Barkley, other Penn State RBs provide fan entertainment (1:59)
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2017 Schedule
6-0, 2nd in Big Ten - East
Jacob Roen ESPN
Saquan Barkley and the Penn State running backs entertain and provide food for the more than 900 students camped out at Beaver Stadium. Nittanyville has hosted Penn State students waiting all week for the best tickets to the Michigan vs Penn State game Saturday night.
Big Ten Week 8 picks: Can Michigan contain Saquon Barkley, Penn State?
Defense is Michigan's strength this season, but don't sleep on Penn State's defense, either, as the Nittany Lions lead the nation in scoring D.
Game Day Kickoff: Penn State-Michigan is CFP elimination time
The Wolverines would fall from the race with a defeat at Happy Valley. A loss by the Nittany Lions would ramp up pressure next week at Ohio State.
Campus Conversation: All Eyes On Happy Valley
Matt Schick, Ryan McGee and Peter Burns discuss the excitement surrounding Saturday night's tilt between Penn State and Michigan, noting James Franklin's focus.
How Bryce Love, Saquon Barkley stole the spotlight from QBs
So long, Sam Darnold. Hello, Saquon Barkley. What was supposed to be the Year of the Quarterback has been taken over by a bevy of elite running backs.
Can Penn State maintain impressive win streak?
Since losing at Michigan last season, the Nittany Lions have won 15 straight regular season games, the second-longest active streak in the FBS (includes conference championship games). Penn State begins a daunting stretch of its schedule on Saturday, as it will face No. 19 Michigan, No. 6 Ohio State, and No. 18 Michigan State in successive weeks.
Saquon Barkley makes AP midseason All-America starting backfield
Barkley and Stanford's Bryce Love are the first-team running backs alongside Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield.
Herbstreit: Few Settings More Intimidating Than Happy Valley At Night
Kirk Herbstreit and Ian Fitzsimmons discuss what's on the line when Penn State hosts Michigan and explain why there are few environments more intimidating than Beaver Stadium.
The kids are alright -- in the draft
Todd McShay's first four prospects for the 2018 NFL draft, to be hosted by the Dallas Cowboys, are juniors. They're followed by a sophomore.
Expect electric atmosphere as Penn State hosts Michigan (1:43)
X factor for Penn State down the stretch: OC Joe Moorhead
Moorhead's creativity will be put to the test in the next couple of weeks with Big Ten East rivals Michigan and Ohio State as Penn State's next two opponents.
Judge: No new trial or dismissal for Sandusky
Judge John Foradora denied requests by former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky for a new trial or for dismissal of child sex abuse charges.
Campus Convo: What challenges will Michigan face in Happy Valley on Saturday night
Ivan Maisel, Adam Rittenberg and Brad Edwards discuss the challenges that Michigan will face in Happy Valley on Saturday night, and what the Nittany Lions can prove with a victory.
Battles in Happy Valley, South Bend headline Week 8 (1:00)
Capital One Fan Vote Reveal (0:46)
Barkley and Love making a run for the Heisman (0:56)
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
They get started early in Happy Valley. PSU staff meeting kicked off at sunrise.
Can Penn State survive the next three weeks? (1:45)
Penn State looks to continue to roll against Michigan (0:48)
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Beautiful view of Nittany Mountain from upper deck of Beaver Stadium. The mountain lions that roamed these hills became extinct more than a century ago, around the same time the football team that would become the Nittany Lions first took the field.
Franklin is jacked up for white out game (0:46)
Penn State begins crucial stretch
The Nittany Lions have a Heisman contender in Saquon Barkley and have a chance over the next three weeks to solidify themselves as a contender for the national title.
PSU's Franklin emphasizes focus is on Michigan
Coach James Franklin said on Tuesday he's "in a good place" at Penn State. Franklin said his focus is on this week's game against Michigan and not distractions surrounding his team.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
PSU getting ready for White Out. Grounds crew member said "This is the whitest white paint we can get."
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Shorter | WR | Committed | 91 |
| Ricky Slade | RB | Committed | 88 |
| P.J. Mustipher | DT | Committed | 83 |
| Isheem Young | S | Committed | 83 |
| Nana Asiedu | OT | Committed | 83 |
2017 Big Ten Standings
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 4-0 | 6-1 |
| Penn State | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Michigan State | 3-0 | 5-1 |
| Michigan | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Maryland | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Rutgers | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Indiana | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Nebraska | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Northwestern | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Iowa | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Purdue | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| Illinois | 0-3 | 2-4 |
Team Leaders 2017
Team Stats
Passing Yards291.222nd
Rushing Yards165.067th
Points For39.715th
Points Against9.01st
2017 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2 |
Awards
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