Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College campus until the late 19th century. One of the Nittany Lions’ historic rivals, the Pitt Panthers, has a similar taxonomic nickname for a similar reason.

Penn State’s high-flying offense will have a major test on Thursday night against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl thanks in part to a former Nittany Lion, Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator Al Golden. A tight end on the Nittany Lions from 1988-91,

Ahead of the Orange Bowl, Penn State head coach James Franklin took a jab at Notre Dame. In a clear message to the college football higher ups, Franklin

Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter took the field as a starter for Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl, after days of speculation about whether he would be available.

Will Penn State football DE Abdul Carter play Thursday vs Notre Dame in the CFP Orange Bowl semifinal? Here's the latest injury updates:

Penn State's top defensive player is playing well vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl despite a shoulder injury.

Abdul Carter had one of the best seasons and careers in a Penn State football uniform, and now he's taking his talents to the National Football League. The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft,