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Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The cornerbacks

Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The cornerbacks

BWI breaks down the picture at corner for Penn State.

 • David Eckert
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
One question for each Penn State position group with 100 days until kickoff

One question for each Penn State position group with 100 days until kickoff

BWI takes a look at the issues facing each position group with 100 days until kickoff.

 • David Eckert
NFL Draft: Five-stars that went undrafted

NFL Draft: Five-stars that went undrafted

Dylan Moses was one of nine eligible former five-star prospects that went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Report: Lamont Wade to sign UDFA deal with Steelers

Report: Lamont Wade to sign UDFA deal with Steelers

Lamont Wade will reportedly get a shot with his hometown team. 

 • David Eckert
NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

Former five-star prospect Trevor Lawrence is expected to be selected first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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

Film Evaluation: Penn State's Pro Day

BWI contributor Thomas Frank Carr

 • Thomas Frank Carr
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
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
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
Pro Football Focus evaluates Penn State's linebackers & defensive backs

Pro Football Focus evaluates Penn State's linebackers & defensive backs

How did Penn State's linebackers and safeties grade out this season?

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Grades: Illinois

Grades: Illinois

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

 • BWI Staff
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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Nitt Clips: Illinois Player Interviews

Nitt Clips: Illinois Player Interviews

Sean Clifford, Jahan Dotson, Lamont Wade and others recap Saturday night's 56-21 win over Illinois and much more!

 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Illinois

Highs & Lows: Illinois

BWI editor Nate Bauer breaks down the highs and lows from the Nittany Lions' 56-21 win against Illinois.

 • Nate Bauer
Film Study: Michigan State

Film Study: Michigan State

From the depths of 0-5, Penn State continued its climb back Saturday with a win against Michigan State.

 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Michigan State

Grades: Michigan State

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

 • BWI Staff
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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Nitt Clips: Michigan State Player Interviews

Nitt Clips: Michigan State Player Interviews

See what Sean Clifford, Jahan Dotson, Michal Menet, Jaquan Brisker and others had to say following Saturday's win.

 • BWI Staff
Highs and Lows: Michigan State

Highs and Lows: Michigan State

Highs and lows from Penn State's 39-24 win against Michigan State Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium.

 • Nate Bauer
Grades: Rutgers

Grades: Rutgers

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

 • BWI Staff
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
Grading the active five-star CBs in college football

Grading the active five-star CBs in college football

Alabama's Patrick Surtain is one of 17 former five-star cornerbacks that are active in college football..

 • Mike Farrell
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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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
Nitt Clips: Players discuss 41-21 loss to Iowa

Nitt Clips: Players discuss 41-21 loss to Iowa

Jahan Dotson, Brenton Strange, Keaton Ellis, Lamont Wade & Jaquan Brisker discuss loss to Iowa.

 • BWI Staff
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
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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Film Study: Fundamental failings leave Penn State at square one

Film Study: Fundamental failings leave Penn State at square one

BWI contributor Thomas Frank Carr sorts out Penn State's big mess on the heels of a 35-19 at the hands of Maryland.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
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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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
Game Recap: Penn State starts 0-2 following 38-25 loss to Ohio State

Game Recap: Penn State starts 0-2 following 38-25 loss to Ohio State

BWI editor Matt Herb recaps the good and the bad from Saturday night's loss against the Buckeyes.

 • Matt Herb
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
Game Recap: Sloppy play dooms Nittany Lions in 36-35 loss to Indiana

Game Recap: Sloppy play dooms Nittany Lions in 36-35 loss to Indiana

BWI editor Matt Herb recaps Saturday's loss to Indiana.

 • Matt Herb
Nitt Clips: Player Interviews - Indiana

Nitt Clips: Player Interviews - Indiana

Watch player interviews following Saturday's loss to Indiana.

 • Ryan Snyder
Nitt Clips: Tuesday player interviews

Nitt Clips: Tuesday player interviews

Head coach James Franklin wasn't the only member of Penn State's football program to meet with the media Tuesday, as

 • BWI Staff
Banks, Franklin optimistic about Penn State's safeties

Banks, Franklin optimistic about Penn State's safeties

Tim Banks and James Franklin broke down Penn State's safeties on Wednesday night.

 • David Eckert
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
Amid solid safety depth, Jaquan Brisker provides reasons for excitement

Amid solid safety depth, Jaquan Brisker provides reasons for excitement

Lamont Wade and Jaquan Brisker broke down the outlook of Penn State's safeties on Friday.

 • David Eckert
Nitt Clips: Day 3 of Penn State's virtual media days

Nitt Clips: Day 3 of Penn State's virtual media days

The third and final day of Penn State's virtual media days is underway. Check back throughout the day for updates!

 • BWI Staff
Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Ohio State's dominance in recruiting five-star prospects, such as Jake Sawyer, is a major Big Ten trend.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
3-2-1: James Franklin's New Mentality, Pat Freiermuth's Mackey & More

3-2-1: James Franklin's New Mentality, Pat Freiermuth's Mackey & More

Musings from BWI editor Nate Bauer to recap the week that was for Penn State sports.

 • Nate Bauer
Lamont Wade Anxiously Awaiting College Football's Return

Lamont Wade Anxiously Awaiting College Football's Return

Whenever the rest of college football is ready to return, Lamont Wade will be, too.

 • Matt Herb
Fast-Forward: An Early Look at Penn State's Safeties

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

How will Penn State's safety position shake out next season? We take a look at the possibilities.

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 • Nate Bauer
Up Next: Assessing Penn State's 2021 NFL Draft Class

Up Next: Assessing Penn State's 2021 NFL Draft Class

Which names and faces will make up Penn State's 2021 NFL draft class? We break down the possibilities, here.

 • 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
Transcript: Media Q&A with Penn State Corners Coach Terry Smith

Transcript: Media Q&A with Penn State Corners Coach Terry Smith

Penn State cornerbacks coach Terry Smith offered up his assessment of the position group this offseason.

 • Nate Bauer
Ahead of Senior Season, Wade Poised to 'Take Another Step' as Safety Leader

Ahead of Senior Season, Wade Poised to 'Take Another Step' as Safety Leader

With three years of growth propelling him into the 2020 season, Lamont Wade appears poised for a strong senior year.

 • Nate Bauer
2020 Vision: Breaking Down Next Year's LBs, DBs & Special Teams

2020 Vision: Breaking Down Next Year's LBs, DBs & Special Teams

Matt Herb takes a look at Penn State's linebackers and defensive backs heading into 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: Ohio State 28 - Penn State 17

BWI Photos: Ohio State 28 - Penn State 17

Check out Steve Manuel's photo gallery from Saturday's game in Columbus.

 • Steve Manuel
Nitt Clips: Postgame interviews

Nitt Clips: Postgame interviews

BWI caught up with Lamont Wade, Pat Freiermuth and Journey Brown for extended interviews following Saturday's loss.

 • Nate Bauer
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
Highs & Lows: Ohio State

Highs & Lows: Ohio State

Nate Bauer breaks down the highs & lows from Saturday's game in Columbus.

 • 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
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: Nov. 6 Practice

BWI Photos: Nov. 6 Practice

Check out our photo gallery from Wednesday's open practice.

 • Ryan Snyder
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
Grades: Michigan State

Grades: Michigan State

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

 • 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
Depth makes the difference for Penn State's defense when it matters most

Depth makes the difference for Penn State's defense when it matters most

The Nittany Lions relied on their depth on Saturday.

 • David Eckert
Grades: Purdue

Grades: Purdue

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

 • BWI Staff
Depth Chart: Idaho

Depth Chart: Idaho

Check out Penn State's depth chart for week one!

 • Ryan Snyder
Feature: Right Here, Right Now

Feature: Right Here, Right Now

Former five-star safety Lamont Wade is ready to take the next step in his development.

 • Matt Herb
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
In their words: Defensive backs

In their words: Defensive backs

Wrapping up our series looking at the position-by-position impressions coming out of spring camp today in the secondary.

 • Nate Bauer
Five big DB questions heading into the 2019 season

Five big DB questions heading into the 2019 season

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton is poised for a stellar 2019 season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Taking Stock: Defensive Backs

Taking Stock: Defensive Backs

Tariq Castro-Fields leads a strong group of returning defensive backs for the 2019 season.

 • Nate Bauer
Wade chooses to remain at Penn State

Wade chooses to remain at Penn State

Penn State safety and former Rivals.com five-star Lamont Wade announced Sunday evening that he'll stay with the Lions!

 • BWI Staff
Where five-star players in the transfer portal might land

Where five-star players in the transfer portal might land

With new transfer rules in place, these five players can decide to transfer or stay with their current programs.

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Big Ten: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

Big Ten: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

In the first part of a weeklong series, Ohio State jumps out of the gate with 11 five-star players.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Report: Three more Lions enter transfer portal

Report: Three more Lions enter transfer portal

Lamont Wade is one of three more Penn State players that have reportedly entered the transfer portal.

 • Ryan Snyder
One vs. One: Comparing top DBs from 2017, 2018 classes

One vs. One: Comparing top DBs from 2017, 2018 classes

We conclude our series today that looked at the top players in 2017 vs. 2018 at each position. Today's comparison: DBs.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: True freshmen spotlight

Three-Point Stance: True freshmen spotlight

Today's Three-Point Stance is focused on true freshmen excelling in college football this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Checkup: Freshmen that are making a big impact

Five-Star Checkup: Freshmen that are making a big impact

Alabama's Najee Harris is one of several former five-star standouts making an impact as a freshman.

 • Woody Wommack
Midwest spotlight: How five-stars from 2017 class are progressing

Midwest spotlight: How five-stars from 2017 class are progressing

2017 was a monster recruiting year for the Big Ten conference. How have the league's five-star freshmen fared so far?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three true freshmen set to play for PSU in 2017

Three true freshmen set to play for PSU in 2017

Which freshmen are expected to see playing time Saturday against Akron?

 • Tim Owen
Big Ten spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Big Ten spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Mike Farrell offers more than a dozen bold predictions about the 2017 Big Ten season.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Discussion on impact true freshmen in '17

Rivals Roundtable: Discussion on impact true freshmen in '17

The Rivals Roundtable returns this week with a debate over true freshmen and their impact on the 2017 college season.

 • Rivals.com
Rival Views: Instant impact freshmen

Rival Views: Instant impact freshmen

Rivals experts debate which true freshman will make the biggest impact this fall.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Michigan, Ohio State dominate list of Big Ten's top five-star signees

Michigan, Ohio State dominate list of Big Ten's top five-star signees

A pair of traditional powers have landed some of the Big Ten's highest-ranked recruits in the last few seasons.

 • Mike Farrell
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
Roundtable: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas

Roundtable: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas is June 9-10. Our analysts debate topics surrounding the event.

 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen, NCAA legislation

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen, NCAA legislation

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell breaks down Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen and a potential new NCAA rule.

 • Mike Farrell
Reviewing Penn State's top recruiting classes in the Rivals era

Reviewing Penn State's top recruiting classes in the Rivals era

Penn State is compiling a potentially historic 2018 class, but it has landed plenty of talent over the years.

 • Mike Farrell
Up Close and Personal: Prepped for the Pressure

Up Close and Personal: Prepped for the Pressure

Penn State's lone five-star in the Class of 2017, Lamont Wade, is tested and ready for heightened expectations.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Cornerbacks

Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Cornerbacks

Clemson tops the group of programs that best fortified their cornerback groups in the 2017 class, writes Mike Farrell.

 • Mike Farrell
Buckeyes, Bruins top 2017 CB classes

Buckeyes, Bruins top 2017 CB classes

These 10 programs fortified their pass defenses by signing strong CB classes in 2017.

 • Woody Wommack
One vs. One: Comparing top DBs from 2016, 2017

One vs. One: Comparing top DBs from 2016, 2017

Who among the No. 1 DBs from 2016 and 2017 is the best? Mike Farrell takes a look.

 • Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Big Ten

Commit Fit: Big Ten

The Big Ten enjoyed a banner recruiting year in 2017. Mike Farrell analyzes which signees are the best program fits.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day 2017 Wrap: Big Ten

National Signing Day 2017 Wrap: Big Ten

A pair of heated rivals finished atop Big Ten recruiting in the 2017 recruiting cycle, a successful one for the league.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Ohio State assistant Kerry Coombs headlines Rivals' list of the nation's top 25 recruiters for the 2017 class.

 • Rivals.com
Signed: Lamont Wade

Signed: Lamont Wade

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

 • BWI Staff