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Nittany Nation is the place to go for the latest news and rumblings about the Penn State football program. Our team of contributors, led by longtime Nittany Lion beat reporter Frank Bodani, will offer perspectives and insight on PSU from the present and past, along with coverage of York County's unique connections to Penn State football.
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Penn State-Ohio State set for 3:30 p.m.
From a Penn State news release: Penn State’s Big Ten clash at No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 13, has been set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff in Ohio Stadium. The ABC regional telecast will air nationally on ESPN … Continue reading
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Penn State football chat 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1
Penn State at least salvaged one exciting day from a disappointing season. The Nittany Lions ran all over Michigan for a 41-31 victory on Halloween Eve. Northwestern — no pushover — is up next. Kickoff has been set at 3:30 … Continue reading
Penn State fans get into the Halloween spirit
Here are some pregame shots from Daily Record/Sunday News photographer Kate Penn. Looks like the beer is flowing and the costumes are great at Beaver Stadium. Linsey Hautz of State College scratches Joey Stamplis’ head in his monkey costume while … Continue reading
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Coupon for Penn State-Indiana tickets
E-mail coupon service Groupon sent out a Penn State-related deal to its Baltimore subscribers today. You can get tickets for the game against Indiana at FedEx Field for $25. But, the deal is only up for a short time. Here’s … Continue reading
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Penn State football chat 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25
Join Frank Bodani for a chat about Penn State football at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, ahead of next weekend’s big matchup against Michigan. Penn State football chat 10/25
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Penn State football chat 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18
Penn State’s season has gone into a downward spiral, and the Lions look to bounce back against Minnesota this weekend, hopefully refreshed from a bye week. Chat at 8 p.m. with Frank Bodani about the team. In the meantime, check … Continue reading
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Penn State football chat 9 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4
After a deflating loss against Iowa on Saturday, Penn State looks to bounce back against Illinois at Beaver Stadium. But, the Illini gave Ohio State a scare this past weekend. Chat with Frank Bodani about last week and look ahead … Continue reading
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Hawkeyes thump Penn State, 24-3
Penn State had some chances against Iowa, but the Lions just couldn’t finish, and Iowa went on to beat Penn State once again, this time 24-3 in a result that in some ways appeared closer than the score indicated and … Continue reading
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Third quarter: Iowa 17, Penn State 3
No score in the third quarter, and it was the same story. Penn State nearly made the game close, though. Rob Bolden nearly rushed for a touchdown to cap a 14-play, 70-yard drive, but was stopped right at the goal … Continue reading
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Halftime: Still all Iowa against Penn State
Halftime: Iowa 17, Penn State 3 The Lions put together a few promising drives, but it’s still all Hawkeyes. Iowa’s eight-play, 68-yard drive was capped with a Ricky Stanzi 1-yard TD run. Telling stat of the night: Evan Royster is … Continue reading
