Nevada3:30 p.m., CBS Sept. 6 – Florida International Noon, BTN Sept. 13 – Villanova 3:30 p.m., FS1 There isn’t much to differentiate between the first three games of the season. All three will feature mostly unfamiliar non-conference foes that Penn State should have put away by halftime.

The Nittany Lions return several veteran specialists this season. James Franklin wants to convert that experience into wins.

Former Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley earned high praise from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

A Nittany Lion legacy, LaVar Arrington II leapt at the chance to follow in his father’s footsteps (sorry, I had to), selecting Penn State in July 2024, picking the Blue and White over UCLA and Tennessee. Arrington already turned heads during spring practice, and may even push for playing time in 2025. BSD believes this kid can be special.

Penn State’s cornerback room might be the best overall unit on the team. Cornerbacks coach Terry Smith thinks it’s the best group he has had in 12 years. And Pro Football Focus ranks the Nittany Lions’ secondary 10th in college football, largely because of the cornerbacks.

Isaac was a first-team All-Big Ten pick in 2023, capping an impressive career at Penn State. The Brooklyn native led the team with 16 tackles for loss in his final year with the Nittany Lions. Isaac also led the team with 11 TFLs in 2022.

Penn State football earned a huge recruiting win by nabbing a four-star Monday. But this talent represents the 2027 class.

Penn State football has announced its team captains for the upcoming 2025 season. The Nittany Lions selected two offensive players in center Nick Dawkins and quarterback Drew Allar. Two defensive players in linebacker Dom DeLuca and defensive tackle Zane Durant, and one on special teams in Tyler Duzansky.

Penn State's preseason of endless potential continues with a pick for the Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff title game.

The Nittany Lions added Kyron Hudson, Trebor Peña and Devonte Ross to their receiver room ahead of their national championship push in 2025.