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It's almost time for the United States to take the field in its opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with lots of folks gathered together to watch.
Our staffers gave their picks for what else deserves a watch party of its own in State College.
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.@pennstateWREST = 🇧🇷
The World Cup has plenty of dynasties, but so does Penn State athletics. Take a read to see which teams parallel one another.
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Do you believe in coincidences?
@PennStateFball wide receiver Chase Sowell got us thinking about how eerily similar "The Polar Express" movie is to Happy Valley.
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Keg stands in the RV lot with "Free Bird" blaring?
As Europeans and people from around the world flock to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, there are just a few Penn State traditions and concepts they might struggle to wrap their heads around.
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Three-star cornerback Semajay Robinson has flipped his commitment from @PennStateFball to Virginia.
He had been committed to the Nittany Lions since March.
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Brick by brick, beam by beam đź§±
The exterior structure of Beaver Stadium will close in on completion before the 2026 season kicks off, while the interior will be completed by the beginning of the 2027 season.
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.@PennStateMVBALL's Owen Rose has been named the 2026 National Blocker of the Year by Off The Block.
The award recognizes the best front-row defensive performance across a season.
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