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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Pair of Nittany Lions make 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Pair of Nittany Lions make 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot A pair of Penn State stars could soon be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Defensive end Courtney Brown and running back Ki-Jana Carter were among 79 players nominated by the NFF College Football Hall of Fame on the 2026 ballot, which was released Monday. Both players are expected to be approved after standout careers in Happy Valley. Brown, who played at Penn State from 1996-99, was viewed as one of the top players in college football during his senior season. He was named a unanimous All-American and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year en route to the No. 1 overall draft selection in 2000. He finished with 33 career sacks, setting the NCAA record at the time, which still ranks best in Penn State program history. Brown's 13.5 sacks in his senior year rank fourth among Nittany Lions all time. Carter was also a No. 1 overall pick, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1995. He was a Nittany Lion from 1992-94, earning unanimous All-American honors as a junior when the Nittany Lions posted an undefeated season. He was named the Rose Bowl MVP to cap off his college career. Carter's 1994 season includes the third-most rushing yards and second-most rushing touchdowns in program history, and he currently has the fourth-most career rushing touchdowns of any Nittany Lion.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
When is Penn State football's 2025 White Out game? Opponent, date announced
Penn State has announced its White Out for the 2025 season and it will be in the team's biggest home game of the season. The Nittany Lions have made their Sept. 27 game against the Oregon Ducks this year's White Out, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on NBC. The program hasn't had the annual tradition against a top-10 opponent since 2018 when it played No. 4 Ohio State. The program has dealt with issues with kickoff times that stemmed from broadcast network selections. That has pushed it to being a 3:30 p.m. or night game kick against less-vaunted opponents. The Nittany Lions have gone 5-0 in White Out games since that matchup with the Buckeyes in 2018, which was a 27-26 loss in one of the best games of that college football season. The Nittany Lions and Ducks are both likely to be undefeated and ranked in the top-10 for the game, barring any upsets early in the season. And there's a strong likelihood that they'll both be in the top five of the AP top 25 poll if each takes care of business in the beginning of September. Penn State also announced the kickoff times for its first three games — all of which are also at home. The Nittany Lions will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 against Nevada in a game that will air on CBS, at noon on Sept. 6 against FIU on Big Ten Network, and at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 against Villanova on FS1.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Penn State football announces several kickoff times, White Out opponent for 2025
Penn State football announces several kickoff times, White Out opponent for 2025 Time to mark the calendars. Penn State football officially announced the kickoff times for several games, as well as revealing this year's White Out opponent. The Nittany Lions will begin the season by hosting Nevada on Aug. 30, which will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on CBS, marking the first-ever matchup between the two. The following week, on Sept. 6, they'll host FIU at noon, broadcast on Big Ten Network. It'll be the second contest between the two universities, with the first being a 59-0 Penn State victory in 2007. Closing out the nonconference slate, Penn State will host Villanova at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, set to appear of FS1. It'll be the teams' first meeting on the gridiron since Penn State won 38-17 in 2021. The Nittany Lions hold a 6-3-1 all-time record against the Wildcats. Following a bye week, the Nittany Lions will open conference play by welcoming Oregon to Beaver Stadium in a rematch of last season's Big Ten championship. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and be broadcast on NBC, and it'll serve as the team's annual White Out game. It'll be the Ducks' first appearance in the spectacle, in what's expected to be a top-10 matchup. On Oct. 11, Penn State will welcome Northwestern to Happy Valley, a game which will kick off at either noon, 3:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. The network for the contest is still undetermined. Additional kickoff times and network information will be revealed throughout the season.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL J'ven Williams with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 Season for Penn State OL J'ven Williams with his player profile Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Offensive lineman J'ven Williams was the top ranked recruit in Penn State's 2023 class, redshirting his first season on campus while appearing in three contests. Last season, Williams increased his role, appearing in all 16 games, mainly on special teams. It's clear the coaching staff likes what it has in Williams, who started at right tackle in the Blue-White Game, but he'll have to compete with proven veterans for snaps. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania Height: 6-5 Weight: 310 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt sophomore Recruiting Rankings Class of 2023: 5-star by 247Sports, No. 5 offensive tackle Williams was the top in-state recruit in his class and chose the Nittany Lions over offers from Michigan, USC, Ole Miss and others. Depth Chart Overview Williams hasn't been able to crack the starting rotation, and with Drew Shelton, Nolan Rucci and Anthony Donkoh - three players with starting experience - all returning, it's likely Williams will have to wait another year. Williams also has the ability to play guard, but the Nittany Lions are deep there as well.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How former LSU baseball outfielder Paxton Kling fared with Penn State in 2025
How former LSU baseball outfielder Paxton Kling fared with Penn State in 2025 Former LSU outfielder Paxton Kling turned in a stellar week at the Big Ten Tournament with Penn State to cap off his junior season. Through three games, Kling went seven for nine at the plate with two doubles as the Nittany Lions made a run to the semifinals for the second-straight season. Under second-year head coach Mike Gambino, Kling carved out a crucial role. The every day center fielder, Kling occupies the second spot in the lineup. Ninth-seeded Penn State upset Washington and USC to set up a rematch of last year's championship game against Nebraska. The Nittany Lions ultimately suffered a 6-3 loss. Kling commanded the outfield defensively but his best play of the tournament came on the base paths against the Huskies. He scored from second base on a sacrifice fly to center field to give Penn State a 3-0 lead in the top of the sixth inning. Through two seasons at LSU, Kling made 118 appearances with 61 starts. He batted .250 with 54 hits and a .402 on-base percentage. As a freshman in 2023, he was a part of the Tigers' national team championship team.
