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Penn State Football Practice Notebook - Tuesday Spring Edition

Penn State Football Practice Notebook - Tuesday Spring Edition

Penn State Football had another open media availability on Tuesday afternoon for spring football practice and here's

 • Colin Crissey
Thoughts on Penn State Spring Practice + Upcoming Transfer Portal Window

Thoughts on Penn State Spring Practice + Upcoming Transfer Portal Window

Penn State Football spring practice is in full swing, the Transfer Portal window is less than two weeks away.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Penn State Football: Three Upperclassmen Facing a Crucial Spring

Penn State Football: Three Upperclassmen Facing a Crucial Spring

Three Penn State upperclassmen who need a strong spring to secure their roles and make an impact in the 2025 season.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
James Franklin offers explanation on Kaden Saunders' punt return efforts

James Franklin offers explanation on Kaden Saunders' punt return efforts

Penn State head coach James Franklin provided an explination to Kaden Saunders' quiet start to the season.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Latest from Penn State Football, James Franklin after Wednesday's practice

Latest from Penn State Football, James Franklin after Wednesday's practice

Penn State Football HC James Franklin talks with the media following Wednesday afternoon's practice.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 7 Kaden Saunders

Penn State Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 7 Kaden Saunders

The countdown until the beginning of Penn State's 2024 football season is officially down to just one week.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Who are Penn State's top offensive returning players according to PFF?

Who are Penn State's top offensive returning players according to PFF?

Who are Penn State's top offensive returning players according to PFF?

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Penn State Football Post-Spring Stock Up: Offense

Penn State Football Post-Spring Stock Up: Offense

Coming out of spring practice, these three Nittany Lion offensive players have their stock trending upward.

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 • Marty Leap
A look at Penn State's WR room post Lambert-Smith and Meiga departures

A look at Penn State's WR room post Lambert-Smith and Meiga departures

What does Penn State's wide receiver room like following the departures of KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Malick Meiga?

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Penn State Football Day Eight Winter Workout Competitors of the Day

Penn State Football Day Eight Winter Workout Competitors of the Day

Here's your day eight competitors of the day from Penn State Football's winter workouts.

 • Richie O'Leary
First Penn State Football Notebook of 2023 Training Camp

First Penn State Football Notebook of 2023 Training Camp

Practice No. 1 in the in the books for Penn State Football and Happy Valley Insider has the latest.

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 • Zach Seyko
Penn State Blue-White game takeaways, final notebook of spring ball

Penn State Blue-White game takeaways, final notebook of spring ball

Locked On Nittany Lions very own Zach Seyko offers a long list of takeaways from Blue-White weekend.

 • Zach Seyko
How Penn State's wide receiver room looks after adding Malik McClain

How Penn State's wide receiver room looks after adding Malik McClain

Penn State's wide receiver room looks quite a bit difference after the last few days.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Fact or Fiction: Jadyn Davis, Kam Pringle, Penn State WR recruiting

Fact or Fiction: Jadyn Davis, Kam Pringle, Penn State WR recruiting

Five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis is ranked No. 7 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Predicting which true freshmen will play for Penn State in 2022

Predicting which true freshmen will play for Penn State in 2022

Which true freshmen will see playing time for Penn State this fall? NittanyNation takes a look.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Which Penn State true freshmen will play in 2022?

Which Penn State true freshmen will play in 2022?

Which true freshmen will see playing time for Penn State this fall? NittanyNation takes a look.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
POSITION PREVIEW: Penn State Football wide receivers room

POSITION PREVIEW: Penn State Football wide receivers room

Nittany Nation takes a look into what the Penn State Football wide receiver room might look like in 2022.

 • Anthony Siciliano
Penn State Football player weight updates as spring practices begin

Penn State Football player weight updates as spring practices begin

The Penn State Football program updated the measurables of the Nittany Lions prior to the start of spring practices.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Penn State Football Review and Preview: Wide Receiver Edition

Penn State Football Review and Preview: Wide Receiver Edition

Over the past two seasons, you could argue that the Penn State WR room has been one of the few overachievers on offense.

 • Justin Morganstein
Rivals Rankings Week: Which WR/TE is the best fit for their future team?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which WR/TE is the best fit for their future team?

Five-star receiver Luther Burden signed with Missouri during the Early Signing Period.

 • Staff
Penn State Football lands nine in final Rivals250 rankings for 2022 class

Penn State Football lands nine in final Rivals250 rankings for 2022 class

Rivals.com released its final Rivals250 ranking for the Class of 2022 today and it features multiple Penn State signees.

 • Richie O'Leary
Tuesdays with Gorney: Final thoughts on the 2022 Rivals250

Tuesdays with Gorney: Final thoughts on the 2022 Rivals250

Five-star Jackson State signee Travis Hunter remains atop the athlete position rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five biggest questions for final Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Five biggest questions for final Rivals250

The ranking of Jacoby Mathews was one of the biggest questions the Rivals analyst team faced in this rankings refresh.

 • Adam Friedman
Which Penn State freshmen could be green lit in 2022?

Which Penn State freshmen could be green lit in 2022?

A slew of true freshman could see significant playing time for the Nittany Lions next season.

 • Clay Sauertieg
Eight teams that should be pleased after all-star weeks

Eight teams that should be pleased after all-star weeks

Luther Burden showed why he was such a big get for Missouri with his performance at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Adam Gorney
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
UA All-America Game: Mid-week progress report

UA All-America Game: Mid-week progress report

Walter Nolen's hype is well-deserved.

 • Adam Friedman
UA All-America Game: The Friedman Awards

UA All-America Game: The Friedman Awards

Hot Wheels, Quiet Assassin and more. Adam Friedman hands out some player awards after two practices.

 • Adam Friedman
Gorney's Takeaways: Under Armour All-America practice

Gorney's Takeaways: Under Armour All-America practice

Kaden Saunders (2) was very impressive during the opening night of Under Armour All-America Game practices.

 • Adam Gorney
UA All-America Practice #1: Skill 1on1s

UA All-America Practice #1: Skill 1on1s

Watch some of the best reps from the first night of practice at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Woody Wommack and David Berry
Early Signing Period: Big Ten Report Card

Early Signing Period: Big Ten Report Card

Indiana struck it rich with seven four-star prospects, including Rivals100 defensive athlete Dasan McCullough.

 • Staff
Nttany Nation TV: PSU Football HC James Franklin talks Signing Day 2022

Nttany Nation TV: PSU Football HC James Franklin talks Signing Day 2022

Penn State Football head coach James Franklin talks with the press following National Signing Day 2022.

 • Richie O'Leary
Signing Day Superlatives: Penn State Football Class of 2022

Signing Day Superlatives: Penn State Football Class of 2022

Who's got the most NFL potential? Most likely to play as a freshman? All that and more in our WeAre22 superlatives.

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 • Eric Lammers
2022 Penn State Football Early Signing Day Central

2022 Penn State Football Early Signing Day Central

Here is your one stop shop for everything Penn State Football on this 2022 National Signing Day.

 • Richie O'Leary
New Rivals250 rankings features 10 Penn State Football commits

New Rivals250 rankings features 10 Penn State Football commits

Rivals.com released its latest Rivals250 for the Class of 2022 today and it features multiple Penn State commits.

 • Richie O'Leary
The Film Room: Breaking down the tape of 2022 WR Kaden Saunders

The Film Room: Breaking down the tape of 2022 WR Kaden Saunders

Nittany Nation goes prospect by prospect, breaking down the film of each prospect in the WeAre22 recruiting class.

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 • Anthony Siciliano
Penn State coaches hitting the road this week for recruiting visits

Penn State coaches hitting the road this week for recruiting visits

The contact period for class of 2022 recruits opened yesterday and Penn State Football is ready to go.

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 • Eric Lammers
Updated Highlight Films for Penn State's 2022 commits and targets

Updated Highlight Films for Penn State's 2022 commits and targets

Here's a look at all of the updated highlight film from each of Penn State's 2022 commits and targets.

 • Richie O'Leary
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 61-80 in the 2022 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 61-80 in the 2022 Rivals250

Georgia, Ohio State and Texas have emerged as favorites for four-star Earnest Greene.

 • Adam Gorney
Today is officially Kaden Saunders Day in Westerville, Ohio

Today is officially Kaden Saunders Day in Westerville, Ohio

The Mayor of Westerville (OH), Kathleen Cocuzzi announced that today is Kaden Saunders Day in honor of the 2022 recruit.

 • Richie O'Leary
WeAre22 Recruiting Pulse -- Offense Edition

WeAre22 Recruiting Pulse -- Offense Edition

With signing day right around the corner, let's take a look at where Penn State stands on offense with the 2022 class.

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 • Eric Lammers
Week 9 Recap: Allar & Medina clinch outright conference championship

Week 9 Recap: Allar & Medina clinch outright conference championship

Future Penn State QB Drew Allar helped lead Medina to its best season in school history.

 • Ryan Snyder
Week 8 Recap: Pribula totals six TDs, 300+ yards on just nine pass attempts

Week 8 Recap: Pribula totals six TDs, 300+ yards on just nine pass attempts

Future Penn State QB Beau Pribula totaled 300 yards passing and six touchdowns in just six attempts.

 • Ryan Snyder
Week 7 Recap: Dani Dennis-Sutton returns, Ken Talley & KJ Winston shine

Week 7 Recap: Dani Dennis-Sutton returns, Ken Talley & KJ Winston shine

Penn State's top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2022, Dani Dennis-Sutton, returned to the field this weekend.

 • Ryan Snyder
Mailbag: Where will Penn State's 2022 class finish come Signing Day?

Mailbag: Where will Penn State's 2022 class finish come Signing Day?

Is Penn State in the mix with WR Andre Greene? We discuss that and more in today's mailbag.

 • Ryan Snyder
Week 6 Recap: Abdul Carter totals 17 tackles in win over St. Joseph's Prep

Week 6 Recap: Abdul Carter totals 17 tackles in win over St. Joseph's Prep

A handful of future Nittany Lions shined in week six of the high school football season.

 • Ryan Snyder
Week 5 Recap: Pribula goes 10-10, throws 4 TDs with Franklin in attendance

Week 5 Recap: Pribula goes 10-10, throws 4 TDs with Franklin in attendance

A handful of future Nittany Lions shined in week five of the high school football season.

 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest after a busy weekend of visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: The latest after a busy weekend of visits

Five-star USC commit Mykel Williams said he loved the atmosphere at Florida, but he remains in the Trojans' camp.

 • Adam Gorney
High School Recap: Dani Dennis-Sutton returns from injury, Allar goes off

High School Recap: Dani Dennis-Sutton returns from injury, Allar goes off

A handful of future Nittany Lions shined in week three of the high school football season.

 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting: Early Expected Visitor List for White Out vs. Auburn

Recruiting: Early Expected Visitor List for White Out vs. Auburn

Who all is expected at Penn State's game against Auburn this week? Check out early visitor list here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting: Ball State Attendee List

Recruiting: Ball State Attendee List

Who all made it to State College Saturday for the game against Ball State?

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State Football Photos: Recruits at the Ball State Game

Penn State Football Photos: Recruits at the Ball State Game

Check out which recruits made the trip to Beaver Stadium for the game against Ball State.

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State recruits preview first Beaver Stadium visit as commits

Penn State recruits preview first Beaver Stadium visit as commits

Kaden Saunders and Drew Shelton are on the Penn State prospect visitor list for Saturday's matchup with Ball State,

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State Recruiting: Ball State Visitor List

Penn State Recruiting: Ball State Visitor List

Who all is expected to attend Saturday's game against Ball State?

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 • Ryan Snyder
High School Recap: Tyler Johnson totals 400+ yards in week two

High School Recap: Tyler Johnson totals 400+ yards in week two

A handful of future Nittany Lions shined in week one of the high school football season.

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State Football Recruiting: Five things we learned in August

Penn State Football Recruiting: Five things we learned in August

What did we learn in August about Penn State's Class of 2022? Ryan Snyder recaps it all here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State now has 10 Rivals250 commits with addition of Allar and Carter

Penn State now has 10 Rivals250 commits with addition of Allar and Carter

The Penn State Nittany Lions now have 10 committed players in the Rivals250 for the Class of 2022.

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals Rankings Week: The biggest movers in the Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: The biggest movers in the Rivals250

Michigan State commit Katin Houser is among the prospects soaring in the Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Friday Mailbag: Penn State's top 2024 prospects, DJ Wesolak, more

Friday Mailbag: Penn State's top 2024 prospects, DJ Wesolak, more

Ryan Snyder discusses some of the best 2024 prospect in Pennsylvania, as well DJ Wesolak, Mathias Barnwell & more.

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State Football Recruiting: Five things we learned in July

Penn State Football Recruiting: Five things we learned in July

The Penn State football program had a month to remember on the recruiting trail. Ryan Snyder gives his thoughts here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Sights & Sounds: Penn State football hosts targets, commits at Lasch Bash

Sights & Sounds: Penn State football hosts targets, commits at Lasch Bash

Penn State Nittany Lions football closed out the month of July with the Lasch Bash.

 • David Eckert
Penn State Recruiting Notebook: Lasch Bash list, commitment watch & more

Penn State Recruiting Notebook: Lasch Bash list, commitment watch & more

BWI's Ryan Snyder breaks down everything you need to know leading into tomorrow's Lasch Bash.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Friday Mailbag: Is Penn State the favorite with Abdul Carter?

Friday Mailbag: Is Penn State the favorite with Abdul Carter?

Ryan Snyder discusses LB Abdul Carter and others in this week's recruiting mailbag.

 • Ryan Snyder
10 Things to Know: Five-star Dani Dennis-Sutton commits to Penn State

10 Things to Know: Five-star Dani Dennis-Sutton commits to Penn State

Ryan Snyder breaks down 10 things that Nittany Lion fans have to know following the addition of Dani Dennis-Sutton.

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Fact or Fiction: Ole Miss will emerge as contender for Arch Manning

Fact or Fiction: Ole Miss will emerge as contender for Arch Manning

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is the No. 3-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
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
Class Breakdown: Penn State's 2022 class reaches 17 commitments

Class Breakdown: Penn State's 2022 class reaches 17 commitments

Get to know all of Penn State's commitments in the Class of 2022.

 • Ryan Snyder & David Eckert
Recruiting: Five things we learned in June

Recruiting: Five things we learned in June

You won't find many prospects who had a better month on the camp circuit than Kaden Saunders. 

 • Ryan Snyder
Sights and sounds from Penn State's weekend of recruiting visits

Sights and sounds from Penn State's weekend of recruiting visits

Penn State football closed a frenetic June window last weekend, when it hosted 16 official visitors in total

 • David Eckert
Recruiting: Nittany Lions set to host commits, plus seven key prospects

Recruiting: Nittany Lions set to host commits, plus seven key prospects

Alston has been one of the busiest prospects in the country over the past three weeks

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 • Ryan Snyder
Friday Mailbag: Where will Kaden Saunders end up in rankings?

Friday Mailbag: Where will Kaden Saunders end up in rankings?

Where might Kaden Saunders end up? We discuss that and much more in this week's mailbag.

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top five WRs/TEs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top five WRs/TEs

Penn State commit Kaden Saunders stood out among a talented group of receivers and tight ends.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Mario Eugenio took reps at both DE and DT at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge last week in Atlanta.

 • Adam Gorney
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
Five-Star Challenge: WRs/TEs vs. DBs part one

Five-Star Challenge: WRs/TEs vs. DBs part one

Part one focuses on the WRs in one-on-one action against the DBs at the Five-Star Challenge.

 • David Berry
Nitt Clips: Watch Kaden Saunders perform at the Five-Star Challenge

Nitt Clips: Watch Kaden Saunders perform at the Five-Star Challenge

Future Nittany Lion Kaden Saunders is having a dominant spring/summer on the national camp circuit, and he did it again

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Breaking down the MVPs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Breaking down the MVPs

Iowa State quarterback commit Rocco Becht impressed Thursday at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Rivals Analysts
Nitt Clips: Catching up with Five-Star Challenge MVP Kaden Saunders

Nitt Clips: Catching up with Five-Star Challenge MVP Kaden Saunders

We caught up with WR Kaden Saunders to discuss a variety of subjects following Thursday's Five-Star Challenge in Atlanta

 • Ryan Snyder
Live Thread: Rivals Five-Star Challenge

Live Thread: Rivals Five-Star Challenge

Join Ryan Snyder inside The Lions Den for the latest from Atlanta.

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: 10 rankings questions we hope to answer

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: 10 rankings questions we hope to answer

Rivals analysts are eager to see how Clemson commit Cade Klubnik performs on this big stage.

 • Adam Friedman
Spiegelman's Takeaways: Future 50

Spiegelman's Takeaways: Future 50

Recruiting thoughts and notes from Future 50 at IMG Academy

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Interesting visit for five-star Will Johnson

Tuesdays with Gorney: Interesting visit for five-star Will Johnson

Five-star Michigan commit Will Johnson is making an interesting visit to USC.

 • Adam Gorney
Penn State holds firm with four commits inside Rivals250

Penn State holds firm with four commits inside Rivals250

Penn State held firm with four committed players inside the Rivals250.

 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting: Confirmed Elite Prospect I & Whiteout Camp Lists

Recruiting: Confirmed Elite Prospect I & Whiteout Camp Lists

Who all made it to Penn State this weekend for camp? Join us inside The Lions Den for the confirmed visitor lists here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Standouts from along West Coast impress at Rivals Camp Series in L.A.

Standouts from along West Coast impress at Rivals Camp Series in L.A.

Linebacker Siale Esera impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

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 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Brandon Inniss high on Sooners

Tuesdays with Gorney: Brandon Inniss high on Sooners

Five-star receiver Brandon Inniss appears to be high on the Oklahoma Sooners.

 • Adam Gorney
Standouts from across Northeast impress at Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey

Standouts from across Northeast impress at Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey

Boston College commit Joseph Griffin impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey.

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 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
Twitter Mailbag: Importance of Official Visits, NLI & Much More

Twitter Mailbag: Importance of Official Visits, NLI & Much More

BWI's Ryan Snyder took questions from fans on Twitter this week. Check out his mailbag here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: Top offensive performers

Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: Top offensive performers

Offensive lineman and Ohio State commit continues to improve, and his work paid off with a Rivals Camp MVP award.

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 • Staff
Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: WRs vs. DBs part one

Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: WRs vs. DBs part one

Part one focuses on the top wide receivers in one-on-ones against the defensive backs.

 • David Berry
The Friedman Awards: Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

The Friedman Awards: Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Four-star quarterback Dante Moore impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis.

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 • Adam Friedman
Rivals250 WR Darrius Clemons has four official visits locked in

Rivals250 WR Darrius Clemons has four official visits locked in

Penn State has a solid group of receivers committed, but they'd love to add a player like Darrius Clemons still.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Standouts from across Midwest impress at Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Standouts from across Midwest impress at Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Four-star Kaden Saunders took home Wide Receiver MVP honors at Sunday's Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis.

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 • Woody Wommack
Lions in the mix with Georgia defensive back

Lions in the mix with Georgia defensive back

At 6-foot, 180 pounds, Bin-Wahad could play either safety or cornerback at the next level. He said that Penn State

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 • Ryan Snyder
FSU WR Hot Board: Latest info, predictions for Seminoles' top targets

FSU WR Hot Board: Latest info, predictions for Seminoles' top targets

FSU Football already has two receiver commitments for the 2022 class, but who could fill the remaining slots?

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 • Michael Langston
Following commitments, QBs shift to full-fledged recruiters

Following commitments, QBs shift to full-fledged recruiters

New Notre Dame QB commit Steve Angeli has a lengthy list of targets he is recruiting to join him in South Bend.

 • Adam Gorney
Updated recruiting regions for Penn State assistant coaches

Updated recruiting regions for Penn State assistant coaches

It's been another offseason full of change for the Penn State football coaching staff, with three assistants on the

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 • Ryan Snyder