Jon Sauber

Why linebacker Tony Rojas is ready to take advantage of a new era at Penn State Rojas, who is recovering from a torn ACL, chose to return despite outside interest.

Tony Rojas saw Penn State regress in key areas last season — and is seeing new head coach Matt Campbell prioritize those things.

On Rojas, his injury and how Campbell is changing things:
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Source: Penn State assistant quarterbacks coach Trace McSorley leaving for NFL McSorley joined the coaching staff in the 2025 offseason.

Penn State assistant quarterbacks coach Trace McSorley is taking a job with the Buffalo Bills, a source told the Centre Daily Times.

@danieljtgallen.bsky.social had it first.

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YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast Penn State introduces QB Rocco Becht, incoming transfers ahead of spring ball

Penn State made over 30 players available yesterday, including many of its incoming transfers.

@audreysnyder.bsky.social and I are here to talk about it on a new live edition of The Nittany Dispatch. Bring your questions to the chat.
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How QB Rocco Becht is leading Penn State as an extension of Matt Campbell Becht held interest from other programs but ultimately decided to follow Campbell from Iowa State.

Matt Campbell views his quarterback as an extension of the head coach. And that idea is helping Rocco Becht lead as he prepares for his lone season at Penn State.

On Becht as a leader and why he followed Campbell:
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YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast Penn State football undergoing culture shift under head coach Matt Campbell

Penn State is undergoing a culture shift under head coach Matt Campbell, and @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I are here to discuss.

Going live shortly with a new episode of The Nittany Dispatch.
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Why Penn State hockey’s Gavin McKenna might only be getting started after historic night McKenna has been on a hot streak lately, reinforcing why he’s favored to be the No. 1 overall NHL draft pick.

Penn State’s Gavin McKenna showed some personality last night on his way to breaking multiple program records.

On McKenna, an injury-riddled team, and how he’s stepping up when the program needs him most:
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Source: Penn State hiring Colorado State’s Kashif Moore as wide receivers coach Moore joined Colorado State from UConn this offseason.

Penn State is hiring Colorado State's Kashif Moore as wide receivers coach, a source told the Centre Daily Times.

@mzenitz.bsky.social had it first.

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How Terry Smith is helping kickstart Matt Campbell’s tenure at Penn State The Nittany Lion associate head coach is one of the few holdovers from the previous staff.

Terry Smith decided to stay at Penn State despite having other options. And even though he has the same role as he did under James Franklin, he's seen his responsibilities expand.

On Smith and how he's helping Matt Campbell:
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Gavin McKenna will "continue to participate in all athletic-related activities" according to Penn State men's hockey head coach Guy Gadowsky.

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Why Rocco Becht was always the ideal quarterback for Matt Campbell at Penn State Becht joined the Nittany Lions after spending four years with Campbell at Iowa State — with three as the starting quarterback.

Penn State went into the portal needing a starting quarterback for 2026. But there was no need to look for too long.

Why Rocco Becht was always the ideal quarterback to lead Matt Campbell's first Penn State team:
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YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast Penn State introduces new football staff, loses WRs coach Noah Pauley

The Nittany Dispatch is about to go live discussing Penn State's first media availability with the new coaching staff and Noah Pauley's departure.

Come join @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I and bring your questions.
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Penn State football introduced its new coaching staff. 4 thoughts about the hires The new staff spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon.

Penn State introduced its coaching staff yesterday, with plenty of insight from the team's coordinators and position coaches coming from it.

My four thoughts on the staff:
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Penn State WRs coach Noah Pauley to leave for NFL’s Green Bay Packers, per source Pauley was widely regarded as one of the nation’s top receivers coaches, and he was expected to lift the PSU position group this season.

Can confirm the news from @mzenitz.bsky.social that Noah Pauley is headed to the Green Bay Packers.

More here, including a quote from Pauley on why he initially followed Matt Campbell to Penn State:
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Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna faces felony, accused of assault in State College An affidavit of probable cause filed Wednesday detailed the accusations against the 18-year-old.

Penn State's Gavin McKenna has been accused of felony assault. More here on the allegations and the incident with details from a source (from Bret Pallotto and I):
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How Matt Campbell rebuilt the foundation for Penn State football Campbell had to overhaul a coaching staff and roster in just under two months.

Matt Campbell spoke to the media today for the first time since his intro presser — after he spent seven weeks building the first Penn State roster of his tenure in his image.

On Campbell's staff, roster and how it came together:
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Hello from Beaver Stadium where we’ll be hearing from Matt Campbell and his entire coaching staff today. Updates to follow.

Why Penn State hockey’s game at Beaver Stadium meant so much — loss or not The Nittany Lions’ loss didn’t spoil the experience the program had in mind for what could end up being a one-off game.

Penn State didn’t come out with the win, but that didn’t take much away from the experience for the Nittany Lions — especially because they might be the only PSU men’s hockey team to get to do it.

On hockey at Beaver Stadium:
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Who could start on defense for Penn State in Matt Campbell’s first season? Here’s a look Campbell brought in several key players from Iowa State’s 2025 defense.

Penn State's defense will look very different this season between all of the starters who are off to the NFL and those who left in the transfer portal.

An early projection of the defensive depth chart in 2026:
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Penn State football’s 2026 schedule released. See the dates, opponents The Nittany Lions will open conference play at home in their first season with head coach Matt Campbell.

Penn State's 2026 full schedule is here.

What to know:
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Who could start on offense for Penn State in Matt Campbell’s first season? Here’s a look The Nittany Lions brought in many new players on offense this offseason.

Penn State has reshaped its offense under new head coach Matt Campbell, with incoming talent from Iowa State and elsewhere. Here's what the depth chart could look like to start 2026.

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Sources: Penn State is set to hire Savon Huggins as its running backs coach.

247Sports had it first.

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YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast Penn State transfer portal and coaching staff updates

Penn State has added and subtracted plenty of talent in the last week, so @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I are here to talk about it on The Nittany Dispatch.

Come tune in, and bring your questions:
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Penn State adds two new Big 12 defensive linemen from transfer portal: Report Both players reportedly committed on Tuesday.

Penn State added two defensive linemen from the Big 12 today to help fill out a group that has lost a lot of talent.

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Four-star transfer portal receiver Chase Sowell commits to Penn State Sowell is the third receiver to join the Nittany Lions from the portal.

Penn State added a third receiver from Iowa State this morning in Chase Sowell.

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Penn State adds starting running back Carson Hansen from Iowa State in portal Hansen is the ninth former Iowa State player to join the Nittany Lions.

Penn State has added another player to its backfield from Iowa State. More here on Carson Hansen:
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Penn State transfer portal arrival tracker: Iowa State quarterbacks, others commit The Nittany Lions have begun to add players from Iowa State in the transfer portal.

Our second portal tracker is now up, with all of the incoming players and notes on each. We'll keep this one updated as the Nittany Lions add more players from the portal.
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Iowa State QB Rocco Becht commits to Penn State from transfer portal, per report Becht will join the Nittany Lions after spending four seasons at Iowa State, with three as a starter under then-head coach Matt Campbell.

Penn State's starting quarterback is on board, with Rocco Becht committing, according to multiple reports.

More here on the former Iowa State QB:
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The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast The Nittany Dispatch is the indispensable listen for fans of Penn State football. Audrey Snyder of Inside the Lions and Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times give you the expert perspective on the Nitt...

Brahmer is the first of many ISU players who are likely to transfer to PSU. @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I broke down the portal on a new episode of The Nittany Dispatch.

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Iowa State TE Benjamin Brahmer commits to Penn State from transfer portal Brahmer had 446 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in 2025.

Penn State has picked up its first transfer portal commitment, with tight end Benjamin Brahmer set to join the Nittany Lions from Iowa State.

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Source: Penn State to hire Cincinnati DC Tyson Veidt as new linebackers coach Veidt previously spent a decade coaching with Penn State head coach Matt Campbell.

As first reported by Keegan Nickoson, Penn State will hire Cincinnati DC Tyson Veidt as its new linebackers coach.

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