Sean Fitz

Penn State plucked New Jersey native and Syracuse defensive back Ibn McDaniels from the transfer portal this offseason. How does the rangy athlete fit into the Nittany Lions plans ahead of the 2026 season?

Penn State's defense will have a new leader in 2026, in addition to new faces at nearly every position on that side of the ball.

Classmate Corey Smith started for Penn State against Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl, but it was Quinton Martin who got hot and dominated touches in the win.

Penn State linebacker Alex Tatsch was primed to make a leap coming out of his freshman season, but it was cut short by a devastating injury in bowl prep. Where do things stand, and how can he help the Nittany Lions in 2026?

As Penn State gets ready to kick off its first preseason camp under Matt Campbell, several Nittany Lions figure to be jockeying for position on both sides of the ball. Which backups could be in line to push the starters? Here are five options sources have pointed to this summer.

The return game has been hit-or-miss for Penn State over the last couple of seasons, but the Nittany Lions hope that can change in 2026. Who will special teams coordinator Justin Lustig look to back deep this year?

Penn State flipped Cam Smith from Duke as one of the final pieces to its Class of 2025. A redshirt year later, he's hoping to crack the Nittany Lions' rotation at linebacker.

Penn State will get its first preseason practice under Matt Campbell underway on Wednesday afternoon. It's been a long wait for Nittany Lions fans. What will we be watching closely as things get underway? Check out thoughts and buzz heading into camo.

Penn State is off the practice field for the first time in the preseason. The Nittany Lions opened outside on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in

Penn State will take the field for its second preseason practice on Thursday afternoon. Before that gets underway, though, here are our top five performers from Wednesday's first practice.