In Wednesday’s 90-85 loss to Michigan State, senior Puff Johnson exited in the first half with a right hand injury. He didn’t return to the game, one reason Rhoades wound up playing Ace Baldwin Jr., Zach Hicks and D’Marco Dunn for 35-plus minutes each. On Friday, Rhoades said Johnson will “be out for a bit.”

Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray celebrates his interception of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar an a pass attempt to wide receiver Omari Evans during the fourth quarter of the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, 2025. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected]

A flurry of roster moves last week has provided a much clearer picture of what Penn State football projects to look like in 2025. With many upperclassmen returning, the Nittany Lions’ “job’s not finished” mentality could propel them further than the semifinals.

Penn State continues to learn news that will shape its roster in 2025. Most of the decision-making is now out of the way. Tuesday and Wednesday of last week were filled with announcements from numerous Nittany Lions about their intent to declare for the NFL Draft,

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after James Franklin's squad was eliminated in the semifinals of the College

The Penn State football roster that shined in the College Football Playoff semifinals and produced the most wins in school history will return a serious core of contributors. Foundationally, the Nittany Lions appear in about as good of shape as possible heading into preparations for a 2025 season with even greater expectations.

Rutgers visits the Penn State Nittany Lions after Ace Bailey scored 24 points in the Scarlet Knights' 85-82 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Penn State football coach James Franklin dropped into Dunlap Friday to watch Class of 2026 recruit Mack Sutter play basketball.

Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (6-5, 266) was a force opposite Abdul Carter and could wind up on multiple preseason All-America teams. Dennis-Sutton had eight sacks, 13 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries, an interception and two fumble recoveries last year.

It did not take very long for former Penn State wide receiver Tyler Johnson to find his new home in college football. Less than a week after officially entering the NCAA transfer portal, Johnson has reportedly signed with his new school. Johnson is heading to East Carolina out of the transfer portal.

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach,