Penn State kicker Jake Pinegar ends college career

Two teams enter Beaver Stadium undefeated for a White Out showdown. (#7)Penn State (3-0, 1-0) vs. Iowa (3-0, 0-0) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Beaver Stadium, State College, PA TV: CBS, 7:30 p.m. - Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jenny Dell (sideline) Weather: A cool day with a high of 63 and showers expected throughout the…

Penn State looks to pick up where they left off in Pasadena as they welcome an old-school rival back to Beaver Stadium. (#7)Penn State (0-0) vs. West Virginia (0-0) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Beaver Stadium, State College, PA TV: NBC/Peacock, 7:30 p.m. - Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Kathryn Tappen (sideline) Weather: A warm and…

Senior wide receiver Logan Loya runs out of the end zone with the ball during practice. Loya assumed punt returning duties last season and is expected to continue in that role in 2023. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor) With the first snap of UCLA football's 2023 season rapidly approaching, Daily Bruin Sports will be previewing each of the…

Date & Time: Saturday, October 28 - Time is TBD Venue: Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA TV: TBD Head Coach: James Franklin Entering his tenth season as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions Record at Penn State: 78-36 (49-30 in Big Ten) Overall Record: 102-51 (78-36 at PSU, 24-15 at Vanderbilt) Last Season: 11-2 (7-2) - Won the Rose…

As college football season draws ever-closer, we're running down Indiana's schedule to preview its opponents for 2023. Indiana will head to University Park to take on Penn State at the end of October, in one of the toughest road games on the schedule this season. The Nittany Lions demolished IU last season in Bloomington, their second straight win…

As a proud member of the 2011 Carsen Wiggs for Heisman campaign, I can tell you that Purdue's special teams performance holds a truly special place in my heart. We told you earlier today that the Purdue special teams does not have a dedicated assistant coach this season. They do have a director of special teams operations - who is not allowed to…

Posted at 3:00 PM, Aug 04, 2023 (Editor's note: Montana athletics release.) MISSOULA - Montana football coach Bobby Hauck announced the addition of 16 new players to the roster as the Grizzlies reported to fall camp on Friday, capping a summer of recruiting for the UM staff. The Griz added nine transfers with collegiate experience and seven players…

Ever wonder how many questions a college football coach answers during the season? In James Franklin's case, there's the Tuesday press conference, the Wednesday Quarterback Club and the Wednesday night condensed media scrum. Plus post-game. That's roughly 40 questions per week - starting with this weekend's Media Day on Sunday at Beaver…

The Post's Ryan Dunleavy gives his top-five punters, kickers and returners in this year's NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: 1. Adam Korsak, Rutgers, 6-1, 187 pounds Ray Guy Award winner (nation's top punter) set NCAA career records for punts and yards, and single-season record for net average (45.25).…

Missouri will start its approach toward the 2023 campaign with the first day of spring practice in early March. Until then, we will preview the 2023 roster by doing position-by-position previews. Next, is the special teamers. The starters: At placekicker, Harrison Mevis secured the starting spot once he made the decision to return to Missouri for…

If you ask fans to list the most important elements of a successful football team, it might take a second for them to reach one of the specialists. Kickers, punters, and long snappers often go unnoticed - until something goes wrong, that is. Despite the usually disproportionate scrutiny placed upon the team's specialists, Penn State has had a…

West Virginia's football program has announced the signing of Davoan Hawkins to a grant-in-aid (scholarship). Hawkins joins Ja'Shaun Poke, Montre Miller, Michael Hayes and Kole Taylor as signees who are now enrolled at WVU for the spring 2023 semester, and eligible to participate in spring practice. Other transfers, including defensive lineman…

West Virginia's football program has announced the signing of four transfers to grants-in-aid (scholarships). Those players are now enrolled at WVU for the spring 2023 semester, and eligible to participate in spring practice. The players (Ja'Shaun Poke, Montre Miller, Michael Hayes, Kole Taylor) are part of a current group of eight transfers who…

Storm Duck is officially a Nittany Lion. Penn State announced Monday the addition of the transfer defensive back, who spent the past four seasons at North Carolina. The university's second semester began Monday, and Duck was listed in the student directory. Duck announced his commitment to Penn State on Dec. 28 while the Nittany Lions were in…

STATE COLLEGE - Penn State's newcomers will be celebrated on Wednesday when they sign their national letter of intent. Five days later, the coaching staff and current roster will fly to California and switch gears to preparing for the Rose Bowl. It's been a month full of multi-tasking, in-home visits and hosting last-minute official visitors.…

Two weeks ago, James Franklin provided a lengthy 740-word answer in response to a question about his evolved approach to fourth-down decision-making, acknowledging that there's been "a pretty significant shift" in the coaching community. But really, all Franklin had to do to explain his stance was point at the numbers. With the regular season now…

Best Win of the Week - Penn State Homer blog week, but Penn State began its very reasonable run at a perfect November with a resounding win in Bloomington. Off a loss and playing in a stadium where closer than you'd think games tend to happen for them, the Nittany Lions were dominant in every phase after the first quarter. The 31-point margin of…

Playing in his first collegiate game, Kutztown University punter Nathan Millard stood in his end zone, waiting for the ball. On a poor snap, the ball bounced several times before it reached Millard, who scooped it off the turf and blasted a 42-yard punt before an opposing player could get a hand on it. The punt was Millard's first as a member of…

The Nittany Lions look to climb to 3-0, while Auburn is seeking some revenge. Penn State (2-0) vs. Auburn (2-0) Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL The Betting Line: Penn State -3 (Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.) TV: CBS, 3:30 p.m. - Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson…

MISSOULA - Montana's football roster looks different than the final game of the 2021 season, and it's not just because 14 seniors exhausted their eligibility. The transfer phenomenon has made an impact on college athletics, including the Griz, who've added 13 transfers on top of 19 high school signees. They've seen 18 players with remaining…

Now that we've completed our look at the 2022 Louisville defense, we turn our attention to the special teams unit for the Cardinals this season. You can catch previous looks at the offensive and defensive lines, as well as the linebacker and secondary groups in case you need a refresher. 2021 Review In the kicking game, Louisville faced some…

5. Cam Dicker, K, Texas, 6-0, 219: He was consistent over his career as he made 76% of his field-goal attempts. He added punting to his skill set last season. 6. Jonathan Garibay, K, Texas Tech, 6-1, 215: He was named first-team All-Big 12 by the AP after making 15 of 16 field-goal attempts, which included game-winning kicks of 32 yards to beat…

Special teams had a less than stellar campaign in 2021. Almost every faction had inconsistent performances and need overhauls. Kickoff returner Jameson Williams (10 ret, 352 yds, 35.20 avg, 2 TD) and Slade Bolden (5 ret, 67 yds, 13.40 avg) are both off to the NFL. Bolden also returned 15 punts for 99 yards. Walk-on and former starting punter Ty…

Michigan is one of four teams still vying for a national championship this season, and it has had several surprise contributors to help it reach the College Football Playoff semifinal. Certainly, a handful of true freshmen fall in that category. Of the 22 scholarship freshmen signed in the 2021 class, 19 have seen the field at least once this…

The transfer portal has changed the look of NCAA football, with players getting the opportunity to make moves throughout their college careers without paying the price of losing eligibillity. A number of former high school players from the Greater Savannah area have changed the direction of their future by entering the portal. Here's a look at some…