How Taylor Mouser rose through the ranks to become Penn State’s offensive coordinator Mouser went from picking up cigarette butts off the ground to calling plays at one of the biggest programs in the country.

Taylor Mouser used to be tasked with picking up cigarette butts outside the team hotel before official visits. Now he's the offensive play-caller at one of the biggest programs in the country.

On Mouser and how he rose through the coaching ranks:
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Penn State practice observations and spring standouts YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast

Penn State opened up practice today, and we're here to break it down on a live episode of The Nittany Dispatch. Join @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I, and bring your questions to the live chat.

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Penn State opened up its eighth spring practice of the year Thursday morning.

My notes, observations and takeaways as the 2026 team begins to take shape:
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Sources: Penn State associate head coach Jamal Brunt departing for Syracuse Brunt has been on coach Mike Rhoades’ staffs since 2018.

Sources: Penn State men's basketball associate head coach Jamal Brunt is leaving for a job at Syracuse.

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Penn State football updates on Rocco Becht, the wide receivers and more as spring ball rolls on YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast

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Penn State QB Rocco Becht staying involved, receivers stepping up & more from spring ball Several Nittany Lions, including head coach Matt Campbell and quarterback Rocco Becht, spoke with the media Tuesday morning.

Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht is staying involved this spring despite not being full-go for practice.

More on Becht, a young receiver standing out and the leadership in the cornerback room:
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Penn State men’s hockey mourns end of most anticipated season in program history The Nittany Lions and Gavin McKenna fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night in Albany.

Gavin McKenna sat in front of his locker, eyes red. Aiden Fink had his jersey pulled over his head to hide his tears. Ben Schoen grappled with the end of his college career.

On the emotional end of Penn State men's hockey's most anticipated season:
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Notes, observations & takeaways from Penn State football’s second spring practice The Nittany Lions opened practice to the media Thursday morning.

Penn State opened up most of practice to the media Thursday morning.

My notes, takeaways and observations from watching the program's second day of spring ball:
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Penn State opens spring ball: Who's out and who to watch for the Nittany Lions YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast

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Matt Campbell talks settling into Penn State, injuries and more as spring ball starts Campbell spoke to the media for the first time this spring Tuesday morning.

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell spoke to the media Tuesday morning to open spring ball.

On Campbell's transition to Penn State, the team's injuries and more:
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Why Tanisha Wright can return Penn State women’s basketball to its glory days Wright was introduced as Penn State’s women’s basketball coach Monday afternoon.

Tanisha Wright has stayed around Penn State women’s basketball since her college career ended, and has watched its decline in the last 10 years. But she doesn’t plan to let that continue.

On Wright, and why she can return the program to its glory days:
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Even in defeat, Tessa Janecke has put Penn State women’s hockey onto the national stage Janecke and the Nittany Lions fell to Wisconsin 4-3 in overtime Friday night in the second semifinal of the 2026 Frozen Four.

Penn State women's hockey may have lost Friday night in its first Frozen Four appearance, but it still had its first moment on the national stage — led by the best player in program history.

On Tessa Janecke and her lasting impact on Penn State:
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Sources: Penn State to hire former player Tanisha Wright as women’s basketball coach Wright played for the program from 2001-2005.

Sources: Penn State is hiring Tanisha Wright as its women’s basketball coach.

@mattfortuna.bsky.social had it first.

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Why Penn State’s Pro Day felt so different to players bound for the NFL draft The Nittany Lions held their Pro Day on Wednesday morning with players like QB Drew Allar, RB Nick Singleton and DE Dani Dennis-Sutton.

Penn State hosted its Pro Day Wednesday morning, marking a return to campus for several Nittany Lions from the 2025 team.

On bouncing back from a disappointing season and returning to a very different program:
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Sources: Penn State men’s basketball assistant coach Joe Crispin leaving for head coach role Crispin, a program legend, joined Mike Rhoades’ staff in 2023.

Penn State assistant coach Joe Crispin is leaving to become Air Force's head coach, according to multiple sources.

Jon Rothstein had it first.

More here on Crispin's departure:
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What's to come for Penn State football this spring YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast

Come join @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I live with a new Nittany Dispatch!

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Why Penn State hockey’s win vs. Minnesota in Big Ten tournament should give fans hope The Nittany Lions defeated the Golden Gophers 6-2 in Pegula Ice Arena on Wednesday night.

Penn State had its best game in a few weeks Wednesday night, showing what its ceiling can be.

On the Nittany Lions, Gavin McKenna and why there's reason for fans to hope:
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Three thoughts on Penn State basketball after season-ending loss to Northwestern The Nittany Lions lost to Northwestern to bring the men’s basketball program’s season to an end.

Penn State's men's basketball season came to an unceremonious end last night at the Big Ten Tournament.

Three thoughts on the program moving forward and where it goes from here:
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From road trips to team building: Former Iowa State players settling in at Penn State Several former Cyclones made the trip to Happy Valley the first weekend after the transfer portal opened.

Penn State established the base of its first team under Matt Campbell with an official visit weekend in early January.

On the Iowa State players who make up the foundation of the PSU roster:
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How Cael Sanderson and Penn State continue to lap the rest of the Big Ten “Our coaches have set a foundation at Penn State that doesn’t change,” Nittany Lions wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink said Sunday.

Cael Sanderson is leading the greatest dynasty in college athletics — and he's doing it while lapping the rest of the Big Ten.

On Sanderson and how he maintains a program that keeps besting itself:
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Why Penn State wrestling’s atmosphere at the BJC even gave Cael Sanderson ‘butterflies’ The Nittany Lions are playing host this year to the Big Ten championships, and the Bryce Jordan Center was once again rocking.

Even Cael Sanderson got butterflies Saturday during the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.

On the atmosphere in the Bryce Jordan Center and its impact on Penn State:
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Source: Penn State hiring former Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth as consultant Booth, who spent 10 seasons playing in the NBA before moving to the front office, also competed for Penn State from 1995-1999.

Source: Penn State men's basketball is hiring former Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth to assist with roster management.

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Why Penn State’s mentality will dictate how this men’s hockey team will be remembered The Nittany Lions will need to prove they have what it takes to go on a run in the postseason, beginning Wednesday night against Minnesota.

Penn State men's hockey came into the season with the highest expectations its ever faced. And now, with the regular season wrapping up, it will have to decide what kind of team it wants to be remembered as.

On the Nittany Lions and what comes next:
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Penn State parts ways with women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger after 7 seasons Kieger finishes her tenure with a record of 84-123 overall and a 30-97 record in Big Ten play.

Penn State is parting ways with women's basketball coach Carolyn Kieger.

More here, including a potential candidate to replace her:
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no Lions247 Podcast this week, so if you still need your fill of me in audio form, I joined Jon on The Nittany Dispatch earlier this week ⬇️

Spring ball expectations and more with Lions247's Daniel Gallen YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast

Spring ball is around the corner, and @danieljtgallen.bsky.social and I are here to talk about it on a new live episode of The Nittany Dispatch. Bring your questions to the live chat.

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Why linebacker Tony Rojas is ready to take advantage of a new era at Penn State Rojas, who is recovering from a torn ACL, chose to return despite outside interest.

Tony Rojas saw Penn State regress in key areas last season — and is seeing new head coach Matt Campbell prioritize those things.

On Rojas, his injury and how Campbell is changing things:
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Source: Penn State assistant quarterbacks coach Trace McSorley leaving for NFL McSorley joined the coaching staff in the 2025 offseason.

Penn State assistant quarterbacks coach Trace McSorley is taking a job with the Buffalo Bills, a source told the Centre Daily Times.

@danieljtgallen.bsky.social had it first.

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Penn State introduces QB Rocco Becht, incoming transfers ahead of spring ball YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast

Penn State made over 30 players available yesterday, including many of its incoming transfers.

@audreysnyder.bsky.social and I are here to talk about it on a new live edition of The Nittany Dispatch. Bring your questions to the chat.
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How QB Rocco Becht is leading Penn State as an extension of Matt Campbell Becht held interest from other programs but ultimately decided to follow Campbell from Iowa State.

Matt Campbell views his quarterback as an extension of the head coach. And that idea is helping Rocco Becht lead as he prepares for his lone season at Penn State.

On Becht as a leader and why he followed Campbell:
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