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Every former Penn State Football player rated in Madden NFL 25

Every former Penn State Football player rated in Madden NFL 25

Today we take a look at the Madden ratings for each of the former Penn State Football players in Madden NFL 25.

 • Richie O'Leary
Former Penn State Football players set for 2023 NFL season

Former Penn State Football players set for 2023 NFL season

Here's a quick look at all the active rostered former Penn State Football players heading into the 2023 NFL season.

 • Richie O'Leary
Where do all the former Nittany Lions rank in Madden 24?

Where do all the former Nittany Lions rank in Madden 24?

Today we take a look at the Madden ratings for all of the former Penn State Football players in Madden 24.

 • Richie O'Leary
Where do all the former Nittany Lions rank in Madden 23?

Where do all the former Nittany Lions rank in Madden 23?

Today we take a look at the Madden ratings for all of the former Rutgers Football players in Madden 23.

 • Richie O'Leary
Welcome home: A look at Penn State's 2022 early enrollees

Welcome home: A look at Penn State's 2022 early enrollees

Penn State's 2022 crop of early enrollees is among the best of the James Franklin era.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Nittany Lion personnel tracker: Nate Bruce exits Penn State program

Nittany Lion personnel tracker: Nate Bruce exits Penn State program

Penn State filled out the rest of its 2021 scholarship roster this week with the addition of a former four-star corner.

 • BWI Staff
Nittany Lion personnel tracker: Transfer CB landing at Penn State

Nittany Lion personnel tracker: Transfer CB landing at Penn State

Penn State filled out the rest of its 2021 scholarship roster this week with the addition of a former four-star corner.

 • BWI Staff
All-Franklin Team: Defense

All-Franklin Team: Defense

Who are the best players at each position to play for James Franklin at Penn State?

 • David Eckert
Fact or Fiction: Bengals' LSU reunion was best of the NFL Draft

Fact or Fiction: Bengals' LSU reunion was best of the NFL Draft

LSU receiver Ja'Marr Chase will reunite with his former college quarterback, Joe Burrow, with the Bengals.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC, Big Ten dominate in 2021 NFL Draft

SEC, Big Ten dominate in 2021 NFL Draft

The SEC led the way with 65 draft picks in 2021, including No. 4 overall Kyle Pitts.

 • Mike Farrell
Three Nittany Lions selected in seventh round of NFL Draft

Three Nittany Lions selected in seventh round of NFL Draft

Three Nittany Lions were selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, building the program's class to six in '21.

 • David Eckert
Column: Despite spectacle, NFL Draft again offers compelling elements

Column: Despite spectacle, NFL Draft again offers compelling elements

The annual overwrought exercise of the NFL Draft changes context when the players are familiar.

 • Nate Bauer
Hit or Miss: Rivals does a self-scout on rankings of 32 first-rounders

Hit or Miss: Rivals does a self-scout on rankings of 32 first-rounders

Trevor Lawrence was the No. 1 prospect in the 2018 class and was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
With 31st pick overall, Baltimore Ravens select Jayson Oweh

With 31st pick overall, Baltimore Ravens select Jayson Oweh

Penn State saw its second player drafted in the first-round of the NFL Draft Thursday night with Jayson Oweh.

 • Ryan Snyder
Farrell's NFL Mock Draft: Four QBs go in top 10

Farrell's NFL Mock Draft: Four QBs go in top 10

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to be drafted No. 1 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Draft prospects, OL transfers, Big 12 breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Draft prospects, OL transfers, Big 12 breakouts

Kyle Pitts is expected to be the first tight end selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Ronnie Perkins will go in first round of NFL Draft

Fact or Fiction: Ronnie Perkins will go in first round of NFL Draft

The Oklahoma edge rusher has been getting some first-round hype. Is it warranted?

 • Mike Farrell
John Scott Jr. updates transfer DLs, positional depth, and more

John Scott Jr. updates transfer DLs, positional depth, and more

Penn State defensive line coach John Scott Jr. met with the media Wednesday night.

 • David Eckert
Big Ten Spotlight: Positions battles to watch

Big Ten Spotlight: Positions battles to watch

C.J. Stroud is the favorite to win Ohio State's vacant starting quarterback position.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Work to do, conference swaps, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Work to do, conference swaps, NFL Draft

Justin Fields' NFL Draft stock is sky high after an impressive Pro Day performance.

 • Mike Farrell
Film Evaluation: Penn State's Pro Day

Film Evaluation: Penn State's Pro Day

BWI contributor Thomas Frank Carr

 • Thomas Frank Carr
Oweh steals the show at Penn State Pro Day

Oweh steals the show at Penn State Pro Day

Jayson Oweh has tested great for years, and now the whole world saw it up close on Thursday.

 • Matt Herb
Penn State Pro Day Notebook: Which Nittany Lions stood out?

Penn State Pro Day Notebook: Which Nittany Lions stood out?

Catch up with everything you need to know from Penn State football's Pro Day

 • David Eckert
Nitt Clips: Pro Day Interviews & Highlights

Nitt Clips: Pro Day Interviews & Highlights

Watch interviews and workouts from Penn State's Pro Day.

 • BWI Staff
Pro Day Preview: Where do PSU's top prospects stand heading into Thursday?

Pro Day Preview: Where do PSU's top prospects stand heading into Thursday?

Get the latest on Penn State's top draft prospects.

 • David Eckert
Healthy Nick Tarburton emerges as breakout candidate for Penn State

Healthy Nick Tarburton emerges as breakout candidate for Penn State

Nick Tarburton could prove to be a key contributor for Penn State at defensive end.

 • David Eckert
NFL Draft: Top five defensive ends

NFL Draft: Top five defensive ends

Greg Rousseau leads Mike Farrell's look at the class of defensive end prospects for this year's NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Six Nittany Lions earn NFL Combine invites

Six Nittany Lions earn NFL Combine invites

Which former Penn State players earned a draft combine invite?

 • David Eckert
Stock Watch: What are draft experts saying about PSU's top prospects?

Stock Watch: What are draft experts saying about PSU's top prospects?

Catch up with the latest draft buzz surrounding former Nittany Lions.

 • David Eckert
Nittany Lion personnel tracker: Will Levis lands at SEC program

Nittany Lion personnel tracker: Will Levis lands at SEC program

QB Will Levis is headed to the SEC.

 • BWI Staff
Penn State DE Jayson Oweh opts to pursue pro career

Penn State DE Jayson Oweh opts to pursue pro career

Penn State defensive end Jayson Oweh is headed to the NFL.

 • Nate Bauer
Pro Football Focus evaluates Penn State's defensive line

Pro Football Focus evaluates Penn State's defensive line

How did Penn State's defensive linemen grade out this season?

 • BWI Staff
Penn State well-represented on PFF All-Big Ten team

Penn State well-represented on PFF All-Big Ten team

Eight Penn State players earned All-Big Ten honors by Pro Football Focus Wednesday.

 • Ryan Snyder
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Illinois

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Illinois

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
After early blip, Penn State's defense stands tall in win over Illinois

After early blip, Penn State's defense stands tall in win over Illinois

Penn State's defense dominated the Illini for three quarters on Saturday.

 • David Eckert
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Michigan State

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Michigan State

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Rutgers Film Study: Blame it on the rain

Rutgers Film Study: Blame it on the rain

Penn State built on its win at Michigan with another at Rutgers Saturday afternoon. Thomas Frank Carr breaks it down.

 • Thomas Frank Carr
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Rutgers

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Rutgers

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
PREVIEW: Rutgers Football set to take welcome Penn State to town

PREVIEW: Rutgers Football set to take welcome Penn State to town

After a big win against Purdue, Rutgers Football is all set to welcome Penn State to town this week.

 • Anthony Siciliano
Grades: Michigan

Grades: Michigan

How do we grade out each position after rewatching Saturday's game against Michigan?

 • BWI Staff
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Michigan

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Michigan

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Column: In win at Michigan, Penn State embraces reality over expectations

Column: In win at Michigan, Penn State embraces reality over expectations

Saturday’s performance represents a philosophical turning point for a program finally coming to grips with its reality.

 • Nate Bauer
Game Recap: Lions get first win at Michigan in over a decade

Game Recap: Lions get first win at Michigan in over a decade

Penn State not only got its first win of the season, but it was also its first win in Ann Arbor in over a decade.

 • Matt Herb
Highs & Lows: Michigan

Highs & Lows: Michigan

BWI editor Nate Bauer recaps the highs and lows from the Nittany Lions' 27-17 win against Michigan on Saturday.

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Iowa

Film Study: Iowa

BWI analyst Thomas Frank Carr recaps another setback and the troubles that have plagued the program this year.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Iowa

Grades: Iowa

BWI's staff grades out the loss to Iowa.

 • BWI Staff
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Iowa

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Iowa

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Iowa

Highs & Lows: Iowa

BWI editor Nate Bauer recaps the highs and lows from the Nittany Lions' 41-21 loss to Iowa Saturday.

 • Nate Bauer
PFF evaluates Penn State's defense

PFF evaluates Penn State's defense

How does Penn State's defensive players compare to others in the Big Ten and Power Five conferences?

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 • Ryan Snyder
Through season's first half, Jayson Oweh rises to the top

Through season's first half, Jayson Oweh rises to the top

BWI editor Matt Herb details the emergence of Jayson Oweh, who tops Penn State's list of breakout defenders this year.

 • Matt Herb
Nebraska Film Study: Making a move

Nebraska Film Study: Making a move

Can Penn State rebound from its 0-4 start to the season? We break down the latest letdown in our Film Study series, here

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Nebraska

Grades: Nebraska

BWI's staff grades out the loss to Nebraska.

 • BWI Staff
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Nebraska

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Nebraska

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Poor first half confounds Penn State defense once again

Poor first half confounds Penn State defense once again

Penn State's defense faltered in the first half once again on Saturday.

 • David Eckert
Nebraska Recap: Despite rally, Lions still fall to 0-4 with 30-23 loss

Nebraska Recap: Despite rally, Lions still fall to 0-4 with 30-23 loss

Penn State hasn’t played Nebraska very often over the years, and prior to this weekend’s trip to Lincoln, it hadn’t

 • Matt Herb
Nitt Clips: Players discuss 30-23 loss to Nebraska

Nitt Clips: Players discuss 30-23 loss to Nebraska

See what Will Levis, Pat Freiermuth, Jesse Luketa, Will Fries and others had to say following the loss to Nebraska

 • BWI Staff
Nitt Clips: Wednesday player interviews

Nitt Clips: Wednesday player interviews

OL Juice Scurggs, DE Jayson Oweh and LB Brandon Smith all met with the media Wednesday. Watch those interviews here!

 • BWI Staff
Grades: Maryland

Grades: Maryland

BWI's staff grades out the loss to Maryland.

 • BWI Staff
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Maryland

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Maryland

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Nitt Clips: Maryland Postgame Interviews

Nitt Clips: Maryland Postgame Interviews

See what Sean Clifford, Jahan Dotson, Antonio Shelton and Ellis Brooks had to say Saturday night.

 • BWI Staff
Grades: Ohio State

Grades: Ohio State

BWI's staff grades out the loss to Ohio State.

 • BWI Staff
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Ohio State

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Ohio State

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Oweh's production against Indiana hints at elite pass rushing potential

Oweh's production against Indiana hints at elite pass rushing potential

Jayson Oweh didn't have a sack last Saturday, but his impact was evident.

 • David Eckert
Nitt Clips: Wednesday player interviews

Nitt Clips: Wednesday player interviews

Sean Clifford, Jahan Dotson, Jayson Oweh and Brandon Smith all met with the media Wednesday. Watch those interview here!

 • BWI Staff
Film Study: Defense as advertised; Lions' offensive wounds self-inflicted

Film Study: Defense as advertised; Lions' offensive wounds self-inflicted

What actually happened in the Nittany Lions' 36-35 overtime loss at Indiana Saturday? Thomas Frank Carr shows his work.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Indiana

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Indiana

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • BWI Staff
Grades: Indiana

Grades: Indiana

BWI's staff grades out the loss to Indiana.

 • BWI Staff
Depth Chart: Indiana

Depth Chart: Indiana

Check out Penn State's depth chart ahead of Saturday's game vs. Indiana.

 • Ryan Snyder
3-2-1: The litmus test

3-2-1: The litmus test

BWI editor Nate Bauer recaps another busy week of Penn State football as the Nittany Lions continue prep for 2020.

 • Nate Bauer
Notebook: Brent Pry previews Penn State defense

Notebook: Brent Pry previews Penn State defense

Brent Pry touched on several hot topics during Penn State's preseason media day.

 • David Eckert
Phil's Corner: Biggest questions at offensive & defensive line

Phil's Corner: Biggest questions at offensive & defensive line

Who is going to replace Steven Gonzalez at left guard? 

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 • Phil Grosz
FAQ: Big Ten football is back. Now what?

FAQ: Big Ten football is back. Now what?

With the Big Ten's decision to return to football Wednesday, plenty of questions are popping up. Here are the answers.

 • Nate Bauer
The five best DE groups in college football

The five best DE groups in college football

Gregory Rousseau is one part of a fierce defensive end tandem at Miami.

 • Mike Farrell
As preseason practices draw near, Penn State releases updated roster

As preseason practices draw near, Penn State releases updated roster

Who were the big movers up and down in Penn State's 2020 preseason roster release?

 • Nate Bauer
3-2-1: The Early Returns

3-2-1: The Early Returns

Take an inside look at the Nittany Lions' return to action in recent weeks.

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 • Nate Bauer
Fast-Forward: An Early Look at Penn State's Defensive Ends

Fast-Forward: An Early Look at Penn State's Defensive Ends

What can fans expect from Penn State's group of defensive ends this season? Take an insider's look with us, here!

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 • Nate Bauer
Watch John Scott Jr.'s Thursday Video Conference

Watch John Scott Jr.'s Thursday Video Conference

Watch John Scott Jr.'s complete Thursday video conference.

 • BWI Staff
Assistant Coach John Scott Jr. Offers Initial Impressions of Defensive Line

Assistant Coach John Scott Jr. Offers Initial Impressions of Defensive Line

Penn State's new assistant coach, John Scott Jr., offered some initial impressions of the Nittany Lions' defensive line.

 • Nate Bauer
Penn State Releases Spring Depth Chart

Penn State Releases Spring Depth Chart

Penn State's spring depth chart reveals a few interesting position changes, if not an actual pecking order.

 • Nate Bauer
Around the B1G East: Penn State

Around the B1G East: Penn State

How is Penn State shaping up for the 2020 season? We go in-depth, here.

 • Nate Bauer
Five defensive linemen who could be breakout stars in 2020

Five defensive linemen who could be breakout stars in 2020

Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson is primed for a big season in 2020.

 • Mike Farrell
Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Chase Young is leaving big shoes to fill at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
2020 Vision: Breaking down next year's OL & DL

2020 Vision: Breaking down next year's OL & DL

Matt Herb breaks down Penn State's offensive and defensive lines ahead of next season.

 • Matt Herb
Season Review: Defensive Snaps

Season Review: Defensive Snaps

Which defensive players totaled the most snaps this season? Learn more on that, plus who graded out the highest!

 • BWI Staff
BWI Photos: Penn State 53 - Memphis 39

BWI Photos: Penn State 53 - Memphis 39

Check out our photo gallery from yesterday's Cotton Bowl!

 • Steve Manuel
Grades: Cotton Bowl

Grades: Cotton Bowl

How did we grade out Penn State's win over Memphis in the Cotton Bowl?

 • BWI Staff
Game Recap: Lions alive for New Year's Six bowl following win over Rutgers

Game Recap: Lions alive for New Year's Six bowl following win over Rutgers

Penn State wasn’t at full strength in its regular-season finale Saturday, but still managed to get the win.

 • Matt Herb
Grades: Ohio State

Grades: Ohio State

How did we grade out the loss to Ohio State?

 • BWI Staff
Penn State-Minnesota: How they were built

Penn State-Minnesota: How they were built

Penn State has owned the Northeast region, while Minnesota has locked up its state and sprinkled in other recruits.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt
Reviewing Penn State's defensive snap counts

Reviewing Penn State's defensive snap counts

Which players have totaled the most snaps on defense through eight games? We break it all down, here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
BWI Photos: Penn State 28 - Michigan State 7

BWI Photos: Penn State 28 - Michigan State 7

Check out Steve Manuel's photo gallery from Saturday's win here!

 • Steve Manuel
Film Study: How Penn State pushed past the Spartans and a lousy Lansing day

Film Study: How Penn State pushed past the Spartans and a lousy Lansing day

Another miserable afternoon in East Lansing was made better for the Nittany Lions by a smart plan and solid execution.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Michigan State

Grades: Michigan State

How did we grade out Penn State's win over Michigan State?

 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Michigan State

Highs & Lows: Michigan State

Nate Bauer breaks down both the highs and lows from Saturday's win over Michigan State.

 • Nate Bauer
Grades: Purdue

Grades: Purdue

How do we grade out Penn State's win over Purdue?

 • BWI Staff
Nitt Clips: Jayson Oweh

Nitt Clips: Jayson Oweh

See what Jayson Oweh had to say following Wednesday night's open practice.

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Lions Plan to Maximize Redshirt Rule Again in 2019

Lions Plan to Maximize Redshirt Rule Again in 2019

James Franklin and his staff plan to once again maximize the new four-game redshirt rule.

 • Nate Bauer
Highs and Lows: Blue-White Game

Highs and Lows: Blue-White Game

Breaking down the highs and lows from the annual Penn State spring scrimmage!

 • Nate Bauer
In their words: Defensive line

In their words: Defensive line

Moving on to an evaluation of Penn State's defensive line, in the words of coaches and teammates, this spring.

 • Nate Bauer