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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
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
Fredrick Moore reacts to Penn State offer, discusses top schools

Fredrick Moore reacts to Penn State offer, discusses top schools

Fredrick Moore recently picked up an offer from Penn State and discusses his top schools.

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 • Clint Cosgrove
Ranking the States: No. 8 Ohio

Ranking the States: No. 8 Ohio

CJ Hicks is one of two five-star linebackers from Ohio.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Week: Five players in need of bounceback seasons

Big Ten Week: Five players in need of bounceback seasons

Minnesota would love to see QB Tanner Morgan return to form after a lackluster junior season.

 • Mike Farrell
Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The wide receivers

Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The wide receivers

BWI breaks down the picture at wide receiver for Penn State.

 • David Eckert
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Programs with top commit performances

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Programs with top commit performances

CJ Hicks was part of an impressive Ohio State contingent at the Five-Star Challenge.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five-Star Challenge: The Gorney Awards

Five-Star Challenge: The Gorney Awards

From Mighty Mouse (Jaylin Lucas) to Fancy Feet (Justice Haynes), here are the award winners at the big event.

 • Adam Gorney
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
All-Franklin Team: Offense

All-Franklin Team: Offense

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

 • David Eckert
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
The past, present and future of the Big Ten at each position

The past, present and future of the Big Ten at each position

Ohio State's Justin Fields enters the 2020 season as a top contender for the Heisman Trophy.

 • Mike Farrell
Lone Star State is out front when it comes to producing draft picks

Lone Star State is out front when it comes to producing draft picks

The state of Texas produced dozens of draft picks in 2020, including TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Midwest Spotlight: The path from HS to draft star for 5 prospects

Midwest Spotlight: The path from HS to draft star for 5 prospects

Kansas native Isaiah Simmons was selected No. 8 overall by the Arizona Cardinals.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Dan Chisena Becomes Sixth Nittany Lion to Sign UDFA Deal

Dan Chisena Becomes Sixth Nittany Lion to Sign UDFA Deal

Penn State was once again well represented in this year's NFL Draft, and added to it in the free agent market.

 • Nittany Nation
Hamler Off the Board with the 46th Overall Pick to Denver Broncos

Hamler Off the Board with the 46th Overall Pick to Denver Broncos

K.J. Hamler is the second former Nittany Lion off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken by the Denver Broncos.

 • Nate Bauer
Bothered by Special Teams Penalties, Nittany Lions Look to Make Improvement

Bothered by Special Teams Penalties, Nittany Lions Look to Make Improvement

Committing fewer penalties could unlock the door to an improved return game for the Nittany Lions next season.

 • Nate Bauer
Transcript: Penn State Special Teams Coach Joe Lorig Talks Position Plans

Transcript: Penn State Special Teams Coach Joe Lorig Talks Position Plans

Penn State special teams coordinator Joe Lorig addressed the possibility of Micah Parsons at kick return, and more!

 • BWI Staff
NFL Draft Scouting Profile: K.J. Hamler

NFL Draft Scouting Profile: K.J. Hamler

PFF analyst and frequent BWI contributor Thomas Frank Carr is back with another look at dynamic receiver K.J. Hamler.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Ten players who could have a big week at NFL Combine

Ten players who could have a big week at NFL Combine

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs should test well at the NFL Combine.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
K.J. Hamler to Meet With Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday

K.J. Hamler to Meet With Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday

Penn State receiver K.J. Hamler met with the media Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

 • Nate Bauer
Five Nittany Lions Granted NFL Combine Invitations

Five Nittany Lions Granted NFL Combine Invitations

Penn State will send five more of its former players to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis later this month.

 • BWI Staff
All-American Bowl: Mind of Gorney from Friday's combine

All-American Bowl: Mind of Gorney from Friday's combine

National Recruiting Analyst Adam Gorney weighs in with some quick hits.

 • Adam Gorney
Film Study: In Cotton Bowl shootout, Nittany Lions display more firepower

Film Study: In Cotton Bowl shootout, Nittany Lions display more firepower

What went into the Nittany Lions' 53-39 win against Memphis at the Cotton Bowl? Thomas Frank Carr breaks it down.

 • Thomas Frank Carr
Hamler announces choice to forgo remaining eligibility to pursue NFL dreams

Hamler announces choice to forgo remaining eligibility to pursue NFL dreams

K.J. Hamler made it official Tuesday evening, announcing his choice to pursue a career in the NFL.

 • BWI Staff
Season Review: Offensive Snaps

Season Review: Offensive Snaps

Which offensive players totaled the most snaps this season?

 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Cotton Bowl

Highs & Lows: Cotton Bowl

Nate Bauer recaps all the highs & lows from Penn State's Cotton Bowl win over Memphis.

 • Nate Bauer
BWI Photos: Dec. 20 Cotton Bowl Practice

BWI Photos: Dec. 20 Cotton Bowl Practice

Check out our photo gallery from Friday's open practice!

 • Ryan Snyder
Nitt Clips: Clifford, Hamler & Parsons discuss Cotton Bowl

Nitt Clips: Clifford, Hamler & Parsons discuss Cotton Bowl

QB Sean Clifford and LB Micah Parsons preview next weekend's Cotton Bowl.

 • Ryan Snyder
KJ Hamler has made NFL choice, but won't reveal it until after Cotton Bowl

KJ Hamler has made NFL choice, but won't reveal it until after Cotton Bowl

KJ Hamler knows whether he'll leave for the pros or stay at Penn State, but he isn't tipping his hand.

 • David Eckert
Parsons among Penn State standouts honored by Big Ten awards

Parsons among Penn State standouts honored by Big Ten awards

The career ascent for Micah Parsons continued Tuesday with his naming as the Big Ten Linebacker of the Year.

 • Nate Bauer
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
Highs and Lows: Penn State 27 - Rutgers 6

Highs and Lows: Penn State 27 - Rutgers 6

What stood out about Penn State's 27-6 win against Rutgers on Saturday? Our quick reaction to the Nittany Lions' win.

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Needing elite performance, Nittany Lions fall short in Columbus

Film Study: Needing elite performance, Nittany Lions fall short in Columbus

With surgical precision, Thomas Frank Carr delivers the elite performance that Penn State couldn't against Ohio State.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Ohio State Recap: Lions fight back but fall short, 28-17

Ohio State Recap: Lions fight back but fall short, 28-17

In what had been billed as a heavyweight battle, Penn State fought hard but ultimately fell short.

 • Matt Herb
Grades: Ohio State

Grades: Ohio State

How did we grade out the loss to Ohio State?

 • BWI Staff
News & Notes: Recapping James Franklin's Tuesday press conference

News & Notes: Recapping James Franklin's Tuesday press conference

What did James Franklin have to say during his Tuesday press conference? Nate Bauer recaps it all, here!

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Penn State pushes past shaky performance to notch another win

Film Study: Penn State pushes past shaky performance to notch another win

Penn State didn't have K.J. Hamler, upending its offensive potency in the process and leaving others to carry the load.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Indiana

Grades: Indiana

How did we grade out the win over Indiana?

 • BWI Staff
With morphed offense, Penn State's physicality shows on game defining drive

With morphed offense, Penn State's physicality shows on game defining drive

The Nittany Lions used up 9:01 in game clock to ice a win over Indiana.

 • David Eckert
Nittany Lions 'hopeful' to have K.J. Hamler next week at Ohio State

Nittany Lions 'hopeful' to have K.J. Hamler next week at Ohio State

Penn State pushed ahead without the services of K.J. Hamler Saturday following an apparent injury.

 • Nate Bauer
Recap: Lions defeat Hoosiers, move to 9-1 on season

Recap: Lions defeat Hoosiers, move to 9-1 on season

It wasn't always pretty, but Penn State secured another win Saturday against Indiana.

 • Matt Herb
Highs and Lows: Penn State 34 - Indiana 27

Highs and Lows: Penn State 34 - Indiana 27

The highs and lows from Penn State's 34-27 win against Indiana on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium.

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Penn State undone by uneven performance, Minnesota's hot start

Film Study: Penn State undone by uneven performance, Minnesota's hot start

Despite an ugly start, turnovers and red zone struggles, the Penn State football team still had its chance to win.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
BWI Photos: Minnesota 31 - Penn State 26

BWI Photos: Minnesota 31 - Penn State 26

Check out our photo gallery from Saturday's game in Minneapolis.

 • Steve Manuel
Game Recap: Lions rally late, but fall short to Minnesota

Game Recap: Lions rally late, but fall short to Minnesota

Penn State rallied latte, but there was no storybook ending for the Nittany Lions this time.

 • Matt Herb
Grades: Minnesota

Grades: Minnesota

How did we grade out Penn State's loss over Minnesota?

 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Minnesota

Highs & Lows: Minnesota

Nate Bauer breaks down the highs & lows from today's game against Minnesota.

 • Nate Bauer
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
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
Reviewing Penn State's offensive snap counts

Reviewing Penn State's offensive snap counts

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

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 • Ryan Snyder
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
News & Notes: Recapping Penn State's win over Michigan State

News & Notes: Recapping Penn State's win over Michigan State

Nate Bauer breaks down some of the key takeaways from Saturday's win over Michigan State.

 • Nate Bauer
Game Recap: Lions improve to 8-0 following 28-7 win over Michigan State

Game Recap: Lions improve to 8-0 following 28-7 win over Michigan State

Penn State moved to 8-0 following a big win in East Lansing. Matt Herb recaps the good and the bad, here!

 • Matt Herb
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
Column: Penn State's offensive maturation will be put to test against MSU D

Column: Penn State's offensive maturation will be put to test against MSU D

Win or lose Saturday, we'll still be talking offense for the Nittany Lions next week.

 • Nate Bauer
Hit or Miss? How we ranked these recent CFB stars in HS

Hit or Miss? How we ranked these recent CFB stars in HS

Has Clemson RB Travis Etienne outperformed his Rivals rating?

 • Mike Farrell
Hamler named B1G Offensive Player of the Week

Hamler named B1G Offensive Player of the Week

K.J. Hamler was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week for his White Out performance.

 • BWI Staff
Film Study: Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots. Everybody.

Film Study: Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots. Everybody.

The Penn State football team is 7-0 after a narrow escape over the Michigan Wolverines during the White Out.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Seeking explosive identity, Lions' offense produces enough to secure win

Seeking explosive identity, Lions' offense produces enough to secure win

Penn State believed that beating Michigan's defense would require explosive plays.

 • Nate Bauer
Grades: Michigan

Grades: Michigan

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

 • BWI Staff
Recap: Nittany Lions outlast Michigan, 28-21

Recap: Nittany Lions outlast Michigan, 28-21

Penn State's comfortable lead turned into a down-to-the-wire win Saturday night in front of a White Out crowd.

 • Matt Herb
Highs and Lows: Penn State 28 - Michigan 21

Highs and Lows: Penn State 28 - Michigan 21

What were the best and worst moments from Penn State's 28-21 win against Michigan Saturday night? Highs and lows, here.

 • Nate Bauer
BWI Photos: Penn St. 17 - Iowa 12

BWI Photos: Penn St. 17 - Iowa 12

Check out Steve Manuel's photo gallery, here!

 • Steve Manuel
Grades: Iowa

Grades: Iowa

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

 • BWI Staff
Game Recap: Lions stay undefeated following 17-12 win in Iowa City

Game Recap: Lions stay undefeated following 17-12 win in Iowa City

Matt Herb recaps Penn State's win over Iowa.

 • Matt Herb
Inside the Den: James Franklin press conference news & notes

Inside the Den: James Franklin press conference news & notes

James Franklin's weekly press conference Tuesday afternoon was anything but typical.

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Purdue defensive gamble prevents complete Nittany Lion runaway

Film Study: Purdue defensive gamble prevents complete Nittany Lion runaway

What happened in Penn State's offensive disappearing act in the second and third quarters Saturday? To the film.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Nitt Clips: K.J. Hamler postgame interview

Nitt Clips: K.J. Hamler postgame interview

Penn State receiver K.J. Hamler chatted with the media following the Nittany Lions' 35-7 win Saturday afternoon. 

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 • BWI Staff
Grades: Purdue

Grades: Purdue

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

 • BWI Staff
Nittany Lions frustrated by offensive lull in 35-7 win

Nittany Lions frustrated by offensive lull in 35-7 win

Penn State's fast start led to frustrations with second- and third-quarter offensive lulls Saturday afternoon.

 • Nate Bauer
Game Recap: Lions move to 5-0 following 35-7 win over Purdue

Game Recap: Lions move to 5-0 following 35-7 win over Purdue

Penn State enjoyed only one great offensive quarter against Purdue on Saturday, but it played four quarters of

 • Matt Herb
News & Notes: Penn State's dominant win sets tone for upcoming slate

News & Notes: Penn State's dominant win sets tone for upcoming slate

What were the key takeaways to learn from Penn State's dominating win at Maryland. Learn more, here.

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Penn State expertly bypasses Maryland's game plans

Film Study: Penn State expertly bypasses Maryland's game plans

What stood out about Penn State's dominating 59-0 win at Maryland Friday night? Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the film.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Maryland

Grades: Maryland

Check out our grades for Friday night's win over Maryland.

 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Maryland

Highs & Lows: Maryland

Nate Bauer recaps the highs & lows surrounding Friday night's game against Maryland.

 • Nate Bauer
Progress Report: Assessing Penn State's offense going into conference play

Progress Report: Assessing Penn State's offense going into conference play

Matt Herb looks at the offense before conference play kicks off Friday night.

 • Matt Herb
Buffalo Preview: Coming on Strong

Buffalo Preview: Coming on Strong

The last time Buffalo visited Penn State, the day’s breakout star was a young running back named Saquon Barkley.

 • Matt Herb
Notebook: Gerad Parker Updates Growth at Wide Receiver

Notebook: Gerad Parker Updates Growth at Wide Receiver

Penn State wide receiver coach Gerad Parker met with the media Thursday.

 • Patrick Burns
News & Notes: Recapping PSU's Season Opener vs. Idaho

News & Notes: Recapping PSU's Season Opener vs. Idaho

Nate Bauer recaps some of the key takeaways from Saturday's win over Idaho.

 • Nate Bauer
K.J. Hamler shines in season kickoff

K.J. Hamler shines in season kickoff

K.J. Hamler put on a show in the season opener for the Nittany Lions.

 • Lori Shontz
Idaho Preview: Ready to Roll

Idaho Preview: Ready to Roll

It might have seemed like an act of mercy when Florida pulled starting quarterback Feleipe Franks in the second quarter

 • Matt Herb
For WR K.J. Hamler, Growth as Leader Critical Component to 2019 Success

For WR K.J. Hamler, Growth as Leader Critical Component to 2019 Success

K.J. Hamler is trying to up his leadership to match his outstanding play in advance of the Nittany Lions' 2019 campaign.

 • Nate Bauer
Penn State's Position Battle Breakdown: Preseason Primer

Penn State's Position Battle Breakdown: Preseason Primer

As the Nittany Lions kick off their 2019 preseason practices, we examine the key position battles and questions.

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 • Nate Bauer
Up Next: Predicting Penn State's 2020 NFL Draft class

Up Next: Predicting Penn State's 2020 NFL Draft class

What will Penn State's NFL Draft class look like in 2020? We're taking an early look at the next pro Nittany Lions, here

 • 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: Receivers

In their words: Receivers

Early impressions out of Penn State's spring practices, as told by players and coaches themselves.

 • Nate Bauer
Taking Stock: Receivers

Taking Stock: Receivers

Penn State's receivers room will be "youthful" in 2019.

 • Nate Bauer
Stepping Up: Redshirt freshmen that shined in 2018

Stepping Up: Redshirt freshmen that shined in 2018

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks was one of several impressive redshirt freshmen in 2018.

 • Mike Farrell
Throwback Thursday: Penn State Football starters as recruits

Throwback Thursday: Penn State Football starters as recruits

Here's a look at what the Penn State football starters looked like as recruits.

 • Richie O'Leary
College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 8

College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 8

This could be a big week for Ohio State's Parris Campbell against Purdue's secondary.

 • Adam Gorney
Up Close and Personal: Hamler Brings Speed to PSU Receiver Corps

Up Close and Personal: Hamler Brings Speed to PSU Receiver Corps

WR KJ Hamler has already been on campus for a full semester. He breaks down what led to that decision, plus much more!

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 • Tim Owen
Penn State's Class of 2017 set to arrive for summer enrollment

Penn State's Class of 2017 set to arrive for summer enrollment

The next group of Nittany Lions are set to enroll.

 • BWI Staff
Signed: K.J. Hamler

Signed: K.J. Hamler

Learn more about the newest Nittany Lion to sign and fax in his letter of intent!

 • BWI Staff
Class of 2017 Season Review: Offense

Class of 2017 Season Review: Offense

PSU's commits finished off their senior seasons in style last month. Learn more on how they did and what they won!

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 • Ryan Snyder
PSU Welcomes Four Early Enrollees

PSU Welcomes Four Early Enrollees

Penn State welcomed four new players to its roster Monday. How do they project moving forward? Learn more!

 • Ryan Snyder
Film Study: WR Kahlee Hamler

Film Study: WR Kahlee Hamler

A breakdown of the highlight reel of Penn State's newest four-star WR, who verbally committed Friday night.

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 • Tim Owen
PSU Adds Four-Star WR Hamler

PSU Adds Four-Star WR Hamler

Penn State added another four-star prospect to its Class of 2017 in wide receiver Kahlee Hamler. Learn more!

 • Ryan Snyder