Just as there is every season, this coming year’s college football landscape features several teams with quite a few doubters. On Wednesday, college football analyst Brad Crawford of 247Sports compiled a list of his top-seven programs with the “most to prove” heading into the 2022 season. Whether it be a team coming off a disappointing […]
Read MoreFormer Penn State RB Noah Cain Announces Transfer To SEC Program
Just over 24 hours ago, Penn State running back Noah Cain announced his plans to enter the transfer portal. He may have already had a destination in mind when doing so. A day after entering the portal, the former Nittany Lions star already knows where he wants to go next. On Thursday night, Cain took […]
Read More5 College Football Programs With Best Attendance In 2021
So much of college football is the surrounding environment. The pageantry, the energy from the stands, the tradition. On Wednesday, Pick Six Previews revealed the five schools who packed the stadiums the most in 2021. According to the college football preview publisher, the Big Ten showed up and showed out this year. With three of […]
Read MorePenn State Running Back Has Entered The Transfer Portal
Penn State running back Noah Cain has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a source confirmed to The Spun this afternoon. Cain, a former four-star recruit in the class of 2019, rushed for 350 yards and a team-leading four touchdowns this season. It was a solid bounce back after Cain suffered a season-ending injury in the […]
Read MoreLook: Penn State Just Ran The Wildest Play Of The Season
The Penn State Nittany Lions and the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks are currently facing off in a highly-anticipated Outback Bowl matchup. While James Franklin and his squad have a 10-7 lead heading into the half, things didn’t always go smoothly through the first two quarters. Inside the Razorback’s 40-yard line, Penn State lined up for […]
Read MoreLook: Penn State WR Makes Ridiculous One-Handed Catch
Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington is starting 2022 on the right foot. During the first half of the Outback Bowl, the sophomore wideout made an absurd catch that has fans around the country buzzing. Sean Clifford’s throw was a bit off, but Washington managed to haul it in with one hand. It was picture-perfect […]
Read MoreReport: Oregon Targeting Penn State Coach To Join Staff
A new era of Oregon football has officially begun following the Ducks’ 47-32 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners at the Valero Alamo Bowl on Thursday night. Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning will be on his way Eugene following the Bulldogs’ appearance in the College Football Playoff to try and turn the program back into a […]
Read MoreCFB Team Just Lost Its 5th Defensive Starter Before Bowl Game
College football rosters have been decimated by a combination of injuries, opt-outs and positive tests. But one major college program just lost yet another key player mere days before its bowl game – which is still on. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo announced he’s opting out of the rest […]
Read MoreFormer Penn State 4-Star QB Ta’Quan Roberson Announces Transfer
Former Penn State quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson is sticking around the Northeast to continue his college football career. Roberson, a former four-star recruit out of New Jersey, announced on Tuesday that he’ll be transferring to UConn. The news comes two weeks after Roberson officially entered the transfer portal. Robinson began the season as Penn State’s backup […]
Read MorePenn State WR Jahan Dotson Announces Decision For 2022 Season
On Monday afternoon, Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson revealed what the future has in store for him beyond his team’s upcoming bowl game. After having a stellar 2021 season, he’s ready to go pro. Dotson announced on Twitter that he’s declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. As a result, he’s opting out of the […]
Read MorePenn State DB Announces Decision On Potential Transfer
Penn State got some great news on Tuesday afternoon on defensive back Ji’Ayir Brown. Brown announced on his Twitter that he will be returning to the Nittany Lions for next season after there were rumors about him transferring. “After sitting down and exploring all my options about my future with my family, I am confident […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: College Football Playoff, Bowl Season
The 2021 college football regular season was filled with drama. Top 10 teams struggled to maintain their spots in the rankings and a batch of programs that haven’t been in the mix for years factored into the national championship conversation throughout the campaign. But when all was said and done, picking the four teams to […]
Read MoreCollege Football’s Top 25 Recruiting Classes After Signing Day
National Signing Day has come and gone but not without leaving us with some incredibly memorable moments. So which teams came out on top with the best classes heading into 2022? Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M were in a recruiting dogfight all the way to the end. But Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies came out […]
Read MoreQ&A With Nick Singleton: Being Named Gatorade Player Of The Year, Why He Chose Penn State
It’s been a busy week for five-star running back Nick Singleton. Not only did he send his National Letter of Intent to Penn State this week, he was named the Gatorade Player of the Year. On Tuesday, former Penn State star Saquon Barkley presented the award to Singleton while on Zoom. Barkley gave the young […]
Read MorePenn State Officially Announces New Defensive Coordinator
A little less than two weeks ago, Penn State lost defensive coordinator Brent Pry to Virginia Tech. On Saturday morning, Penn State hired Pry’s replacement. In a surprising turn of events, Penn State has hired former Miami head coach Manny Diaz as its defensive coordinator for the 2022 season. Miami officially parted ways with Diaz […]
Read MoreKirk Herbstreit Reacts To Sean Clifford’s Decision
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit is excited that Sean Clifford decided to return to Penn State. Herbstreit quote tweeted Clifford’s tweet with a short little congratulations message after the announcement was made official. Congrats brother-good for you! https://t.co/HEDiGrxpqC — Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) December 10, 2021 Clifford will play one more season with the Nittany Lions before likely […]
Read MorePenn State QB Sean Clifford Announces Decision On His Football Future
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford has made a decision on his football future. Clifford had the opportunity to test his luck in the 2022 NFL Draft. Instead, he’s returning to College Station for one more year. The Penn State quarterback announced in a statement on Friday that he’ll return for the 2022 season. “Penn State […]
Read MoreBreaking: Penn State’s Bowl Matchup Is Reportedly Set
Penn State’s bowl game has reportedly been set. The Nittany Lions entered the 2021 season with New Year’s Six hopes, and while that didn’t come to fruition, James Franklin’s program is still heading to a solid bowl game. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Nittany Lions will be taking on Arkansas in a […]
Read MoreMichigan State Could Reportedly Be Without 8 Starters vs. Penn State
After losing two of their last three games in heartbreaking fashion, Michigan State will be hard-pressed to end their regular season against Penn State with a W. According to Stadium college football insider Brett McMurphy, the Spartans have been hit by a combination of the flu bug and injury bug. The Michigan State locker room […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Rivalry Week
The best weekend of the college football season is finally here. That’s right folks: it’s rivalry week. After fans are done celebrating Thanksgiving, the college football slate promises to entertain all weekend long. With games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the action on the field is sure to entertain throughout the holiday. Rivalry weekend is […]
Read MoreCFB World Reacts To James Franklin Contract News
James Franklin has already led Penn State football for nearly eight seasons. A contract extension that the Nittany Lions head coach officially agreed to this week will now keep him with the program for the next decade. Penn State announced on Tuesday afternoon that Franklin agreed to a new 10-year deal to remain in Happy […]
Read MoreBreaking: Penn State Announces Major James Franklin Contract News
We just received breaking news out of Penn State regarding head coach James Franklin. Just moments ago, Penn State announced Franklin has agreed to a new contract extension, and it’s a big one. Franklin has agreed to a new 10-year contract extension. The extension will keep the 49-year-old head coach in State College through the […]
Read MoreFormer Raiders Fullback Steve Smith Passed Away On Saturday
Former Penn State star and Raiders fullback Steve Smith passed away on Saturday. He was 57 years old. Smith died on Saturday after a lengthy battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was an inspiration to many. “The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of Steve Smith, who valiantly battled Lou Gehrig’s Disease for […]
Read MorePenn State QB Sean Clifford Leaves Game vs. Rutgers
If this Saturday’s game against Rutgers marks the last time that Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford plays at Beaver Stadium, it’ll be an unfortunate way to end his Nittany Lions career. Moments ago, Clifford was seen leaving the field. There isn’t much information out at the moment regarding his status, but it was evident that […]
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