Penn State Players Say They’re Hungry to Rebound From Upset Loss to UCLA

Penn State players say they’re hungry to rebound from upset loss to UCLA

Penn State offensive tackle Drew Shelton and safety Zakee Wheatley have watched how the Nittany Lions have responded to their shocking loss to UCLA. Each was asked Tuesday to describe the team mood this week in one word. “We’re hungry,” said Shelton, a Downingtown West product. “We know what we have to do. We have to find a way to get better no matter what, try to put it behind us and keep pushing.” Unranked Penn State (0-2 Big Ten, 3-2) hopes t…

James Franklin Digs for the Long Haul at Penn State

The Nittany Lions coach said he's determined to turn around the team after its 0-2 Big Ten start that included a loss to UCLA.

Penn State’s Losses to UCLA and Oregon Still Seem to be Bruin in James Franklin’s Head

In the days after Penn State’s frustrating 20-12 loss at Ohio State in 2023, head coach James Franklin floated the idea of moving his traditional weekly noon press conference in Beaver Stadium from Tuesdays to Mondays. The next Saturday, Penn State rebounded with a 33-24 victory over Indiana — coached by Tom Allen in his final season with the Hoosiers; he came to PSU two months later. At his post-game press conference, Franklin polled the media …

Stock up, stock down | James Franklin, coaching staff trend down, Drew Allar moves up after UCLA loss

Penn State as a whole is trending down, but there’s specifics in this plummet.