Joe Smeltzer
Writer at Observer-Reporter
Beat Writer at Nittany Sports
Cover Penn State athletics for @NittanySN, writer for @sportsOR, co-host of @COMONNetwork. Short guy. Father of nobody.
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1 week ago |
nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer
Keep up to date with the latest in Penn State and Big Ten news with today’s Penn State daily. Update (9:01 a.m.)— **Penn State has extended an offer to Jelane Richardson (2027), a 6-foot-1, 170-pound CB from Philadelphia’s Neumann Goretti. Richardson also has an offer from Delaware State, so this is his first Power 4 offer.
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1 week ago |
nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer
One of Penn State coach James Franklin’s biggest goals is the keep the best players in PA at Penn State but it didn’t happen in the case of Joey O’Brien. O’Brien, a five-star safety from Philadelphia’s La Salle College High School, announced his commitment to Notre Dame Friday night. BREAKING: Five-star safety Joey O'Brien commits to Notre Dame. He spoke in-depth about picking the Irish and why the brotherhood matters so much to him.
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1 week ago |
nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer
Penn State football’s summer of discontent in recruiting continued Friday afternoon when Khary Adams announced his commitment to Notre Dame.
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1 week ago |
nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer
One of Penn State football’s top Class of 2026 targets has committed elsewhere. It had been known for several days that Ohio State and USC were the favorite for blue-chip defensive end Luke Wafle. Thursday afternoon, Wafle announced that he picked USC. 🚨BREAKING🚨 Elite EDGE Luke Wafle has committed to USC✌️ He ranks No. 14 NATL. (No. 4 EDGE) in the 2026 On300.
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1 week ago |
nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer
Keep up to date with the latest in Penn State sports in today’s Penn State daily. Update (8:56 a.m.)— **Edge Von Brandt attended Penn State’s camp Wednesday. Von Brandt, a Class of 2026 RB/LB from Appoquinimink High School in Middletown, Delaware, is the brother of Penn State 2027 commit Layton Von Brandt. Had a great time at Penn State camp today. Tested & competed well.
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The fact that Tyler Warren is gone and nobody seems to be worried about it shows the depth that Ty Howle has created with the Penn State tight end room.
Was Secretariat an athlete?
Penn State fans, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see a picture of this guy? Let me hear it. https://t.co/tZDJH2tCQU
