Penn State’s longtime mascot is a common mountain lion, the kind that roamed the mountains near the school’s State College ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team (7-0, 1-0 B1G) opened up Big Ten dual meet action on Friday by shutting out Michigan State (2-2, 0-1 B1G) 55-0 in sold out Rec ...

The Nittany Lion faithful filled Rec Hall Friday evening as they eagerly awaited Penn State’s first dual meet since the National Collegiate Duals back in December. And it’s safe to say the ...

Cornerback Jalen Kimber became the third Nittany Lion to declare for the draft after starting 15 games for the team this season. While these players have not formally declared for the NFL Draft ...

James Franklin had to feel that his Penn State Nittany Lions could taste their berth in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. And why wouldn't he have on multiple occasions ...