The reality of the Nittany Lion isn’t nearly as exotic or mysterious as its name might indicate. Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near ...

But how did the name come to be? And what, exactly, is a Nittany Lion? Heading into its Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday, here’s a ...

So, what is a Nittany Lion? The Nittany Lion is more than just a symbol of Penn State University; it’s a nod to the mountain lions that once roamed the Keystone State. Known by many names ...

EXCLUSIVE: L.A.-based Lion Forge Entertainment has closed a UK streaming deal with ITVX for its fantasy superhero animated ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Nittany Lion senior+ Greg Kerkvliet has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending Jan. 12, 2025. It is Kerkvliet’s first award of the year ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Nittany Lion true freshman Zack Ryder has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the week ending Jan. 5, 2025. Penn State has now won six weekly awards ...

But before we take a look at some potential Nittany Lion commits in the 2026 class, just take a gander at what Penn State landed in just the past two recruiting cycles: That’s an insane amount ...

(WHTM) — Former Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Jalen Kimber will participate in the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl this week. The annual game is the informal kickoff to the 2025 NFL Draft with ...

Penn State is 3-2 in those meetings. In a majority of Friday’s matches, the Nittany Lion was the clear aggressor, which manifested itself in a 24-8 edge in takedowns. Only three Hawkeyes were ...

In a sport full of tigers, bulldogs and wildcats, there are a handful of nicknames among the top programs in college football that truly stand out and give the enterprise some of the unmistakable ...

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