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Brahmer is the first of many ISU players who are likely to transfer to PSU. @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I broke down the portal on a new episode of The Nittany Dispatch.

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January 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Penn State has picked up its first transfer portal commitment, with tight end Benjamin Brahmer set to join the Nittany Lions from Iowa State.

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Iowa State TE Benjamin Brahmer commits to Penn State from transfer portal
Brahmer had 446 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in 2025.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
As first reported by Keegan Nickoson, Penn State will hire Cincinnati DC Tyson Veidt as its new linebackers coach.

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Source: Penn State to hire Cincinnati DC Tyson Veidt as new linebackers coach
Veidt previously spent a decade coaching with Penn State head coach Matt Campbell.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The transfer portal is officially open, which means it's time for a live edition of The Nittany Dispatch.

@audreysnyder.bsky.social and I will be live at 11 a.m. Come join the chat and bring your questions.
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Penn State transfer portal: What to know as the portal opens
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January 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The transfer portal opened today, so here's everything you need to know, including players Penn State could target in the coming hours/days/weeks:
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The transfer portal is open. Here’s who Penn State football could and should target
The portal is open for 15 days and closes on Jan. 16. And how PSU fares will be key to its 2026 season.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Source: Penn State to hire former UCLA DC Ikaika Malloe as defensive line coach/run game coordinator.

Brandon Huffman had it first.

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Source: Penn State to hire Ikaika Malloe as defensive line coach/run game coordinator
Malloe spent one season at UCLA with D’Anton Lynn.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is off to the transfer portal, according to ESPN.

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January 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
As first reported by @danieljtgallen.bsky.social, special teams coordinator Justin Lustig will be back at Penn State next season.

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Source: Penn State special teams coordinator Justin Lustig to return for 2026
Lustig will enter his third season on the coaching staff at Penn State.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Penn State is now on to the Matt Campbell era, with the coaching staff coming into focus and planning for the transfer portal beginning.

What you need to know about what's next for Penn State:
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What’s next for Penn State football as it heads into the offseason? Take a look
The Nittany Lions are transitioning to their first season under new head coach Matt Campbell.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Updated portal tracker now that Anthony Ivey and Keon Wylie are entering:
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Penn State transfer portal tracker: Two more Nittany Lions plan to enter portal
Several Nittany Lions have now declared their intent to enter the portal in January when it opens up for players.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Source: Penn State is close to hiring USC DC D'Anton Lynn as the program's new defensive coordinator. Deal is expected to be done soon.

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Penn State set to hire USC DC D’Anton Lynn as next defensive coordinator, per source
Lynn played for Penn State in college.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We broke down Penn State's season finale with the last postgame pod of 2025.

The Nittany Dispatch
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December 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
One final edition of the good, the bad and the ugly to cap off the 2025 season for Penn State, including thoughts on Quinton Martin Jr. and Ethan Grunkemeyer.
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Reviewing Penn State football’s 22-10 win over Clemson
The Nittany Lions closed out interim head coach Terry Smith’s tenure with a fourth straight win.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
That will wrap up my fifth season on the Penn State football beat. Thank you to everyone who has followed along for a very unexpected rollercoaster ride, and for those who will continue to as we head into the offseason.
December 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Penn State's season ended Saturday with some of the joy it had been chasing all season. But now comes the hard part.

On the decisions that shaped Saturday's game and the ones that will shape the program in the future:
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Penn State football celebrates win at Pinstripe Bowl. Now comes the hard part
The Nittany Lions defeated the Clemson Tigers but will now shift to a new era of Penn State football that could look very different.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Live postgame episode of The Nittany Dispatch coming shortly. Come join @audreysnyder.bsky.social and I.

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Penn State defeats Clemson in Pinstripe Bowl, 22-10: Live postgame reaction
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December 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Penn State finishes the job, defeating Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl to go 7-6 on the season.
December 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
That's a great play by Trebor Peña. Penn State now in full control with a chance to close out a disappointing season on a high note.
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Good drive from Penn State to close the half with a field goal and take a 6-3 lead.
December 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Clemson punting on fourth and one in a bowl game is certainly a choice.
December 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A lot of quick game when Penn State attempted to pass that drive. Seems like they’re trying to compensate for an inexperienced offensive line.
December 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Penn State WR Kyron Hudson is down after the Nittany Lions’ second offensive play of the game.
December 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
View from today’s office.

Penn State will take on Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl here at Yankee Stadium. Kick is set for noon.
December 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Penn State DL coach Deion Barnes is set to leave for South Carolina, according to a source.

ESPN's Pete Thamel had it first.

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Source: Penn State defensive line coach Deion Barnes leaving for SEC job
Barnes spent the last six seasons coaching at Penn State after playing for the Nittany Lions in college.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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🚨The Nittany Dispatch is LIVE chatting all things Penn State, Clemson, transfer portal, etc., etc.
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Penn State Pinstripe Bowl preview — plus updates on the coaching staff and transfer portal
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December 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM