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Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status

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Penn State Football Begins Offseason of Change After Orange Bowl Loss

The Nittany Lions could look quite different in 2025, as the program awaits decisions from several key players.

Penn Live · 18h

Penn State’s season ends in pain with CFP Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame | McGonigal

Penn State were so close to playing for a national championship. Instead, the Nittany Lions' CFP journey ended in pain at the Orange Bowl.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status

Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its independent status

Penn State star Abdul Carter entering NFL Draft

Penn Live · 3h

After Abdul Carter’s NFL draft decision, who else could leave Penn State?

Hours after Penn State’s season ended with a loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals, news broke that Abdul Carter was declaring for the 2025 NFL draft.

USA Today · 23h

Penn State's Abdul Carter declares for the 2025 NFL Draft

Abdul Carter had one of the best seasons and careers in a Penn State football uniform, and now he's taking his talents to the National Football League. The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft,

ESPN on MSN · 23h

Penn State All-American DE Abdul Carter entering NFL draft

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American selection.

Penn State HC James Franklin Is Under Fire

CBSSports.com · 18h

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, Tyler Warren and Nicholas Singleton, Franklin compiled enough elite talent to make a real run at finally breaking through that ceiling.

The Big Lead on MSN · 23h

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 Live · 23h

Hey, Bob! This Penn State loss was the failure of a few players to make big plays when needed, not James Franklin’s

James Franklin’s team had their opportunities to take care of the Fighting Irish in this college playoff semifinal, but PSU squandered a fourth-quarter lead and lost on a last-second field goal. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,

Texas A&M, Penn State

Penn State Nittany Lions On SI o… · 8h

Former Texas A&M Lineman Announces Transfer to Penn State

One day after its season ended in the Orange Bowl, Penn State football picked up transfer commitment No. 4 to the 2025 roster. T.J. Shanahan, an offensive lineman from Texas A&M, announced his decision to join the Nittany Lions for next season.

Penn Live · 15h

Penn State adds transfer portal offensive lineman from SEC program

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko yells at offensive lineman TJ Shanahan, No. 67, after he jumped offsides on a fourth and one play against New Mexico State during the second half in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft) AP

Yahoo! Sports · 14h

Penn State football picks up Texas A&M lineman TJ Shanahan Jr. from transfer portal

A day after the Nittany Lions' season comes to an end, the program picks up some offensive line help from the SEC.

Ohio State, Notre Dame and College Football Playoff

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 8h

College Football Playoff bracket: Notre Dame-Ohio State schedule, semifinal results

The College Football Playoff, in its first year with a 12-team field, began Dec. 20 and ends Jan. 20, 2025. Here is a full schedule and all results.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 7h

College Football Playoff: Ohio State opens as 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame in national title game

The Buckeyes opened as 9.5-point favorites at BetMGM over Notre Dame after beating Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl on Thursday night thanks to a late field goal in a 27-24 victory over Penn State.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 8h

When is CFP national championship game? How to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face off against Ohio State Buckeyes for the College Football Playoff national championship. Here's what to know.

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Penn State football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting from Nittany Lions experts

The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more ...

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James Franklin Shares Encouraging Message for Drew Allar After Penn State's CFP Loss

Drew Allar made perhaps the costliest mistake of his football career when he was intercepted by Notre Dame cornerback ...

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Penn State wide receivers fail to record a catch in Orange Bowl CFP semifinal vs Notre Dame

Penn State wide receivers didn't record a catch in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame, adding insult to injury after walk-off ...

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Penn State QB Drew Allar’s late interception helps seal Notre Dame’s win in Orange Bowl

Drew Allar's critical interception sealed Penn State's loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the ...

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College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, UPDATED odds, expert picks, QBs, and trends

Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping ...

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Penn State Wasn't Ready to Process an Extraordinary Season's End at the Orange Bowl

After the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions were asked to reflect on a 13-3 season. 'Can't quite answer that right now.' ...

Penn State WRs held without a catch in Orange Bowl loss as fatal flaw costs shot at national championship

Tyler Warren was always going to be a factor in the Nittany Lions' offensive plan for the Orange Bowl, and the Mackey ...

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