Sam Woloson

Sam Woloson

Sam Woloson has covered Penn State Athletics for the past three years and is currently the managing editor of The Daily Collegian. His work has also appeared in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Huntingdon Daily News and Rivals. Follow him on X @sam_woloson

Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula rushes with the football during the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
Football

Penn State Seeks 'Creative' Ways to Replace Beau Pribula on Offense

Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula is in the transfer portal, but Nittany Lions coach James Franklin wants to continue using the Pribula package in the playoff.

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Penn State football coach James Franklin claps from the sideline during the second quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Beaver Stadium.
Football

What We Learned From Penn State's Recruiting Staff About the 2025 Class

The Penn State football recruiting department provides a glimpse into the top players and an "unpolished gem" of the Nittany Lions' 2025 recruiting class.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) battles Penn State Nittany Lions guard Puff Johnson (5) for the ball during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
Basketball

What We Learned From Penn State's Big Ten Loss at Rutgers

The Penn State Nittany Lions rallied from a frustrating start but fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Big Ten basketball action.

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Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton runs with the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium.
Football

Who Makes Oregon Wary for Big Ten Title Game? The Ducks Scout Penn State

The Penn State Nittany Lions meet the top-ranked Oregon Ducks for the Big Ten championship.

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Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins (29) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium.
Football

Penn State Feels 'Confident' Heading to Big Ten Title Game Vs. Oregon

The Penn State Nittany Lions are underdogs to the Oregon Ducks in their first Big Ten Championship Game since 2016.

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Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium.
Football

What We Learned From Penn State's Meaningful Win Over Maryland

The Penn State Nittany Lions shook off another frustrating start to win their 11th game of the season and clinch a spot in the Big Ten title game.

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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks at quarterback Drew Allar (15) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Football

James Franklin Outlines Penn State's Fix-It List As Playoffs Approach

Penn State coach James Franklin outlines the Nittany Lions' "opportunities for growth" as the College Football Playoff approaches.

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Penn State Nittany Lions players pose for a photo with the Governor's Victory Bell after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Football

What We Learned From Penn State's Wild Win at Minnesota

The Penn State Nittany Lions struggled to run, had two special-teams failures and were terrible on 3rd down but still managed a win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Penn State Nittany Lions guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) and head coach Mike Rhoades talk during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at CFG Bank Arena.
Basketball

Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Look to Extend Unbeaten Start

The Penn State men's basketball team looks to extend its unbeaten start against Purdue Fort Wayne. How to watch, listen to the game.

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Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) tackles Purdue Boilermakers running back Reggie Love III during a game at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Football

Penn State's James Franklin 'Surprised' Abdul Carter Doesn't Draw More Holding Calls

Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter leads the Big Ten in tackles for loss despite drawing extra attention from opposing offenses.

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Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Football

What We Learned from Penn State's Dominant Win Over Purdue

The Penn State Nittany Lions rout the Purdue Boilermakers as they continue pursuing a home date in the College Football Playoff.

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Penn State's Carter Starocci celebrates after winning his 4th NCAA Wrestling title.
Wrestling

For Penn State's Carter Starocci, Wrestling Is the Love of 'Smashing Somebody'

Penn State Nittany Lions wrestler Carter Starocci can become the first Division I wrestler to win five NCAA individual championships.

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