Joe Smeltzer

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In recruiting news, a blue-chip defensive back committed to another Big Ten school has scheduled an official visit to Penn State. A four-star, 6-foot-1, 175-pounder named CJ Bronaugh announced via social media Saturday morning that he’s scheduled an official visit June 20-22.

5 days ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer

Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now In recruiting news, Penn State is in the mix for a blue-chip Class of 2026 linebacker from Florida.

5 days ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer

A former Penn State wrestling star has undergone surgery. Last month at the National Championships in Philadelphia, all 10 Penn State starters earned All-America status. History: Penn State Wrestling Becomes 2nd Team Ever to Produce 10 All-AmericansIt was only the second time in history this had been accomplished and the first since Minnesota did it in 2001. Greg Kerkvliet was one of those 10 but the tournament didn’t go as he had hoped.

6 days ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer

A Penn State basketball big man has entered the transfer portal. Per Jamie Shaw of On3Sports, Penn State is losing Kachi Nzeh (6-foot-8) to the portal after one season with the program. This isn’t the first time Nzeh has entered the portal. Before coming to Penn State, Nzeh started his college basketball career at Xavier, where he played the 2023-24 season. He made four stars and averaged 2.5 points and rebounds apiece before transferring to Penn State.

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Joe Smeltzer

Today marks the anniversary of the most important day in Penn State wrestling history. In March 2009, Penn State finished 17th at the NCAA Championships. This was considered progress. In fact, the headline on Penn State’s athletic website detailing the championships read: “Penn  State is top 20 once more.” Well, 16 years later, it’s safe to say a 17th-place finish wouldn’t fly in Happy Valley. A second-place finish would probably feel just as lousy. It all started April 17, 2009.