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James Franklin & Penn State See New Twist

Penn State's roster is only going to get worse, which makes for a grim big-game future under James Franklin

This was the year and this was the team for Franklin and his Penn State program to prove the doubters wrong, to extinguish the derisive "Big Game James" nickname once and for all. Led by Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren and Nicholas Singleton, Franklin compiled enough elite talent to make a real run at finally breaking through that ceiling.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 13h

James Franklin says Penn State is ‘that close’ to winning it all. A new baseline for success has been set.

Carter entered the Orange Bowl as a game-time decision with a shoulder injury suffered against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. The junior, a Glenside native, had a breakout junior year in his first season at defensive end, finishing with 23.5 tackles for losses and 12 sacks.

ESPN on MSN · 1d

CFP: Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one?

As Penn State's coach, James Franklin owns an abysmal 3-10 record against opponents ranked in the Associated Press Top 10. It's a mark that saw a small but significant boost with Penn State's resounding 31-14 College Football Playoff quarterfinal win against No.

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Sports Illustrated · 5h

Former Texas A&M Lineman Announces Transfer to Penn State

One day after its season ended in the Orange Bowl, Penn State football picked up transfer commitment No. 4 to the 2025 roster. T.J. Shanahan, an offensive lineman from Texas A&M, announced his decision to join the Nittany Lions for next season.

Penn Live · 12h

Penn State adds transfer portal offensive lineman from SEC program

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko yells at offensive lineman TJ Shanahan, No. 67, after he jumped offsides on a fourth and one play against New Mexico State during the second half in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft) AP

Yahoo! Sports · 10h

Penn State football picks up Texas A&M lineman TJ Shanahan Jr. from transfer portal

A day after the Nittany Lions' season comes to an end, the program picks up some offensive line help from the SEC.

Orange Bowl, Al Carter

Penn State Nittany Lions On SI … · 14h

The Penn State Football Report Card: Orange Bowl Edition

The Nittany Lions close a remarkable season with too many what-ifs in a loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Penn State's Abdul Carter starts in Orange Bowl despite shoulder injury

Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter took the field as a starter for Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl, after days of speculation about whether he would be available.

Penn Live · 1d

Penn State star Abdul Carter preparing to play vs. Notre Dame in CFP Orange Bowl

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is suited up and prepared to play vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

Penn State, Drew Allar and Notre Dame

Centre Daily Times on MSN · 23h

‘It’s tough’: Penn State football reflects on loss, ‘what ifs’ after heartbreaker to Notre Dame

Drew Allar put his hands on his helmet in disbelief as he walked toward the Penn State sideline, with Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray holding his prized possession — a freshly caught interception from Allar — as he sprinted toward a section of Irish fans in Hard Rock Stadium.

Stadium on MSN · 11h

Drew Allar Is to Blame for Penn State's Loss to Notre Dame

Nick Kostos explains why it was Penn State QB Drew Allar's fault for his team's Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 14h

Shannon Sharpe Piles On Drew Allar After Penn State's Loss

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar did not have his best game and threw a crucial late interception in the Nittany Lions' Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame. It was as bad of a mistake in as big of a moment as one can find in college sports.

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Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting from Nittany Lions experts

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more ...

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Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status

Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its ...

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College Football Playoff bracket: Notre Dame-Ohio State schedule, semifinal results

The College Football Playoff, in its first year with a 12-team field, began Dec. 20 and ends Jan. 20, 2025. Here is a full ...

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College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, UPDATED odds, expert picks, QBs, and trends

Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping ...

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Penn State wide receivers fail to record a catch in Orange Bowl CFP semifinal vs Notre Dame

Penn State wide receivers didn't record a catch in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame, adding insult to injury after walk-off ...

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Penn State QB Drew Allar’s late interception helps seal Notre Dame’s win in Orange Bowl

Drew Allar's critical interception sealed Penn State's loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the ...

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How much did Penn State miss departed change-of-pace QB Beau Pribula in narrow CFP loss to Notre Dame?

A muddled transfer portal calendar meant the Nittany Lions had to navigate their College Football Playoff run without one of ...

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Penn State Wasn't Ready to Process an Extraordinary Season's End at the Orange Bowl

After the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions were asked to reflect on a 13-3 season. 'Can't quite answer that right now.' ...

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