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It was another eventful week for Penn State, from the Lacrosse team advancing to Carter Starocci returning, there’s a lot to catch up on in this week’s Nittany Lions Digest.

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Three Former Penn State Football Players Sweep Board of Trustees Alumni Election

Three former Penn State football players swept the election for alumni seats on the university's Board of Trustees, with two becoming first-time board members.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 49 minutes ago

Report: Penn State WR No Longer on Roster, not Expected to Enter Transfer Portal

Another Penn State receiver is no longer part of the program but it doesn’t look like he’s going into the transfer portal. Per a report by Sean Fitz of Blue-White Illustrated, Carmelo Taylor is no longer on Penn State’s roster.

Mike Rhoades News / Basic Blues Nation / 14 minutes ago

Penn State basketball: Year two under Mike Rhoades taking shape

The record may read one game below .500, but Mike Rhoades put forth a yeoman’s effort to turn a stripped-down Penn State basketball roster into a competitive player in the Big Ten conference in less than 10 months this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 18 minutes ago

With Carter Starocci Back, Here are Updated Projections for the 2024-25 Penn State Wrestling Lineup

Not too long ago, it was hard to imagine Carter Starocci returning to Penn State wrestling for the 2024-25 season. When somebody has done it all, it doesn’t seem like there’s much left for them to do, and Starocci, a four-time national champ, would be in most people’s “done it all” category.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / 6 hours ago

Penn State Undergoes Necessary Change During the Spring Transfer Window

After the Blue-White Game in April, Penn State coach James Franklin said he expected an "interesting" offseason, referencing the NCAA Transfer Portal that would open two days later.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 7 hours ago

5 Penn State Players Enter Transfer Portal

Five Penn State football players beat the buzzer and entered the transfer portal Wednesday. Offensive lineman Golden Israel-Achumba, wide receiver Malik McClain, safety King Mack, and running backs David Kency Jr.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 3 minutes ago

REPORT: Penn State football loses veteran lineman in transfer portal wave

The Penn State football team saw a late uptick in players entering the transfer portal. The transfer portal deadline for undergraduate players to enter was Tuesday at midnight, but there is a 48-hour period for schools to process requests, leading to the delay in reporting.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 19 minutes ago

NEWS: Penn State football loses top in-state RB to late transfer portal exit

Redshirt freshman running back London Montgomery is entering the transfer portal, reports indicate on Thursday. One of the top recruits in the Keystone State in 2023, injury and a loaded running back room for Penn State football kept Montgomery from the field last fall.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / 1 hour ago

Portal Purge: Several Nittany Lions Enter The Transfer Portal

That’s one way to get to 85! For those of you who had been keeping track, the Penn State Nittany Lions were a number of scholarships over the 85 limit.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / 38 minutes ago

Penn State football loses third WR of spring in late transfer portal exodus

Penn State football has lost a third wide receiver of the spring to a late transfer portal hit on Thursday. Reported by Pete Nakos and others, Nittany Lions wide receiver Malik McClain will enter the portal.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 11 minutes ago

Penn State football loses rising defender to the transfer portal

In a late developing situation, James Franklin and Penn State football are expected to lose safety King Mack to the transfer portal. The news was first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports on Thursday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 2 hours ago

Wrestling Coming to Beaver Stadium? Penn State Star Calls for Fans to Pack the Venue in November

It’s not confirmed yet but based on a social media post from one of its stars, it looks like Penn State wrestling could be making its Beaver Stadium debut this fall.

Carter Starocci Returning: How Decision Bolsters Penn State Wrestling Roster

Penn State Wrestling received huge news Wednesday night as four-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci announced he was returning for another year. This news comes on the heels of an interview Starocci had with FloWrestling following his performance in the 2024 Olympic Trials.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / 2 hours ago

Carter Starocci Announces Return to Penn State: 'I'm Here to Take Over'

Carter Starocci, Penn State's first four-time NCAA wrestling champion who's seldom at a loss for words, announced his return for a fifth college wrestling season with triumphant, and expectant, language.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / May 1

Early Penn State football transfer portal target to visit SEC, Big 12 programs: reports

Despite being among the early teams to express interest in ex-Michigan State defensive end Bai Jobe, James Franklin and the Nittany Lions are not expected to be the first to get their hands on the former top high school recruit.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / FanNation All Penn State / May 1

Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: The Quarterbacks

With Penn State football turning toward offseason training, it’s time to take inventory of the Nittany Lions roster. Coach James Franklin and his staff have seen some turnover already, and a few emerging names are worth keeping an eye on.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 30

Penn State Football Climbs 2024 Preseason Rankings

Spring football has ended, so we wait until fall camp starts in August before all the fun begins again. But we can still talk about the sport, even making preseason Top 25 rankings, keeping an eye on where Penn State Football lands in them.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 29

Penn State Wrestling: Top 15 Nittany Lions of All-Time

With each passing season in collegiate wrestling, Penn State Wrestling appears to re-write the history books. But long before Cael Sanderson was hanging championship banners in Rec Hall at the same frequency I hang curveballs in adult baseball, the Nittany Lions were a long and storied program.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / April 27

Ex-Nittany Lion guard joins former Penn State basketball coach out of transfer portal

A former Nittany Lion is staying close to home and reuniting with an ex-Penn State basketball assistant in the process. On Friday, sophomore guard Jameel Brown officially announced his commitment to Adam Fisher and Temple out of the transfer portal.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / April 27

Giants' fourth-round selection may hint at Darren Waller's future

Does Giants GM Joe Schoen know something we don't about Darren Waller's future in New York?

Giants use Day 2 of draft to bolster underrated defense

Four players on the hot seat because of team's recent draft selections

The most eye-popping performances in NFL combine history

The 'Running backs taken in the first round' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / April 26

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Jets drafting Olu Fashanu

The Jets made multiple moves to bolster their offensive line earlier in the offseason, so many linked the club ahead of the draft with Georgia Bulldogs star tight end Brock Bowers.

Peyton Manning rips Jets for failing QB Zach Wilson

The 25 best players in Penn State football history

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Viral Sports News / April 26

Indiana Hoosiers Land Another Big Piece Via Transfer Portal

On Thursday, the Indiana Hoosiers secured their second transfer for the upcoming season as Penn State guard Shay Ciezki revealed her commitment to the Hoosiers.