Bo Nickal sends the White House crowd into a frenzy with a first round knockout at the UFC Freedom 250. #WeAre #PennState

TE Brian Kortovich enters Year 2 with the Nittany Lions after joining the program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Kortovich was a four-star prospect and a top 15 recruit in Ohio, per Rivals. #WeAre #PennState

With only 83 days until Penn State football, we’re counting down with some of the top moments in Nittany Lions history. November 6, 2010 Northwestern raced out to a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, until Penn State responded with a 9-play, 91-yard scoring drive in the final minute of the first half, capped with a toe-tap touchdown pass from Matt McGloin to Brett Brackett. The touchdown was the first of 35 unanswered points by the Nittany Lions, enough to down the Wildcats and give Joe Paterno his 400th career win. #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions #PennStateFootball #CollegeFootball

Penn State kicks off Sunday with a commitment from top 20 2027 EDGE Elijah Guertin. The Rhode Island prospect was in Happy Valley this weekend for his official visit. #WeAre #PennState

8️⃣3️⃣ days until Penn State football! Todd Blackledge found the outstretched arms of Gregg Garrity for the game-winning score in the 1983 Sugar Bowl, giving the Nittany Lions their first national championship under Joe Paterno. #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions #PennStateFootball #CollegeFootball

Penn State football picked up a new crystal ball prediction from 247Sports recruiting expert Brian Dohn for four-star Rhode Island EDGE Elijah Guertin. Guertin is a top 20 EDGE in the 2027 recruiting cycle. He is currently on his official visit to Happy Valley this weekend. #WeAre #PennState

🚨NITTANY NATION🚨 Will Wood: The Winner Behind The Quarterback An EXCLUSIVE interview thread w @basicblues with the new ELITE PSU Leader. 1) For years, winning has followed Will Wood wherever he’s gone. State championships, clutch performances, and a growing reputation as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the Northeast have made the newest Penn State commit a familiar name among recruiting circles. But spend a few minutes talking with Wood, and it quickly becomes clear that the success isn’t rooted in trophies, rankings, or headlines. It’s built on something much simpler: an unwavering refusal to become comfortable. The Massachusetts standout carries himself with the confidence of a proven winner, but his perspective is shaped just as much by losses as victories. From learning behind former teammate and now Appalachian State Quarterback Henry Hasselbeck and receiving mentorship from NFL veteran Matt Hasselbeck, to leading his team through adversity during a championship run, Wood has developed a mature understanding of leadership, preparation, and accountability. As he prepares for the next chapter in Happy Valley, the future Nittany Lion isn’t focused on individual accolades. His goal is far bigger: to earn the trust of his teammates, leave everything he has on the field, and build a legacy Penn State fans will remember long after the final statistics are forgotten. In this exclusive interview, Wood discusses the lessons that shaped him, the family ties that make Penn State feel like home, what winning really means, and why chocolate chip may soon become the most popular flavor at the Penn State Creamery. Will, thanks for joining us at Basic Blues Nation. Let's get started! Q: You’ve won multiple state championships already. What’s one thing you learned that helped you stay consistently successful? A: I’d say something I’ve learned is to never get complacent. The moment you get comfortable is the moment success starts slowing down. Q: Is there a moment that changed the way you play quarterback today? A: I wouldn’t say there was an exact moment, but my freshman season, I got to sit behind Henry Hasselbeck and get coached by Matt Hasselbeck. I learned so much that year about how to operate, how to lead, and how to handle yourself as a pro. That year was huge for my development and growth. Q: When you’re watching film by yourself, what is the first thing you look for in your own game? A: In my own game, I look for me playing on time. Yes, all the running around and scrambling is cool, but as a QB, it is most important that I am sound with my eyes and feet in the pocket, and if the play breaks down, then I am able to make something happen. Q: If your teammates were sitting here right now, what would they say is your strongest leadership trait? A: I think they’d say it is my relentlessness. My ability to never get comfortable and to hold myself and others accountable is something I’d say is a strength of mine. Q: What’s a game or moment from your career that people never talk about, but you believe was a turning point for you personally? A: I think it was my sophomore year when we played Boston College High, and statistically, I had a solid game, but as a team, we got our butts kicked. After that game, I realized something had to change as we were 3-3 and were not playing good football. That next week my mindset shifted and I became a true leader and we ended up being able to win a state championship that year. Q: You have family not far from State College. You mentioned your grandfather, who is from the area, was really happy. How surreal has it been for your family, especially your grandfather, since you committed to soon be able to watch you on Saturdays in a Nittany Lion uniform?

Saquon Barkley was recently named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports list. #WeAre #PennState

8️⃣4️⃣ days until Penn State football! Back in 2017, Trace McSorley found Juwan Johnson for the walk off game winner against Iowa, turning Kinnick silent🤫 #WeAre #PennState #Nittany Lions #PennStateFootball #CollegeFootball

Former NFL lineman and prominent Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell calls out Penn State while pushing back on Outkick’s Dan Dakich over the desire of some NCAA schools to boycott the Red Raiders following the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal: “Nobody boycotted to play Penn State a few years ago when that horrible situation happened there…It’s because the college football world doesn’t think Texas Tech should be as good as we are.” #WeAre #PennState

Connor Mirasola went 4-0 at the 2026 U23 Pan American Games to bring home Gold at 125 kg. #WeAre #PennState #PSUwr

8️⃣5️⃣ days until Penn State football! An incredible catch by Brandon Felder puts Penn State within striking distance to tie with under 1 minutes to play vs No. 18 Michigan in 2013! #WeAre #PennState #Michigan #CollegeFootball #BigTen

86 days to Penn State football got us thinking about the 1986 season. The season featured wins over No. 2 Alabama, West Virginia, and Notre Dame on the road, along with Pitt at home. The Nittany Lions capped the year by defeating top-ranked Miami in the Fiesta Bowl, winning Joe Paterno’s second national championship. #WeAre #PennState

Penn State tight end Ben Brahmer and safety Marcus Neal Jr. have been named preseason All-Americans by Phil Steele Magazine. #WeAre #PennState

Penn State football loses its second 2027 commitment of the week, as Pittsburgh Central Catholic CB Zachary Gleason flips to West Virginia. Gleason committed to the Nittany Lions in March. #WeAre #PennState

8️⃣6️⃣ days until Penn State football! Courtney Brown picks off Drew Brees and returns it for a touchdown during the Nittany Lions 31-25 win over the No. 16 Boilermakers in 1999! #WeAre #PennState #Purdue #CollegeFootball #BigTen

The renovation at Beaver Stadium has reached its peak at 195 feet. The placing of the final beam signifies the end of phase one of the stadium’s renovation. Construction will continue until prior to the 2027 season. #WeAre #PennState

After committing to Penn State last month, Ohio offensive lineman David Tarawallie was ranked No. 357 in 247Sports’ 2027 class rankings. Following a rankings update from 247Sports on Wednesday, Tarawallie is now a four-star and the No. 67 player in the country. Stock 📈 #WeAre #PennState

8️⃣7️⃣ days until Penn State football! Andrew Rappleyea emerged to take over the TEU mantle last fall, catching 20 passes for 180 yards and 3 touchdowns. Rappleyea is the top pass catcher from the Nittany Lions’ 2025 squad still on the roster. #WeAre #PennState

Penn State football is one of just 9️⃣ schools who have appeared in every New Year's Six Bowl game! #WeAre #PennState #CollegeFootball #NY6 #CFP