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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
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
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
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
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
Ten key prospects who left Virginia for college

Ten key prospects who left Virginia for college

Mekhi Becton left the state of Virginia for Louisville, where he developed into a top NFL draft pick.

 • Mike Farrell
Five recruiting trends across the ACC

Five recruiting trends across the ACC

Clemson's dominance - in recruiting and on the field - continues to be the top storyline in the conference.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Dan Chisena Becomes Sixth Nittany Lion to Sign UDFA Deal

Dan Chisena Becomes Sixth Nittany Lion to Sign UDFA Deal

Penn State was once again well represented in this year's NFL Draft, and added to it in the free agent market.

 • Nittany Nation
Gross-Matos Earns Second Round NFL Draft Selection by Carolina Panthers

Gross-Matos Earns Second Round NFL Draft Selection by Carolina Panthers

Former Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos earned a second round selection in the NFL Draft.

 • Nate Bauer
NFL Draft: Ten best available for second round

NFL Draft: Ten best available for second round

There are still a lot of top prospects that have yet to be picked. Here is a look at our top 10 still available.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell's NFL Mock Draft: Five QBs set to be taken in first round

Farrell's NFL Mock Draft: Five QBs set to be taken in first round

LSU's Joe Burrow is expected to be selected with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Scouting Profile: Yetur Gross-Matos

NFL Draft Scouting Profile: Yetur Gross-Matos

BWI contributor and PFF analyst Thomas Frank Carr wraps his NFL Draft preview series with a look at Yetur Gross-Matos.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
NFL Draft: Comparing top DEs with current recruits

NFL Draft: Comparing top DEs with current recruits

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is expected to be the second pick in the NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Yetur Gross-Matos Earns Virtual NFL Draft Invitation

Yetur Gross-Matos Earns Virtual NFL Draft Invitation

Like many of the nation's other top NFL prospects, Yetur Gross-Matos won't be in Las Vegas for this year's draft.

 • Nate Bauer
Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Chase Young is leaving big shoes to fill at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Combine Offers Gross-Matos Opportunity to Prove Unique Qualities

NFL Combine Offers Gross-Matos Opportunity to Prove Unique Qualities

Yetur Gross-Matos is excited about his opportunity to carve out a role in the NFL specific to his unique abilities.

 • Nate Bauer
Ten players who need big week at NFL Combine

Ten players who need big week at NFL Combine

Tee Higgins will need to impress with his speed in Indy.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top 5 DEs heading into combine

NFL Draft: Top 5 DEs heading into combine

There's no doubt who's at the top of this list.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Five Nittany Lions Granted NFL Combine Invitations

Five Nittany Lions Granted NFL Combine Invitations

Penn State will send five more of its former players to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis later this month.

 • BWI Staff
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 36-40

Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 36-40

The next segment of our countdown has a 5-star QB from the SEC and a 3-star DE from the Pac-12.

 • Mike Farrell
Film Study: In Cotton Bowl shootout, Nittany Lions display more firepower

Film Study: In Cotton Bowl shootout, Nittany Lions display more firepower

What went into the Nittany Lions' 53-39 win against Memphis at the Cotton Bowl? Thomas Frank Carr breaks it down.

 • Thomas Frank Carr
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
Grades: Cotton Bowl

Grades: Cotton Bowl

How did we grade out Penn State's win over Memphis in the Cotton Bowl?

 • BWI Staff
Highs & Lows: Cotton Bowl

Highs & Lows: Cotton Bowl

Nate Bauer recaps all the highs & lows from Penn State's Cotton Bowl win over Memphis.

 • Nate Bauer
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
Yetur Gross-Matos declares eligibility for 2020 NFL Draft

Yetur Gross-Matos declares eligibility for 2020 NFL Draft

Yetur Gross-Matos has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

 • Nate Bauer
Parsons among Penn State standouts honored by Big Ten awards

Parsons among Penn State standouts honored by Big Ten awards

The career ascent for Micah Parsons continued Tuesday with his naming as the Big Ten Linebacker of the Year.

 • Nate Bauer
Grades: Rutgers

Grades: Rutgers

How did we grade out the win over Rutgers?

 • BWI Staff
Game Recap: Lions alive for New Year's Six bowl following win over Rutgers

Game Recap: Lions alive for New Year's Six bowl following win over Rutgers

Penn State wasn’t at full strength in its regular-season finale Saturday, but still managed to get the win.

 • Matt Herb
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
On third down, Justin Fields proved too much for Penn Sate's defense

On third down, Justin Fields proved too much for Penn Sate's defense

Penn State couldn't corral Justin Fields in the running game, especially on third down.

 • David Eckert
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
Grades: Indiana

Grades: Indiana

How did we grade out the win over Indiana?

 • BWI Staff
Top five NFL prospects at DE, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at DE, regardless of class

Chase Young is on track to be a top-five pick in next year's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Penn State-Minnesota: How they were built

Penn State-Minnesota: How they were built

Penn State has owned the Northeast region, while Minnesota has locked up its state and sprinkled in other recruits.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt
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
Three-Point Stance: Heisman contenders, best defenses, recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Heisman contenders, best defenses, recruiting

It's time to have a defensive version of the Heisman Trophy.

 • Mike Farrell
Film Study: How Penn State pushed past the Spartans and a lousy Lansing day

Film Study: How Penn State pushed past the Spartans and a lousy Lansing day

Another miserable afternoon in East Lansing was made better for the Nittany Lions by a smart plan and solid execution.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Highs and Lows: Penn State 28 - Michigan 21

Highs and Lows: Penn State 28 - Michigan 21

What were the best and worst moments from Penn State's 28-21 win against Michigan Saturday night? Highs and lows, here.

 • Nate Bauer
Three-Point Stance: Coaches that won't work out, recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Coaches that won't work out, recruiting

Mike Farrell looks at coaches on the just-won't-work-out seat in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 41-45

Farrell 50: The nation's top players - Nos. 41-45

Four former four-stars are living up to their lofty high school rankings in this group.

 • Mike Farrell
Film Study: Purdue defensive gamble prevents complete Nittany Lion runaway

Film Study: Purdue defensive gamble prevents complete Nittany Lion runaway

What happened in Penn State's offensive disappearing act in the second and third quarters Saturday? To the film.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Grades: Purdue

Grades: Purdue

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

 • BWI Staff
Game Recap: Lions move to 5-0 following 35-7 win over Purdue

Game Recap: Lions move to 5-0 following 35-7 win over Purdue

Penn State enjoyed only one great offensive quarter against Purdue on Saturday, but it played four quarters of

 • Matt Herb
Progress Report: Assessing Penn State's defense & special teams

Progress Report: Assessing Penn State's defense & special teams

BWI editor Matt Herb takes a closer look at Penn State's defense and special teams following nonconference play.

 • Matt Herb
Film Study: Cause for concern for Penn State pass rush?

Film Study: Cause for concern for Penn State pass rush?

What's up with Penn State's pass rush through the first three games of the 2019 season? Let's go to the film.

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 • Thomas Frank Carr
Buffalo Preview: Coming on Strong

Buffalo Preview: Coming on Strong

The last time Buffalo visited Penn State, the day’s breakout star was a young running back named Saquon Barkley.

 • Matt Herb
Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 36-40

Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 36-40

This group includes some strong defensive ends who are ready to wreak havoc in 2019.

 • Mike Farrell
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
Yetur Gross-Matos among 10 conference preseason honorees

Yetur Gross-Matos among 10 conference preseason honorees

Penn State’s Yetur Gross-Matos is among 10 watched players named in Thursday’s Big Ten 2019 football preseason honors.

 • BWI Staff
Rivals.com Big Ten Preview: Team-by-team breakdown

Rivals.com Big Ten Preview: Team-by-team breakdown

Rivals previews each team in the conference prior the 2019 media days in Chicago.

 • Staff
Blue State: Virginia's increasingly prominent role in Penn State recruiting

Blue State: Virginia's increasingly prominent role in Penn State recruiting

Penn State has made a second home out of Virginia when it comes to recruiting the state's best.

 • Lou Prato
Lott Impact Watch List Includes Gross-Matos

Lott Impact Watch List Includes Gross-Matos

Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos is one of 42 preseason watch list candidates for the Lott Impact Trophy.

 • Nate Bauer
In Gross-Matos, Nittany Lions Have Influence and Experience

In Gross-Matos, Nittany Lions Have Influence and Experience

Yetur Gross-Matos' value to the Nittany Lions extends well beyond his in-game performances.

 • Nate Bauer
Up Next: Predicting Penn State's 2020 NFL Draft class

Up Next: Predicting Penn State's 2020 NFL Draft class

What will Penn State's NFL Draft class look like in 2020? We're taking an early look at the next pro Nittany Lions, here

 • Nate Bauer
Biggest out-of-state grabs: Defensive linemen

Biggest out-of-state grabs: Defensive linemen

Chase Young was an excellent five-star out-of-state addition for the Buckeyes.

 • Mike Farrell
In their words: Defensive line

In their words: Defensive line

Moving on to an evaluation of Penn State's defensive line, in the words of coaches and teammates, this spring.

 • Nate Bauer
Taking Stock: Defensive Line

Taking Stock: Defensive Line

Penn State's defensive line lost two big pieces this offseason but has high hopes for its returning talent.

 • Nate Bauer
Mag Preview: Cut to the Chase

Mag Preview: Cut to the Chase

Penn State sophomore defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has exploded into an all-Big Ten performer this season.

 • Matt Herb
Opinion: B1G media get it right by naming Gross-Matos 1st-team DL

Opinion: B1G media get it right by naming Gross-Matos 1st-team DL

Sean Spencer called it earlier this fall. Speaking to reporters on a teleconference in November, Penn State defensive

 • Tim Owen
Throwback Thursday: Penn State Football starters as recruits

Throwback Thursday: Penn State Football starters as recruits

Here's a look at what the Penn State football starters looked like as recruits.

 • Richie O'Leary
Gross-Matos making waves in sophomore preseason

Gross-Matos making waves in sophomore preseason

Penn State sophomore DE Yetur Gross-Matos is drawing rave reviews this preseason.

 • Nate Bauer
Take Two: What's the secret to Penn State's success in Virginia?

Take Two: What's the secret to Penn State's success in Virginia?

Penn State has been crushing it in Virginia. Are the Nittany Lions doing something special there?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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
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
Up Close & Personal: Gross-Matos inspired by brother's memory

Up Close & Personal: Gross-Matos inspired by brother's memory

It was with a pair of 5s on his chest–jersey No. 55 – that Yetur Gross-Matos wreaked havoc on opponents.

 • Tim Owen
VaPreps 4A All-State Football Teams for 2016

VaPreps 4A All-State Football Teams for 2016

VirginiaPreps.com presents the 2016 All-State Football Teams for Group 4A.

 • Matthew Hatfield
Top 10 defensive end recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 defensive end recruiting classes for 2017

We've spent the last several days breaking down each position to see which school did the best on NSD. Today: DEs.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Signed: Yetur Matos

Signed: Yetur Matos

Learn more about this important piece for the Nittany Lions along the defensive line!

 • BWI Staff
Updated 2017 Rivals250: Players on the rise

Updated 2017 Rivals250: Players on the rise

Dozens of prospects, such as Jack Sears, have seen their stock in the Rivals250 rise or slide in the latest update.

 • Adam Gorney
Fab 15: Big Ten defensive commits impress in New Jersey

Fab 15: Big Ten defensive commits impress in New Jersey

Nebraska linebacker commit Avery Roberts was one of several top defenders this weekend at the Rivals Camp Series in N.J.

 • Adam Gorney
Breakdown: Looking at Big Ten recruiting by position groups

Breakdown: Looking at Big Ten recruiting by position groups

Five-star Shaun Wade has Ohio State's 2017 DBs at the top of the Big Ten.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Q&A: Matos a 'coachable' and 'hard-working kid'

Q&A: Matos a 'coachable' and 'hard-working kid'

Who is PSU getting in four-star DE Yetur Matos? BWI catches up with Rob Matos, here!

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 • Tim Owen
Penn State adds another DE

Penn State adds another DE

Four-star Yetur Matos of Fredricksburg (Va.) Chancellor has become the third defensive prospect to choose PSU Sat.

 • Tim Owen
4-star Yetur Matos breaks down top schools, Vols offer

4-star Yetur Matos breaks down top schools, Vols offer

4-star Yetur Matos has three favorites but Tennessee is trying to become a major contender.

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 • Adam Friedman
Matos continues to blow up

Matos continues to blow up

Chancellor's Yetur Matos picked up two offers yesterday and continues to see interest from coast-to-coast...

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 • Rod Johnson
Rising, falling in latest 2017 position rankings

Rising, falling in latest 2017 position rankings

Mannie Netherly was one of the biggest risers in the new 2017 position rankings released Thursday. heck out the full breakdown.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Visitor Breakdown: Michigan

Visitor Breakdown: Michigan

Penn State will be hosting many of the region's top 2016 and '17 prospects on Saturday. Learn more, right here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Matos Pushing For More

Matos Pushing For More

Class of 2017 Rivals250 DE Yetur Matos has become a highly sought after recruit. And he gives the latest, including three schools standing out.

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 • Jason Stamm
Above and beyond for 4-star

Above and beyond for 4-star

Clemson further helped its cause with this four-star defensive end who was back in Death Valley last weekend. What happened, what did he discuss with

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 • Paul Strelow
Matos enjoys PSU visit

Matos enjoys PSU visit

Rivals250 DE Yetur Matos was back in State College this weekend for Penn State's game against SDSU. Learn more on his entire trip, right here!

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 • Ryan Snyder
2017 Offers Board: Defensive Ends

2017 Offers Board: Defensive Ends

Penn State has already extended more than 60 verbal offers to Class of 2017 prospects, eight of which have gone to defensive ends.

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 • Ryan Snyder
The Roadies: Mid-Atlantic

The Roadies: Mid-Atlantic

Rivals awards The Roadies to top players from weekend action in the Mid-Atlantic, including Penn State commit Shane Simmons.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Recap: Mid-Atlantic gets underway

Rivals Recap: Mid-Atlantic gets underway

Duke commit Scott Bracey turned in a performance to remember over the weekend. Adam Friedman recaps a busy weekend.

 • Adam Friedman
4-star back for more

4-star back for more

Clemson appears to have staying power with this 6-5, 230-pounder, one of the nation's top 10 defensive end prospects, following his campus visit.

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 • Paul Strelow
Garbutt discusses offers

Garbutt discusses offers

Fredericksburg, Va., DE TyJuan Garbutt was among the new offers made to recruits visiting for the Lasch Bash over the weekend. He talks about it, here

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 • Nate Bauer
Visitor Breakdown: 2017 Prospects

Visitor Breakdown: 2017 Prospects

Penn State will be hosting more than 20 of their top remaining Class of 2017 targets for Saturday's Lasch Bash BBQ. Learn more on where we believe Pen

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 • Ryan Snyder and Tim Owen
Roadies: Penn State/North Carolina

Roadies: Penn State/North Carolina

Wide receiver Deiondre Overton made Adam Friedman's Roadies list from last week's camps put on my Penn State and North Carolina.

 • Adam Friedman
Penn State satellite camp: Recruiting notes

Penn State satellite camp: Recruiting notes

Wayne Davis has trimmed his list. Adam Friedman has the latest news on Davis and others from Penn State's satellite camp.

 • Adam Friedman