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QB Manske impressing Lions coaching staff

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State backup quarterback Alex Manske grew up in Iowa and was a very big Iowa State fan and went to QB camps hosted by Matt Campbell and Lions offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser. Campbell called Manske “one of the top three or four quarterbacks” of the 2025 ...

Blair County Chamber of Commerce to preview PSU

For the second straight year, the Blair County Chamber of Commerce will feature a Penn State football preview at its monthly breakfast. It will take place on Thursday morning at the Blair County Convention Center. Steve Jones, play-by-play announcer for the Nittany Lions, will be joined by ...

Buckeyes’ Ryan Day has concerns with his O-line

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At the start of his eighth season as Ohio State football head coach, Ryan Day is looking for his eighth consecutive AP top 10 finish, including No. 5 last season when the Buckeyes fell short of defending their 2024 national championship. With those high expectations in ...

Stripe Out set first game

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Football has announced that its 2026 season and home opener against Marshall, on September 5, will be designated as the Stripe Out game. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on FS1. In one month, Penn State will open its 140th football season and 67th season on West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions will play their 11th annual Stripe Out game. Each section will be coordinated in either all blue or white clothing to create a stripe effect at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The 2026 Stripe Out seat map will be available to fans when it ...

Big Ten football coaches says league not top heavy

In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles. The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ...

Expansion could end Big Ten football title tilt

CHICAGO — The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff. Commissioner Tony Petitti says that’s a worthwhile sacrifice to get his preferred postseason format. “When we make this decision as a league – are we going to ...