Penn State called one of this spring's most interesting teams: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for April 8 include an explanation for why the Lions are one of 2025’s most interesting teams, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into today’s top tweets and stories about the team and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
ESPN’s Bill Connelly put together a list of 10 teams that are more interesting than the college football brethren this spring. Penn State is one of them. The reason, the longtime analyst writes, is because it’s a now or never season for head coach James Franklin’s team.
“Their floor is high, but their ceiling could stand to get a little higher. And if it doesn’t do so in 2025, will it ever? Allar, star running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton, and ace pass rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton all elected to return to State College for their respective senior seasons, and despite what you have to figure was an impressive outlay of NIL cash, Franklin still had enough left over to lure Jim Knowles, maybe the best defensive coordinator in the sport, away from Ohio State as well,” Connelly writes. “Potential top-two pick Abdul Carter is still gone, and lord knows the receiving corps isn’t more proven without star tight end Tyler Warren than it was with him. But receiver transfers Devonte Ross (Troy) and Kyron Hudson (USC) have drawn all the requisite spring praise, and PSU sure seems to have more upside than ever at the moment.
“With Ohio State in transition* and Michigan still unsure at quarterback, now’s the time for the Nittany Lions to make a move, and Franklin has crafted his best, most experienced roster for the occasion. Let’s see if Penn State can make the title jump.”
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Shedeur Sanders drafted
The wait is over
- 2New
Costly fall in NFL Draft
How much plummet costs Shedeur Sanders
- 3Hot
Prank Callers revealed
Video of Shedeur Sanders prank callers
- 4
Picks by Conference
SEC, Big Ten continue to dominate Draft
- 5
RG3 hammers NFL execs
Over Shedeur Sanders situation
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Headlines of the day
Penn State walk-ons breathe new life as House settlement forms: Bauer, BWI
Fans to foot the bill? How NCAA schools will pay athletes after $2.8B settlement: The Associated Press
Inside Lasch: Key 2026 prospects take midweek visits to Penn State, five-star expected later this week: Snyder, BWI
After journey from club sport, Penn State hockey riding momentum to 1st Frozen Four: ‘Special’: Ralph, PennLive
Penn State developmental shift: “Everybody’s time is right now” at receiver: Carr, BWI
For Joe Battista, Penn State Hockey’s Frozen Four Run Inspires Joy, Tears and Pride: Wogenrich, SI
Three schools are in a ‘really tight’ battle for the top spot on On300 CB Jaziel Hart’s list: Simmons, On3
Quote of the day
“It is about the coaching staff with Penn State. Their loyalty to the program and how they recruit me stand out a lot. They are not leaving, the coaching stability is there and they produce players. Look at what they did making a run in the playoffs and they are a powerhouse coming back this season.
“I know a lot of coaches there and I believe I can be developed by them. Penn State is just a great school that I like a lot.”
On300 CB Jaziel Hart to On3 about PSU.
