Two of Penn State's most outstanding offensive linemen will be given a chance to showcase their skillsets and boost their NFL Draft stock in two of the most distinguished collegiate all-star contests in the months leading up to the draft. Smith has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, while Dieffenbach was added to the East-West Shrine Game roster.
Jan. 2 marks the 20th anniversary of Penn State’s win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl, a bittersweet victory for a team with championship aspirations. Following the inaugural College Football Playoff, it might be the last time Penn State is snubbed of a chance to play for the title.
After a brilliant first season at Penn State, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop is among the top three candidates for the same position at LSU.
A second Penn State player announced that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL Draft. Defensive end Deion Barnes, a redshirt junior who graduated in December, will not be returning to Penn State following a season in which he earned an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
The NFL's regular season has come to a close, and teams fortunate enough to make the postseason will now be pitted against each other as they attempt to capture the ever-elusive Lombardi Trophy. Penn State has always held a presence in the NFL, with a total of 28 former Nittany Lions currently playing on NFL teams. That presence will be felt in the 2015 NFL playoffs, as 10 former Nittany Lions currently play on playoff bound teams. Let's take a look at which players will be playing for a chance to win the Super Bowl.
Penn State left tackle Donovan Smith, seen by most as the team's best offensive lineman, will forgo his senior season of eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL Draft.