Where Franklin’s Penn State recruits stand
NCAA, Sports
October 21, 2025
TribLive Penn State has 21 high school seniors who remain committed in its Class of 2026 after coach James Franklin was fired Oct. 12. Though, many members of that group are “exploring other options” ...
Vulcans shock Clarion on last-second TD pass
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 20, 2025
Deontae Williams gave California a dramatic homecoming victory. By the MVI Sophomore wide receiver Deontae Williams caught a 56-yard touchdown pass with two seconds remaining, lifting California (Pa.)...
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 20, 2025
Jeff Capel’s retooled Panthers got their first opportunity of the season to square up against hostile competition Sunday, as Pitt hosted Providence for an exhibition at Petersen Events Center. Exempli...
NCAA, Sports
October 20, 2025
The AP Top 25 was almost completely overhauled Sunday after a weekend in which nine ranked college football teams lost, including four in the top 10. It’s the poll’s highest turnover since 2022. Ohio ...
Aussie freshman brings rugby background to Pitt
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 17, 2025
Roman Siulepa’s summer commitment to Pitt came somewhat shrouded in mystery, as fans debated what to make of the 19-year-old Australian who’d caught the eye of coach Jeff Capel. Turns out, Panthers fa...
Week 8: Ole Miss-Georgia tops list of Top 25 matchup
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 16, 2025
This is one of those weekends when college football fans must be judicious allotting time for yardwork or running errands. Their best option might be to plop down in front of their screens and take in...
Belichick says he never sought early departure from UNC
NCAA, Sports
October 15, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bill Belichick has denied reports that he’s been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. “Some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyo...
Kraft details decision to move on from James Franklin
NCAA, Sports
October 15, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Pat Kraft wants to win national championships in Happy Valley. To try to do so, Penn State’s athletic director made the toughest decision of his career. Penn State fired coac...
Heintschel arrived for Panthers when they needed him
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
October 15, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi keeps putting tests in front of Mason Heintschel. And the Pittsburgh freshman quarterback keeps passing. The latest came at halftime last weekend at Florida State after ...
State College dreary after Franklin’s firing
NCAA, Sports
By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
October 14, 2025
The coaching change came after Saturday’s loss against Northwestern. STATE COLLEGE — Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall was shocked by the firing of the university’s longtime football...
No. 16 Vulcans upset on the road at Edinboro
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 13, 2025
Edinboro scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:38 remaining in the game. By the Mon Valley Independent No. 16 California (Pa.) twice took the lead in the fourth quarter but couldn’t hold on, fallin...
Penn State fires James Franklin, Smith named interim
NCAA, Sports
October 13, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime head coach on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 2221 home loss to Northwestern all but ended whatever remo...
Franklin addresses job security after another loss
NCAA, Sports
October 13, 2025
PennLive.com When James Franklin answered questions about his job status in the past, he almost always referenced his commitment to the university and to the team. He’d say something like “I think I’v...
NCAA, Sports
By By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer 
October 13, 2025
Indiana moved up to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday for its highest ranking in program history and Texas was among five teams entering the Top 25 after eight ranked teams, t...
Loyola’s beloved chaplain, Sister Jean, dies at 106
NCAA, Sports
October 11, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school’s fairy-tale run to the Final Fo...
Biles shows growth while still generating splash plays
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 11, 2025
When Rasheem Biles picked off Louisville’s Miller Moss over the middle on Sept. 27, Pitt’s junior linebacker knew in the moment that the play was only just beginning. Moments later, Biles had sprinted...
Pitt’s Bains-Marquez sees reps increase
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
October 10, 2025
Pitt’s coaches had a hunch that Kavir Bains-Marquez, a first-team all-conference safety at UC Davis of the FCS, would be a useful addition from the transfer portal last winter. But a starter? There pr...
ACC features wide-open race for spotlight
NCAA, Sports
October 8, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zoe Brooks has never known a time at N.C. State before now when she couldn’t lean on star teammates Saniya Rivers or Aziaha James. Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff understands...
Penn State wrestling program gets big commit
NCAA, Sports
By By PAUL SCHOFIELD TribLive 
October 8, 2025
The top wrestling program in the NCAA, Penn State, got a commit from one of the top juniors in the state. Norwin’s Landon Sidun announced Monday that he is committing to the Nittany Lions. Sidun is ra...
Penguins’ bond with Sullivan remains after departure
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
October 8, 2025
In the fall of 2005, Dan Muse had quite a challenge. He had to teach world history to high school freshmen. Following the conclusion of his playing career as a forward at Stonehill College, Muse got a...