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PSU position series: Wide receivers

WIDE RECEIVER (Third in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starter: KeAndre Lambert-Smith (24 catches, 389 yards, four touchdowns) is the apparent No. 1. He flashed in the Rose Bowl with an 88-yard TD and is a deep-play threat. Key losses: Western Kentucky transfer Mitchell Tinsley (51-577) was the team’s top receiver and a good plug-and-play guy. Parker Washington had 146 career catches, including 46 last year before a season-ending injury. Was man (11-179) vs. Ohio State. He pulled a surprise by passing up another year but he went to Jacksonville in the sixth ...

IUP gets top billing

LOCK HAVEN — The IUP Crimson Hawks were selected No. 1 in the 2023 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference’s West Division Football Preseason Poll, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. IUP was also voted No. 1 in the 2022 West Division Preseason Poll. In 2022, team tallied a 10-2 overall record (6-1 in conference play) and became PSAC champions after a win over Shepherd University 24-21 in the PSAC championship game. The Crimson Hawks collected six first-place votes in the 2023 poll and return nine starters on the defensive side of the ball. Slippery Rock was voted No. 2 ...

PSU position series: Offensive line

(Second in a series of Penn State position previews.) Returning starters: There is a ton of experience on an offensive line that plowed the way for the third-most total yards in the Big Ten last year, behind only Ohio State and Michigan. The unit is led by left tackle Olu Fashanu, who surprisingly chose to return to State College this year, even though he was projected to be a first round pick in the NFL this past April. Sal Wormley started every game at right guard and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention pick. Redshirt sophomore Landon Tengwall also returns at left guard after ...

Many project 10 wins

UNIVERSITY PARK — A survey was taken amongst media members to see just what everyone thinks about this upcoming season that could show a lot of promise for Penn State football. Most of the members asked agreed between 11-1 and 10-2 with the biggest question marks being the usual Ohio State and Michigan showdowns. The Lions play the Buckeyes in Columbus in October, and host Michigan in November. Here is what some of the statewide media said on what they expect from Penn State this season: Michael Boytim, Altoona Mirror: 9-3. Comment: Nittany Lions will probably lose a game they ...

Big Ten approves Oregon, Washington

Dealing a crushing combination to the Pac-12 on Friday, the Big Ten announced Oregon and Washington would be joining next August, and the Big 12 completed its raid of the beleaguered conference by adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah. The day began with hope and nine members for the Pac-12. It ended with the league with roots that date back a century and more NCAA championships than any other down to four schools and facing extinction. “Today’s news is incredibly disappointing for student-athletes, fans, alumni and staff of the Pac-12 who cherish the over 100-year history, ...

Nittany Lions should have answers to 2023 season’s questions

Ever wonder how many questions a college football coach answers during the season? In James Franklin’s case, there’s the Tuesday press conference, the Wednesday Quarterback Club and the Wednesday night condensed media scrum. Plus post-game. That’s roughly 40 questions per week — starting with this weekend’s Media Day on Sunday at Beaver Stadium. We’ll limit this exercise to just 10 questions. 1. Is this the year the Nittany Lions crash the CFP playoff? Don’t look now, but this marks Franklin’s 10th year as Penn State’s coach. Of the previous nine, he’s won 11 ...