Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader, a May 2024 graduate of Penn State, is an Editorial Intern with The Sporting News. As a student journalist with The Daily Collegian, he served as a sports editor and covered Nittany Lions women’s basketball, men’s volleyball and more. He has also covered Penn State football for NBC Sports and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, with additional work in the Centre Daily Times, Lancaster Online and more. Follow him on X @DanielMader_, or Instagram @dmadersports.

Penn State defensive end Smith Vilbert prior to a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium in 2021.

Penn State's Smith Vilbert Makes His Long-Awaited Return

Penn State defensive end Smith Vilbert played against West Virginia, his first regular-season game since 2021.

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Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula talks with reporters during football media day in Holuba Hall.
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Quarterback Beau Pribula Showcases His Value to Penn State's Offense

Quarterback Beau Pribula is "going to be a big part of what we're doing," Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said.

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Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton is tackled while carrying the ball against West Virginia at Beaver Stadium in 2023.
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Penn State Football: Keys to Victory Vs. West Virginia

The Penn State Nittany Lions begin the 2024 season against one of their toughest opponents in the West Virginia Mountaineers.

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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar talks with reporters during football media day in Holuba Hall.
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Penn State's Drew Allar Is Confident, Comfortable and Ready to Lead

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar says he has more perspective entering Year 2 as the Nittany Lions' starter.

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West Virginia Mountaineers football fans cheer during the first quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
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How James Franklin Is Preparing Penn State for a 'Challenging' Trip to West Virginia

The Penn State Nittany Lions haven't been to West Virginia since 1992. "Everything in that state revolves around West Virginia and Mountaineer football," James Franklin said.

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