Franklin’s search for new RB coach is on

February 12, 2025

Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s press availability on Tuesday: Hiring season Franklin said he’s in the midst of interviews to fill two vacant positions on his staff, including running backs coach after Ja’Juan Seider, who held the job since 2018, took a similar role at Notre Dame. “We wish him nothing but the best,” Franklin said, citing Seider’s tenure and the fact that his son, Jaden, was a PSU walk-on. “When you lose somebody, it’s a painstaking process to fill it. There aren’t as many qualified (candidates) as people think.” The Lions ...

Lions lose RB coach to Irish

February 11, 2025

UNIVERSITY PARK — The movement on Penn State’s coaching staff continues. Running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider, according to published reports, is leaving the Nittany Lions to become the RBs coach at Notre Dame. Seider, who spent the last seven seasons at PSU, was also the Lions’ assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator. Seider helped develop running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen into one of the nation’s best backfields. Each has committed to returning to Penn State for the 2025 season. Notre Dame returns standout running back Jeremiyah Love, among ...

College wrestling

February 7, 2025

Michigan at Penn State Tipoff: 6 p.m., Bryce Jordan Center, University Park Records: Michigan (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten); Penn State (10-0, 4-0 Big Ten) TV: Big Ten Network Notable: PSU’s Tyler Kasak and Luke Lilledahl were both honored by the Big Ten this week. Kasak was named Wrestler of the Week, while Lilledahl was tabbed as Freshman of the Week. … This dual is the third and final meet at the BJC for the season. … Michigan went 3-0 in the non-conference schedule, but has struggled so far in the Big Ten, despite still being ranked 12th by InterMat. … The featured matchup could ...

Sports at a glance

February 6, 2025

Big Ten gives PSU 2 awards UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Nittany Lion wrestlers Tyler Kasak and Luke Lilledahl were named Big Ten Wrestler and Freshman of the Week, respectively, in the Big Ten Wednesday. Kasak defeated Jacori Teemer at 157, winning by a 5-2 score. Kasak, with 2:04 in riding time, posted the 5-2 win to help lead Penn State to a win over No. 2 Iowa. Kasak improved to 12-0 on the year with two falls, two techs and three majors. Lilledahl beat Joey Cruz in a 22-6 technical fall victory (6:43). Lilledahl tallied seven takedowns, including five in the third period. He ...

First quarter sinks PSU

January 30, 2025

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK — Sarah Te-Biasu scored 20 points, Kaylene Smikle added 17 and No. 14 Maryland held off Penn State’s second-half rally to earn an 82-73 victory on Wednesday night. Maryland (17-4, 7-3 Big Ten Conference) entered on a three-game losing streak — all to top-15 teams. Maryland scored the opening eight points of the game and led the rest of the way. The Terrapins added a 13-2 run later in the first quarter to take a double-digit lead they held until Penn State started the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run to get within 62-57. Penn State, which ...

PSU all in with hiring of Knowles

January 28, 2025

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State. Of course, money helped. Franklin has often talked about being “aligned” with Penn State’s administration, specifically Athletic Director Pat Kraft, President Neeli Bendapudi and the Board of Trustees’ core leadership. And it’s clear the Nittany Lions’ leadership is all in —at just about any cost. With a three-year, $9.3 million contact, Knowles ...