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Former Michigan Defensive Lineman Transferring to Penn State

Penn State landed its second post-Orange Bowl transfer commitment Saturday night, as former Michigan defensive tackle Owen Wafle announced he will play for the Nittany Lions in 2025. Wafle has four years of eligibility remaining after not seeing action during the 2024 Michigan Wolverines season.

Penn Live · 4h

Penn State adds transfer defensive lineman from Big Ten rival

Former Michigan defensive lineman Owen Wafle (pronounced Way-ful, not waffle) announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions via social media. He did not appear in a game at Michigan in 2024 as a freshman, meaning he’ll have four years of eligibility remaining.

Yahoo! Sports · 2h

Penn State adds transfer commitment from Big Ten school

Owen Wafle, a three-star edge rusher from New Jersey and a member of Michigan ‘s Class of 2024, announced his commitment to Penn State with a post on social media on Saturday evening. The former Hun School product entered the NCAA transfer portal on Jan.

SB Nation on MSN · 4h

Penn State Lands Former Michigan DT Owen Wafle

Originally from New Jersey, Wafle was committed to Notre Dame as a high school prospect but flipped his commitment to Michigan, where he spent the 2024 season. Here’s what Brian

Zane Durant Announces Return To Penn State For 2025

Sports Illustrated · 8h

Penn State's Zane Durant Announces Return to Nittany Lions for 2025

Former Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, who played alongside Durant for two seasons, called him "freakish" and a mismatch, traits that Durant will carry into 2025. Durant became the second Penn State defensive starter to announce his return, joining safety Zakee Wheatley.

USA Today · 2d

Why does Penn State say 'We Are'? Explaining history of the Nittany Lions' chant

For years, Penn State had a pair of popular cheers, “The Nittany Lion” and "Short Yell State.” In the mid-1970s, according to Penn State historian Lou Prato, the Nittany Lions’ cheerleaders were awed when making road trips with the team to Ohio State and USC, both of which used call-and-response cheers among fans to liven the in-stadium atmosphere.

Yahoo! Sports · 9h

Zane Durant announces return to Penn State defense in 2025

Zane Durant took to his social media accounts on Saturday to announce his decision to return to Penn State for the 2025 season. “Thank you Nittany Nation, it’s been a tremendous rise these past 3 years,

Penn State HC James Franklin Is Under Fire

CBSSports.com · 1d

Penn State's roster is only going to get worse, which makes for a grim big-game future under James Franklin

This was the year and this was the team for Franklin and his Penn State program to prove the doubters wrong, to extinguish the derisive "Big Game James" nickname once and for all. Led by Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren and Nicholas Singleton, Franklin compiled enough elite talent to make a real run at finally breaking through that ceiling.

The Big Lead on MSN · 1d

Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin

James Franklin coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to a loss in a big game. Franklin cleared one hurdle this year when Penn State finally made the College Football Playoff semifinal after defeating SMU in the first round and Boise State in the second round.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

After another heartbreaking loss, will James Franklin and Penn State ever get over the hump?

James Franklin seemed destined to break the skid. His skid, to be more specific: 12 consecutive losses to top-five opponents, a miserable eight-year drought. But the 11th-year Penn State coach was on the way to snapping that streak.

Notre Dame Shocks Penn State in Orange Bowl

CBSSports.com · 2d

Notre Dame edges Penn State in wild Orange Bowl to reach first national championship game in 12 years

For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame will play for a national title. The (7) Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 27-24 win against (6) Penn State in Thursday evening's Orange Bowl.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 2d

What is a Nittany Lion? Explaining Penn State nickname ahead of Orange Bowl vs Notre Dame

Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.

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Notre Dame Shocks Penn State in Orange Bowl: 5 Key Numbers That Defined the Game

Notre Dame outlasted Penn State 27-24 in Thursday's Orange Bowl that won't soon be forgotten. The back-and-forth affair had pretty much everything as Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter put the Irish ahead for good with seven seconds to play and sent the Fighting Irish to the national championship game.

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No. 1 Michigan State's Road Series Against Penn State Ends With 2-2 Tie in Augustine's Return

For the first time in almost a month, No. 1 Michigan State hockey didn't win a game on Saturday, as the Spartans' second game ...

Green Bay Packers elevate ex-Penn State quarterback for NFL playoffs

After spending the full season on the practice squad, Sean Clifford will join the Green Bay Packers' active roster for the ...

Notre Dame Beats Penn State to Reach CFP Final as Fans Call Out Drew Allar, Franklin

Late mistakes from Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and questionable decisions from head coach James Franklin led to Notre ...

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How to Watch Oregon Ducks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: Preview, Betting Odds, TV Channel

TV channel, preview, betting odds and prediction for the matchup between the Oregon Ducks at the Penn State Nittany Lions ...

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The fun of Notre Dame vs. Penn State, the agendas of Jalen Hurts, and other thoughts

The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions offer a blast from the past, Hurts plays it by the book a little too much, and Eric ...

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Watch: ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit has a message for Penn State fans following the Notre Dame loss

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit with hi dog Peter during the fourth quarter of the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, 2025. Joe Hermitt | ...

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Penn State Wrestling Off to Commanding Start to 2024-25 Season

The No. 1 Penn State wrestling team opened the Big Ten schedule with a 55-0 win over Michigan State, the Nittany Lions' ...

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