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Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader

Joined: Aug 22, 2024

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 Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen runs for a gain against the Oregon Ducks during the second quarter in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Penn State's Offense Took a Huge Step in the Big Ten Title Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions rushed for 292 yards, and quarterback Drew Allar made some advanced throws against the Oregon Ducks.

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Penn State coach James Franklin motions on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Penn State's James Franklin Has an 'Aggressive' Plan for the Transfer Portal

The Penn State Nittany Lions don't pursue big transfer classes but will target players to fill critical roster needs.

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Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) drops back to throw a pass against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Vs. Oregon: Keys to the Big Ten Title Game

Who will win the duel between two of the Big Ten's most efficient quarterbacks: Penn State's Drew Allar and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel?

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Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a touchdown pass during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium.
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Penn State Football Practice Report: How the Nittany Lions Are Preparing for Oregon

The Penn State Nittany Lions expect a key offensive starter to return for the Big Ten title game vs. the Oregon Ducks.

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Penn State coach James Franklin motions on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Penn State Recruiting: Get to Know the Nittany Lions' 2025 Class

The Penn State Nittany Lions will welcome 26 players, and perhaps more, to the program in its 2025 recruiting class.

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Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Tai Felton (10) catches as pass between Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) and Jaylen Reed (1) during their 2023 Big Ten game.
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Penn State Vs. Maryland: Keys to the Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions can clinch a College Football Playoff bid with a win over the Maryland Terrapins on Senior Day.

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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State's Tyler Warren Launched a Heisman Campaign From a Kernel of Self-Doubt

Penn State's Tyler Warren once wondered whether he was good enough to play tight end for the Nittany Lions. Now, he's having a Heisman-caliber season.

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Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Amin Vanover (15) celebrates with the Governor's Victory Bell after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Why Penn State Stayed Ahead of Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff Rankings

The Penn State Nittany Lions remained one spot ahead of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Week 4 edition of the College Football Playoff rankings.

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Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) runs into Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Kydran Jenkins (4) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Penn State Vs. Minnesota: Keys to the Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions have been reliably effective against unranked opponents recently. They'll need that focus again vs. the Golden Gophers.

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Penn State defensive ends Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) and Abdul Carter (11) celebrate a sack during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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Is Penn State's Defense Getting Overlooked This Season?

Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin says, "Our defense is our highest-rated unit, and no one’s talking about it."

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Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren smiles after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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How Minnesota Is Preparing for No. 4 Penn State

Once again, the Penn State Nittany Lions visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers as the nation's fourth-ranked team.

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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Julian Fleming (3) celebrates with wide receiver Omari Evans (5) after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Huskies.
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Penn State Vs. Purdue: Keys to the Game

The Penn State Nittany Lions look for another Big Ten win, and perhaps College Football Playoff style points, when they visit the Purdue Boilermakers.

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