Penn State picks up another commit in ‘23 recruiting class; the latest on a former PSU commit in the portal, and more

The college football recruiting landscape was flipped on its head right before Wednesday's National Signing Day. Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers got five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola to commit to their program over the Georgia Bulldogs. Raiola's switch is the biggest news that will come from the recruiting world this week, but he is far…

OXFORD - For the fourth time this season, Ole Miss football harbors underdog status as it prepares to play Penn State in the Peach Bowl. The Rebels, unbeaten when favored and 1-2 when they aren't, are 3.5-point underdogs against the Nittany Lions, according to most sportsbooks as of Monday. Did the sportsbooks get it right? Here's the case for and…

James Franklin and 3 of his more veteran players spent a couple days in Indianapolis this week boring the crap out of everyone willing to listen. A tale about Adisa Isaac's misadventures with some spicy cocktail sauce at a restaurant accounts for the most interesting words spoken. Next up on the riveting conversation list probably would be a…

Penn State could be just days away from adding another massive piece to its Class of 2024 recruiting haul. Liam Andrews, a coveted four-star interior lineman out of Massachusetts, announced on his Twitter account on Monday evening that a big announcement is coming soon. He then confirmed he will announce his college commitment decision on Friday,…

More dominoes are falling at quarterback in the 2024 college football recruiting class as Nebraska football is trending for a flip and more. A lot of things are happening when it comes to quarterbacks in the 2024 college football recruiting class and we are starting the see the impact of Dylan Raiola's commitment earlier this week. Nebraska…

Every Tuesday, Matt Hayes tackles the 10 hottest topics in the Big Ten … This is when you know you've made a mark, when your program has moved into the high rent neighborhood of college football that is elite recruiting. If all goes as expected later this week, Michigan will land a commitment from 5-star 2024 QB Jadyn Davis. He'll sit behind a…

Ohio State's football program is in the middle of the offseason, which means recruiting is at the forefront of the minds of both the coaching staff and Buckeye Nation. National Signing Day is tomorrow, and just a few years ago, Wednesday would be one of the busiest days of the year for recruiting. However, with the introduction of the Early Signing…

In fact, "loathe" probably doesn't describe my emotional state in the coming months enough. Sure, we'll bet on other things. College basketball, UCF and the NFL playoffs are already getting a workout. Golf, March Madness and baseball will escalate in the coming weeks and months as well. But it's not college football, and that void is real. We will…

Today's Penn State football news headlines feature a change of heart for a one-time transfer portal commit and a look at where Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi ranked the Lions in the final USA Today Coaches Poll for the 2022 season. Just after the Rose Bowl, Penn State got on the board in the NCAA transfer portal with a commitment from NC State wide…

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…

Penn State is back on the board with its second commitment of the offseason through the NCAA transfer portal. The Lions picked up a pledge from North Carolina cornerback Storm Duck, who announced his commitment on his Twitter page. Duck was a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference pick after recording three interceptions, 46 tackles, 12 passes…

Penn State is finishing the 2023 recruiting cycle strong. Kaveion Keys, one of the best linebacker prospects in the country, committed to the Nittany Lions on Friday after decommitting from North Carolina earlier this week. Keys is the third 2023 recruit to commit to Penn State this week. Four-star edge rusher Joseph Mupoyi picked Penn State on…

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.…

Today's Penn State football news headlines feature an intriguing name to watch in the NCAA transfer portal and the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Penn State has a connection and could be a factor with Dont'e Thornton, a sophomore wide receiver from Oregon who announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Thornton was a…

We've already hit the second half of the college football season, and that means the homestretch for recruiting is upon us. With the December early-signing period in place, recruiting season has escalated, and there are plenty of hot races for star prospects on the trail. With last week's commitment of elite defensive back Cormani McClain to Miami…

The #10 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0) visit the #5 Michigan Wolverines (6-0) in a battle of undefeated Big Ten teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with a Penn State-Michigan prediction and pick. Penn State is undefeated through five regular season games this season. Outside of a tight…

LSU already has five players committed in its 2024 recruiting class - which currently ranks third in the nation - and coach Brian Kelly is making progress with an elite prospect from the Sunshine State. Tavoy Feagin, a four-star defensive back from Carrollwood Day High School in Tampa, announced a top five that included the Tigers, in addition to…

Lafayette (La.) Lafayette Christian Academy four-star cornerback Ju'Juan Johnson received an offer from Penn State on Wednesday night. He announced the news over social media. Johnson is the No. 226 overall prospect and No. 28 cornerback in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average…

Ex- USC football recruiting target Elijah Paige has likely now turned back into just USC football recruiting target, as he has announced his de-commitment from rival Notre Dame. Paige is a West Coast guy, coming from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Going to USC would certainly be more convenient for him and his family, so maybe he'll be…

Savannah (Ga.) Calvary Day School four-star tight end Michael Smith received an offer from Penn State on Thursday. He announced the news on social media. Smith is the No. 153 overall prospect and No. 6 tight end in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major…

From how Tulane stacks up on the recruiting trail, to memorable battles with the Wildcats and of course how their projected starters were once rated as prospects, here's a look at K-State's upcoming opponent through a recruiting lens. New this year, 247Sports has unveiled the College Football Team Talent Composite, which ranks every roster by…

No. 7 Penn State kicks off the 2023 season when it faces unranked West Virginia at Beaver Stadium Sept. 2 (7:30 p.m. Eastern, NBC). There is obviously a lot of hype surrounding James Franklin's program heading into the campaign, but are the Nittany Lions finally in position to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff? Welcome to the Lions247…

College football programs across the country will close out their 2023 recruiting cycle Wednesday. Make sure to follow live at www.Tallahassee.com as local high schools host signing-day ceremonies for athletes. At Florida State, the Seminoles are expected to add one more signee to its 2023 recruiting class i n 3-star linebacker Dylan…