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Michigan faces multiple injury questions heading into Saturday’s game at Penn State
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Michigan faces multiple injury questions heading into Saturday’s game at Penn State

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart was clearly not interested in sharing the status of injured backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards for the upcoming game at Penn State.

Penn State’s Hansard will serve one half suspension after sideline shove vs. Maryland
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Penn State’s Hansard will serve one half suspension after sideline shove vs. Maryland

· November 9, 2021

In the end, Fred Hansard is fortunate that his sideline shove wasn t more costly for Penn State.

Lackawanna College alums Brown, Brisker continue to fuel Penn State’s defense
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Lackawanna College alums Brown, Brisker continue to fuel Penn State’s defense

· November 7, 2021

Ji Ayir Brown all but ended the game with a flourish. But it just as easily could have been Jaquan Brisker.

Dotson breaks school receiving record, scores 3 TDs to help PSU end losing skid
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Dotson breaks school receiving record, scores 3 TDs to help PSU end losing skid

· November 6, 2021

It was the greatest statistical game by a wide receiver in school history. And Penn State needed every bit of it.

PSU gameday: Nittany Lions hoping to get run game going against Maryland
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PSU gameday: Nittany Lions hoping to get run game going against Maryland

· November 5, 2021

A stable of former four-star recruits. A highly regarded position coach. And just the nation s No. 114 rushing offense.

Ohio State fends off Penn State 33-24 for fifth straight win in the rivalry
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Ohio State fends off Penn State 33-24 for fifth straight win in the rivalry

· October 31, 2021

Penn State seems to be just about the only Big Ten team that can give Ohio State some nervous moments.

PSU gameday: Nittany Lions’ top players look to take charge heading into Ohio State
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PSU gameday: Nittany Lions’ top players look to take charge heading into Ohio State

· October 29, 2021

Jahan Dotson believed he should have caught the ball in the first overtime. Jaquan Brisker felt the same about a pass just a few minutes later on defense.

Franklin, Lions attempt to move on from nagging Illinois loss, speculation on coach’s future
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Franklin, Lions attempt to move on from nagging Illinois loss, speculation on coach’s future

· October 26, 2021

Penn State fans who have had trouble purging Saturday s loss to Illinois from their memories are not alone. Subconsciously, it seems, the Illini s absurd nine-overtime upset of the Nittany Lions is st

PSU notebook: Lack of options at quarterback sends Lions’ season into a spiral
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PSU notebook: Lack of options at quarterback sends Lions’ season into a spiral

· October 24, 2021

STATE COLLEGE One delayed blitz, it seems, was all it took to derail a promising Penn State season.

PSU sunk in overtime
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PSU sunk in overtime

· October 23, 2021

STATE COLLEGE Penn State knew the run was coming. Heck, Illinois didn t even bother disguising it much of the time, often not bothering to put a single receiver on the field.

PSU gameday: Nittany Lions prepare for QB contingencies against Illinois
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PSU gameday: Nittany Lions prepare for QB contingencies against Illinois

· October 22, 2021

The binoculars will be on No. 14 from the moment the players come out for the first warm-ups this morning.

QB Sean Clifford practicing for Penn State; Starter for Saturday still up in the air
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QB Sean Clifford practicing for Penn State; Starter for Saturday still up in the air

· October 20, 2021

For Sean Clifford, it s a start. Even if it means missing one on Saturday.

With Clifford still recovering, Penn State waiting to pick starting QB for Saturday
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With Clifford still recovering, Penn State waiting to pick starting QB for Saturday

· October 19, 2021

If he had already made a decision on a starter, James Franklin likely wouldn t make it public. But the Penn State coach wants to see more this week in practice from his quarterbacks regardless.

Penn State captain Mustipher out for season; Clifford working to return from injury
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Penn State captain Mustipher out for season; Clifford working to return from injury

· October 13, 2021

There was no major update on the status of Sean Clifford on Wednesday. Given how James Franklin handles information about injuries, that s a minor positive for Penn State.

PSU notebook: Nittany Lions lick their wounds headed into bye week
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PSU notebook: Nittany Lions lick their wounds headed into bye week

· October 10, 2021

The message was simple. Penn State has no option but to follow it.

Clifford’s injury crushes Penn State’s hopes as Iowa rallies for 23-20 win in top-5 showdown
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Clifford’s injury crushes Penn State’s hopes as Iowa rallies for 23-20 win in top-5 showdown

· October 9, 2021

Jack Campbell came through untouched on a blitz. The game and perhaps Penn State s season changed in an instant.

PSU gameday: Play-caller Mike Yurcich faces major test against lethal Iowa defense
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PSU gameday: Play-caller Mike Yurcich faces major test against lethal Iowa defense

· October 8, 2021

Mike Yurcich doesn t need to be reminded of the stats. Penn State s offensive coordinator is well aware of just how good Iowa s defense is without dwelling on the particulars.

Iowa’s ball-hawking defense primed to face Penn St pass duo
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Iowa’s ball-hawking defense primed to face Penn St pass duo

IOWA CITY, Iowa Iowa leads the nation in interceptions, and Penn State features one of the most dynamic passing combinations in Sean Clifford and Jahan Dotson.

Nittany Lions still looking for room to run headed into Iowa
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Nittany Lions still looking for room to run headed into Iowa

· October 5, 2021

Relatively speaking, it was true.

PSU notebook: Clifford, Dotson make history as Lions prepares for road trip to No. 3 Iowa
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PSU notebook: Clifford, Dotson make history as Lions prepares for road trip to No. 3 Iowa

· October 3, 2021

STATE COLLEGE Jahan Dotson mostly shrugs at mentions of the school record book.