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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
NFL Top 100: Nos. 81-100 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 81-100 as high school recruits

Former three-star QB Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason.

 • Adam Gorney
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
NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was ranked No. 36 in the 2013 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
A pair of Penn State Football alumni in the NFL Network's Top 100 list

A pair of Penn State Football alumni in the NFL Network's Top 100 list

The NFL Network recently released its list of top 100 players for the upcoming 2023 season and it featured several

 • 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
Former Penn State running backs set to hit NFL free agency

Former Penn State running backs set to hit NFL free agency

Two of Penn State’s most recognizable pro’s are set to hit free agency this offseason.

 • Justin Morganstein
Rivals Rankings Week: Rankings we might regret

Rivals Rankings Week: Rankings we might regret

Will running back Justice Haynes show that he deserved a fifth star?

 • Staff
Penn State Football in the Pros: Week 4 Edition

Penn State Football in the Pros: Week 4 Edition

How did former Penn State Nittany Lions perform in week four? Nittany Nation takes a look.

 • Josh Taylor
Five thoughts on the 2023 running backs

Five thoughts on the 2023 running backs

Will Rueben Owens lock down the top spot at the position?

 • Adam Gorney
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
Is PSU ready for Iowa? New recruiting offers, rankings, more: Newsstand

Is PSU ready for Iowa? New recruiting offers, rankings, more: Newsstand

The top Nittany Lions football news, notes, and tweets on Oct. 4.

 • Greg Pickel
Three-Point Stance: Ryan Day's problem, defenders, Penn State

Three-Point Stance: Ryan Day's problem, defenders, Penn State

The addition of early enrollee Quinn Ewers has made for an uncomfortably crowded QB room at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
Former Penn State football star Saquon Barkley stakes cryptocurrency claim

Former Penn State football star Saquon Barkley stakes cryptocurrency claim

Former Penn State Nittany Lions football star Saquon Barkley is hurdling toward a financial future with Bitcoin. 

 • David Eckert
Marques Hicks excited to get a Temple offer

Marques Hicks excited to get a Temple offer

The Camden Catholic High School RB told OwlScoop.com he "freaked out" when he received his offer from the Owls.

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 • Dante Collinelli
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
Looking to rediscover running game's spark, Penn State turns to John Lovett

Looking to rediscover running game's spark, Penn State turns to John Lovett

Can John Lovett help Penn State field a more explosive running game in 2021?

 • David Eckert
Rivals Camp Series 2021: Sites, dates announced

Rivals Camp Series 2021: Sites, dates announced

The Rivals Camp Series has been a showcase for many of today's top college and NFL stars, including QB Trevor Lawrence.

 • Staff
Former Nittany Lion star running back Saquon Barkley suffers torn ACL

Former Nittany Lion star running back Saquon Barkley suffers torn ACL

Former Nittany Lion running back Saquon Barkley has a confirmed ACL tear on his right leg.

 • Nate Bauer
Kyle Dobbins, Onasis Neely don't want to be left out of the RB mix

Kyle Dobbins, Onasis Neely don't want to be left out of the RB mix

The pair spoke with reporters Friday, and running backs coach Gabe Infante didn't rule out that they could contribute.

 • Sam Cohn and Sam Neumann
Saquon Barkley Leads Off Big Ten Network's All-Decade Team

Saquon Barkley Leads Off Big Ten Network's All-Decade Team

Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley kicked off the Big Ten's All-Decade Team rollout Monday.

 • Nate Bauer
Ask Farrell: How much should NFL teams consider RB workload?

Ask Farrell: How much should NFL teams consider RB workload?

Jonathan Taylor was the first player in NCAA history to run for more than 6,000 yards in three seasons.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Grosz: Penn State's All-Decade team

Grosz: Penn State's All-Decade team

Which players made our Pen State All-Decade team?

 • Philip Grosz
All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on offense

All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on offense

A look at the programs that have had a couple of standouts at their offensive positions in the past 10 years.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ten biggest flips

All-Decade: Ten biggest flips

There's nothing like a dramatic flip for a highly ranked player. Here are 10 memorable ones.

 • Adam Gorney
Building The Roster: NFC East

Building The Roster: NFC East

Saquon Barkley is one of several former four-star prospects on the New York Giants' roster.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes reign supreme when it comes to recruiting in the Big Ten.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com all-time teams: Series recap - who's No.1?

Rivals.com all-time teams: Series recap - who's No.1?

Each team is loaded with talent, but which one will Mike Farrell crown as the best?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals.com's all-time four-star team

Rivals.com's all-time four-star team

Can this team of former four-stars beat the five-star team? Tell us what you think.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Barkley, Sanders Eagerly Await Yearly Showdowns

Barkley, Sanders Eagerly Await Yearly Showdowns

The friendship between Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders is going to keep its competitive edge in the coming years.

 • Nate Bauer
Saquon Barkley Stresses Value of Hard Work at Weekend Camp

Saquon Barkley Stresses Value of Hard Work at Weekend Camp

Saquon Barkley preached a message of hard work to hundreds of young campers Saturday.

 • Nate Bauer
Ask Farrell: Should McSorley consider playing defense in NFL?

Ask Farrell: Should McSorley consider playing defense in NFL?

The former Penn State QB was listed by Rivals as an athlete in high school.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
How did 10 players who were predicted to break out fare?

How did 10 players who were predicted to break out fare?

At the beginning of the season Mike Farrell highlighted 10 players poised to break out. Let's see how they did.

 • Mike Farrell
Future 50 media day: Prospects discuss the latest on recruiting

Future 50 media day: Prospects discuss the latest on recruiting

Rivals.com has all the news and notes of the Future 50 registration.

 • Rob Cassidy, Adam Friedman and Chad Simmons
Ranking the top NFL rookies at midseason: Nos. 1-3

Ranking the top NFL rookies at midseason: Nos. 1-3

Mike Farrell's list of top rookies conclude, and the top player is a defensive dynamo who has surprised almost everyone.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Meet the new coordinators

College Fantasy Football: Meet the new coordinators

Offensive and defensive coordinators can have a big impact on a team's philosophy - and production.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Best commits, top 25, title prediction

Three-Point Stance: Best commits, top 25, title prediction

The 12 best commitments from the last two weeks, a top-25 breakdown and Farrell's national title prediction.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: What to expect from first-year coaches

College Fantasy Football: What to expect from first-year coaches

Plenty of questions to answer, including this one: Can Dan Mullen put a little fire in the Gators' offense?

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Media Days: Which players deserve more respect?

Big Ten Media Days: Which players deserve more respect?

Coaches and players target some players who should be in the spotlight more heading into the 2018 season.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Ask Farrell: Who do you most regret not ranking higher in the past?

Ask Farrell: Who do you most regret not ranking higher in the past?

There are plenty of years where players who finished just on the fringe of the Rivals100 ended up making us look silly.

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Take Two: Will Devyn Ford be the next Saquon Barkley?

Take Two: Will Devyn Ford be the next Saquon Barkley?

Is it fair to compare five-star RB Devyn Ford with Saquon Barkley?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Making the Case: Devyn Ford

Making the Case: Devyn Ford

It's down to Virginia Tech or Penn State for the five-star running back.

 • Adam Friedman
Take Two: Is Penn State QB Trace McSorley a future first-rounder?

Take Two: Is Penn State QB Trace McSorley a future first-rounder?

The Penn State QB is drawing comparisons with Baker Mayfield. Are they warranted?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Top 10 former four-star prospects drafted in 2018

NFL Draft: Top 10 former four-star prospects drafted in 2018

All the players in this group ended up being selected in Round 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Can Patterson lead Michigan to Big Ten title?

Take Two: Can Patterson lead Michigan to Big Ten title?

Can Ole Miss transfer QB Shea Patterson finally be what Michigan needs to give Jim Harbaugh his first league title?

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL franchises have taken more cornerbacks, like Denzel Ward, since 2010 than any other position.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Which conferences are the pipelines to the pros?

NFL Draft: Which conferences are the pipelines to the pros?

The SEC continues to send the most players to the NFL - led by Nick Saban's Alabama machine.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Breaking down the picks, state by state

NFL Draft: Breaking down the picks, state by state

Florida, California and Texas aren't surprising at the top - but then it gets interesting.

 • Woody Wommack
Revisiting Rivals.com's rankings for 2018 NFL first-rounders

Revisiting Rivals.com's rankings for 2018 NFL first-rounders

Rivals.com's five-star ranking of Josh Rosen out of high school was clearly a hit, but what about Baker Mayfield?

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Report Card: Grades for each first-round pick

NFL Draft Report Card: Grades for each first-round pick

The 2018 NFL Draft has kicked off. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney give grades and thoughts on each pick.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Top prospects weigh in on who they think should go No. 1

NFL Draft: Top prospects weigh in on who they think should go No. 1

Saquon Barkley and Baker Mayfield are popular choices, but there are a few surprises.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Gorney
Take Two: Should there be more value placed on the RB position?

Take Two: Should there be more value placed on the RB position?

Is the running back position being undervalued in the NFL?

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking with the Stars: Who was rated higher than Saquon Barkley?

Ranking with the Stars: Who was rated higher than Saquon Barkley?

Barkley is a shoo-in as the top RB in this month's NFL Draft. Here are 10 players who were once rated higher than him.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Could Lamar Jackson end up being a steal in NFL Draft?

Take Two: Could Lamar Jackson end up being a steal in NFL Draft?

The verdict is out on the NFL future for the Louisville QB and Heisman winner. Where should he go in the draft?

 • Adam Gorney
Take Two: Will Tremaine Edmunds be the first LB taken in NFL Draft?

Take Two: Will Tremaine Edmunds be the first LB taken in NFL Draft?

One of the biggest debates surrounding this year's NFL Draft is who the top linebacker should be.

 • Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Who should the Browns draft No. 1 overall?

Rival Views: Who should the Browns draft No. 1 overall?

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney disagree on the best path forward for the Cleveland Browns.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Mock Draft: Post-NFL Combine

NFL Mock Draft: Post-NFL Combine

There is a change at the top after the NFL Combine.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Breaking down top Combine performers

Three-Point Stance: Breaking down top Combine performers

Mike Farrell breaks down the top performers at the NFL Combine by their star ranking out of high school.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Combine: Ten offensive players who improved their stock

NFL Combine: Ten offensive players who improved their stock

Among the standouts: QB Josh Allen impressed with his arm strength and RB Nyheim Hines wowed with his speed.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Six college programs that won the NFL Combine

Six college programs that won the NFL Combine

Thanks to Saquon Barkley, Penn State was one of six college teams that won the NFL Combine.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Take Two: Just how special of an NFL player will Barkley be?

Take Two: Just how special of an NFL player will Barkley be?

Penn State RB Saquon Barkley crushed the NFL Combine, but would he be a good pick at No. 1 overall?

 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Predictions for spring football

Mind of Mike: Predictions for spring football

Mike Farrell offers 10 predictions for spring football.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Mock Draft: Pre-NFL Combine

NFL Mock Draft: Pre-NFL Combine

The NFL Combine starts Friday and with that comes our pre-combine NFL Mock Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Anticipation grows for Barkley with NFL Combine commencement

Anticipation grows for Barkley with NFL Combine commencement

The anticipation surrounding Saquon Barkley's NFL arrival continues to grow with the Combine up next.

 • Nate Bauer
SEC leads the way in NFL Combine invites but ACC not far behind

SEC leads the way in NFL Combine invites but ACC not far behind

No surprise: The SEC will send more players to the NFL Combine than any other conference.

 • Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Barkley vs. Jackson in the 40. Who you got?

Rival Views: Barkley vs. Jackson in the 40. Who you got?

Who will run faster between Saquon Barkley or Lamar Jackson?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Which sleeper will emerge at NFL Combine?

Rival Views: Which sleeper will emerge at NFL Combine?

Which draft sleeper could emerge at the NFL Combine? Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney have Rival Views.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Top five RBs heading into the Combine

NFL Draft: Top five RBs heading into the Combine

Saquon Barkley tops the list of NFL running back prospects heading into the NFL Combine.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series presented by adidas

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series presented by adidas

The Rivals Camp Series is expanding in 2018, meaning there will be even more opportunities for players.

 • Rivals.com
Rival Views: Which underclassman will help his stock the most?

Rival Views: Which underclassman will help his stock the most?

What junior could boost his draft stock the most in the coming months? Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney have rival views.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Five Rivals.com ranking outliers; prospects that might be under-ranked; the 10 most valuable prospects in the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Biggest early entry losses in the 2018 draft class

NFL Draft: Biggest early entry losses in the 2018 draft class

Which early entrant to the 2018 NFL Draft will leave the biggest voids in college football?

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-Bowl Team Offense

Rivals.com All-Bowl Team Offense

The bowls are in the books. Who stood out in December and January?

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com's 2017 All-American Teams

Rivals.com's 2017 All-American Teams

Mike Farrell breaks down his first- and second-team All-Americans.

 • Mike Farrell
Postseason Farrell 50: Heisman winner leads the way for Nos. 1-5

Postseason Farrell 50: Heisman winner leads the way for Nos. 1-5

Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield headlines the final five of the Farrell 50 countdown.

 • Mike Farrell
Lions back up Barkley's brilliance

Lions back up Barkley's brilliance

Saquon Barkley didn't argue his absence from the Heisman ceremony, but given the opportunity, his teammates did.

 • Nate Bauer
A viewer's guide: Ranking every bowl game from top to bottom

A viewer's guide: Ranking every bowl game from top to bottom

The list begins with the can't-miss games and finishes with the should-skip contests.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Grading the first-year college football coaches

Three-Point Stance: Grading the first-year college football coaches

Plus: It's time to expand the playoff, and Farrell's final Heisman list.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: CFB Shine and Shame; Mayfield's immaturity

Three-Point Stance: CFB Shine and Shame; Mayfield's immaturity

Mike Farrell's weekly look at the standouts and flops in college football. Plus: Thoughts on Baker Mayfield's antics.

 • Mike Farrell
CFB Playoff Ranking: Top position group for top 10 teams

CFB Playoff Ranking: Top position group for top 10 teams

Here is a look at the best position group for each team in the top 10 of the rankings released Tuesday night.

 • Adam Friedman
NFL Draft Stock Report: Running Backs

NFL Draft Stock Report: Running Backs

Which running backs have improved their stock position? Which RBs are dropping?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Best and worst from Saturday, inconsistent teams

Three-Point Stance: Best and worst from Saturday, inconsistent teams

The best and worst from the weekend, including the best new tradition in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: What are Vols waiting for? SEC hot seats, Heisman

Three-Point Stance: What are Vols waiting for? SEC hot seats, Heisman

It is past time to show Butch Jones the door in Knoxville.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-50

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-50

Mike Farrell breaks down the top 50 players in college football midway through the 2017 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-5

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-5

The Midseason Farrell 50 countdown concludes with a look at the top five players in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Who came up big in Week 8? Who bumbled?

Three-Point Stance: Who came up big in Week 8? Who bumbled?

Our weekly look at the Shined and the Shamed. Also, are the Irish going to prove Farrell wrong?

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Mid-Season All-Americans

The Farrell Awards: Mid-Season All-Americans

Baker Mayfield headlines Mike Farrell's mid-season All-American team.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Best of CFB's first half

The Farrell Awards: Best of CFB's first half

MIke Farrell doles out his midseason college football awards.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Time for Jones to go; fab freshmen, Heisman race

Three-Point Stance: Time for Jones to go; fab freshmen, Heisman race

Tennessee needs to pull the plug regardless of this week's result vs. Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Harbaugh will have last laugh; fab frosh; Heisman race

Three-point stance: Harbaugh will have last laugh; fab frosh; Heisman race

Playing with Harbaugh's numbers, five top true freshmen and a new Heisman leader.

 • Mike Farrell
Twitter Tuesday: Justin Fields, Michigan, Virginia, Pitt

Twitter Tuesday: Justin Fields, Michigan, Virginia, Pitt

Georgia has a scary 1-2 punch coming in; Michigan's offensive woes; Big Ten East race; Pitt's struggles.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top defenses, Farrell Freshman Five, Heisman contenders

Three-Point Stance: Top defenses, Farrell Freshman Five, Heisman contenders

Mike Farrell breaks down the nation's top defenses and reveals his top freshmen of the week and Heisman favorites.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Best and worst of CFB weekend, LSU's woes

Three-Point Stance: Best and worst of CFB weekend, LSU's woes

Mike Farrell breaks down the best and worst of the CFB weekend and comments on LSU's shocking loss to Troy.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Is Penn State's Barkley the No. 1 draft pick?

Take Two: Is Penn State's Barkley the No. 1 draft pick?

Is Penn State RB Saquon Barkley worth the top pick in the NFL Draft, with such a loaded quarterback draft class?

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Heisman contenders, top freshmen, recruiting boosts

Three-Point Stance: Heisman contenders, top freshmen, recruiting boosts

Mike Farrell breaks down top freshmen from last weekend's CFB slate, his early Heisman list and more.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft stock report: Running Back

NFL Draft stock report: Running Back

With a month's worth of games in the books, Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney assess the state of the 2018 NFL Draft RB class

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Twitter Tuesday: Saquon Barkley, top RBs, Butch Jones, Oklahoma

Twitter Tuesday: Saquon Barkley, top RBs, Butch Jones, Oklahoma

Where Saquon Barkley ranks among RBs since 2000; potential Butch Jones replacements; Oklahoma recruiting.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Predictions, position changes, future coaches

Rivals Roundtable: Predictions, position changes, future coaches

This week's #RivalsRoundtable looks at the race to finish with the top spot in the Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • Rivals.com