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Penn State football's Cross, Cunningham enter transfer portal

Dec 10, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — With the transfer portal opening Monday, the Penn State football team saw two of its own opt for new homes following its loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship. Before the Big Ten title game, news broke that redshirt sophomore tight end Jerry Cross planned to transfer. Cross (6-5, 254) officially entered the portal on Monday after appearing in only seven games and recording no statistics at Penn State.
Franklin, Nittany Lions quickly pivot to SMU

Dec 9, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State coach James Franklin and his Nittany Lions have quickly turned their attention to the SMU and the upcoming College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions earned the No. 6 seed after the 45-38 loss to Oregon in Indianapolis Saturday. on They'll host the 11th-seeded Mustangs in the first round of the CFP at noon on Saturday, Dec. 21. "Having a home game is huge for a ton of reasons," Franklin said.
Running the Floor: Penn State 'all about moving forward' after toppling Purdue

Dec 9, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — After knocking off Purdue for its first AP top 10 win since 2019, the Penn State men's basketball team returns to action Tuesday night against Rutgers. Though the final score went 81-70 in Penn State's favor, the Nittany Lions led by as many as 27 points in the game and were shooting 65% 30 minutes into the contest. The fans inside the Jordan Center stormed the court as the final buzzer sounded, creating a signature scene of Mike Rhoades' tenure at Penn State.
Penn State Notebook: Nittany Lions lose to Oregon, earn sixth seed in CFP

Dec 8, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — Despite falling to No. 1 Oregon in a shootout in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday night in Indianapolis, Penn State's players and coaches learned Sunday the program will make first appearance in the College Football Playoff. Announced Sunday afternoon, the Nittany Lions drew the No. 6 seed in the expanded 12-team playoff. The Nittany Lions will host 11-seed SMU on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon in Beaver Stadium.
No. 3 Penn State eyes second Big Ten championship under James Franklin

Dec 6, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — The third-ranked Nittany Lions face the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in Saturday's Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis. A Penn State win would be its first Big Ten title since 2016, and would likely give Penn State the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. "We get an opportunity to go into Indianapolis now and play for the Big Ten Championship," Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said.
Nittany Lions stun No. 8 Purdue for first AP top 10 win since 2019

Dec 5, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — Fans stormed the court as Penn State dominated eighth-ranked Purdue en route to an 81-70 win Thursday night. The Nittany Lions led by as many as 27 points as they picked up their first AP top-10 win since Dec. 10, 2019, against Maryland. Penn State's 8-1 start to the season is its best since 2014-15.
Running the Floor: Takeaways from Penn State’s 7-1 start

Dec 4, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State men's basketball team enters Big Ten play Thursday against No. 8 Purdue having won seven of its first eight games. The Nittany Lions have looked intriguing during their nonconference schedule — averaging 16.2 points per game more than a season ago. Let's get into what's been so good about Penn State in its second season under Mikes Rhoades.
Penn State Notebook: Nittany Lions earn seat at the table with win over Maryland

Dec 3, 2024 | ncnewsonline.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — With its dismantling of Maryland on Saturday, Penn State finally has a seat at the table. The Nittany Lions all but locked up a College Football Playoff berth with their 44-7 win over Maryland, but thanks to Michigan’s 13-10 upset of No. 2 Ohio State, they’re now positioned to do something they haven’t done since 2016 — play in the Big Ten championship game. Third-ranked Penn State faces top-ranked Oregon in this Saturday’s Big Ten title game in Indianapolis.
Penn State women not tough enough in loss to St. John's

Dec 2, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — The Penn State women's basketball team couldn't overcome its sloppy ball-handling in a 72-67 loss to visiting St. John's on Monday night. The loss was the first of the season for the Nittany Lions (8-1), who committed 22 turnovers in the game. According to Penn State coach Carolyn Kieger, the Red Storm were the tougher, more physical team all game long. "I just give a lot of credit to St John's and their toughness," Kieger said after the game.
Penn State Notebook: Nittany Lions earn seat at the table with win over Maryland

Dec 1, 2024 | cnhinews.com | Shane Thomas

STATE COLLEGE — With its dismantling of Maryland on Saturday, Penn State finally has a seat at the table. The Nittany Lions all but locked up a College Football Playoff berth with their 44-7 win over Maryland, but thanks to Michigan’s 13-10 upset of No. 2 Ohio State, they’re now positioned to do something they haven't done since 2016 — play in the Big Ten championship game. Third-ranked Penn State faces top-ranked Oregon in this Saturday's Big Ten title game in Indianapolis.

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