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Notre Dame beats Penn State 27-24

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

What is a Nittany Lion? Explaining Penn State nickname ahead of Orange Bowl vs Notre Dame

Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.

WJET Erie on MSN · 3d

Former Nittany Lion Al Golden stands in Penn State’s way at the Orange Bowl

Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in part to a former Nittany Lion, Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator Al Golden. A tight end on the Nittany Lions from 1988-91,

The New York Times · 18h

Notre Dame beats Penn State on late FG to win Orange Bowl, advance to CFP title game: Live updates and reaction

The Fighting Irish advanced to their first national championship game since 2013 after a late interception set up a game-winning 41-yard field goal

Penn State, James Franklin

Philadelphia Inquirer · 10h

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

James Franklin says Penn State is ‘that close’ to winning it all. A new baseline for success has been set. The Nittany Lions' Orange Bowl defeat to Notre Dame underscored their task ahead.

CBSSports.com · 8h

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,

The Big Lead on MSN · 14h

Penn State needs to make the difficult move and fire James Franklin

James Franklin coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to a loss in a big game. Franklin cleared one hurdle this year when Penn State finally made the College Football Playoff semifinal after defeating SMU in the first round and Boise State in the second round.

Penn State DE Abdul Carter will enter draft

Penn State's Abdul Carter entering 2025 NFL draft

Penn State consensus All American defensive end Abdul Carter has entered the 2025 NFL Draft and hired Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey and Jason Rosenhaus to represent him. “I expect Abdul will be one of the top picks of this draft and a future All Pro,” Drew Rosenhaus said. pic.twitter.com/cvkatLTqHV

On3 on MSN · 14h

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter declares for 2025 NFL Draft

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is the latest Nittany Lion to make his stay-or-go decision for next year now that the team’s 2024 season is over. The junior is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter leaving college early for NFL Draft

Carter, who pushed through an injury to lead the Nittany Lion defense in a losing effort against Notre Dame, has hired agent Drew Rosenhaus, reports say.

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What is a Nittany Lion anyway? What to know about Penn State’s mascot

The Nittany part of Penn State’s mascot is unique to the school, though. It’s taken from Mount Nittany, a mountain ridge near ...

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Highs & Lows: Penn State falters in final minute of CFP semifinal

Penn State and Notre Dame produced an instant classic Thursday night at the Orange Bowl. With a berth in the College Football ...

Penn State football is headed to the CFP semifinals. What to know about the Orange Bowl

What to know about Ethan Grunkemeyer Should Penn State take the field against Georgia in the Orange Bowl, the Nittany ...

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Who Is Penn State Quarterback Drew Allar's Girlfriend? All About Emma Bush (Who Goes to a Rival School!)

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and Emma Bush have been dating since at least 2019. Here's everything to know about Drew ...

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No starters, no problem: Penn State wrestlers place 2nd at Southern Scuffle with 3 freshmen champions

Penn State coach Cael Sanderson says wrestlers have good reason to stick with the program even if they're not in the lineup.

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