Max Ralph

Max Ralph

Max Ralph is a Penn State senior studying Broadcast Journalism with minors in sports studies and Japanese. He previously covered Penn State football for two years with The Daily Collegian and has reported with the Associated Press and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Follow him on Twitter (X) @maxralph_ and Instagram @mralph_59.

Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. tackles Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins in the 2023 Peach Bowl.
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Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: A Secondary Ready to Take Flight

The Penn State Nittany Lions' secondary seeks to build on its "Lockdown U" brand in 2024 with another strong roster of defensive backs.

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Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton hits Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart during the 2023 Peach Bowl in Atlanta.
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Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: A Defensive Line Ready to Crunch

The Penn State Nittany Lions defensive line should shine in 2024 behind ends Dani Dennis-Sutton and Abdul Carter and depth at tackle.

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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar talks with offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki during the Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: The Quarterbacks

Assessing the Penn State quarterbacks, and returning starter Drew Allar, ahead of the Nittany Lions 2024 college football season.

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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin during the 2024 Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: Changes on Special Teams

The Penn State Nittany Lions football team will undergo changes on special teams for the 2024 season.

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Penn State tight end Tyler Warren runs for a long gain against Ole Miss in the 2023 Peach Bowl.
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Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: A Game-Changing Tight End Returns

Penn State's Tyler Warren leads an athletic but inexperienced group of tight ends into the 2024 season.

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Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein watches his offensive lineman warm up during a 2023 game at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Football 2024 Forecast: Reshaping the Offensive Line

The forecast for the 2024 Penn State Nittany Lions offensive line, which had three starters selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr. scores a touchdown in the 2024 Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.
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Running Back Quinton Martin Jr. Stands Out in Penn State Debut

Penn State freshman running back Quinton Martin Jr. scored two touchdowns to stand out in the 2024 Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium.

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Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula throws passes during the Nittany Lions' 2024 Pro Day at Holuba Hall in State College.
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Penn State Quarterback Beau Pribula Playing With a 'Lot of Confidence' This Spring

Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula said he has found confidence and a good fit in coordinator Andy Kotelnicki's new Nittany Lions' offense.

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Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen guides the Nittany Lions through spring drills in State College.
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How Penn State Shook Up Spring Practice: 'Everybody's Got a Point to Prove'

How the Penn State Nittany Lions shook up spring football practice to prepare for the 2024 college football season.

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Penn State offensive lineman answers questions during a post-practice media session at Holuba Hall in State College.
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Lineman Nolan Rucci Turns Toward a Fresh Start at Penn State

Penn State offensive lineman Nolan Rucci, who transferred from Wisconsin, is turning toward a fresh start with the Nittany Lions.

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Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki guides the Nittany Lions during ball-security drills at spring practice.
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Penn State Is Building a 'Really Different' Offense This Spring, Nicholas Singleton Says

Penn State football is developing a 'really different' offense under coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, running back Nicholas Singleton says.

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Penn State receiver Julian Fleming speaks with reporters after practice in State College.
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Penn State's Julian Fleming Discusses Ohio State Transfer, Feeling Healthy and Needing 'One More' Season

Penn State receiver Julian Fleming discussed his decision to transfer from Ohio State to the Nittany Lions.

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