: What Happens to Galactus? To stop Galactus, the Fantastic Four use Franklin as bait. Galactus initially resists the plan. Sue Storm pushes him into the teleporter, and Reed saves Franklin just in time. But Galactus escapes the portal. Johnny Storm tries to stop him but is interrupted by Silver Surfer, who sacrifices herself by teleporting Galactus and herself to the far end of the universe. Live Events Fantastic Four Ending Explained: Sue Storm's Fate After Galactus is gone, Earth is safe. But Sue collapses from exhaustion after using her powers against the cosmic being. Her body fails from the strain. Reed places Franklin on her chest. Mysteriously, Franklin's presence revives her. In the final scene, the team prepares for a TV appearance but is alerted to another threat. They leave in the Fantasticar, suggesting more adventures ahead. Fantastic Four Ending Explained: Will Galactus Die? Galactus is left without his ship or access to planets to feed on. He is stranded at the edge of the universe. Whether he survives or not is unknown. He hints at having once been small like Reed, teasing a backstory. In the comics, Galactus was a space explorer transformed by a cosmic event. Whether this will be explored in the MCU is still uncertain. Director Matt Shakman hinted Galactus could return. He called him a cosmic force who has reappeared often in the comics. Also Read: New York State $400 Inflation Refund Checks: How and when to get refunds? Here's who is eligible and what is required to get checks Fantastic Four Ending Explained: Will Silver Surfer Return? Silver Surfer, portrayed by Julia Garner, may still be alive. Her survival depends on escaping from Galactus. If she escapes, she could return to her home planet or other parts of the universe. Reports suggest Marvel is working on a Silver Surfer Special Presentation. The project could follow Norrin Radd, the original Silver Surfer from the comics. The project might be in the same style as Werewolf by Night. Garner has shown interest in returning to the MCU. In an interview, she said she would return if asked. Could There Be a Solo Silver Surfer Project? Though Marvel's release strategy has changed, the success of The Fantastic Four: First Steps could lead to more cosmic-focused content. If the box office meets expectations, Silver Surfer could return in her own project. The earlier report from The Cosmic Circus suggested Norrin Radd's story would not overlap with Earth events. Whether that remains part of Marvel's plan is unknown. FAQs Is Galactus dead or alive after the teleportation? Galactus is teleported to the edge of the universe without resources. His fate is unknown, but he could survive using the Power Cosmic. Will Silver Surfer return in the MCU? Silver Surfer's return is possible. A special project was once planned, and actress Julia Garner is open to playing the role again.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
In-N-Out exec responds to backlash after announcing her move from California to Tennessee
Lynsi Snyder, president and owner of In-N-Out, is speaking out after social media users criticized her for comments she made about the chain's home state of California. Snyder, 43, issued a statement on July 22 after making critical comments about "The Golden State" when discussing her family's move to Tennessee, where the company is also slated to open an Eastern office to "support our growth." "I'm very proud of where In-N-Out started," Snyder wrote. "Anyone who knows me knows how often I talk about our beginnings and how our customers here in California helped bring us to where we are today." The backlash began shortly after Snyder, who has been in charge of the burger empire since 2010, made complaints about living and doing business in California in a recent interview. "Like you said, there's a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here," Snyder told Allie Beth Stuckey, host of the "Relatable" podcast. "Doing business is not easy here." Snyder did not elaborate further on the reasons for why for she and a "handful" of In-N-Out employees along with their families will head east to Franklin, Tennessee, but told Stuckey that it "will be wonderful having an office out there, growing out there." In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder responds to criticism In response to online flack that Snyder has received since the interview, she posted a three-minute In-N-Out themed montage across her social media accounts to dispel misinterpretations about the company's expansion in Tennessee, and to show love to the company's home state. In the video, Snyder clarified the following points: "We're not moving In-N-Out's corporate headquarters. In addition to our Baldwin Park office, we're expanding with an Eastern Territory Office in Tennessee to support our growth." "We're not leaving California, or leaving our roots behind. Each one of our locations is here to stay." "Moving into Tennessee provides our In-N-Out Associates wonderful opportunities to buy a home and raise a family and be a part of our expansion in a different part of the U.S." "Where I raise my family has nothing to do with my love and appreciation for our Customers in California." The move, Snyder says in her voiceover, is part of a "healthy plan" for the company's growth and provides "so many" opportunities for people to own homes in Tennessee and the surrounding states they could possibly end up in. "We've been expanding into new states since 1992, and we've stayed consistent with our standards for growth," Snyder wrote. "Opening an office far from our roots is something new and exciting. It brings incredible opportunities for the people we love and the Customers we serve." Snyder also confirmed in the interview that In-N-Out burger plans to close its offices in Irvine by 2030. More: No, In-N-Out didn't switch to '100% beef tallow,' contrary to White House claim Who is Lynsi Snyder? Snyder, 43, is the president and owner of In-N-Out Burger. Her grandparents, Harry and Esther Snyder, opened the first In-N-Out in 1948, starting with a drive-thru burger stand in Baldwin Park, located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The chain is now headquartered in Irvine, California with hundreds of locations across the West and Southwest, including Texas, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Idaho. Lynsi Snyder became the company's president in 2010. Her net worth is an estimated $7.3 billion as of July 23, according to Forbes. Contributing: James Powel, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: In-N-Out exec Lynsi Snyder responds to backlash over Tennessee move Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
A Chance to Chase a Dream: Inside Drew Allar's Decision to Return to Penn State
LAS VEGAS — During the two-week window between Penn State's loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship game last December and its College Football Playoff quarterfinal against SMU, streams of data and opinions were funneled toward star quarterback Drew Allar as he weighed the decision to return for another season or enter the NFL Draft. Some of the information came from head coach James Franklin, whose recruitment of Allar began when the Ohio native was a relatively unknown three-star prospect, long before he blossomed into the highest-rated quarterback in the 2022 recruiting cycle. Some of it came from his agents, who helped Allar decode rumor from truth regarding what scouts and general managers really thought of his draft stock. Allar absorbed it all. "They did a great job giving me as much information as they could in a short time span, allowing me to make the most informed decision for myself on what I thought was best for me," Allar said. "I definitely wanted that feedback just because when you're going into that decision, at least for me, I want to be as informed as possible, no matter if it's good or bad. I want to know where I stand." Where he stood, Allar explained, was far less cut and dry than the rampant social media speculation that followed him for weeks. Depending on how well Allar performed in the postseason, where Penn State ultimately lost to Notre Dame in the national semifinals, some outlets suggested he could wind up being an early first-round pick amid a fairly barren crop of quarterbacks relative to the prior season when six were taken in the top 12 picks alone. Allar finished the year with career-highs in passing yards (3,327) and completion percentage (66.5%) while tossing 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Still, the information that made its way back to Allar — the stuff that came from sources he actually trusted — reflected a much wider range for where he might actually land. Some teams viewed him as a legitimate franchise quarterback worthy of a top-end selection. Others thought his inconsistencies rendered him more likely to be chosen in the middle rounds. There was too much variance for Allar's liking, so he informed Franklin and the coaches of his intention to return the following year, a choice he now says was 90% firm entering the College Football Playoff. "It was kind of like too scattered, I guess, to pull that trigger," Allar said. "I have a lot of things I want to accomplish here as a team and individually that I wanted one more go at." Which brings us back to Wednesday afternoon at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where Allar addressed reporters at Big Ten Media Days as the conference's most accomplished quarterback and the unquestioned leader of a team tipped to win the league in multiple preseason polls released this week. He is the leading figure behind Franklin's assertion that the Nittany Lions have "the best combined personnel we've ever had at Penn State" following an offseason in which fistfuls of Allar's talented classmates — including running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen — joined him in eschewing the NFL Draft for one last collegiate ride. The dream scenario for Allar and Penn State ends with him delivering the school's first national title since 1986 and then becoming the program's first quarterback selected in the opening round since Kerry Collins in 1995, nearly a decade before he was born. A truly spectacular season could vault the 6-foot-5, 235-pound Allar, now entering his third year as Franklin's starter, into the conversation for the top overall pick alongside fellow quarterbacks Arch Manning from Texas and LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina, both of whom will still have eligibility remaining should they choose to remain in school. It's not impossible to squint a bit and see Allar, lauded for his physical tools, accuracy and ball security, ending up as the Big Ten's first No. 1 selection since former Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long in 2008. The last Big Ten quarterback to open the draft was former Illinois star Jeff George in 1990. "Huge arm," one high-ranking NFL executive told me when asked about Allar this week. "Talented passer. Not overly mobile. He has physical upside but hasn't put it all together yet. He's certainly capable, but [he] needs to have a huge year where the growth playing the position is undeniable." One area where Allar can make significant strides is in the downfield passing game, both in terms of his willingness to unleash certain throws and his accuracy on longer passes — issues that were influenced, or perhaps compounded, by Penn State's inability to construct a high-level receiving room. A year ago, Allar completed an eye-catching 81.2% of his passes on attempts that traveled fewer than 9 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. That number plummeted to 52.2% on passes traveling between 10 and 19 yards downfield, according to Pro Football Focus, which ranked 78th nationally among quarterbacks with at least 50 such attempts. Exactly half of his eight total interceptions came on passes in this range. Unfortunately for Allar, who won't turn 22 until next March, some of his most gruesome performances have surfaced on the biggest stages, not unlike his oft-criticized coach. Allar is winless in five games against power-conference opponents ranked among the top 10 in the country over the last two years — two defeats to Ohio State; one apiece to Michigan, Oregon and Notre Dame — and his completion percentage in those outings is an unsightly 49.3%, roughly 13 points below his career average. He's also thrown nearly as many interceptions (four) as touchdowns (five) during those outings. Only once has he topped 200 yards passing. "I'm very self-reflective about how I go about my process," Allar said. "Meeting with coaches and really just deep-diving into throws that I missed or decisions I didn't really pull the trigger on. And then really trying to understand why I did, or didn't do, those things. It's been a really good offseason working on that." Though he shied away from offering too many specifics, Allar spoke broadly about the appeal of spending a second season with offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, widely regarded as one of the more innovative minds in the sport; about the honest scouting report he received from new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who tormented Allar each of the last two years in the same position at Ohio State; about the importance of responding to negative events with level emotions, a tidbit Allar gleaned from reporter Tom Rinaldi of FOX Sports when the two discussed how well elite golfers bounce back from bogeys. More than anything, Allar said, he simply wanted the chance to play more football, to chase the prize Penn State came so close to winning last January, when a costly interception with 33 seconds remaining against Notre Dame kept the Nittany Lions from an appearance in the national championship game. He knows the NFL will still be there when his time at Penn State is done. "Most people had him projected as a first-round draft choice last year," Franklin said, "and he decided to come back to school [because of] unfinished business collectively as a team, but also as an individual. I'm a big Drew fan. You guys get a chance to get around him, you'll feel the same way. He's really what it's all about." Michael Cohen covers college football and college basketball for FOX Sports. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
A Chance to Chase a Dream: Inside Drew Allar's Decision to Return to Penn State
LAS VEGAS — During the two-week window between Penn State's loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship game last December and its College Football Playoff quarterfinal against SMU, streams of data and opinions were funneled toward star quarterback Drew Allar as he weighed the decision to return for another season or enter the NFL Draft. Some of the information came from head coach James Franklin, whose recruitment of Allar began when the Ohio native was a relatively unknown three-star prospect, long before he blossomed into the highest-rated quarterback in the 2022 recruiting cycle. Some of it came from his agents, who helped Allar decode rumor from truth regarding what scouts and general managers really thought of his draft stock. Allar absorbed it all. "They did a great job giving me as much information as they could in a short time span, allowing me to make the most informed decision for myself on what I thought was best for me," Allar said. "I definitely wanted that feedback just because when you're going into that decision, at least for me, I want to be as informed as possible, no matter if it's good or bad. I want to know where I stand." Where he stood, Allar explained, was far less cut and dry than the rampant social media speculation that followed him for weeks. Depending on how well Allar performed in the postseason, where Penn State ultimately lost to Notre Dame in the national semifinals, some outlets suggested he could wind up being an early first-round pick amid a fairly barren crop of quarterbacks relative to the prior season when six were taken in the top 12 picks alone. Allar finished the year with career-highs in passing yards (3,327) and completion percentage (66.5%) while tossing 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Still, the information that made its way back to Allar — the stuff that came from sources he actually trusted — reflected a much wider range for where he might actually land. Some teams viewed him as a legitimate franchise quarterback worthy of a top-end selection. Others thought his inconsistencies rendered him more likely to be chosen in the middle rounds. There was too much variance for Allar's liking, so he informed Franklin and the coaches of his intention to return the following year, a choice he now says was 90% firm entering the College Football Playoff. "It was kind of like too scattered, I guess, to pull that trigger," Allar said. "I have a lot of things I want to accomplish here as a team and individually that I wanted one more go at." Which brings us back to Wednesday afternoon at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where Allar addressed reporters at Big Ten Media Days as the conference's most accomplished quarterback and the unquestioned leader of a team tipped to win the league in multiple preseason polls released this week. He is the leading figure behind Franklin's assertion that the Nittany Lions have "the best combined personnel we've ever had at Penn State" following an offseason in which fistfuls of Allar's talented classmates — including running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen — joined him in eschewing the NFL Draft for one last collegiate ride. The dream scenario for Allar and Penn State ends with him delivering the school's first national title since 1986 and then becoming the program's first quarterback selected in the opening round since Kerry Collins in 1995, nearly a decade before he was born. A truly spectacular season could vault the 6-foot-5, 235-pound Allar, now entering his third year as Franklin's starter, into the conversation for the top overall pick alongside fellow quarterbacks Arch Manning from Texas and LaNorris Sellers from South Carolina, both of whom will still have eligibility remaining should they choose to remain in school. It's not impossible to squint a bit and see Allar, lauded for his physical tools, accuracy and ball security, ending up as the Big Ten's first No. 1 selection since former Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long in 2008. The last Big Ten quarterback to open the draft was former Illinois star Jeff George in 1990. "Huge arm," one high-ranking NFL executive told me when asked about Allar this week. "Talented passer. Not overly mobile. He has physical upside but hasn't put it all together yet. He's certainly capable, but [he] needs to have a huge year where the growth playing the position is undeniable." One area where Allar can make significant strides is in the downfield passing game, both in terms of his willingness to unleash certain throws and his accuracy on longer passes — issues that were influenced, or perhaps compounded, by Penn State's inability to construct a high-level receiving room. A year ago, Allar completed an eye-catching 81.2% of his passes on attempts that traveled fewer than 9 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. That number plummeted to 52.2% on passes traveling between 10 and 19 yards downfield, according to Pro Football Focus, which ranked 78th nationally among quarterbacks with at least 50 such attempts. Exactly half of his eight total interceptions came on passes in this range. Unfortunately for Allar, who won't turn 22 until next March, some of his most gruesome performances have surfaced on the biggest stages, not unlike his oft-criticized coach. Allar is winless in five games against power-conference opponents ranked among the top 10 in the country over the last two years — two defeats to Ohio State; one apiece to Michigan, Oregon and Notre Dame — and his completion percentage in those outings is an unsightly 49.3%, roughly 13 points below his career average. He's also thrown nearly as many interceptions (four) as touchdowns (five) during those outings. Only once has he topped 200 yards passing. "I'm very self-reflective about how I go about my process," Allar said. "Meeting with coaches and really just deep-diving into throws that I missed or decisions I didn't really pull the trigger on. And then really trying to understand why I did, or didn't do, those things. It's been a really good offseason working on that." Though he shied away from offering too many specifics, Allar spoke broadly about the appeal of spending a second season with offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, widely regarded as one of the more innovative minds in the sport; about the honest scouting report he received from new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who tormented Allar each of the last two years in the same position at Ohio State; about the importance of responding to negative events with level emotions, a tidbit Allar gleaned from reporter Tom Rinaldi of FOX Sports when the two discussed how well elite golfers bounce back from bogeys. More than anything, Allar said, he simply wanted the chance to play more football, to chase the prize Penn State came so close to winning last January, when a costly interception with 33 seconds remaining against Notre Dame kept the Nittany Lions from an appearance in the national championship game. He knows the NFL will still be there when his time at Penn State is done. "Most people had him projected as a first-round draft choice last year," Franklin said, "and he decided to come back to school [because of] unfinished business collectively as a team, but also as an individual. I'm a big Drew fan. You guys get a chance to get around him, you'll feel the same way. He's really what it's all about." Michael Cohen covers college football and college basketball for FOX Sports. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
