It’s August 1st. 35 days until PSU’s first game of the 2026 season.

[PSU4U]

35 days. Campbell is running out of time to get good.

Anyone here tempering their hopelessness with a feeling of excitement?

Not to wish our lives away but I can't wait for kickoff.

The tailgates the sounds of the Blue band and the smell of that crisp fall air and the Autum colors that come with it. Then, after the game the ringing of the Victory Bell.

 

[BobPSU92]

Not to wish our lives away but I can't wait for kickoff.

The tailgates the sounds of the Blue band and the smell of that crisp fall air and the Autum colors that come with it. Then, after the game the ringing of the Victory Bell.

Five minutes after kickoff: “Jesus. Whatever our boys are doing out there isn’t football. I’m done.”

 

[NoBareFeet]

Haven't really thought of college football season at all.

Every college football season is a little worse than the one before it. So that means, when each season starts, that's the worst college football season of your life.

 

[Bison13]

Five minutes after kickoff: “Jesus. Whatever our boys are doing out there isn’t football. I’m done.”

Five minutes?

 

[SleepyLion]

Five minutes after kickoff: “Jesus. Whatever our boys are doing out there isn’t football. I’m done.”

Five minutes isn't as long as you think it is.

 

[SkiSkiSki]

Five minutes isn't as long as you think it is.

She said.

 

[BobPSU92]

It’s August 8th. 28 days until (We Are!) Marshall. From what I’ve seen, PSU intends to go through with it. Jesus.

Has panic mode set in at practice?

 

[Marshall2323]

Two coaches who will never be more popular than they are right now.....Campbell and Cignetti.
Kraft no doubt clued Campbell into the resources of the BWICAC. He's not "arrogant" like Franklin and will scan this site to correct his flaws on a regular basis. Nothing but blue and white skies and excellence at the highest level awaits PSU Football.

 

[BobPSU92]

Two coaches who will never be more popular than they are right now.....Campbell and Cignetti.
Kraft no doubt clued Campbell into the resources of the BWICAC. He's not "arrogant" like Franklin and will scan this site to correct his flaws on a regular basis. Nothing but blue and white skies and excellence at the highest level awaits PSU Football.

What is Campbell’s approval rating?

 

[LMTLION]

Read and watched a lot of great news on the first few days of practice. Becht looks great. Manske is fully back and also looks very talented. Rojas and Granville seem fully recovered. Rapp has developed good connection with Becht. Eskildsen may be the biggest surprise at wr with his speed, and Howard and Sowell look really good too. I have irrational levels of enthusiasm for this season to the point I am looking at how we fit a second game into the family’s busy schedule.

 

[Marshall2323]

What is Campbell’s approval rating?

He's the darling of the football alumni, has created a flawless culture, has unparalleled ability to identify underrated talent, creates wine from water and is a superlative game day coach. Even the omnipotent and omniscient BWICAC Executive Committee is in awe.

 

[Marshall2323]

Read and watched a lot of great news on the first few days of practice. Becht looks great. Manske is fully back and also looks very talented. Rojas and Granville seem fully recovered. Rapp has developed good connection with Becht. Eskildsen may be the biggest surprise at wr with his speed, and Howard and Sowell look really good too. I have irrational levels of enthusiasm for this season to the point I am looking at how we fit a second game into the family’s busy schedule.

We are undefeated!

 

[Marshall2323]

Five minutes?

Rarely is heard a discouraging word....until the Wisconsin and Northwester games. While PSU will enter both contests as double digit favorites and should be that in the final score, they could have a few trying moments.

 

[Indian rocks rich]

Rarely is heard a discouraging word....until the Wisconsin and Northwester games. While PSU will enter both contests as double digit favorites and should be that in the final score, they could have a few trying moments.

The national champions had a trying moment in beaver stadium last year with a catch in the back of the endzone or they might not of won the championship

 

[bdgan]

Read and watched a lot of great news on the first few days of practice. Becht looks great. Manske is fully back and also looks very talented. Rojas and Granville seem fully recovered. Rapp has developed good connection with Becht. Eskildsen may be the biggest surprise at wr with his speed, and Howard and Sowell look really good too. I have irrational levels of enthusiasm for this season to the point I am looking at how we fit a second game into the family’s busy schedule.

Coaches always talk about the great progress some players are making. I'll reserve judgement until we've played one or two conference games.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

We were all excited to start the 2025 Season but even after beating Nevada 46-11, FIU 34-0, and Villanova 52-6, it was evident that the team wasn't as good was most were expecting. We had trouble establishing the LOS vs Nova and the score vs FIU was only 10-0 at halftime.

I'm going to wait to see the quality of the product Campbell puts on the field

 

[BobPSU92]

Coaches always talk about the great progress some players are making. I'll reserve judgement until we've played one or two conference games.

“At wide out, Johnson is really stinking up the place. He can’t catch a cold. At quarterback, Miller can’t hit the broad side of a barn. At this point, I don’t see how we will field a team for the opener. These kids are dreadful.”

 

[bdgan]

“At wide out, Johnson is really stinking up the place. He can’t catch a cold. At quarterback, Miller can’t hit the broad side of a barn. At this point, I don’t see how we will field a team for the opener. These kids are dreadful.”

It's a good thing Johnson & Miller don't play for PSU.

 

[DaytonRickster]

He's the darling of the football alumni, has created a flawless culture, has unparalleled ability to identify underrated talent, creates wine from water and is a superlative game day coach. Even the omnipotent and omniscient BWICAC Executive Committee is in awe.

Why are you so cynical? Because of what Kraft voiced? That's on Kraft. HCMC might never lead his team to CFP Natty but I appreciate him for what he brings and hope he leads PSU to several CFP playoffs and several big victories over top 5 teams during his time at PSU.
I understand you're hurt about the CJF firing but please give the negative posts a break. You have some good insights on football to contribute here and I trust you'll re-center yourself.

 

[BobPSU92]

It's a good thing Johnson & Miller don't play for PSU.

They could be incognitus.

 

[DaytonRickster]

Rarely is heard a discouraging word....until the Wisconsin and Northwester games. While PSU will enter both contests as double digit favorites and should be that in the final score, they could have a few trying moments.

There might be some trying moments in both games, still looking for two W's.

 

[DaytonRickster]

Coaches always talk about the great progress some players are making. I'll reserve judgement until we've played one or two conference games.

That's fair.

 

[DaytonRickster]

We were all excited to start the 2025 Season but even after beating Nevada 46-11, FIU 34-0, and Villanova 52-6, it was evident that the team wasn't as good was most were expecting. We had trouble establishing the LOS vs Nova and the score vs FIU was only 10-0 at halftime.

I'm going to wait to see the quality of the product Campbell puts on the field

Fair opinion to wait and see.

 

[Nitt1300]

Championships are the standard.

 

[Marshall2323]

Championships are the standard.

Then PSU football has been driving automatic.

 

[DaytonRickster]

Championships are the standard.

That's what Kraft said in his ridiculous rant and other public drivel. MCMC is steadying the program. I can wait and watch the results. Believe me, I wouldn't be sad to see Kraft leave PSU, especially with his lack of support for Bball NIL.

 

[Marshall2323]

Why are you so cynical? Because of what Kraft voiced? That's on Kraft. HCMC might never lead his team to CFP Natty but I appreciate him for what he brings and hope he leads PSU to several CFP playoffs and several big victories over top 5 teams during his time at PSU.
I understand you're hurt about the CJF firing but please give the negative posts a break. You have some good insights on football to contribute here and I trust you'll re-center yourself.

Perhaps I'm not the one in need of being re-centered?
Not at all upset with CJF's departure. A change was warranted. Embarrassed as a long time fan with the conduct of fans and the abuse they inflicted on Franklin and especially his family.
I'm fine with MC and look forward to double digit wins this season. However, I'm not optimistic about the future beyond 2026. Recruiting is inadequate to attain goals beyond what has been achieved the past decade. Since NIL funding is not top 15, there's little hope talent acquisition will improve in the oortal.

 

[Nitt1300]

That's what Kraft said in his ridiculous rant and other public drivel. MCMC is steadying the program. I can wait and watch the results. Believe me, I wouldn't be sad to see Kraft leave PSU, especially with his lack of support for Bball NIL.

12-0 or Kraft has to go

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Championships are the standard.

Go state beat Nevada

 

[DaytonRickster]

Perhaps I'm not the one in need of being re-centered?
Not at all upset with CJF's departure. A change was warranted. Embarrassed as a long time fan with the conduct of fans and the abuse they inflicted on Franklin and especially his family.
I'm fine with MC and look forward to double digit wins this season. However, I'm not optimistic about the future beyond 2026. Recruiting is inadequate to attain goals beyond what has been achieved the past decade. Since NIL funding is not top 15, there's little hope talent acquisition will improve in the oortal.

I agree the treatment of Franklin and his family in the stadium and some posts were totally disrespectful. He restored PSU after a dreadful period. I give him his rightful respect and thanks for his accomplishments. He's gone and PSU has a new coach.

 

[DaytonRickster]

12-0 or Kraft has to go

Kraft's departure can't come soon enough.

 

[BobPSU92]

I agree the treatment of Franklin and his family in the stadium and some posts were totally disrespectful. He restored PSU after a dreadful period. I give him his righful respect and thanks for his accomplishments. He's gone and PSU has a new coach.

All’s fair in love.

 

[Efejle]

All’s fair in love.

I don't see any "love" in Marshall's posts. Sorry dude.

 

[Nitt1300]

I don't see any "love" in Marshall's posts. Sorry dude.

Do you see any in our fanbase?

 

[Nitt1300]

. However, I'm not optimistic about the future beyond 2026. Recruiting is inadequate to attain goals beyond what has been achieved the past decade. Since NIL funding is not top 15, there's little hope talent acquisition will improve in the oortal.

If this is correct- and I believe that it is- no coach is going to meet the "standard" here

 

[Nittering Nabob]

He restored PSU after a dreadful period.

O'Brien actually restored PSU Football Inc. by struggling at first and then pulling off some upsets (Wisky). Winning begets recruiting which is why it was easier for Franklin to shine on the recruiting trail despite his horrid hires at DC and OC.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Do you see any in our fanbase?

We all love you.

 

[DaytonRickster]

O'Brien actually restored PSU Football Inc. by struggling at first and then pulling off some upsets (Wisky). Winning begets recruiting which is why it was easier for Franklin to shine on the recruiting trail despite his horrid hires at DC and OC.

Come on. When O'Brien left the lines were still in need of serious upgrade. Let's give Franklin some credit for improving recruiting and winning. We know his negatives but it wasn't all bad.

 

[bdgan]

O'Brien actually restored PSU Football Inc. by struggling at first and then pulling off some upsets (Wisky). Winning begets recruiting which is why it was easier for Franklin to shine on the recruiting trail despite his horrid hires at DC and OC.

I'm not an O'Brien fan. He stayed with the Patriots while our roster was falling apart. He explained that by saying PSU didn't hire a coach for 2012, the hired a coach for the next 5 years. He told recruits that he intended to honor that but he jumped at the first NFL opportunity. IIRC D Barnes said everybody has to look out for themselves which I don't think was a great message for the players.

I also don't think O'Brien restored PSU football. He inherited a very strong roster absent Fortt, Fera, Brown, & Redd. They had clearly superior talent than Ohio & Virginia but they were completely unprepared.

I strongly appreciate the kids who stayed but I think the thing that saved PSU was the incredible fan base that had been built in the previous decades.

Franklin inherited a horrible situation but was able to get things turned around in 3 years. I attribute that to striking gold with McSorley & the fact that he already had strong recruiting connections in the northeast. That's something Campbell is going to have to build from scratch.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Come on. When O'Brien left the lines were still in need of serious upgrade. Let's give Franklin some credit for improving recruiting and winning. We know his negatives but it wasn't all bad.

Who cares? It's what you do with the surrounding talent you inherit. Unlike Franklin, BillO had an impressive Rol-o-dex of coaching contacts to develop the remaining players.

Mac McWhorter is in his second season as the Nittany Lions offensive line coach. In 2012, McWhorter developed a unit that was instrumental in Penn State leading the Big Ten in total offense (437.0 ypg) and ranked second in scoring (32.6 ppg) in conference games. Two of McWhorter[apos]s linemen, Matt Stankiewitch and John Urschel, earned 2012 first-team All-Big Ten honors and Stankiewitch was among six finalists for the Rimington Trophy.