Warren returning to Penn State

December 23, 2023

In a surprise move to some, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren announced on Instagram on Friday evening that he will play in the Peach Bowl and return to the team next season. It wasn’t nearly as much of a shocker that offensive tackle Olu Fashanu and cornerback Daequan Hardy both will declare for the NFL Draft. Warren was primarily a short-yardage and goal line threat for the Lions, catching 29 passes for 295 yards and seven touchdowns. Another PSU tight end in Theo Johnson decided to go pro earlier this month. “We’ve done some great things as a family, but I do believe the ...

Allen’s hiring official

December 20, 2023

From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State has made the hiring of Tom Allen as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach official. “I have always had a ton of respect for Tom Allen, and we are excited to welcome him to our staff,” Penn State coach James Franklin said Tuesday. “I’ve enjoyed following his coaching career and his experience as a head coach and defensive play caller will bring tremendous value to our program. Coach Allen has led aggressive and attacking style defenses that will complement what we have already established. We are looking forward to ...

Flash’s Talbert pockets NEC award

December 19, 2023

LORETTO — Aaron “Ace” Talbert, a member of the Saint Francis men’s basketball team, became the third Red Flash freshman to earn Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week honors for the week of Dec. 11-17. Talbert joins Bobby Rosenberger III and Eli Wilborn as winners of the award this season. It is the first time in program history the Frankies have had three different players win the top rookie weekly award in the same campaign. Talbert posted his second most points in his career with his 16-point effort against Mount St. Mary’s on Friday. PSU picked first UNIVERSITY ...

Report: PSU eyes Allen as DC

December 18, 2023

Penn State is nearing an agreement to make former Indiana head coach Tom Allen the Nittany Lions’ new defensive coordinator, multiple national media outlets are reporting. College football insider Pete Thamel of ESPN first broke the story on Sunday afternoon. Penn State has not yet ...

PSU camp wrestling with their decisions

December 16, 2023

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State held its Peach Bowl Media Day on Friday, but the day was mostly filled with unanswered questions. James Franklin has not yet hired a defensive coordinator to replace Manny Diaz, the team’s most decorated player has not decided whether he’ll play in the Peach Bowl, and most of the players with collegiate eligibility remaining did not commit to returning for the 2024 season. Which means several might be going. All-American offensive tackle Olu Fashanu said he’s only focusing on his next practice, adding he’s not ready to say whether he’ll ...

TSN recognizes PSU football player

December 14, 2023

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State offensive tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu was named a first-team All-American by The Sporting News on Wednesday. Fashanu picked up his third first-team All-American honor by an NCAA-recognized outlet, joining first team honors from the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He was also tabbed a second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. With his third first-team honor from one of the five NCAA-recognized outlets (Associated Press, AFCA, FWAA, Sporting News, Walter Camp), Fashanu clinched a spot as a ...