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With two national titles and four Big Ten Championships to its name, the Penn State Nittany Lions football program is coming off a year where it captured its first conference title under James Franklin. Known for tradition, Beaver Stadium, and Joe Paterno, the program is a point of pride in the community after the team persevered following harsh NCAA sanctions that eliminated wins and placed scholarship reductions on the program. The team will try to make even more strides with Saquon Barkley and Trace McSorley leading the charge for the 2017 season.

October 20, 2017 0 Part Of I-80 West Closed After Crash

By StateCollege.com

The traffic will likely affect thousands of people who are traveling to State College tonight for Saturday’s White Out matchup against Michigan.

October 20, 2017 0 College GameDay Hosts Share Feelings On Penn State, Saquon Barkley Ahead Of Saturday

By David Abruzzese

The College GameDay crew shared their thoughts on being back at Penn State ahead of Saturday’s show. It was unanimous — they’re just as excited as the fans.

October 20, 2017 0 GameDay Banners: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

By Anthony Colucci

Students didn’t hold back this week with their anti-Harbaugh banners.

October 20, 2017 0 The Best Of Your College GameDay Signs

By Gabriela Stevenson

Your College GameDay signs featured shirtless Jim Harbaugh, an economic graph, Burt Reynolds, and a healthy dose of Sponegbob references.

October 20, 2017 0 Staff Predictions: No. 2 Penn State vs. No. 19 Michigan

By Steve Connelly

Everything reads like this will be a memorable battle, but our staff sees the Nittany Lions rolling past the Wolverines on Saturday night.

October 19, 2017 0 Blake Gillikin Will Punt Penn State To Victory

By Anthony Fiset

Blake Gillikin’s punts have been a force to be reckoned with so far this season. Expect him to keep pinning opposing teams deep as Penn State prepares for their toughest matchups of the season.

October 19, 2017 0 Student Away Football Ticket Sales Move Online

By Steve Connelly

Penn State Athletics is changing the way it sells tickets to students for away football games, moving away from in-person sales at the Bryce Jordan Center

October 18, 2017 0 College GameDay Trucks Arrive At Old Main

By Lexi Shimkonis

The College GameDay trucks and equipment rolled into State College just after 8 p.m. and crews will begin setting up around Old Main tomorrow morning.

October 18, 2017 0 Lee Corso Has An Extensive (And Successful) History Picking Against Penn State

By Shane Coolen

ESPN College GameDay’s Lee Corso will undergo the 303rd headgear pick of his career this Saturday on Old Main Lawn. Based on his previous accuracy, we better hope he wears the Nittany Lion headgear.

October 18, 2017 0 If Jim Harbaugh Were A Penn State Student…

By Anthony Colucci

We can only imagine the shenanigans Jim Harbaugh would pull at Penn State.

October 18, 2017 0 A Plea For More: Songs I Want To Hear Regularly In Beaver Stadium

By Gabriela Stevenson

The Beaver Stadium playlist could use a few more classic hits to make it just right.

October 18, 2017 0 One Year Later: Penn State’s Rise Since It Whited Out Ohio State

By Mikey Mandarino

A lot has changed for Penn State football since last season’s White Out upset over Ohio State. Take a look back on that evening and how much has changed for Penn State football since then.

October 18, 2017 0 Understanding The College GameDay Analysts

By Derek Bannister

If you’re totally unfamiliar with what College GameDay is all about, here’s what you should know about each of the analysts.

October 17, 2017 0 Penn State Encourages Fans To Look Out For Counterfeit Tickets Ahead Of Michigan Game

By Mikey Mandarino

No. 2 Penn State football takes on No. 19 Michigan in White Out conditions this Saturday in a game that may…

October 17, 2017 0 Relive The Most Memorable White Out Moments In Penn State Football History

By Mikey Mandarino

Derrick Williams, Allen Robinson, and Grant Haley are just some of the names who have immortalized themselves in Penn State folklore during the annual White Out game.

October 17, 2017 0 Your Guide To College GameDay In Happy Valley

By Derek Bannister

Here’s what you need to know about College GameDay for Saturday.

October 17, 2017 0 A White Out Week To Remember

It’s a little like the feeling of your first time in the Beaver Stadium student section for a Penn State touchdown, but it lasts a whole lot longer, and it’s broader than just the student section.

October 17, 2017 0 We Want To See Your Best College GameDay Signs

By Gabriela Stevenson

You’ve had eight years to perfect your Michigan puns and we want to see them on your best College Gameday signs.

October 17, 2017 0 The Journey To No. 1: What Needs To Happen For Penn State To Be The Nation’s Top-Ranked Team

By Steve Connelly

To reach the top spot, which it hasn’t secured in 20 years, Penn State needs to surpass one more team — the Alabama Crimson Tide. Take a more in-depth look at each team’s schedule, and the path Penn State faces to No. 1.

October 17, 2017 0 934 Students Camping For Nittanyville Weeklong

This week is the organization’s annual weeklong camp, which is often its best-attended and includes annual traditions like Trashcan Football.

October 16, 2017 0 College GameDay To Air Live From Old Main Lawn

By Steve Connelly

“Over the last two days we have worked with ESPN to finalize a set location and are excited to announce the show will originate on the lawn of our iconic Old Main, which we think will make for a memorable setting for everyone who attends and the ESPN audience,” Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said.

October 16, 2017 0 College GameDay To Host Cornhole Tournament For Backstage Passes

Your entire life of tailgating and playing cornhole has led up to this moment. So make it count!

October 16, 2017 0 Your ‘Penn State Is Ranked No. 2’ Celebratory Playlist

By Gabriela Stevenson

Penn State is ranked No. 2 in the nation for the first time since 1999, so listen to songs with the number two in them.

October 16, 2017 0 Saquon Barkley Still The Star Of The Show, Even In Pumpkin Form

By Steve Connelly

Saquon Barkley is making appearances everywhere these days — end zones across the Big Ten, every news outlet from coast-to-coast, my dreams, and, apparently, pumpkin patches.

October 16, 2017 0 DOTD: James Franklin Echoes ‘No Fall Weddings’ Sentiment

Please, for the love of god and Saquon Barkley, no fall weddings!

October 16, 2017 0 Saquon Barkley’s Heisman Moments Midway Through The Season

By Austin Smith

Saquon Barkley is nationally regarded as the top running back in college football. He is also up for the Heisman Trophy, after six scintillating performances to start the season. Here are his top moments so far.

October 16, 2017 0 Ten Things That Were Different The Last Time Penn State Was Ranked No. 2

By Nathaniel Pinskey

The differences between now and the last time when Penn State was ranked No. 2 are significant to say the least.

October 15, 2017 0 Joey Julius Returning To Beaver Stadium This Weekend As A Fan

By Steve Connelly

Julius, who left the program this summer after two seasons with the Nittany Lions, announced on Twitter that he’ll be at the White Out game against Michigan on Saturday.

October 15, 2017 0 Penn State Rises To No. 2 In AP Poll

By Steve Connelly

Following No. 2 Clemson’s loss to Syracuse on Friday night, the Nittany Lions moved up one spot in this week’s AP Poll to claim the Tigers’ former position.

October 15, 2017 0 Staff Predictions: College GameDay Guest Picker Edition

From alumni to former coaches, College GameDay has a great selection of guest pickers next weekend.

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