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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
Tracking all former Penn State Football players in the 2024 NFL Combine

Tracking all former Penn State Football players in the 2024 NFL Combine

Tracking all the numbers posted by former Penn State Football players the 2024 NFL Combine.

 • Richie O'Leary
10 Former Penn State players headed to the 2024 NFL Combine

10 Former Penn State players headed to the 2024 NFL Combine

10 Former Penn State Football players are headed to the 2024 NFL Combine.

 • Richie O'Leary
Four Penn State Football players accept Reese's Senior Bowl invite

Four Penn State Football players accept Reese's Senior Bowl invite

Penn State Football has four players in the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State TE Theo Johnson declares for NFL Draft, will play in Peach Bowl

Penn State TE Theo Johnson declares for NFL Draft, will play in Peach Bowl

Penn State Football TE Theo Johnson has taken to social media to announce his intentions to enter the NFL Draft.

 • Richie O'Leary
HV TV: Penn State Football players preview West Virginia game

HV TV: Penn State Football players preview West Virginia game

Various Penn State Football players talk about this week's game versus West Virginia on Saturday.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State Football Fall Camp Position Breakdowns: Tight Ends

Penn State Football Fall Camp Position Breakdowns: Tight Ends

Previewing Penn State Football's tight end room as we head into the training camp next month.

 • Richie O'Leary
NN TV: Penn State WR Mitchell Tinsley talks Rose Bowl postgame

NN TV: Penn State WR Mitchell Tinsley talks Rose Bowl postgame

Penn State Football wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley recaps his team’s big win over Utah in the Rose Bowl.

 • Richie O'Leary
NN TV: Penn State TE Theo Johnson talks Rose Bowl postgame

NN TV: Penn State TE Theo Johnson talks Rose Bowl postgame

Penn State Football tight end Theor Johnson talks with the media following the team's Rose Bowl win over Utah.

 • Richie O'Leary
Top 10 Penn State players on offense this past season per PFF

Top 10 Penn State players on offense this past season per PFF

Penn State Football had one heck of a 2022 season, so let's take a look back at the Top 10 offensive players per PFF.

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 • Sam Woloson
Penn State Football's 2022 Winter Workout Competitors of the Day

Penn State Football's 2022 Winter Workout Competitors of the Day

Here's the full list of Penn State Football's hardest working winter workout participants this offseason.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State Football Review and Preview: Tight Ends

Penn State Football Review and Preview: Tight Ends

Just prior to the start of the 2021 college football season, James Franklin described his tight end room as being

 • Justin Morganstein
Six Outback Bowl breakout candidates

Six Outback Bowl breakout candidates

A number of new names could come to the forefront for Penn State against Arkansas.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Projecting the PSU depth chart for Ohio State: Will any changes be made?

Projecting the PSU depth chart for Ohio State: Will any changes be made?

The Nittany Lions don't release a depth chart but here's what it looks like ahead of Saturday's showdown with Ohio State

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State TE shares keys that could unlock Nittany Lions' rushing attack

Penn State TE shares keys that could unlock Nittany Lions' rushing attack

Entering Saturday, head coach James Franklin's team has the No. 10 ground game in the Big Ten.

 • Greg Pickel
Projecting the PSU depth chart for Illinois: Injuries could force changes

Projecting the PSU depth chart for Illinois: Injuries could force changes

The Nittany Lions don't release a depth chart but here's what it looks like ahead of Saturday's showdown with Illinois.

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State report card: Grading the Nittany Lions at every position

Penn State report card: Grading the Nittany Lions at every position

The Nittany Lions are 5-1 and have had plenty of highs and lows over the first half of the season.

 • Greg Pickel
Biggest Penn State football depth chart changes and what to expect now

Biggest Penn State football depth chart changes and what to expect now

Biggest Penn State football depth chart changes, and what to expect for the second half

 • Greg Pickel
How have Penn State's offensive players graded out on PFF this season?

How have Penn State's offensive players graded out on PFF this season?

Who has graded out the best so far this season according to PFF?

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 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State Nittany Lions Football: Midseason Snap Counts

Penn State Nittany Lions Football: Midseason Snap Counts

Who has totaled the most snaps so far through the 2021 season? We have the totals here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State football offense roundtable: Best and worst from the PSU offense

Penn State football offense roundtable: Best and worst from the PSU offense

BWI breaks down the best and worst from Penn State's offense through six games.

 • Nate Bauer, David Eckert and Greg Pickel
Penn State-Iowa storylines, keys to the game, more: Fifth Quarter

Penn State-Iowa storylines, keys to the game, more: Fifth Quarter

The Nittany Lions are a small underdog for Saturday's tilt at Kinnick Stadium.

 • Greg Pickel
What will the Penn State football depth chart look like at Iowa?

What will the Penn State football depth chart look like at Iowa?

The Nittany Lions don't release a depth chart but four weeks of games offer a look at the positional pecking order.

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State football snap counts: Who played the most against Indiana?

Penn State football snap counts: Who played the most against Indiana?

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday against Indiana? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • Greg Pickel
What will the Penn State football depth chart look like for Indiana?

What will the Penn State football depth chart look like for Indiana?

The Nittany Lions don't release a depth chart but four weeks of games offer a look at the positional pecking order.

 • Greg Pickel
Film Study: Penn State takes next steps, while others remain in latest win

Film Study: Penn State takes next steps, while others remain in latest win

Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the Nittany Lions' win over Villanova Saturday featuring some great and not-so-great play.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Penn State football depth chart: What will it look like for Villanova week?

Penn State football depth chart: What will it look like for Villanova week?

The Nittany Lions don't release a depth chart but three weeks of games offer a look at the positional pecking order.

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State Photo Gallery: Auburn

Penn State Photo Gallery: Auburn

Check out our photo gallery from Saturday night's White Out win over Auburn.

 • Ryan Snyder, Steve Manuel
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Penn State vs. Auburn

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Penn State vs. Auburn

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday against Auburn? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • Greg Pickel
Game Recap: Penn State wins thriller over Auburn, 28-20

Game Recap: Penn State wins thriller over Auburn, 28-20

Penn State pulled out all the stops in its White Out win over Auburn on Saturday night.

 • Matt Herb
Penn State football depth chart: What will it look like for Auburn week?

Penn State football depth chart: What will it look like for Auburn week?

The Nittany Lions don't release a depth chart but two weeks of games offer a look at the positional pecking order.

 • Greg Pickel
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Penn State vs. Ball State

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Penn State vs. Ball State

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday against Ball State? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State Photo Gallery: Ball State

Penn State Photo Gallery: Ball State

Check out our photo gallery from Saturday's win over Ball State.

 • Ryan Snyder
Penn State Football Report Card: Grading the Lions' win over Ball State

Penn State Football Report Card: Grading the Lions' win over Ball State

It's time to assess the Nittany Lions' win over the Cardinals inside of Beaver Stadium.

 • Greg Pickel
Which Penn State backups, young players, impressed?: One Big Thing

Which Penn State backups, young players, impressed?: One Big Thing

The Nittany Lions were able to put many players into the game as they beat Ball State 44-13 at Beaver Stadium.

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State-Ball State Matchups: What to expect from the Lions, Cardinals

Penn State-Ball State Matchups: What to expect from the Lions, Cardinals

Who has the edge in Saturday's showdown at Beaver Stadium? We take a closer look at the key matchups here!

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State football depth chart: Using Week 1 to predict Week 2

Penn State football depth chart: Using Week 1 to predict Week 2

The Nittany Lions won't release a depth chart in 2021 but Week 1 can help us make one before the Ball State game.

 • Greg Pickel
Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Penn State vs. Wisconsin

Snap Counts & PFF Grades: Penn State vs. Wisconsin

Who totaled the most snaps Saturday against Wisconsin? Check out PFF's snap counts and grades!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Upon Further Review: Five things we learned from Penn State vs Wisconsin

Upon Further Review: Five things we learned from Penn State vs Wisconsin

Five things we learned from Penn State football's win over Wisconsin.

 • David Eckert
Penn State football report card: Grading the Lions' win over Wisconsin

Penn State football report card: Grading the Lions' win over Wisconsin

It's time to assess the Nittany Lions' win over the Badgers inside of Camp Randall Stadium.

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State-Wisconsin Matchups: Who will have the X's and O's edge?

Penn State-Wisconsin Matchups: Who will have the X's and O's edge?

Who has the edge in Saturday's showdown at Wisconsin? We take a closer look at the key matchups here!

 • Greg Pickel
Predicting Penn State's two-deep depth chart for the Wisconsin game

Predicting Penn State's two-deep depth chart for the Wisconsin game

The Nittany Lions won't be releasing a depth chart in 2021, so here's our crack at the likely rep rundown on game day.

 • Greg Pickel
Penn State football: Franklin says tight end group is best of his career

Penn State football: Franklin says tight end group is best of his career

Franklin had big praise for his tight ends on Wednesday.

 • David Eckert
BWI Roundtable: Picking a Nittany Lion offensive breakout candidate

BWI Roundtable: Picking a Nittany Lion offensive breakout candidate

Blue White Illustrated makes its picks for breakout candidates on the Penn State offense this season.

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

Penn State football: Anatomy of a position group — The tight ends

BWI breaks down the picture at tight end for Penn State.

 • David Eckert
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
Former Penn State commit Mathias Barnwell set to return in June

Former Penn State commit Mathias Barnwell set to return in June

Back in June 2020, four-star tight end Mathias Barnwell became the youngest player to ever commit to the Penn State

 • Ryan Snyder
At tight end, versatility key to Nittany Lions' offensive objectives

At tight end, versatility key to Nittany Lions' offensive objectives

An expanding role and list of responsibilities will remain in place at tight end under new Penn State OC Mike Yurcich.

 • Nate Bauer
Nitt Clips: Sean Clifford, Theo Johnson & Curtis Jacobs

Nitt Clips: Sean Clifford, Theo Johnson & Curtis Jacobs

See what Sean Clifford and others had to say following Saturday's open practice.

 • BWI Staff
3-2-1: Leading the way

3-2-1: Leading the way

BWI editor Nate Bauer reflects on the week that was as the Nittany Lions continue to proceed through spring practices.

 • Nate Bauer
Penn State tight end Brenton Strange determined to make opportunity count

Penn State tight end Brenton Strange determined to make opportunity count

Is Brenton Strange in line for a breakout season?

 • David Eckert
Three-Point Stance: Ten teams that should be feeling positive

Three-Point Stance: Ten teams that should be feeling positive

Sean Clifford should lead an improved Penn State offense in 2021.

 • Mike Farrell
Familiarity helps Ty Howle make smooth transition to tight ends coach

Familiarity helps Ty Howle make smooth transition to tight ends coach

Ty Howle's experience as a player and as an off-the-field staff member has helped him transition into his new role.

 • David Eckert
21 reasons to be optimistic about Penn State football in 2021

21 reasons to be optimistic about Penn State football in 2021

With the calendar changing, here's a list of reasons to be positive when it comes to Penn State football in 2021.

 • David Eckert
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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 • 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
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
Column: Youth Movement

Column: Youth Movement

Penn State's young players excelled against Michigan, and they should be given the opportunity to keep doing so.

 • David Eckert
Grades: Michigan

Grades: Michigan

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

 • BWI Staff
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
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
Depth Chart: Indiana

Depth Chart: Indiana

Check out Penn State's depth chart ahead of Saturday's game vs. Indiana.

 • Ryan Snyder
Fast-Forward (Take Two): An Updated Look at Penn State's Tight Ends

Fast-Forward (Take Two): An Updated Look at Penn State's Tight Ends

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

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 • Nate Bauer
Phil's Corner: Biggest questions at wide receiver & tight end

Phil's Corner: Biggest questions at wide receiver & tight end

BWI publisher Phil Grosz looks at some of the key questions at wide receiver and tight end.

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 • Phil Grosz
Penn State releases updated weights & jersey numbers for Class of 2020

Penn State releases updated weights & jersey numbers for Class of 2020

Penn State released updated jersey numbers and weights on Saturday.

 • Ryan Snyder
The five best TE groups in college football

The five best TE groups in college football

Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar caught 51 passes for nearly 700 yards in 2019.

 • Mike Farrell
Fast-Forward: An Early Look at Penn State's Tight Ends

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

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

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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
NFL Draft: Comparing top TEs with current recruits

NFL Draft: Comparing top TEs with current recruits

Notre Dame's Cole Kmet is expected to be the first tight end selected in next week's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Notebook: Bowen Determined to Push Forward With Day-to-Day Approach

Notebook: Bowen Determined to Push Forward With Day-to-Day Approach

Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen tackled a variety of topics during a Zoom teleconference Wednesday.

 • Nate Bauer
Tight End Understudies Poised to Complement Pat Freiermuth

Tight End Understudies Poised to Complement Pat Freiermuth

Penn State is looking to its younger tight ends to help round out a position that will feature junior Pat Freiermuth.

 • Matt Herb
Ask Farrell: Can Vols keep elite TEs home?

Ask Farrell: Can Vols keep elite TEs home?

Four-star Hudson Wolfe is the top-ranked tight end in the 2021 class.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

No Big Ten-bound wide receiver fits best with his future program better than five-star Julian Fleming.

 • Mike Farrell
Northern Stars: Looking Back at Penn State's Canadian Connections

Northern Stars: Looking Back at Penn State's Canadian Connections

Canadian players have helped to elevate the Nittany Lions’ football program for decades.

 • Lou Prato
Best of the Best: Top TE classes in 2020 cycle

Best of the Best: Top TE classes in 2020 cycle

LSU leads the way with the nation's top TE class, thanks to additions such as Arik Gilbert.

 • Chad Simmons
Column: Mergers & Acquisitions

Column: Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to the tight end position with Kirk Ciarocca as offensive coordinator? Matt Lingerman takes a look.

 • Matt Lingerman
Signing Day Superlatives

Signing Day Superlatives

Ryan Snyder breaks down some of the highlights of this year's recruiting class.

 • Ryan Snyder
Breaking Down the Class of 2020: Offense

Breaking Down the Class of 2020: Offense

BWI editor Matt Herb and recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder break down Penn State's offensive players in the Class of 2020.

 • Ryan Snyder & Matt Herb
2020 Vision: Breaking down next year's WRs & TEs

2020 Vision: Breaking down next year's WRs & TEs

What can fans expect at wide receiver and tight end next season? Matt Herb breaks down both positions.

 • Matt Herb
Eight Nittany Lions make final Rivals250 for Class of 2020

Eight Nittany Lions make final Rivals250 for Class of 2020

Penn State saw all but one of its committed players move up in the final Rivals250 for the Class of 2020.

 • Ryan Snyder
UA All-America Game Week: The Farrell Awards

UA All-America Game Week: The Farrell Awards

The Under Armour All-America Game is in the books and as usual we wrap things up with the Farrell Awards.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Thoughts from Day 2 of UA All-America Game

Mind of Mike: Thoughts from Day 2 of UA All-America Game

Zachary Evans made a big impression on the second day of Under Armour All-America Game practice.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: UA All-America Game Media Day thoughts

Mind of Mike: UA All-America Game Media Day thoughts

Here are the thoughts of Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell after registration day at Under Armour.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD: Grading the Big Ten programs

NSD: Grading the Big Ten programs

Paris Johnson Jr. is one of three five-star commits for Ohio State, which clearly has the best class in the conference.

 • Josh Helmholdt
NSD 2020: James Franklin Signing Day press conference news & notes

NSD 2020: James Franklin Signing Day press conference news & notes

Penn State head coach James Franklin wrapped up Penn State's Class of 2020 early signing day Wednesday.

 • Nate Bauer
NSD 2020: Watch James Franklin's Signing Day press conference

NSD 2020: Watch James Franklin's Signing Day press conference

Head coach James Franklin recaps Penn State's Class of 2020 after he and his staff signed 27 prospects earlier today.

 • BWI Staff
NSD 2020: Signing Day Central

NSD 2020: Signing Day Central

The early signing period has arrived! Stay up-to-date on everything you need to know, here!

 • Ryan Snyder
NSD 2020: Five things to know about this year's class

NSD 2020: Five things to know about this year's class

What are some of the key takeaways from the Class of 2020? Ryan Snyder breaks it all down, here!

 • Ryan Snyder
Q&A: Theo Johnson opens up about Penn State commitment

Q&A: Theo Johnson opens up about Penn State commitment

Rivals250 TE Theo Johnson opens up about his recruitment.

 • Ryan Snyder
Four-star TE Theo Johnson commits to Penn State

Four-star TE Theo Johnson commits to Penn State

Tight end Theo Johnson struggled with his decision right to the very end, but ended the suspense for his final four Mon.

 • Josh Helmholdt
BREAKING: TE Theo Johnson commits to Penn State

BREAKING: TE Theo Johnson commits to Penn State

Penn State added one of its most coveted prospects Monday in tight end Theo Johnson.

 • Ryan Snyder
Recruiting: Coaches hit the road for in-home visits during contact period

Recruiting: Coaches hit the road for in-home visits during contact period

Where are James Franklin and his assistants headed over the next week? Check out our list of visits, here!

 • Ryan Snyder
In-home visits starting for Rivals250 TE Theo Johnson

In-home visits starting for Rivals250 TE Theo Johnson

Rivals250 TE Theo Johnson will take his recruitment into December, and has several in-home visits scheduled.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Four-star Theo Johnson strengthens bonds at Michigan

Four-star Theo Johnson strengthens bonds at Michigan

This weekend, Michigan was the final school to host tight end Theo Johnson on an official visit. The four-star had

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Take Two: Is Theo Johnson wavering on Penn State?

Take Two: Is Theo Johnson wavering on Penn State?

Four-star Canadian tight end Theo Johnson is visiting Michigan State this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Josh Helmholdt
Four-star Theo Johnson postpones his decision

Four-star Theo Johnson postpones his decision

Four-star TE Theo Johnson was scheduled to announce his commitment Nov. 18, but those plans have changed.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Top five NFL prospects at TE, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at TE, regardless of class

Florida's Kyle Pitts leads our look at the top NFL tight end prospects in college football.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell