One early matchup is key for Penn State
The goal is simple: beat Pitt. Otherwise, a loss to their renewed in-state rival would raise questions about if the Nittany Lions are actually real contenders.
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2017 Schedule
0-0, 1st in Big Ten - East
Saquon Barkley, 79 yards later
Saquon Barkley romped his way to national fame with one Rose Bowl run. Can he do it again (and again and again)?
The happiest -- and most miserable -- college football fan bases
How's it going in Happy Valley? See where your fellow Nittany Lion fans rank on the happiness meter.
Tight End Gesicki poised for breakout season (1:03)
Darnold, Barkley lead AP All-America team
USC quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley put on a show at the Rose Bowl last season. They highlight the first preseason All-American team in the history of The Associated Press.
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Tales from preseason camp with five of the AP poll top six
Chris Low went behind the scenes at preseason camps for USC, Florida State, Alabama, Penn State and Ohio State. Here's what he saw, heard and discovered about each team.
PSU's offense looking to impress again in 2017 (1:45)
Franklin inks deal to make big bucks
James Franklin's extension places him among the five highest-paid coaches in college football, along with Alabama's Nick Saban, Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, Ohio State's Urban Meyer and Florida State's Jimbo Fisher.
Saqoun Barkley inspired by Sanders (1:23)
Penn State's Franklin gets new $34.3M deal
Penn State's James Franklin will become the fourth-highest-paid coach in college football after getting a new six-year deal worth an average of $5.73 million.
2018 NFL draft position rankings: Top 10 tight ends
Although he's a little plodding as a route runner, Mike Gesicki boasts an excellent catch radius.
McShay's 2018 NFL draft Top 10 RBs: Saquon Barkley
Barkley looks like an NFL running back right now, and, barring injury, he should be the first back taken in the 2018 draft.
The target now on Penn State (1:56)
Chris Low ESPN Senior Staff Writer
The Penn State defensive linemen get in a little sled work.
Chris Low ESPN Senior Staff Writer
Penn State's Saquon Barkley rushed for nearly 1,500 yards last season and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. He can run over you, run by you and also has a pretty mean stiff arm.
McSorley ready to build off incredible 2016 (1:00)
Chris Low ESPN Senior Staff Writer
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley said he's up to 230 pounds from 223 last year and feels just as explosive. In fact, he said his 40-yard dash time went down some to a 4.33.
PSU hazing judge orders trainer Bream to court
A contempt hearing has been set in the Penn State fraternity hazing case for assistant athletic director Tim Bream, listed as head football trainer, after the defense said it had failed to serve him with a subpoena.
Barkley: Blocked FG vs. Ohio St. biggest moment last season (1:41)
OTL Rosen's comments, Keegan-Michael Key
Bob Ley talks with Paul Finebaum about the comments from UCLA QB Josh Rosen. Plus, Keegan-Michael Key is at the desk to talk NFL celebrations, Penn State, and more!
Barkley undergoes the weather test (2:42)
Scout's Take: DT P.J. Mustipher can contribute quickly at Penn State
P.J. Mustipher is a big body who can make an immediate impact on Penn State's defensive line rotation.
Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer
Penn State continued its strong recruiting efforts in the 2018 class by landing ESPN 300 defensive lineman PJ Mustipher on Monday. Mustipher is the No. 190 ranked prospect overall and the brother of Notre Dame football player, Sam Mustipher. This commitment gives Penn State 13 ESPN 300 commitments, which is tied with Texas and Miami for second most in the country, behind Ohio State.
Key is pleasantly surprised with Penn State rebound (1:39)
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Shorter | WR | Committed | 90 |
| Ricky Slade | RB | Committed | 88 |
| Fredrick Scruggs | OG | Committed | 84 |
| Dorian Hardy | DE | Committed | 83 |
| Isheem Young | S | Committed | 83 |
2017 Big Ten Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2017 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6 |
Awards
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