Kyle Golik

Pittsburgh

National Columnist at Freelance

National Columnist for Mike Farrell Sports Contributor to College Football Dawgs Maxwell Football Club FWAA & PFWA Member Green Bay Packers Shareholder

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Articles

Top Dawgs: ESPN Names Penn State the No. 1 Team in the Country

6 days ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

As spring ball leads to summer ball, the expectations for Penn State only heighten even further with ESPN naming Penn State the No. 1 team in the country. Post spring T10 rankings according to ESPN1. Penn State2. Clemson3. Texas4. Georgia5. Ohio State6. LSU7. Notre Dame8. Oregon9. Alabama10.
Penn State in Final 4 For Nation’s No. 2 EDGE

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

The momentum continues for Penn State recruiting as the nation’s No. 2 EDGE rusher per On3 Sports has listed the Nittany Lions in his final four. Washington (DC) Gonzaga 5-star edge Carter Meadows has his final four in Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and South Carolina with OVs set for the summer.
From No. 11 to No. 56 to...? Abdul Carter's Jersey Number Journey Ends

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

The saga of former Penn State and new New York Giants EDGE Abdul Carter finding a number has come to an end. The solution for Carter is simply splitting the difference. Carter is set to honor his past wearing the No. 11 at Penn State with his admiration of Lawrence Taylor and his number 56 to wear the No. 51. Source: #Giants No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter plans to wear No. 5️⃣1️⃣ today and moving forward.
Pera Tabbed New Penn State GM to Men’s Basketball

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

Former Rice head coach Scott Pera has been named the first general manager in Penn State men’s basketball history, according to a new report Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 reported. Pera served three seasons (2014-2017) with current men’s basketball head coach Mike Rhoades as an assistant in his first two seasons then ascending to associate head coach in the 2016-2017. Following Rhoades departure to become VCU head coach in 2017, Pera succeeded him.
Tyler Warren Signs Multi-Year Deal with Colts

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

Former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren has agreed to a four-year $20.96 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, according to league sources. The Colts spent the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to secure Warren. Warren’s contract includes an $11.88 million signing bonus. Sources: The #Colts and No. 14 overall pick TE Tyler Warren have agreed to a 4-year, $20.96M fully guaranteed rookie contract, including an $11.88M signing bonus. Indy’s franchise tight end is officially locked in.
Jaylen Reed Signs Multi-Year Deal With NFL's Texans

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

Former Penn State safety Jaylen Reed has agreed to a four-year, $4.95 million contract with the Houston Texans that includes a $243,800 signing bonus, per a league source reveal on Thursday. Reed is a 6 foot, 211-pound safety who earned second-team All-Big Ten Conference a season ago with Penn State that fueled the Nittany Lions to their first College Football Playoff berth reaching the Semifinals in the Orange Bowl.
Golik: Will Howard Still Has a Chip on His Shoulder Over Penn State - and It Shows

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

It seems the sour grapes from West Chester, Pa. native and former Downington West quarterback Will Howard still simmers on the subject of Penn State. Howard didn’t receive the attention during his recruitment that saw his journey start at Kansas State and end up at Ohio State. It was last season’s matchup in Beaver Stadium that had Howard emotionally fueled to show James Franklin and company they were wrong about him.
5 Blue Blood Series That Need to Be Scheduled Now

1 week ago | mikefarrellsports.com | Kyle Golik

By Kyle GolikWith the news Clemson and Notre Dame are set for a 12-game series, what other dream matchups of college football lore need to do the same? During this time in college football, power schools dealing with super conference slates and playoff jockeying typically don’t want to make their schedules harder. While Notre Dame is contractually obligated to play six ACC opponents, they decided to make Clemson one between 2027 and 2038 seasons.
Top Number Options After Giants Rule Out 11 and 56

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

Call me ignorant about one’s self branding. To me a number is a number, but I get the journey Abdul Carter is on to figure out what number he will inevitably take. The request for No. 56 by Carter was immediately stiff-armed by the immortal Lawrence Taylor and rightfully so. I outlined in a previous column here the insanity of the request, but I do see Carter’s point of view, it isn’t no until no is said. Golik: Why Stephen A.
Golik: The Great Expectations of 2025 Have 1994 Comparisons

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Kyle Golik

The laurels for Penn State heading into the 2025 season keep coming. FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt placed Penn State No. 1 in his post-spring rankings. This was off the heels of Pro Football Focus’ Max Chadwick have seven Penn State players amongst the America’s top 10 returning starters.