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Big 12 Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Big 12 Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Receiver Theo Wease is the only five-star prospect in Oklahoma's projected starting lineup.

 • Adam Gorney
Three season-defining questions for Penn State's linebackers: Entrance Exam

Three season-defining questions for Penn State's linebackers: Entrance Exam

Three key questions for Penn State Nittany Lions football's linebackers.

 • David Eckert
Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The defensive line

Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The defensive line

BWI breaks down the picture at defensive line for Penn State.

 • David Eckert
Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The linebackers

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

BWI breaks down the picture at linebacker for Penn State.

 • David Eckert
Transfer Tracker: The top 100 transfers from the 2020-21 offseason

Transfer Tracker: The top 100 transfers from the 2020-21 offseason

Tennessee transfer Henry To'o To'o should have an immediate impact on the Crimson Tide defense.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 linebackers

Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 linebackers

Former Tennessee linebacker Henry To'o To'o should make an immediate impact at Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell
Better or worse? Setting expectations for Penn State football's linebackers

Better or worse? Setting expectations for Penn State football's linebackers

What should we expect from Penn State's linebackers this season?

 • Greg Pickel
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
Three-Point Stance: Transfer LBs, Big Ten studs, NIL

Three-Point Stance: Transfer LBs, Big Ten studs, NIL

Former Clemson LB Mike Jones is expected to make an instant impact at LSU.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Lance Dixon commits to WVU

Transfer Tracker: Lance Dixon commits to WVU

Penn State transfer LB Lance Dixon was a big addition for West Virginia this morning

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: The Rumor Mill

Transfer Tracker: The Rumor Mill

Questions continue to swirl around tight end Arik Gilbert's future.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: LB looking for home

Transfer Tracker: LB looking for home

Penn State transfer LB Lance Dixon has been in the transfer portal for a month. Who is he considering?

 • Mike Farrell
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
QB Will Levis, LB Lance Dixon announce transfers from Penn State

QB Will Levis, LB Lance Dixon announce transfers from Penn State

Penn State football's offseason of personnel movement took its biggest turn Thursday.

 • Nate Bauer
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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 • 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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 • 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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 • 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
Michigan Film Study: Feel flows

Michigan Film Study: Feel flows

The Penn State football team finally broke through and got its first win of the season Saturday afternoon. Here's why:

 • Thomas Frank Carr
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
Nitt Clips: Wednesday Player Interviews

Nitt Clips: Wednesday Player Interviews

WR Jahan Dotson and DT Antonio Shelton both met with the media Tuesday.

 • BWI Staff
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For Luketa, setting the standard becomes new focal point

For Luketa, setting the standard becomes new focal point

With Micah Parsons' exit, Jesse Luketa has found an opportunity for more than just a starting spot.

 • Matt Herb
Despite loss of Parsons, Franklin still excited about PSU linebacker corps

Despite loss of Parsons, Franklin still excited about PSU linebacker corps

Micah Parsons may have played his last football game for Penn State, but there's no shortage of talent.

 • Matt Herb
Ten key Michigan products who went out of state for college

Ten key Michigan products who went out of state for college

Many thought Justin Rogers was destined for Michigan, but the DT ended up choosing to play at Kentucky.

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

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

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

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 • 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
Pry Pushing Ahead With Plans for 2020 Season, Sans Spring Practice

Pry Pushing Ahead With Plans for 2020 Season, Sans Spring Practice

Penn State DC Brent Pry is moving ahead with plans for the 2020 season, with or without spring practice.

 • Matt Herb
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
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
Depth Chart: Maryland

Depth Chart: Maryland

Check out Penn State's depth chart ahead of Friday's game against Maryland.

 • Ryan Snyder
Depth Chart: Idaho

Depth Chart: Idaho

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

 • Ryan Snyder
LB Lance Dixon Felt at Home in Happy Valley

LB Lance Dixon Felt at Home in Happy Valley

Get to know freshman LB Lance Dixon in our latest Up Close & Personal!

 • Tim Owen
In their words: Linebacker

In their words: Linebacker

More from Penn State's players and coaches as the Nittany Lions continue to progress through spring practices.

 • Nate Bauer
Galt praises Lions' Winter Workout progress

Galt praises Lions' Winter Workout progress

Penn State strength coach Dwight Galt cited plenty of standouts among the Nittany Lion winter workout participants.

 • Nate Bauer
Taking Stock: Linebackers

Taking Stock: Linebackers

BWI continues its multi-part series examining the Nittany Lion roster, today sizing up the linebackers.

 • Nate Bauer
Grosz: Early enrollees could be big asset to Penn State in '19 and beyond

Grosz: Early enrollees could be big asset to Penn State in '19 and beyond

BWI publisher Phil Grosz examines the early enrollee trend and what it might mean for Penn State next season.

 • Philip Grosz
Signing Day Central

Signing Day Central

What should you be watching Wednesday?

 • Ryan Snyder
Signed: Lance Dixon

Signed: Lance Dixon

Lance Dixon is officially a Nittany Lion. Learn more on the four-star linebacker!

 • BWI Staff
Lions set for big recruiting weekend

Lions set for big recruiting weekend

Penn State will host most of its Class of 2019, as well as a handful of additional prospects this weekend.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Ellis & Dixon join four-star ranks

Ellis & Dixon join four-star ranks

LB Lance Dixon and CB Keaton Ellis were both given to four-star ratings Wednesday.

 • Ryan Snyder
What to Watch: Lasch Bash BBQ

What to Watch: Lasch Bash BBQ

We breakdown everything you need to know leading up to Saturday's Lasch Bash!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Q&A: Linebacker Lance Dixon reflects on recruitment

Q&A: Linebacker Lance Dixon reflects on recruitment

What went into his decision? In the Q&A that follows, Blue White Illustrated catches up with Lance Dixon to find out!

 • Tim Owen
Film Study: LB Lance Dixon

Film Study: LB Lance Dixon

This latest prospect appears to be a perfect fit for the field linebacker spot in Penn State's defense.

 • Tim Owen
Commits of the Week: Every Big Ten commit from June 25th - July 2nd

Commits of the Week: Every Big Ten commit from June 25th - July 2nd

Quick look at which recruits committed to Big Ten schools over the past week.

 • Richie O'Leary
LB Lance Dixon commits to PSU

LB Lance Dixon commits to PSU

Penn State added its second linebacker in the Class of 2019 Sunday in three-star Lance Dixon. Learn more here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State hosts Lance Dixon’s first official visit

Penn State hosts Lance Dixon’s first official visit

Mich. LB Lance Dixon took his first official visit of the recruiting process this past weekend to Penn State.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
BWI Photos: Elite Prospect Camp I

BWI Photos: Elite Prospect Camp I

Check out our gallery from Friday's Elite Prospect Camp I.

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 • BWI Staff
PSU set for big recruiting weekend

PSU set for big recruiting weekend

Penn St. is set for its biggest recruiting weekend since the Blue-White Game. We break down everything you need to know!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Moving Forward - Defense

Moving Forward - Defense

Penn State still has plenty of work to do on the defensive side of the ball in 2019. We break it all down here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Michigan Football Recruiting: What's The Plan At VIPER?

Michigan Football Recruiting: What's The Plan At VIPER?

In Jim Harbaugh’s first recruiting class he helped Michigan hit the jackpot by signing Mckeesport (Pa.) High LB Khaleke

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 • Adam Ghabour
Michigan Football: Lance Dixon Is One Of U-M's Top Priorities In 2019

Michigan Football: Lance Dixon Is One Of U-M's Top Priorities In 2019

West Bloomfield (Mich.) High three-star outside linebacker Lance Dixon reveals how often Michigan contacts him.

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 • Austin Fox
Lance Dixon schedules first official visits

Lance Dixon schedules first official visits

Mich. LB Lance Dixon has June official visits scheduled with a pair of programs that appear to be his leaders.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Notre Dame Hot Board: Linebackers & Rovers

Notre Dame Hot Board: Linebackers & Rovers

A look at where things stand for the Fighting Irish with their 2019 targets.

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 • Corey Bodden
Wisconsin "definitely one of the top schools" for 2019 LB Lance Dixon

Wisconsin "definitely one of the top schools" for 2019 LB Lance Dixon

Wisconsin "definitely one of the top schools" for 2019 LB Lance Dixon, who was on campus this weekend.

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 • Jon McNamara
2019 Positional Breakdown: LB, CB, Saf. & Special Teams

2019 Positional Breakdown: LB, CB, Saf. & Special Teams

How many defensive skill players does Penn State plan to take in 2019? We break it all down here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M Targeting Several From West Bloomfield

Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M Targeting Several From West Bloomfield

Michigan is heavily involved with several prospects from West Bloomfield High School. 

 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting: Lance Dixon Feels Like A Priority For U-M

Michigan Football Recruiting: Lance Dixon Feels Like A Priority For U-M

In-state three-star outside linebacker Lance Dixon is one of Michigan's top targets in 2019.

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 • Brandon Brown
Notre Dame Recruiting Week In Review: January 15-22

Notre Dame Recruiting Week In Review: January 15-22

A look at all the happenings in the world of Notre Dame recruiting in the past week.

 • David McKinney
2019 Michigan LB Lance Dixon Lands Offer From Notre Dame

2019 Michigan LB Lance Dixon Lands Offer From Notre Dame

Notre Dame has a new target at linebacker in 2019

 • David McKinney
Pitt offers a Michigan standout, who hopes to visit

Pitt offers a Michigan standout, who hopes to visit

Rob Harley was in Michigan to offer a standout 2019 linebacker this week, who hopes to visit soon.

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 • Ryan Donnelly
Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M Will Have A Shot With Lance Dixon

Michigan Football Recruiting: U-M Will Have A Shot With Lance Dixon

Michigan is now a real player for Lance Dixon after he picked up an offer this week.

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 • Brandon Brown
Dixon earns PSU offer

Dixon earns PSU offer

Penn State became the latest program to verbally offer West Bloomfield, Mich., LB Lance Dixon. Learn more!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Michigan State, Syracuse latest to offer Lance Dixon

Michigan State, Syracuse latest to offer Lance Dixon

The stock of 2019 DB Lance Dixon started rising this past summer, and has continued into his junior season.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Michigan safety enjoys Iowa visit

Michigan safety enjoys Iowa visit

Class of 2019 safety Lance Dixon has nine early scholarship offers and interest from several others, including Iowa.

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 • Blair Sanderson
2019 S Lance Dixon Enjoys Irish Game Day Experience

2019 S Lance Dixon Enjoys Irish Game Day Experience

Junior Lance Dixon got his first look at a Notre Dame game day.

 • Corey Bodden
Michigan Recruiting: Lance Dixon Keeping Frequent Contact With U-M Coaches

Michigan Recruiting: Lance Dixon Keeping Frequent Contact With U-M Coaches

West Bloomfield (Mich.) High three-star safety Lance Dixon reveals which position the U-M coaches see him as.

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 • Austin Fox
Lance Dixon Talks Barbecue, Says Michigan Offer Would Be A Game Changer

Lance Dixon Talks Barbecue, Says Michigan Offer Would Be A Game Changer

Class of 2019 West Bloomfield (Mich.) High three-star safety Lance Dixon enjoyed spending time with the U-M coaches.

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 • Austin Fox
Junior DB snags Cyclone offer

Junior DB snags Cyclone offer

Iowa State coaches saw a 2019 DB at a satellite camp in Michigan and that led to the junior receiving a Cyclone offer.

 • Bill Seals
Midwest spotlight: Underclassmen on the rise during summer camps

Midwest spotlight: Underclassmen on the rise during summer camps

Which underclassmen planted themselves on recruiting radars with impressive showings at camps in June?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Bus trip yields N.C. State offer for Lance Dixon

Bus trip yields N.C. State offer for Lance Dixon

2019 DB Lance Dixon spent the last week on a bus trip that yielded his second Power Five offer of the process.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
RCS Columbus: Talent impresses at New Speed Combine

RCS Columbus: Talent impresses at New Speed Combine

Several prospects impressed at Saturday's Rivals New Speed Combine in New Jersey.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack