Rutgers Football Crushes Akron to Move to 2-0 on the Season

  The Rutgers Scarlet Knights had a 200-yard pass and a 200-yard rusher in the same game for the first time since the 2008 International Bowl, as they demolished the visiting Akron Zips by a score of 49-17 on Saturday in Piscataway, New Jersey.  Senior running back Kyle Monangai added to his impressive start of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Sep 2024
Rutgers Basketball Gets a Boost, Forward Bryce Dortch Announces His Return to the Banks

Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell received some more good news this spring. For the second time in a about a week, the Scarlet Knights have learned they will have another player returning to Banks. Forward Bryce Dortch confirmed he will remain with the Rutgers program after being thrust into the starting lineup […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Apr 2025
Penn State Officially Hires Matt Campbell as New Head Football Coach

After an extended search, Penn State lands longtime Iowa State leader with major NIL support and staff resources Penn State University had officially named Matt Campbell as head football coach, the university announced on Friday night. The move comes nearly two months after firing former coach James Franklin and an extensive search that saw multiple […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Dec 2025
James Franklin Under Fire: Penn State Football Coach’s Buyout Comes Into Question After Slow Start

When James Franklin signed a 10-year, $85 million contract extension with Penn State in November 2021, the Nittany Lions were poised for a national championship run. Fast forward to October 2025, and the program is in turmoil after a stunning 42–37 loss to a winless UCLA team that had recently fired its head coach. The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2025
Penn State Stunned by Winless UCLA, James Franklin’s Future in Question

In one of the most shocking upsets in recent college football history, previously winless UCLA stunned No. 7 Penn State 42–37 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. The Bruins, who had fired recently head coach DeShaun Foster, secured their first victory of the season under interim offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel. Neuheisel, promoted from tight ends […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Oct 2025
Penn State Hockey, Gavin McKenna to Debut on NHL Network vs. Arizona State

The Penn State Nittany Lions men’s hockey team will open its 2025–26 season in the national spotlight. Their two-game series at Arizona State, Oct. 3–4, will be broadcast live on NHL Network, giving fans across the country a first look at one of college hockey’s most anticipated debuts: freshman forward Gavin McKenna. Friday’s game is […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  02 Oct 2025
Penn State Hockey Aims Higher After Frozen Four Run, Welcomes Elite Prospect Gavin McKenna

The puck is about to drop on what promises to be a pivotal season for Penn State men’s hockey. Fresh off their first trip to the Frozen Four, the Nittany Lions enter 2025–26 with elevated expectations — and the firepower to match. Earlier this week at media day, head coach Guy Gadowsky and his players […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Oct 2025
Penn State Hockey Announces Beaver Stadium Game Ticket Information

Penn State men’s hockey is going outdoors. The Nittany Lions will face Big Ten rival Michigan State on Saturday, January 31, 2026, inside Beaver Stadium, and ticketing details for the landmark game have now been released. General public sales open Wednesday, October 15, with ticket prices starting at $28. Here’s a look at the full […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Oct 2025
Penn State Holds at No. 2 in AP Top 25 as Oregon Looms for Big Top-10 Clash in Happy Valley

Penn State continues to hold steady at No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25 poll for Week 3 after a convincing 52-6 win over Villanova. The Nittany Lions’ offensive firepower and defensive dominance have kept them locked in behind Ohio State, which retains the top spot. Meanwhile, Oregon, ranked No. 6, slid slightly but […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  14 Sep 2025