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YAY HOOPS: Penn State vs. Providence Open Thread
We’ve got a bit of pre-football action for Nittany Lions fans as Penn State men’s basketball is set to take on Providence as part of the Hall of Fame Showcase. The game will tip at 4 p.m. from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, and be broadcast on TruTV. As always, open thread rules apply. […]
Penn State vs. Providence Preview: A Tough Spot for Dear Old State
How To Watch Who: Providence FriarsRecord: 3-2When: Saturday, November 22, 4:00 p.m. ESTWhere: Mohegan Sun Arena , Uncasville, CTKenpom Ranking (PSU): 70 (91)TV: TruTVRadio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: N/AOver/Under: N/A What To Watch For Prediction Penn State is in a tough spot relying on their three top guards. Providence has balance and explosiveness on the perimeter, and their post play is just too […]
Early Morning Open Thread: Penn State vs. Nebraska
The Nittany Lions will look to extend their win streak in a “bonus” Whitout under the lights of Beaver Stadium. This season has been far from anything we had hoped for, but at least there’s a chance to send off the seniors the right way in their final game in Happy Valley. WE ARE…
Minnesota 3, Penn State 2: Sloppy
No. 5 Penn State took a 2-0 lead in the first period but got outworked and outplayed by Minnesota in a 3-2 loss on Friday. Puck handling was an issue all night for the team, and after losing the lead in the second period, the team fell flat. Reese Laubach scored twice, but the rest […]
The 5 College Football Games to Watch in Week 13
(#22)Missouri at (#8)OklahomaNoon, ABC The Sooners are coming off an emotional, gritty win at Alabama. Now they have to follow it up by facing a physical and dangerous Mizzou squad. Things could get interesting in Norman as Oklahoma looks to remain in the hunt for the SEC crown and playoff berth. This game could also […]
Penn State Hockey Series Preview: Minnesota
After No. 5 Penn State lifted its spirits by beating Michigan 4-2 on Saturday, the Nittany Lions will travel to Minneapolis to take on a struggling Minnesota team. Penn State has not swept Minnesota on the road since 2019, but this is a good an opportunity as ever for the Lions to get it done. […]
BSD Mailbag 11/21/24
Jiminsantafe asks: Are we going to win those last two games? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We very well could, especially if the team plays how they played against Indiana and in the fourth quarter against Michigan State! But as we all know from the rest of this season, just because the team can play this way doesn’t mean […]
Interviews with Frenemies: Nebraska
Well, I reached out to Nebraska’s SB Nation Site, Corn Nation, for information on the Huskers ahead of Saturday’s game. The staff there didn’t disappoint. In fact, the whole staff showed the hospitality that Nebraska folks have come to be known for in football. Nate, Todd, and Andy – three writers there – each answered […]
BSD Roundtable: Predicting The Next Penn State Head Coach
Yesterday, we shared our thoughts on who we would pick to be Penn State’s next head coach if we were in charge. Today, we are predicting what Pat Kraft will do. The question today is *who* will Penn State hire? Lando: Eli Drinkwitz Drinkwitz’s name has been mentioned the most more recently, and he seems […]
BSD Staff Predictions Roundtable: Nebraska
The Lions are back home for Senior Day against Nebraska in a mid-November “White Out.” How does the staff see this one playing out? Chris Penn State plays its final home game of the season against Nebraska, needing a win to try to get back to .500 on the season and strive for bowl eligibility. […]
Fall Sports Update: Women’s Soccer Advances
Women’s Soccer (10-7-3) The women’s soccer team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th straight year with a 3-0 win over Army. Kaitlyn MacBean, Amelia White, and Dikte Bang each scored a goal to pace the offense. Mackenzie Gress and Amanda Poorbaugh both played in net and combined for a […]
BSD Roundtable: Who Would You Pick To Be Penn State’s Next Head Coach?
We are going on nearly 40 days of the coaching search, but with the regular season winding down the next two weeks, there is an end in sight. This gave us a good time to get together as a staff and discuss who we’d pick to be Penn State’s head coach. Who we think will […]
Penn State vs. Nebraska: Game Preview
The Nittany Lions try to make it two wins in a row when Nebraska comes to town for a prime time clash on Senior Day. Penn State (4-6, 1-6) vs. Nebraska (7-3, 4-3) Kickoff: 7 p.m., Beaver Stadium, State College, PA The Betting Line: Penn State -8.5 TV: NBC, 7 p.m., Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Kathryn […]
YAY HOOPS: Penn State vs. Harvard Open Thread
Penn State looks to continue its unbeaten start with a win over Harvard at the BJC tonight. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30pm on Big Ten Plus. As always, open thread rules apply. No illegal streams, politics, religion, or NSFW content, and be civil.
Hockey Film Room: Bottom Six Energy
Entering last weekend- and then after the 7-1 demolition Penn State took on Friday night- my concerns about the bottom six went from mild to spicy hot. The Cerrato line has accounted for 23 of Penn State’s 47 goals this season but did not score one in any of the last four games. Their red-hot […]
BSD YouTube Show: Previewing Nebraska + Franklin Headed To Virginia Tech
We’ll preview the Nebraska game as Penn State works to get bowl eligible, and we’ll of course discuss James Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech. We’ll be live at 7 p.m. EST.
BSD YouTube Show: Previewing Nebraska + Franklin Headed To Virginia Tech
We’ll preview the Nebraska game as Penn State works to get bowl eligible, and we’ll of course discuss James Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech. We’ll be live at 7 p.m. EST.
Snap Counts: Michigan State
42 Penn State players had at least one snap in Saturday’s 28-10 win over Michigan State. It sure was fun rewatching the game film after a win. After two long months without a win, I had nearly forgotten what that felt like. NOTE: Season totals are in parentheses Offense: 63 snaps (653) Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer: […]
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When you post on SB Nation, we don’t want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. So starting today, whenever a user replies to your comment or to your post on the Feed, you’ll see a notification at the top right corner of the page. And of course, this means that when […]
Midweek Musings – 139 & 3
It’s been a few weeks since last we checked in on the Penn State running back dynamic duo and their quest to get to the top of the career leaderboards. Let’s see where we’re at! After a couple of meh games against Ohio State and Indiana (understandably so), Kaytron Allen erupted against Michigan State. On […]
Penn State Football Commits In Action: A Waning Season
And then there were 12. Penn State’s football Class of 2026 is still bleeding prospects, and, surely, James Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech will only accelerate this process. For now, we will re-arrange deck chairs on the Titanic and provide updates on who’s still committed to the Nittany Lions. The top recruit in Penn State’s […]
Just the Stats: Penn State vs Nebraska
Penn St. Nittany Lions (4-6; 1-6 Big Ten) vs Nebraska Cornhusker (7-3; 4-3 Big Ten) 7 p.m. ET, November 22—Peacock Beaver Stadium (Capacity: 106,572 / University Park, PA) Tableizer using codebeautify.org Penn State Value (Nat’l Rank) Value (Nat’l Rank) Nebraska Advantage Rushing Offense (ypg) 159.9 (T – 64) 161.1 (91) Rushing Defense (ypg) Passing Offense […]
Penn State vs. Harvard Preview: Last Tune-Up Before Providence
How To Watch Who: Harvard CrimsonRecord: 4-1When: Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. ESTWhere: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PAKenpom Ranking (PSU): 172nd (82nd)TV: B1G+ (Streaming)Radio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: N/AOver/Under: N/A What To Watch For Prediction Penn State is still a team rounding into form, but have looked pretty decent after a very shaky season opener against Fairfield. Harvard is a school that […]
Bowl Projections 2025: Week 12
Welcome back to our weekly series tracking some of the bowl/CFP picks for Penn State football following each game, This season, we will follow ESPN, Yahoo, College Football News, and CBS Sports, with occasional bonus picks from other publications. Yahoo Sports/College Football News: Bowl/CFP Seed: Pinstripe Bowl Location: New York, NY Date: December 27th, 2025 […]
Latest College Football Playoff Rankings Released
After a week twelve that saw some scares and one top ten upset, the newest college football playoff rankings have been released. Prior Penn State opponents Ohio State and Indiana are still in the top three, at numbers one and two; after being down big at the half against unranked South Carolina (and after many […]
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