Audrey Snyder
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In April, The Athletic decided it no longer wanted to cover Penn State football. I was out of work ahead of the most anticipated PSU season in two-plus decades.
Well, they don't know this place like I do. I'm back and would love to have you along for the ride!
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Well, they don't know this place like I do. I'm back and would love to have you along for the ride!
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January was a blur as Penn State added 40 transfers and rebuilt a roster.
"If we got gutted from the Penn State side of it, it’s hard to start from square one," Terry Smith said.
Some really interesting details in here from PSU's GM and coaches about who and what they prioritized.
"If we got gutted from the Penn State side of it, it’s hard to start from square one," Terry Smith said.
Some really interesting details in here from PSU's GM and coaches about who and what they prioritized.
Inside Penn State's massive roster reset and the search for OKGs
'Let's not just acquire talent. Let’s build a football team'
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February 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
January was a blur as Penn State added 40 transfers and rebuilt a roster.
"If we got gutted from the Penn State side of it, it’s hard to start from square one," Terry Smith said.
Some really interesting details in here from PSU's GM and coaches about who and what they prioritized.
"If we got gutted from the Penn State side of it, it’s hard to start from square one," Terry Smith said.
Some really interesting details in here from PSU's GM and coaches about who and what they prioritized.
That’s Super Bowl champion Chris Stoll on the Beaver Stadium video board
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
That’s Super Bowl champion Chris Stoll on the Beaver Stadium video board
🚨Hey! It's been a minute. The Nittany Dispatch is going live to chat all things Penn State football. Turns out the staff isn't finalized just yet. Come chat!
Penn State introduces new football staff, loses WRs coach Noah Pauley
YouTube video by The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Podcast
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February 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM
🚨Hey! It's been a minute. The Nittany Dispatch is going live to chat all things Penn State football. Turns out the staff isn't finalized just yet. Come chat!
They packed up their lives to join Matt Campbell at Penn State w/o any questions asked. Some of the coaches even spent the past month living together in an Airbnb before their families arrived.
"It’s like we’re back in college"
"It’s like we’re back in college"
'I would’ve went with him to Mount Union'
How Matt Campbell's staff overhauled a roster while uprooting their lives
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February 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
They packed up their lives to join Matt Campbell at Penn State w/o any questions asked. Some of the coaches even spent the past month living together in an Airbnb before their families arrived.
"It’s like we’re back in college"
"It’s like we’re back in college"
We met with Matt Campbell and staff yesterday.
Covered a lot of ground in here on Rocco Becht's return, D'Anton Lynn's willingness to build a defense around this roster, how this whole thing feels a lot more loose (in a good way)...
Covered a lot of ground in here on Rocco Becht's return, D'Anton Lynn's willingness to build a defense around this roster, how this whole thing feels a lot more loose (in a good way)...
'We get to begin to build those foundational blocks within our program'
Thoughts, observations, notes from a jam-packed media day
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February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
We met with Matt Campbell and staff yesterday.
Covered a lot of ground in here on Rocco Becht's return, D'Anton Lynn's willingness to build a defense around this roster, how this whole thing feels a lot more loose (in a good way)...
Covered a lot of ground in here on Rocco Becht's return, D'Anton Lynn's willingness to build a defense around this roster, how this whole thing feels a lot more loose (in a good way)...
Much, much more to come from today. Yes, I’ll even tell you about the coaches sharing an air bnb until their families arrive.
Until then, time to go teach journalism students on a really brutal day for the industry.
Until then, time to go teach journalism students on a really brutal day for the industry.
February 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Much, much more to come from today. Yes, I’ll even tell you about the coaches sharing an air bnb until their families arrive.
Until then, time to go teach journalism students on a really brutal day for the industry.
Until then, time to go teach journalism students on a really brutal day for the industry.
Penn State is working to decide what the Blue-White game will look like. They hope to have those details made public next week.
"I don't want the first time Rocco Becht throws a pass to be in there (in the fall) in front of fans."
"I don't want the first time Rocco Becht throws a pass to be in there (in the fall) in front of fans."
February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Penn State is working to decide what the Blue-White game will look like. They hope to have those details made public next week.
"I don't want the first time Rocco Becht throws a pass to be in there (in the fall) in front of fans."
"I don't want the first time Rocco Becht throws a pass to be in there (in the fall) in front of fans."
The live thread is rolling from Beaver Stadium.
Will be dropping insights and analysis in here for subscribers from Matt Campbell and Penn State's assistants and coordinators throughout the afternoon
Will be dropping insights and analysis in here for subscribers from Matt Campbell and Penn State's assistants and coordinators throughout the afternoon
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February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The live thread is rolling from Beaver Stadium.
Will be dropping insights and analysis in here for subscribers from Matt Campbell and Penn State's assistants and coordinators throughout the afternoon
Will be dropping insights and analysis in here for subscribers from Matt Campbell and Penn State's assistants and coordinators throughout the afternoon
Folks, Penn State hockey pulled off a day to remember.
"That was the coolest environment I will ever play in in my life -- no matter if I make the NHL or not"
"That was the coolest environment I will ever play in in my life -- no matter if I make the NHL or not"
Penn State hockey pulled off a day to remember
'That was the coolest environment I will ever play in in my life'
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January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Folks, Penn State hockey pulled off a day to remember.
"That was the coolest environment I will ever play in in my life -- no matter if I make the NHL or not"
"That was the coolest environment I will ever play in in my life -- no matter if I make the NHL or not"
Beaver Stadium attendance for hockey? 74,575
January 31, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Beaver Stadium attendance for hockey? 74,575
Hey! This is Jordan Diehl and Dan Parks. They brought their own Land-Grant Trophy to the tailgate!
As they searched for information about how to make it as realistic as possible they said the read some of my stories about this wonderful trophy.
As they searched for information about how to make it as realistic as possible they said the read some of my stories about this wonderful trophy.
January 31, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Hey! This is Jordan Diehl and Dan Parks. They brought their own Land-Grant Trophy to the tailgate!
As they searched for information about how to make it as realistic as possible they said the read some of my stories about this wonderful trophy.
As they searched for information about how to make it as realistic as possible they said the read some of my stories about this wonderful trophy.
Matt Campbell on with BTN during the PSU wrestling match and highlights the conversation he had with Cael Sanderson after accepting this job. “You wanna build a program every single way that Cael has. What he stand for, what he’s about, what he represents”
January 31, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Matt Campbell on with BTN during the PSU wrestling match and highlights the conversation he had with Cael Sanderson after accepting this job. “You wanna build a program every single way that Cael has. What he stand for, what he’s about, what he represents”
Penn State is ready for women's hockey this afternoon in Beaver Stadium and the men on Saturday.
They did this w/o the help of the NHL (which is an interesting wrinkle). If you're into logistics, how PSU pulled off the stadium transformation.
Yes, they want this to lead to the Winter Classic.
They did this w/o the help of the NHL (which is an interesting wrinkle). If you're into logistics, how PSU pulled off the stadium transformation.
Yes, they want this to lead to the Winter Classic.
Inside Penn State's preparation to host ice hockey at Beaver Stadium
Get the shovels ready.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Penn State is ready for women's hockey this afternoon in Beaver Stadium and the men on Saturday.
They did this w/o the help of the NHL (which is an interesting wrinkle). If you're into logistics, how PSU pulled off the stadium transformation.
Yes, they want this to lead to the Winter Classic.
They did this w/o the help of the NHL (which is an interesting wrinkle). If you're into logistics, how PSU pulled off the stadium transformation.
Yes, they want this to lead to the Winter Classic.
Thank you, hotel chain, for acknowledging my lifetime status with the most Big Ten list imaginable.
January 27, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Thank you, hotel chain, for acknowledging my lifetime status with the most Big Ten list imaginable.
Penn State heads to Seattle in November. Virginia Tech plays at Clemson during PSU's idle week (for those curious)
The choice for the White Out is clear...
Thoughts on Penn State's 2026 schedule are in subscriber inboxes!
The choice for the White Out is clear...
Thoughts on Penn State's 2026 schedule are in subscriber inboxes!
Thoughts on Penn State’s 2026 football schedule
It’s time to make those travel arrangements
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January 27, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Penn State heads to Seattle in November. Virginia Tech plays at Clemson during PSU's idle week (for those curious)
The choice for the White Out is clear...
Thoughts on Penn State's 2026 schedule are in subscriber inboxes!
The choice for the White Out is clear...
Thoughts on Penn State's 2026 schedule are in subscriber inboxes!
The one many of you have been waiting for... Penn State at Washington on Nov. 7.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The one many of you have been waiting for... Penn State at Washington on Nov. 7.
Happy 2026 Big Ten schedule release night to those who celebrate....
January 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Happy 2026 Big Ten schedule release night to those who celebrate....
Reposted by Audrey Snyder
This article does a good job of explaining why the NHL couldn’t have put a game in State College this weekend in part because of how fast it all came together.
Penn State is preparing to host ice hockey at Beaver Stadium this wknd. There's a foot of snow to move from bleachers & a rink to keep prepped.
Yes, they still want to host the NHL Winter Classic, but not during a renovation
How they're pulling this off and all the logistics that go into it
Yes, they still want to host the NHL Winter Classic, but not during a renovation
How they're pulling this off and all the logistics that go into it
Inside Penn State's preparation to host ice hockey at Beaver Stadium
Get the shovels ready.
insidethelions.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
This article does a good job of explaining why the NHL couldn’t have put a game in State College this weekend in part because of how fast it all came together.
Penn State is preparing to host ice hockey at Beaver Stadium this wknd. There's a foot of snow to move from bleachers & a rink to keep prepped.
Yes, they still want to host the NHL Winter Classic, but not during a renovation
How they're pulling this off and all the logistics that go into it
Yes, they still want to host the NHL Winter Classic, but not during a renovation
How they're pulling this off and all the logistics that go into it
Inside Penn State's preparation to host ice hockey at Beaver Stadium
Get the shovels ready.
insidethelions.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Penn State is preparing to host ice hockey at Beaver Stadium this wknd. There's a foot of snow to move from bleachers & a rink to keep prepped.
Yes, they still want to host the NHL Winter Classic, but not during a renovation
How they're pulling this off and all the logistics that go into it
Yes, they still want to host the NHL Winter Classic, but not during a renovation
How they're pulling this off and all the logistics that go into it
How did each head coach in the College Football Playoff do their first year at their school?
What those results might tell us about Penn State's rebuild with Matt Campbell & how to frame expectations for 2026.
Lots to dive into in here
What those results might tell us about Penn State's rebuild with Matt Campbell & how to frame expectations for 2026.
Lots to dive into in here
Can Penn State return to the College Football Playoff in 2026?
What history and the Hoosiers taught us about rebuilds and new coaches
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January 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
How did each head coach in the College Football Playoff do their first year at their school?
What those results might tell us about Penn State's rebuild with Matt Campbell & how to frame expectations for 2026.
Lots to dive into in here
What those results might tell us about Penn State's rebuild with Matt Campbell & how to frame expectations for 2026.
Lots to dive into in here
So.... Can Penn State get back to the Playoff in 2026?
Let's lay out the reasons for and against as Matt Campbell has a new roster and a favorable schedule....
Story: insidethelions.substack.com/p/can-penn-s...
Let's lay out the reasons for and against as Matt Campbell has a new roster and a favorable schedule....
Story: insidethelions.substack.com/p/can-penn-s...
Can Penn State return to the College Football Playoff in 2026?
What history and the Hoosiers taught us about rebuilds and new coaches
insidethelions.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
So.... Can Penn State get back to the Playoff in 2026?
Let's lay out the reasons for and against as Matt Campbell has a new roster and a favorable schedule....
Story: insidethelions.substack.com/p/can-penn-s...
Let's lay out the reasons for and against as Matt Campbell has a new roster and a favorable schedule....
Story: insidethelions.substack.com/p/can-penn-s...
In addition to the roster overhaul, Penn State has a new staff in place (both on and off-field).
Let's dive in!
Let's dive in!
10 thoughts on Matt Campbell's Penn State staff
The average age of this staff is what?!
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January 18, 2026 at 4:27 PM
In addition to the roster overhaul, Penn State has a new staff in place (both on and off-field).
Let's dive in!
Let's dive in!
It's Jan. 16, which means it's the last day for PSU players to enter the transfer portal (they can still pick a school after today).
Landing spots for every Penn State player who departed are in here (hint: lots of Virginia Tech & Tennessee)
Landing spots for every Penn State player who departed are in here (hint: lots of Virginia Tech & Tennessee)
Penn State transfer portal tracker: Who's staying? Who's going and where did they land?
Tennessee and Virginia Tech will have quite a few former Nittany Lions
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January 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
It's Jan. 16, which means it's the last day for PSU players to enter the transfer portal (they can still pick a school after today).
Landing spots for every Penn State player who departed are in here (hint: lots of Virginia Tech & Tennessee)
Landing spots for every Penn State player who departed are in here (hint: lots of Virginia Tech & Tennessee)
Outlined 10 thoughts on Matt Campbell's first Penn State staff.
-Connecting points for every on-field coach
-Who are some of the folks behind the scenes and what are they doing?
-Average age of this staff? .... Get ready to feel old.
-Connecting points for every on-field coach
-Who are some of the folks behind the scenes and what are they doing?
-Average age of this staff? .... Get ready to feel old.
10 thoughts on Matt Campbell's Penn State staff
The average age of this staff is what?!
insidethelions.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Outlined 10 thoughts on Matt Campbell's first Penn State staff.
-Connecting points for every on-field coach
-Who are some of the folks behind the scenes and what are they doing?
-Average age of this staff? .... Get ready to feel old.
-Connecting points for every on-field coach
-Who are some of the folks behind the scenes and what are they doing?
-Average age of this staff? .... Get ready to feel old.
Penn State announces the hiring of RB coach Savon Huggins.
Matt Campbell’s on-field staff
Matt Campbell’s on-field staff
January 13, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Penn State announces the hiring of RB coach Savon Huggins.
Matt Campbell’s on-field staff
Matt Campbell’s on-field staff