# ![@danieljtgallen Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::204931977.png) @danieljtgallen Daniel Gallen

Daniel Gallen posts on X about penn state, franklin, big ten, in the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[penn state](/topic/penn-state) #13, [franklin](/topic/franklin) 9.15%, [big ten](/topic/big-ten) #35, [in the](/topic/in-the) 6.1%, [jordan](/topic/jordan) #1130, [the big](/topic/the-big) #1004, [head coach](/topic/head-coach) 3.66%, [staff](/topic/staff) 3.05%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 3.05%, [penn](/topic/penn) 3.05%

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### Top Social Posts
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"greetings from the Bryce Jordan Center where the back half of the Big Ten schedule begins today with Penn State (9-12 0-10 B1G) hosting Minnesota (10-11 3-7). tip is scheduled for [--] p.m. ET on NBCSN/Peacock. the Golden Gophers are favored by [---] points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2018023699065004511)  2026-02-01T18:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State's starting five today: Kayden Mingo Freddie Dilione V Dominick Stewart Eli Rice & Josh Reed. the Nittany Lions are on track to be without forwards Ivan Juri Tibor Mirti & Saa Ciani against the Golden Gophers. Cade Tyson (20.1 ppg) is starting for Minnesota"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2018031057463918892)  2026-02-01T18:37Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements


"Penn State leads Minnesota 26-19 at the under-8 media timeout. Freddie Dilione is up to [--]. Nittany Lions continue to shoot 50% while the Golden Gophers are 7-of-18 including 2-of-11 from three"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2018044113937920192)  2026-02-01T19:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State leads Minnesota 75-72 with [----] seconds left. Golden Gophers have the ball. Dilione is up to [--] for the Nittany Lions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2018067236397736081)  2026-02-01T21:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"greetings from Beaver Stadium where Penn State coach Matt Campbell will meet the media to discuss National Signing Day the transfer portal his first coaching staff & much more. plus the new assistants will meet with us later. more to come on @Lions247"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2019093016967827675)  2026-02-04T16:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State coach Matt Campbell: The last two months had been a whirlwind in a multitude of different ways"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2019097836907069574)  2026-02-04T17:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Campbell: "I've really tried to work really hard and will continue to work really hard at unifying and aligning our history our former players back involved in our football program because I just think it's so critical. It's what makes Penn State football really special.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2019099866140668377)  2026-02-04T17:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"new Penn State coach Matt Campbell called the Friday's wrestling match at the Bryce Jordan Center and Saturday's hockey game at Beaver Stadium "two of the greatest collegiate sporting events I've ever been a part of.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2019100563644788884)  2026-02-04T17:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Campbell on retaining former Penn State linebacker Dan Connor on his staff: "I met with Dan Connor and it took two seconds to say this human gets it. He is Penn State football what he stands for what he talks about.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2019103642444579154)  2026-02-04T17:39Z [----] followers, 17.8K engagements


"this would be a seismic development for Penn State ahead of Matt Campbells first season with the Nittany Lions The #Packers are hiring Penn States Noah Pauley as wide receivers coach sources tell @CBSSports. Rising star who interviewed for the 49ers OC job last year. Has developed future top three round draft picks like Jayden Higgins Jaylin Noel and current Packer Christian Watson. https://t.co/tHdMLIwZD6 The #Packers are hiring Penn States Noah Pauley as wide receivers coach sources tell @CBSSports. Rising star who interviewed for the 49ers OC job last year. Has developed future top three"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2019414941342834747)  2026-02-05T14:16Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Noah Pauley won't be coaching up the Penn State wide receivers this fall but in his lone media availability he offered some insights on the position group Matt Campbell & the program that will be worth remembering https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/everything-we-learned-from-noah-pauley-during-his-lone-penn-state-media-availability-273854549/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/everything-we-learned-from-noah-pauley-during-his-lone-penn-state-media-availability-273854549/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021257085925597381)  2026-02-10T16:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State basketball notebook: West Coast itinerary injury news ahead of Washington late-season expectations & more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-notebook-big-ten-travel-washington-mike-rhoades-eli-rice-ivan-juric-273873041/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-notebook-big-ten-travel-washington-mike-rhoades-eli-rice-ivan-juric-273873041/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021310782323953790)  2026-02-10T19:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"there were nine former Penn State players among the [---] NFL draft prospects invited to the NFL combine later this month https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/9-penn-state-players-invited-to-2026-nfl-combine-273972597/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/9-penn-state-players-invited-to-2026-nfl-combine-273972597/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021617685709074503)  2026-02-11T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@RJ_cfb congrats Richard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021673240515772730)  2026-02-11T19:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State hockey coach Guy Gadowsky said freshman Gavin McKenna "will continue to participate" in all activities. the Nittany Lions face No. [--] Michigan this weekend. Gadowsky doesn't have further comment as McKenna's legal process plays out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021691751145013294)  2026-02-11T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will 'continue to participate in all athletic-related activities' coach Guy Gadowsky said Wednesday. his next court date is scheduled for March [--] https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-hockey-star-gavin-mckenna-to-continue-to-participate-in-team-activities-as-legal-process-plays-out-274004813/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-hockey-star-gavin-mckenna-to-continue-to-participate-in-team-activities-as-legal-process-plays-out-274004813/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021711124752683038)  2026-02-11T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State (10-14 1-12 B1G) faces Washington (12-12 4-9) in some late-night hoops on the West Coast tonight. tip is 10:30 p.m. ET on BTN. forward Saa Ciani (ankle) is questionable while forward Tibor Mirti (shoulder) is out. https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/where-to-watch-penn-state-basketball-at-washington-on-btn-late-night-273895963/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/where-to-watch-penn-state-basketball-at-washington-on-btn-late-night-273895963/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021776843959836915)  2026-02-12T02:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Washington is favored by [----] points over Penn State per Caesars. here are some notes ahead of the game including on the status of guard Eli Rice goal-setting for the stretch run & more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-notebook-big-ten-travel-washington-mike-rhoades-eli-rice-ivan-juric-273873041/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-notebook-big-ten-travel-washington-mike-rhoades-eli-rice-ivan-juric-273873041/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021777958742950202)  2026-02-12T02:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State's starting five at Washington tonight: Kayden Mingo Freddie Dilione Dominick Stewart Josh Reed & Ivan Juri. Washington's first five is Zoom Diallo Wesley Yates Hannes Steinbach Bryson Tucker & Franck Kepnang"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021785813722517968)  2026-02-12T03:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"with Michigan-Northwestern running long on BTN Penn State-Washington will tip at 10:42 p.m. ET & it can be seen on the Fox Sports App"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021791012771733542)  2026-02-12T03:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State trails Washington 9-6 at the under-16. The Nittany Lions have turned it over three times though they are 2-of-3 from three-point range to start. Wesley Yates III has a game-high [--] for the Huskies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021794498502635938)  2026-02-12T03:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Washington needs a timeout after Penn State goes on a quick 6-0 / 8-2 run. last four baskets for the Nittany Lions have been layups by Freddie Dilione V & Eli Rice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021796228464300500)  2026-02-12T03:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State put together a 12-2 run to take a five-point lead on Washington but the Nittany Lions lead is 20-19 at the under-8. they're shooting 56.3% from the floor but have turned it over six times leading to six points for the Huskies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021799245607522611)  2026-02-12T04:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"some entertaining hoops in the Pacific Northwest tonight: Penn State leads Washington 33-29 with 1:51 left in the first half. both teams are getting up & down. Dilione has [--] for the Nittany Lions Yates has [--] for the Huskies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021801547785490538)  2026-02-12T04:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State leads Washington 35-32 in Seattle. Nittany Lions shot 48.4% from the floor with Dilione (8) Mingo (7) & Rice (7) leading the way. Yates led the Huskies with [--] while Steinbach has 7&8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021803510988145144)  2026-02-12T04:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State forward Ivan Juri exits after officials stopped play because he was limping on the court for about a minute. Nittany Lions lead Washington 43-39 with 15:25 left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021809701478879561)  2026-02-12T04:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Josh Reed is up to [--] points for Penn State which leads Washington 47-41 with 11-and-a-half minutes left in the second half. Saa Ciani checked in for the first time since Jan. [--] after Ivan Juri limped off & Justin Houser picked up his third foul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021811802921705724)  2026-02-12T05:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State & Washington are tied 51-51 at the under-8 media timeout. the Nittany Lions haven't made a shot in 5:05. they've taken only one shot in that span. Huskies used an 8-1 run to get back into things"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021815554818871756)  2026-02-12T05:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State & Washington are locked in a 57-57 game with 2:54 left. there's been [--] lead changes & [--] ties. Steinbach has 18&14 for the Huskies Dilione & Reed have [--] for the Nittany Lions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021818636361666800)  2026-02-12T05:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State survives at Washington to win 63-60. Wesley Yates III had an open look to tie the game but it was short. the Nittany Lions improve to 11-14 overall & 2-12 in the Big Ten. Dilione (16) Reed (14) Mingo (13) & Stewart (12) all reached double figures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021825092586549459)  2026-02-12T05:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"while you were probably sleeping Penn State basketball earned its second Big Ten win of the season by outlasting Washington for a 63-60 win in Seattle https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-washington-big-ten-basketball-josh-reed-freddie-dilione-hannes-steinbach-274046120/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-washington-big-ten-basketball-josh-reed-freddie-dilione-hannes-steinbach-274046120/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021939706934833223)  2026-02-12T13:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn States home game against Rutgers on Feb. [--] is designated as one of [--] Big Ten Basketball Rivalry Series presented by Venmo matchups on the mens side. the PSU womens games vs. Northwestern on Sunday & at Rutgers on Feb. [--] are among [--] games on the womens side. A new addition to Xfinity Center: a "B1G Rivalry Series" promo on both ends of the court. Maryland vs Iowa is one of [--] Big Ten games labeled under the "Rivalry Series" branding this season. The Terps' next and last rivalry game is against Rutgers on Sunday. https://t.co/qSPxxK6ZWn A new addition to Xfinity Center: a "B1G Rivalry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2021946319611273360)  2026-02-12T13:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"and yes tonight's Penn State-Rutgers matchup at the BJC is part of the Big Ten Basketball Rivalry Series presented by Venmo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024245108091081080)  2026-02-18T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State has missed its first five shots & Rutgers has five points off Nittany Lions turnovers. the Scarlet Knights lead 9-0 at the under-16"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024259830358085856)  2026-02-18T23:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State trails Rutgers 16-2 at the under-12 media timeout. the Nittany Lions are 1-of-8 from the floor (0-of-4 from three) with five turnovers. Tariq Francis has [--] for the Scarlet Knights"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024262121236644105)  2026-02-18T23:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Mike Rhoades calls timeout with 3:58 left in the game. Rutgers leads Penn State 76-63"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024285265884266772)  2026-02-19T00:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State announced a date for 'Blue-White Weekend' in April https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-announces-date-for-first-blue-white-weekend-under-matt-campbell-274591233/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-announces-date-for-first-blue-white-weekend-under-matt-campbell-274591233/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2023497907912204643)  2026-02-16T20:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State locked in its date for 'Blue-White Weekend' this spring https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-announces-date-for-first-blue-white-weekend-under-matt-campbell-274591233/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-announces-date-for-first-blue-white-weekend-under-matt-campbell-274591233/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2023772440178929889)  2026-02-17T14:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State is poised to fill out Matt Campbell's staff with its new wide receivers coach (via @TDsTake) https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-hire-colorado-state-receivers-coach-kashif-moore-274591623/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-hire-colorado-state-receivers-coach-kashif-moore-274591623/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2023772864894431726)  2026-02-17T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


".@tyler_calvaruso breaks down what Kashif Moore could add to the Penn State staff from a recruiting perspective (VIP) https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/tylers-tidbits-what-could-new-wide-receivers-coach-kashif-moore-add-to-penn-states-staff-as-a-recruiter-274601233/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/tylers-tidbits-what-could-new-wide-receivers-coach-kashif-moore-add-to-penn-states-staff-as-a-recruiter-274601233/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2023773221770637791)  2026-02-17T14:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"the former Penn State wide receiver commit in the Class of [----] resurfaces elsewhere in the Big Ten after a couple of other stops ➡ @ejani2thurlll is locked in to Terpsville 🔏 🔗 https://t.co/SNHCAg4xtQ https://t.co/205t5PCTw1 ➡ @ejani2thurlll is locked in to Terpsville 🔏 🔗 https://t.co/SNHCAg4xtQ https://t.co/205t5PCTw1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2023786506196836465)  2026-02-17T15:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@CoachJEB18 can't play small in the Big Ten forever and Houser is nowhere near ready for major minutes. Juri's improvement has been obvious this year too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024260982504112132)  2026-02-18T23:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"one of the best basketball nights anywhere miss it more every year The Palestra is going to be electric tonight for the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals. Very jealous of anyone who will be going. The Palestra is going to be electric tonight for the Philadelphia Catholic League semifinals. Very jealous of anyone who will be going"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024232312024510621)  2026-02-18T21:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"nice accomplishment for one of Penn States non-con foes Taking home the regular season crown👑 #GoNavy #ExpectToWin https://t.co/aqS2ajqqpP Taking home the regular season crown👑 #GoNavy #ExpectToWin https://t.co/aqS2ajqqpP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024304137538535677)  2026-02-19T02:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"after [--] minutes [--] seconds Rutgers leads Penn State 9-0 and the Nittany Lions have three turnovers. Mike Rhoades wants a timeout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024258996564037833)  2026-02-18T23:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State hockey suffered a tough blow yday when team captain Dane Dowiak announced he'll miss the rest of the season with an injury. where do the No. [--] Nittany Lions go from here https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/dane-dowiak-injury-luke-misa-guy-gadowsky-274701549/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/dane-dowiak-injury-luke-misa-guy-gadowsky-274701549/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024149573292175706)  2026-02-18T15:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State basketball is back in action tonight when it hosts Rutgers at the Bryce Jordan Center. @MarkXBrennan has the broadcast details plus our predictions https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/where-to-watch-penn-state-basketball-a-rare-b1g-favorite-vs-rutgers-wednesday-274703773/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/where-to-watch-penn-state-basketball-a-rare-b1g-favorite-vs-rutgers-wednesday-274703773/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024150126441148502)  2026-02-18T15:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State forward Tibor Mirti will miss his 12th straight game tonight vs. Rutgers after he was listed as out on the Big Ten availability report. Mirti suffered a knee injury vs. Michigan on Jan. [--] then suffered a shoulder injury in practice while trying to return"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024215062731280857)  2026-02-18T20:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State's starters tonight vs. Rutgers: Kayden Mingo Freddie Dilione Dominick Stewart Josh Reed & Ivan Juri. Rutgers starters: Tariq Francis Kaden Powers Harun Zrno Dylan Grant & Emmanuel Ogbole"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024253303127777600)  2026-02-18T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Kayden Mingo scores Penn State's first basket with 13:28 left in the first half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024261136544158032)  2026-02-18T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"back to play in the second half. Juri scores right away in the post. Rutgers leads Penn State 39-22"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024273718436893072)  2026-02-19T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Josh Reed cans a 3-pointer & it's a 76-68 game with two-and-a-half minutes remaining"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024286148328120587)  2026-02-19T00:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State basketball fell into an early hole that it couldn't dig out of in an 85-72 loss to Rutgers in a matchup of Big Ten bottomfeeders https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-rutgers-loss-mike-rhoades-274839485/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-rutgers-loss-mike-rhoades-274839485/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024292325296382106)  2026-02-19T01:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State missed its first six shots turned the ball over three times in three minutes & let Rutgers build leads of 11-0 16-2 & 18-4. that hole was too deep for the Nittany Lions to overcome in another Big Ten loss https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-done-in-yet-again-by-slow-start-in-loss-to-rutgers-274856807/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-done-in-yet-again-by-slow-start-in-loss-to-rutgers-274856807/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024505505901613335)  2026-02-19T15:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


".@MarkXBrennan continues to do an excellent job unpacking these Penn State losses in his Top Takes. his breakdown of last night's loss to Rutgers is thorough & highlights some notable deficiencies https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/top-takes-penn-states-mike-rhoades-rightfully-shoulders-blame-after-rutgers-loss-274875286/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/top-takes-penn-states-mike-rhoades-rightfully-shoulders-blame-after-rutgers-loss-274875286/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024506764343795714)  2026-02-19T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"greetings from the Bryce Jordan Center for some Wednesday evening hoops Penn State (11-15 2-13 B1G) & Rutgers (10-15 3-11) are slated to tip at [--] p.m. on BTN. the Nittany Lions are 4.5-point favorites over the Scarlet Knights. we'll have coverage on @Lions247 tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024244285315383571)  2026-02-18T22:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Rutgers leads Penn State 20-10 with 8:06 left in the first half. Kayden Mingo has a team-high [--] points. Tariq Francis has [--]. Nittany Lions are shooting 35.7% so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024264823089909986)  2026-02-18T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State trails Rutgers 37-18 with 1:19 left in the first half. this media timeout is brought to you by Venmo the sponsor of the Big Ten Basketball Rivalry Series presented by Venmo which this game is part of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024268206190309436)  2026-02-18T23:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ivan Juri can't get a shot off at the first-half buzzer so Rutgers takes a 39-20 lead on Penn State into halftime. the Nittany Lons turned the ball over [--] times which led to [--] points for the Scarlet Knights. Juri & Freddie Dilione each have [--]. Tariq Francis has 15"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024269881953186059)  2026-02-18T23:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State is trying to chip away at the Rutgers lead but the Scarlet Knights are up 55-42 at the under-12 media timeout in the second half. the Nittany Lions are 9-of-13 from the floor after the break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024278513470116021)  2026-02-19T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Matt Campbell retained Trace McSorley on his first Penn State staff as assistant quarterbacks coach & the Nittany Lions great brings 'invaluable' experience to the quarterback group https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/trace-mcsorley-matt-campbell-jake-waters-penn-state-quarterbacks-coach-274908907/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/trace-mcsorley-matt-campbell-jake-waters-penn-state-quarterbacks-coach-274908907/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024534545031192709)  2026-02-19T17:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"5-star guard Dylan Mingo the younger brother of Penn State freshman Kayden Mingo has committed to North Carolina he announced on First Take. the Nittany Lions made Mingo's final four schools"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2023801474330050978)  2026-02-17T16:47Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements


"Penn State which was a 4.5-point favorite tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center loses to Rutgers 85-72. the Nittany Lions are now 11-16 overall & 2-14 in Big Ten play. they've clinched a losing record in the regular season for the second time in three years under Mike Rhoades"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024288488112140295)  2026-02-19T01:02Z [----] followers, 14.3K engagements


"on the latest @Lions247 Podcast @TDsTake @tyler_calvaruso & I discussed Penn State's new wide receivers coach the outlook for the position & much more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-new-wide-receivers-coach-kashif-moore-colorado-state-uconn-position-group-274801832/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-new-wide-receivers-coach-kashif-moore-colorado-state-uconn-position-group-274801832/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/2024517306152608162)  2026-02-19T16:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"greetings from Beaver Stadium where Penn State (3-2 0-2 B1G) is looking to snap a two-game losing streak against Northwestern (3-2 1-1) on Homecoming. the Nittany Lions are favored by [----] points over the Wildcats per Caesars. kick is at 3:30 p.m. on FS1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977059134798463067)  2025-10-11T17:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"OL Cooper Cousins is out + OL Anthony Donkoh is questionable as Penn State gets set to play Northwestern at Beaver Stadium https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-pregame-availability-report-northwestern-oct-11-256380035/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-pregame-availability-report-northwestern-oct-11-256380035/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977069934871024045)  2025-10-11T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State-Northwestern will kick at 3:34 p.m. per the Beaver Stadium countdown clock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977073639540531676)  2025-10-11T18:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Northwestern leads Penn State 3-0 at the end of the first quarter. Kaytron Allen has [--] carries for [--] yards. Drew Allar is 4-of-5 for [--] yards with one very bad pick. the Nittany Lions will have first down at the Wildcats [--] when the second quarter begins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977104113457676603)  2025-10-11T20:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Corey Smith returns a kick out to the Penn State [--] & the Nittany Lions promptly go three-and-out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977111089336012959)  2025-10-11T20:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"back to play at Beaver Stadium. Penn State leads Northwestern 14-13"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977122913871651301)  2025-10-11T21:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Gabe Nwosu's punt gets downed at the Northwestern [--]. big opportunity for the Nittany Lions defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977124625885868171)  2025-10-11T21:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Northwestern gets a first down but Penn State forces a punt. Zuriah Fisher had pressure on Preston Stone to help force a third-down incompletion. the Nittany Lions will take over at their own 30"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977125736504082474)  2025-10-11T21:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Drew Allar keeps for [--] yards on third-and-10 at the Northwestern [--] & Penn State punts. boo birds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977127575979016606)  2025-10-11T21:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Allen was short. two plays later Drew Allar pushes in on the sneak to put Penn State back in front. the Nittany Lions lead Northwestern 21-16 with 10:50 remaining. Devonte Ross & Kaytron Allen have shown up today. Drew Allar gets the ball to Devonte Ross in space and he makes something happen. that's a 67-yard catch-and-run down to the Northwestern [--]. and Kaytron Allen needs only one carry to take it all the way in for the score. Penn State is back in business. Drew Allar gets the ball to Devonte Ross in space and he makes something happen. that's a 67-yard catch-and-run down to the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977135770692731282)  2025-10-11T22:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State's James Franklin: "We shouldn't lose that game. It's 100% on me. We got to get fixed. And I will get it fixed.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977149962233459038)  2025-10-11T23:10Z [----] followers, 44K engagements


"Penn State's James Franklin: "Drew Allar will be done for the year.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977150323421847964)  2025-10-11T23:12Z [----] followers, 69.8K engagements


"Penn State quarterback Drew Allar's college career is over. he was injured on a third-down scramble late in the fourth quarter against Northwestern"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977150468569944460)  2025-10-11T23:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"James Franklin: "I take full responsibility for whats happened tonight. I take full responsibility for whats happened this season and Im committed to the guys in that locker room.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977151814404554951)  2025-10-11T23:18Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements


"with Drew Allar out for the season Penn State's QB2 redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer steps into the spotlight. after a disheartening loss to Northwestern the other Nittany Lions spoke highly of the young signal-caller: We got 100% belief in him https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-backup-quarterback-ethan-grunkemeyer-drew-allar-injury-256511577/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-backup-quarterback-ethan-grunkemeyer-drew-allar-injury-256511577/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977205923291840801)  2025-10-12T02:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"where do you start after something like yesterday a reeling Penn State program coughs up its third straight game in a 22-21 loss to Northwestern on Homecoming https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-northwestern-22-21-james-franklin-drew-allar-256451753/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-northwestern-22-21-james-franklin-drew-allar-256451753/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977404959269552419)  2025-10-12T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State quarterback Drew Allar suffered an injury late in the loss to Northwestern & James Franklin quickly ruled Allar out for the year in his postgame news conference. for Allar a senior this is most likely the end (via @tyler_calvaruso) https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-quarterback-drew-allar-ruled-out-for-the-year-after-suffering-injury-late-in-loss-to-northwestern-256449177/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-quarterback-drew-allar-ruled-out-for-the-year-after-suffering-injury-late-in-loss-to-northwestern-256449177/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977405464699941029)  2025-10-12T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


".@TDsTake caught up with Drew Allar's Penn State teammates about his season-ending injury breaking the news to some of them in the process and got the team's reaction: 'It just sucks and my heart hurts for him' https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-quarterback-drew-allar-injury-teammates-react-256497189/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-quarterback-drew-allar-injury-teammates-react-256497189/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977406514798489784)  2025-10-12T16:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State's attention at quarterback now turns to Ethan Grunkemeyer the redshirt freshman from the Columbus suburbs. he's been limited to a couple cameos during his time with the Nittany Lions. that should change under the lights at Iowa https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-backup-quarterback-ethan-grunkemeyer-drew-allar-injury-256511577/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-backup-quarterback-ethan-grunkemeyer-drew-allar-injury-256511577/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977407858112434250)  2025-10-12T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


".@MarkXBrennan: "In an era where college football had sold its soul for the almighty dollar and understandably so apathy is far more dangerous than anger. I may be wrong. But I think we're looking at apathy from here on out this season." Top Takes: Boos not the issue as Penn State falls to Northwestern https://t.co/1K6DHUWH2r https://t.co/KFL6xCkjKZ Top Takes: Boos not the issue as Penn State falls to Northwestern https://t.co/1K6DHUWH2r https://t.co/KFL6xCkjKZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977408916347924736)  2025-10-12T16:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State still has six games left this season. what is there left to play for "I don't know how we ended up in this position man." https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-northwestern-loss-james-franklin-zane-durant-dani-dennis-sutton-tj-shanahan-devonte-ross-256546249/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-northwestern-loss-james-franklin-zane-durant-dani-dennis-sutton-tj-shanahan-devonte-ross-256546249/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977409852092854305)  2025-10-12T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"on an unexpectedly late-night edition of the @Lions247 Podcast @TDsTake & I tried to unpack Penn State's loss to Northwestern how the Nittany Lions got to this point what comes next for James Franklin Drew Allar's injury & everything else https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-postgame-northwestern-drew-allar-injury-256545253/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-postgame-northwestern-drew-allar-injury-256545253/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977411048425865431)  2025-10-12T16:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"unsurprisingly Penn State is completely out of the Coaches Poll unranked not receiving votes. the Nittany Lions were No. [--] in that poll last week. they were as high as No. [--] on Sept. 21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977421303255617608)  2025-10-12T17:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State named associate head coach & cornerbacks coach Terry Smith the interim following the firing of James Franklin. Smith is a former Nittany Lions wide receiver who joined the staff when Franklin was hired in [----] https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-interim-coach-terry-smith-james-franklin-fired-256618041/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-interim-coach-terry-smith-james-franklin-fired-256618041/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977441415413350499)  2025-10-12T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft will hold a news conference at noon tomorrow followed by interim coach Terry Smith"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977442027630665903)  2025-10-12T18:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant linebacker Tony Rojas offensive lineman Anthony Donkoh & safety King Mack have posted about James Franklin on Instagram too:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977489269917647154)  2025-10-12T21:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"just wrapped an emergency(ish) episode of the @Lions247 Podcast with @TDsTake to discuss Penn State's firing of James Franklin where the Nittany Lions go from here & a couple potential candidates. keep an eye out for another good convo about an evolving situation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977512655507345767)  2025-10-12T23:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"rounded up social media reactions to James Franklin's firing from Penn State players this afternoon: 'My mf guy 4ever' https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-players-react-to-james-franklin-firing-256652320/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-players-react-to-james-franklin-firing-256652320/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977524036717420883)  2025-10-12T23:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"on an emergency edition of the @Lions247 Podcast @TDsTake & I reacted to Penn State's firing of James Franklin + discussed what's next https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-james-franklin-fired-whats-next-256660650/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-james-franklin-fired-whats-next-256660650/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977527823582867503)  2025-10-13T00:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"former Penn State quarterback & current assistant quarterbacks coach Trace McSorley on James Franklin. McSorley is one of the most iconic Nittany Lions of the Franklin era"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977554346872041846)  2025-10-13T01:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"it's a new week and Penn State begins it without its head coach after James Franklin was fired yesterday at the halfway point of his 12th season leading the Nittany Lions https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-fires-james-franklin-256550454/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-fires-james-franklin-256550454/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977743529934762008)  2025-10-13T14:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State assistant Terry Smith a letterman & longtime member of the staff will be the interim head coach. Smith & athletic director Pat Kraft will meet the media this afternoon https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-interim-coach-terry-smith-james-franklin-fired-256618041/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-interim-coach-terry-smith-james-franklin-fired-256618041/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977743531297927204)  2025-10-13T14:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"there are wide-ranging implications for Penn State from a personnel perspective. @tyler_calvaruso rounded up the early impact of James Franklin's firing on the recruiting trail https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/tracking-penn-states-recruiting-and-roster-activity-following-the-firing-of-head-coach-james-franklin-256663803/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/tracking-penn-states-recruiting-and-roster-activity-following-the-firing-of-head-coach-james-franklin-256663803/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977743532610769384)  2025-10-13T14:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"for @Lions247 VIP subscribers: Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board [---] https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-football-coaching-search-hot-board-256620241/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-football-coaching-search-hot-board-256620241/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977744619434602935)  2025-10-13T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"join @Lions247 today to follow along with everything to come from the Penn State coaching search and the rest of the [----] season through our flash sale. there is much much more to come https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-coaching-search-flash-sale-60-off-lions247-vip-256625217/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-coaching-search-flash-sale-60-off-lions247-vip-256625217/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977744620659294529)  2025-10-13T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


".@TDsTake & I fired up an emergency episode of the @Lions247 Podcast last night to talk through Penn State's firing of James Franklin what's next for this program & some early names floating around in the search https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-james-franklin-fired-whats-next-256660650/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-james-franklin-fired-whats-next-256660650/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977745417170198597)  2025-10-13T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"another unsurprising punctuation mark on how far this Penn State season has spun out: the Nittany Lions are now completely out of the AP Top [--] Poll & the Coaches Poll. they're unranked & no longer receiving votes in both https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-ap-top-25-poll-coaches-poll-james-franklin-firing-256627360/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-ap-top-25-poll-coaches-poll-james-franklin-firing-256627360/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977745869572063437)  2025-10-13T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"it might be easy to forget but Penn State has a game Saturday. and in their first post-James Franklin matchup the Nittany Lions are underdogs against Iowa under the lights at Kinnick Stadium https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-iowa-betting-line-spread-total-kinnick-stadium-256673933/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-iowa-betting-line-spread-total-kinnick-stadium-256673933/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977746575746040240)  2025-10-13T14:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Pat Kraft: We are all incredibly fortunate to have had James Franklin lead our football program for over a decade and we will be forever grateful to him and his family. That said at Penn State we hold all our programs to the highest standards in our shared pursuit of excellence. My job is to evaluate everything and to make hard decisions for what isin the best interest of our athletes our program and our department"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977767565746135258)  2025-10-13T16:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft: "Ultimately I believe a new leader can help us win a national championship and now is the right time for this change.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977767815013925249)  2025-10-13T16:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Kraft said he can't get into the buyout structure for James Franklin: "This is an athletics issue. This is not the institution's issue. So we in athletics are covering all the costs.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977768519371546970)  2025-10-13T16:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Pat Kraft is visibly emotional discussing Penn State's Drew Allar: "I think to see someone whos gone through a lot at a young age and anyone whoever doubts that young man's commitment to Penn State and Penn State football you dont know what the hell youre talking about.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977771586443751442)  2025-10-13T16:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Pat Kraft says Terry Smith is under consideration for the full-time Penn State job: "Absolutely.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977772263408550323)  2025-10-13T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Terry Smith said he found out James Franklin was fired at 1:20 p.m. yesterday: "I was stunned like most people in the building most people around the country.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977773983631339982)  2025-10-13T16:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Smith: "I was fortunate to speak to Coach Franklin last night. It was a heartfelt conversation. I just wanted to express my gratitude and thankfulness for him and all he did for me my family and this program. He took us out of a dark era and got us to be a relevant program again. We don't take that for granted.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977774062672675041)  2025-10-13T16:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Jordan Lucas will take over as Penn State's cornerbacks coach with Terry Smith becoming the interim head coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977775263954989501)  2025-10-13T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Terry Smith said James Franklin addressed Penn State yesterday: "As you can imagine it was emotional.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977775349024092164)  2025-10-13T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Terry Smith on potentially earning Penn State's full-time job: "I would be remiss to say if the opportunity did put itself out there for me to be the head coach permanently absolutely I would love that opportunity.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977775514166214733)  2025-10-13T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Northwestern kicker Jack Olsen was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after he went 3-for-3 on field goals and made his lone extra point attempt in the 22-21 win at Penn State on Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977813530511581617)  2025-10-13T19:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"everything Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft said James Franklin's firing interim coach Terry Smith the search Drew Allar & more at a Monday afternoon news conference https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-athletic-director-pat-kraft-james-franklin-firing-interim-coach-terry-smith-256779605/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-athletic-director-pat-kraft-james-franklin-firing-interim-coach-terry-smith-256779605/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977820423581757753)  2025-10-13T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"from our @Nebraska247 colleague @michaelbruntz: Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule addresses Penn State job opening https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/nebraska-huskers-football-matt-rhule-penn-state-coaching-search-james-franklin-troy-dannen-256761278/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/nebraska-huskers-football-matt-rhule-penn-state-coaching-search-james-franklin-troy-dannen-256761278/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1977828190145085743)  2025-10-13T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State long snapper Tyler Duzansky on moving forward after James Franklin's firing: "The worlds not going to stop for us. Weve got to find a way to keep going and get better every day and get ready for Iowa this Saturday.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978115031683244401)  2025-10-14T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State WR Devonte Ross on Zoom this a.m. - 'surprised' James Franklin was fired - 'it was an emotional moment for us all' - 'we all believe in Grunk 100%' - reflection on his performance at Iowa last year with Troy - more on @Lions247 (VIP): https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/updates-penn-state-players-talk-franklin-firing-iowa-week-256876601/page=1 https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/updates-penn-state-players-talk-franklin-firing-iowa-week-256876601/page=1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978127544642638171)  2025-10-14T15:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"former Penn State walk-on Dom DeLuca on James Franklin: "Coach Franklin was one of the coaches one of the only coaches to believe in me & give me an opportunity to play at my dream school & to chase my dreams of playing at Penn State. It's a very emotional time right now.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978129279201255463)  2025-10-14T16:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dom DeLuca on what a program misses without having someone like James Franklin around: "I would say his leadership and just his attention to detail. That's biggest things he's really preached my five years here. We're gonna have other people to have to step up and be able to take what he's taught us all for the last five years or even more.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978132351466258495)  2025-10-14T16:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State LB Dominic DeLuca on Zoom this a.m. - reflection on James Franklin's belief in him - interim Terry Smith is 'about his business' - will take Franklin's 'core values' with him beyond football career - more on @Lions247 (VIP): https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/updates-penn-state-players-talk-franklin-firing-iowa-week-256876601/page=2#M256892591 https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/updates-penn-state-players-talk-franklin-firing-iowa-week-256876601/page=2#M256892591"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978138770990882887)  2025-10-14T16:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"asked Penn State long snapper Tyler Duzansky a team captain about the team moving forward emotionally after James Franklin's firing: "We're in this position because the leaders and players weren't able to get it done. Everyone has to take that mindset that I could have done better. "After taking a step back just figuring out how I can be a better leader and how I can help lead this team into a better place how I can help the special teams be in a better position on Saturday. "Everyone just has to take a step back and look at yourself individually and see what you can do to help this team be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978152486415601987)  2025-10-14T17:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"in a similar vein to Dom DeLuca's comments here's Penn State long snapper Tyler Duzansky on James Franklin's belief in him: "Penn State was my only Power Five offer to long snap. So obviously Coach saw something in me and when I was getting recruited here right when I stepped on campus I knew this was the place for me. "So just very appreciative of Coach for believing in me one and then once I got here believing in me to help this team go places that it's never gone. So just really appreciative of his belief and him bringing me into a place and calling him family.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978154603939058094)  2025-10-14T17:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"more from Penn State's Tyler Duzansky on James Franklin's firing a Franklin-less Lasch Building Terry Smith & much more on @Lions247 (VIP): https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/updates-penn-state-players-talk-franklin-firing-iowa-week-256876601/page=3#M256903662 in a similar vein to Dom DeLuca's comments here's Penn State long snapper Tyler Duzansky on James Franklin's belief in him: "Penn State was my only Power Five offer to long snap. So obviously Coach saw something in me and when I was getting recruited here right when I stepped"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978155312554053820)  2025-10-14T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"some midseason awards housekeeping for Penn State: - DE Dani Dennis-Sutton DT Zane Durant & OL Vega Ioane are on the Lombardi Award's midseason watch list. - OL Nick Dawkins is one of [--] semifinalists for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978202493201924414)  2025-10-14T20:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"on Monday's @Lions247 Podcast @TDsTake @MarkXBrennan & I broke down what we heard from Penn State AD Pat Kraft & interim Terry Smith worked through more thoughts on James Franklin's firing & much more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-james-franklin-fired-pat-kraft-terry-smith-256807186/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-lions247-james-franklin-fired-pat-kraft-terry-smith-256807186/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978471558961127784)  2025-10-15T14:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


".@tyler_calvaruso has recapped all of Penn State's roster & recruiting activity in the aftermath of James Franklin's firing. spoiler: it's a lot with some more movement on a couple notable names last night https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/tracking-penn-states-recruiting-and-roster-activity-following-the-firing-of-head-coach-james-franklin-256663803/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/tracking-penn-states-recruiting-and-roster-activity-following-the-firing-of-head-coach-james-franklin-256663803/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978472158687801526)  2025-10-15T14:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"greetings from the Bryce Jordan center where it is Penn State basketball media day. well hear from Nittany Lions coach Mike Rhoades an assortment of players & get to see some practice. updates to come on @Lions247 (VIP): https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/penn-state-basketball-media-day-updates-257041494/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/penn-state-basketball-media-day-updates-257041494/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978521252219211889)  2025-10-15T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Mike Rhoades on Penn State freshman Kayden Mingo the highest-rated recruit in program history: "He has a really good feel. I always say to him hed be a heck of a quarterback because he could run the huddle but also make plays with the ball in his hands.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978522669457735739)  2025-10-15T18:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rhoades on Penn State freshman Mason Blackwood: "I love coaching this kid. Hes a warrior. Hell be a fan favorite. He just plays super hard. . He plays super hard. I dont know if I ever coached a guy that sweats more than him.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978526023139381488)  2025-10-15T18:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State sophomore Dominick Stewart is "probably the most improved guy in our program" Mike Rhoades said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978526414224728110)  2025-10-15T18:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State freshman guard Kayden Mingo asked to define his game: "Im a winner before anything.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978528668377854293)  2025-10-15T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"first look at the 2025-26 Penn State basketball team. notes quotes & analysis coming on @Lions247. the Nittany Lions have their first exhibition action at Dayton on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978543453026877911)  2025-10-15T19:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State interim Terry Smith post-practice: - Grunkemeyer has looked really good in practice - adjustment to admin work - James Franklins firing was really traumatizing for team - needs to get team emotionally ready - more on @Lions247 (VIP): https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/post-practice-updates-from-terry-smith-and-players-257067983/page=1 https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/board/18/contents/post-practice-updates-from-terry-smith-and-players-257067983/page=1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978596389874455012)  2025-10-15T22:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Terry Smith is tasked with helping a Penn State team that feels 'guilt' after James Franklin's firing move forward beginning with Saturday's matchup with Iowa https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/terry-smith-tasked-with-helping-penn-state-through-guilt-of-james-franklin-firing-ahead-of-iowa-game-257086282/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/terry-smith-tasked-with-helping-penn-state-through-guilt-of-james-franklin-firing-ahead-of-iowa-game-257086282/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978642672601436521)  2025-10-16T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Penn State interim Terry Smith is 'very involved' in the depth chart moving forward. after a sluggish few weeks for the Nittany Lions he knows what he's looking for: 'If you can change the game it's my job to get you on the field to help us' https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/terry-smith-looking-for-playmakers-as-penn-state-begins-post-james-franklin-era-at-iowa-257096419/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/terry-smith-looking-for-playmakers-as-penn-state-begins-post-james-franklin-era-at-iowa-257096419/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978846287282806892)  2025-10-16T15:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State basketball held its annual media day Wednesday & opened its practice to media. here's what we saw at @Lions247 including impressions of Kayden Mingo the bigs & more new faces (VIP) https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-practice-observations-oct-15-257058440/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-basketball-practice-observations-oct-15-257058440/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978846716804640787)  2025-10-16T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"get to know the new Nittany Lions with @GracexBrennan's photo gallery on @Lions247 from Penn State's open practice https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/contentgallery/photos-see-all-of-the-new-faces-at-penn-state-basketball-media-day-practice-257090791/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/contentgallery/photos-see-all-of-the-new-faces-at-penn-state-basketball-media-day-practice-257090791/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978846990516601100)  2025-10-16T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"revisited Pat Kraft's news conference to highlight what he's looking for in Penn State's next head football coach: 'Our next coach will be someone who embodies everything Penn State stands for' https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-coaching-search-pat-kraft-257107116/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-coaching-search-pat-kraft-257107116/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978848452411818013)  2025-10-16T15:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"it's a great time to check in with our Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board which just received another update from @TDsTake (VIP) https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-football-coaching-search-hot-board-pat-kraft-terry-smith-matt-rhole-curt-cignetti-urban-meyer-eli-drinkwitz-256620241/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-football-coaching-search-hot-board-pat-kraft-terry-smith-matt-rhole-curt-cignetti-urban-meyer-eli-drinkwitz-256620241/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978848453816930408)  2025-10-16T15:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"get on board with @Lions247 right now for the Penn State coaching search and everything else that will come with it for 60% an annual VIP subscription https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-coaching-search-flash-sale-60-off-lions247-vip-256625217/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-coaching-search-flash-sale-60-off-lions247-vip-256625217/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978848455767282006)  2025-10-16T15:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Penn State in the NFL Week 6: another Tyler Warren touchdown a Jaquan Brisker pick some roster moves & much more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-in-the-nfl-2025-season-week-6-257170271/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/longformarticle/penn-state-in-the-nfl-2025-season-week-6-257170271/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978885435980993013)  2025-10-16T18:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"we'll hear from James Franklin on Saturday morning during ESPN's 'College GameDay' with his first public comments since he was fired by Penn State on Sunday https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/james-franklin-to-join-espns-college-gameday-for-first-interview-since-penn-state-firing-257186567/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/james-franklin-to-join-espns-college-gameday-for-first-interview-since-penn-state-firing-257186567/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978924063943754046)  2025-10-16T20:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"from the Penn State Coaches Show. interim coach Terry Smith on cornerback Zion Tracy the top nickel corner who didn't play against Northwestern last weekend: "He'll be ready to go this week.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978955198631489692)  2025-10-16T22:44Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements


"some notes from interim Terry Smith on the Penn State Coaches Show tonight on Jordan Lucas 'tough questions' on tiny details getting Ethan Grunkemeyer comfortable some feedback on his corners & more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-interim-coach-terry-smith-coaches-show-jordan-lucas-iowa-257208578/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-interim-coach-terry-smith-coaches-show-jordan-lucas-iowa-257208578/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1978978435167895721)  2025-10-17T00:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"set your DVRs for tomorrow morning: James Franklin will be on ESPN's @CollegeGameDay for his first interview since Penn State fired him Sunday https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/james-franklin-to-join-espns-college-gameday-for-first-interview-since-penn-state-firing-257186567/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/james-franklin-to-join-espns-college-gameday-for-first-interview-since-penn-state-firing-257186567/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1979182357790724431)  2025-10-17T13:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"on the latest @Lions247 Podcast @TDsTake @MarkXBrennan & I discussed what we expect to see from Penn State at Iowa storylines from the week after James Franklin's firing & more https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-james-franklin-iowa-game-preview-predictions-257204589/ https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/article/penn-state-football-podcast-james-franklin-iowa-game-preview-predictions-257204589/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/1979182754244731256)  2025-10-17T13:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This Vine exchange between Seth Allen (http://t.co/Pz5gk3AItG) and Pe'Shon Howard (http://t.co/g6F0izJ9TR) may or may not be the greatest. http://bit.ly/12RxMIs http://bit.ly/12RxL7q http://bit.ly/12RxMIs http://bit.ly/12RxL7q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/329356057841373184)  2013-04-30T22:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"#Terps WR Stefon Diggs is a preseason All-ACC selection as a returner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/360057492736180224)  2013-07-24T15:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"RT @D1scourse: C.J. Brown is the first #Terps QB to throw [--] TDs in a quarter since Danny O'Brien did Sept. [--] [----] against Morgan State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/373868108320346112)  2013-08-31T18:01Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"#GoTerps RT @Jezebel: Sasha Obama causes nationwide unicorn sweater shortage http://t.co/kw1DDc3GRt http://t.co/QDbLiVotLD http://bit.ly/1dlCdEc http://bit.ly/1dlCbMq http://bit.ly/1dlCdEc http://bit.ly/1dlCbMq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/403619595632009216)  2013-11-21T20:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Pretty spiffy. RT @umterps: The Heritage Uniform for tmrw's Whiteout vs. ND every stitch tells a story. #GoTerps http://t.co/eO1xHg0UtP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/423171118909128705)  2014-01-14T19:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@thedbk's editorial board joins the Redskins name change debate: http://t.co/lKhnZWOb5T cc @ProfBlackistone @EdgeofSports @MikeWiseguy http://bit.ly/1onGAP5 http://bit.ly/1onGAP5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/440904683138584576)  2014-03-04T17:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Pep band wearing #Terps unis. RT @umdpepband: We're ready for the Elite Eight.in Maryland Pride jerseys #GoTerps http://t.co/xs8jF34CQZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/451131749335322624)  2014-04-01T22:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"When Under Armour takes over Notre Dame's uniforms I hope they ditch this Shamrock Shake green for good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/452954412521361409)  2014-04-06T23:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Taking off my journalist's cap for a little and putting this old @UMTerpsBaseball one on instead. #GoTerps http://t.co/t11oy8FVLU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/472420882141691904)  2014-05-30T16:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"#Dodgers Don Mattingly said for Matt Kemp playing in right field "seems to change his swag a little bit.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/494722358976847872)  2014-07-31T05:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Interesting nugget from @UniWatch on how #Terps football unis sell in this piece: http://t.co/cvv3ItlCpj http://t.co/S8auByaK7C http://bit.ly/1rafksP http://bit.ly/1rafksP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/512285772821458944)  2014-09-17T17:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Broadneck is trying to raise money for a field house renovation. PA plays audio message from former Bruins & current #Terps K Adam Greene"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/528334222269087744)  2014-10-31T23:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Not sure if it feels like a lot more or a lot less than a year since this happened. #Terps #Duke http://t.co/PTCrSdX5PM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/567048068965859328)  2015-02-15T19:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Fantastic to be back and see a #Terps W. http://t.co/56NT7KQK9f"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/571745036968304640)  2015-02-28T18:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"#Terps are out to watch Dayton-Oklahoma in Columbus: http://t.co/2MWOnnrQKK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/579789319688290306)  2015-03-22T23:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


".@JustinShorter15 beats Al Blades Jr. but Justin Fields' throw is a little long"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/881359710489792512)  2017-07-02T03:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Justin Fields somehow threads the needle to L'Christian Smith for the score. Mach Speed is rolling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/881644742311788545)  2017-07-02T22:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"quite the who's who captured by @JuliaHatmaker at last night's #Sixers game: YouTube star Jake Paul co-owner Michael Rubin Meek Mill Kevin Hart Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf #Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. http://s.pennlive.com/kCqn3fU http://s.pennlive.com/kCqn3fU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/danieljtgallen/status/989152060221415424)  2018-04-25T14:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

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