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# ![@BasicBlues Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1533594588300161027.png) @BasicBlues Basic Blues Nation

Basic Blues Nation posts on X about penn state, head coach, over the, $nwe the most. They currently have XXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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[penn state](/topic/penn-state) #1, [head coach](/topic/head-coach) #410, [over the](/topic/over-the) #26, [$nwe](/topic/$nwe) #14, [college football](/topic/college-football) #479, [make a](/topic/make-a) #758, [franklin](/topic/franklin) 0.29%, [drops](/topic/drops) 0.29%, [has been](/topic/has-been) #3475, [peacock](/topic/peacock) #421

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1533594588300161027/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Penn State Hockey will have a 7'1 280-pound Russian joining the team in the future 🤯 #WeAre #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978212364517253484) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T21:32Z 6585 followers, 38.6K engagements


"Penn State football led by Terry Smith and Ethan Grunkemeyer is off to Iowa City #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979294088928092289) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T21:10Z 6585 followers, 7916 engagements


"Eli Drinkwitz on his name being rumored for the Penn State job: Twitter aint real and its just a bunch of bullcrap thrown on message boardsI ignore it and I get mad about it when people ask me about it. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978171442752614517) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T18:49Z 6585 followers, 182.9K engagements


"Penn State womens soccer defeated Purdue on the road last night to improve to 8-5-3 (4-3-2) on the season The Nittany Lions currently sit tied for 7th in the Big Ten with two regular season games remaining #WeAre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979168658438918652) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T12:52Z 6585 followers, 1199 engagements


"On3s Pete Nakos is reporting that Pat Kraft plans to make a run at Notre Dames Marcus Freeman for the Penn State opening. Freeman reacted to the firing of James Franklin yesterday: And its a reminder to listen dont ever get too comfortable. I mean youre just in the college football semi-finals last year. And had a heck of a team. I dont know whats going on with Penn State. I dont watch any of their games and you lose three and thats it. So its a challenging profession. Its a reminder to be grateful for the opportunities you have. But again each administration will make their own Penn State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978121169942241458) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T15:30Z 6558 followers, 89.8K engagements


"Unsurprisingly Penn State football drops out of the newest Coaches Poll following its third consecutive loss. The Nittany Lions were ranked No. XX coming into Saturdays contest vs. Northwestern. 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977415456597447003) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T16:45Z 6557 followers, 25.4K engagements


"Urban Meyer floats UNLV coach Dan Mullen as a candidate at Penn State. The Rebels are 6-0 this season. A Drexel Hill PA native Mullen previously coached at Mississippi State and Florida. Mullen affirmed his long term commitment to UNLV earlier this week. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978574860205821998) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T21:33Z 6583 followers, 5640 engagements


"The Athletic is citing an anonymous ex-Penn State staffer who said they believe James Franklin was too concerned with making flashy coordinator hires. He went for glorified hires. Things that looked good. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978856721901613555) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T16:13Z 6585 followers, 73.4K engagements


"Drew Allar sighting #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978992063111684303) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T01:10Z 6585 followers, 66.3K engagements


"Terry Smith on new Penn State starting QB Ethan Grunkemeyer: "We have every bit of confidence in Ethan. He's got a strong arm. He's athletic super smart kid. We got a lot of trust in him. He's been thrown in there just like I've been thrown in there. So we got something in common. And you know he's gonna be ready." 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977777804893667615) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T16:45Z 6558 followers, 31.1K engagements


"Drew Allar with a show of support for James Franklin on Instagram. It was just under XX hours ago that Franklin announced Allars Penn State football career had been ended prematurely by an injury #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977499435778081177) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T22:19Z 6582 followers, 5028 engagements


"2026 QB Troy Huhn has become the latest prospect to decommit from Penn State football since James Franklin was fired. The Mission Hills (CA) four-star is the No. XX QB in the 2026 cycle per Rivals. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978976534254788816) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T00:09Z 6585 followers, 3681 engagements


"@jvallieres44 It was sent to the email of your NLC account"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978124782160712011) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T15:44Z 6546 followers, XXX engagements


"No. XX Penn State volleyball was upset by Washington overnight falling in X sets to the Huskies in Seattle. The Nittany Lions finish their West Coast swing against Oregon tonight #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979512338526167441) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-18T11:38Z 6585 followers, XXX engagements


"Earlier today Guy Gadowsky commented on Gavin McKenna and his forks-down gesture to the Arizona State crowd over the weekend: "The crowd was on him from minute one: from him being introduced every time he touched the puck to chanting at him. "I think he handled himself extremely well. I think the forks-down gesture was like 'Yeah you didn't get to me'." The Canadian superstar had X points including a goal in his first series with the Nittany Lions. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975712956433223828) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T00:00Z 6583 followers, 78.7K engagements


"Penn State center and team captain Nick Dawkins was the first Nittany Lion we heard from directly since the firing of James Franklin. Dawkins said he was able to speak to Franklin on Sunday but will keep the conversation private. On the temperature of the team: "It's definitely the elephant in the room right Like you can't just act like that didn't happen. Every single one of us is in the locker room on the team because Coach Franklin brought us here. He's been in all our homes taken care of us believed in us. He's absolutely on our minds and probably will be for the whole season. "But at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978128677524136185) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T16:00Z 6585 followers, 89.4K engagements


"Pat Kraft on the decision for Penn State football to move on from James Franklin: Penn State owes an enormous amount of gratitude to Coach Franklin who rebuilt our football program into a national power. He won a Big Ten Championship led us to seven New Years Six bowl games and a College Football Playoff appearance last year. "However we hold our athletics programs to the highest of standards and we believe this is the right moment for new leadership at the helm of our football program to advance us toward Big Ten and national championships. Kraft now has a monumental decision to make in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977443370336223655) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T18:36Z 6583 followers, 72.8K engagements


"Cael Sanderson dropping fishing pics is the exact timeline cleanse Penn State needed amid one of the craziest weeks in recent memory. Btw the Nittany Lions begin their quest for a 5th consecutive national title in XX days #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978812189663261114) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T13:16Z 6585 followers, 19.9K engagements


"Penn State football will travel to Kinnick next Saturday to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Kickoff has been set for X PM and the game will stream on Peacock. Fun. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975246879794602142) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-06T17:08Z 6584 followers, 35.4K engagements


"What has it been like for Penn States veterans to wait for the 2025 season after Januarys Orange Bowl loss As usual Nick Dawkins delivers #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1960374848846287075) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-08-26T16:12Z 6583 followers, 3733 engagements


"Ultimately his last time in Beaver Stadium James Franklin left Penn State football with the same message he preached from the start of his tenure with the Nittany Lions: "I love those kids. I am committed to those players in that locker room and I've been that way for XX years. I've been that way for XX years of my head coaching career and I've been that way for XX years. That won't change. "It's always been about the players for me; that won't ever change. That's what it's all about for me. So my commitment is to the guys in that locker room and all the guys that have been in that locker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977534682523963494) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T00:39Z 6579 followers, 86.6K engagements


"Penn State football fans: Wed like to win a national championship Penn State:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975580008057127254) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-07T15:12Z 6558 followers, 35.9K engagements


"Penn State Hockey drops two spots to No. X in the latest USCHO Poll after their upset loss to unranked Clarkson. The Nittany Lions are still receiving X first place vote but conference rival Michigan has jumped them into the Top X after an undefeated start #WeAre #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978080952757739918) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T12:50Z 6558 followers, 2112 engagements


"In the days since taking over as interim head coach Terry Smith says he received a phone call from ex-Penn State DC Tom Bradley. Bradley was on staff while Smith was a letterman and became the Nittany Lions' interim coach after Joe Paterno was fired in 2011. "He's a dear friend of mine" Smith said. "He was just give lending advice you know. And the most important thing that the messages that I've gotten all week is take care of the guys in the locker room. "You got to win them back. You got to pick their spirits up and it's so much more than just the game. Like yeah we got to prepare for Iowa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978600448543342961) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T23:14Z 6585 followers, 98.5K engagements


"Crowd reacts as Drew Allar limps off the field after suffering an injury. Allar was just carted off into the tunnel #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977142331586515084) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T22:40Z 6582 followers, 17.5K engagements


"Penn State football is taking a hard look at its depth chart in the wake of James Franklin's firing searching for playmakers who can make a difference for the Nittany Lions throughout the rest of the season. Terry Smith explains: "Everything is under examination right now. We're looking for playmakers guys that can change the game. If you can change the game it's my job to get you on the field to help us." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978849618705162725) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T15:44Z 6583 followers, 17.1K engagements


"On to Iowa ➡ #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978086502643970463) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T13:12Z 6582 followers, 3026 engagements


"James Franklin in reference to his comments from Big Ten Media Day when he stated that he felt this was the best overall personnel hes had since arriving at Penn State #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1974622404631781474) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-04T23:47Z 6555 followers, 20.2K engagements


"Penn State volleyball makes it X wins in as many days with a 3-1 victory over Northwestern tonight in Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions will next head to the West Coast for matchups at Washington and Oregon next weekend. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977199330487582855) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T02:27Z 6556 followers, 1864 engagements


"Penn State released the ticket prices for the hockey game at Beaver Stadium against Michigan State on January 31st #WeAre #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1973376508635849051) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-01T13:16Z 6575 followers, 55K engagements


"Former Penn State WR Omari Evans with a show of love for James Franklin. Evans transferred to Washington this spring #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977892055935271124) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T00:19Z 6585 followers, 19.5K engagements


"Drew Allar successfully underwent surgery on Wednesday for a broken left ankle per ESPN's Pete Thamel. He is expected to make a full recovery. Penn State coaches and players noted that the senior QB was away from the program this week after suffering the season-ending injury Saturday vs. Northwestern. 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978950324573348264) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T22:24Z 6585 followers, 51.3K engagements


"14 days ago Penn State football was moments away from a top XX win over Oregon. Today its a much different story. What type of reception will the Nittany Lions receive in Beaver Stadium UPDATES: #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977075247770910745) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T18:14Z 6566 followers, 1138 engagements


"Terry Smith will try to get his team to channel the guilt that it feels after James Franklin was fired and use it toward a productive end of the season: "We tell the truth in the building and we all failed Coach Franklin. That's why he's not here. We failed him. So we have to take ownership in that. And as we move forward we have to correct it. We want to play for him we want to play for us." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978612639841329468) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T00:03Z 6585 followers, 104.6K engagements


"Zane Durant did not know that Drew Allar was done for the season until asked by @TDsTake. His initial reaction to the injury: #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977154342584304055) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T23:28Z 6584 followers, 164.3K engagements


"Is Penn State football in good hands with Ethan Grunkemeyer stepping in at QB Im kind of excited to see him. I think hes going to give us a bolt of energy Terry Smith said this week. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979234793381376241) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T17:15Z 6585 followers, 12.8K engagements


"Nick Saban on the type of coach Penn State football needs to hire to replace James Franklin: They got to hire somebody thats got a history of having some success who knows how to develop a program and continue to win and to deal with success. The next person is going to have to deal with success and get the program over the hump." Via: @PatMcAfeeShow #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979274268887409050) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T19:52Z 6585 followers, 1M engagements


"A look at Aiden Finks game-ending goal to give Penn State hockey a 5-4 OT win over LIU last night #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979515230670462993) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-18T11:49Z 6585 followers, XXX engagements


"The Penn State special teams shows up for a second straight week with a blocked punt. Sets the Nittany Lions up with excellent field position for their first offensive drive of the afternoon #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977097991610863911) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T19:44Z 6582 followers, 1969 engagements


"Terry Smith now has the tall task of keeping the Penn State football roster together. What is his message to the Nittany Lion players who may start to look elsewhere "You signed up to play football. We love the game of football. And let's keep the main thing the main thing: You only earn opportunity through production on the field. ".My message is we have an opportunity to come together win the season shock the world and we all can have success together." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977868370713194862) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T22:45Z 6558 followers, 105K engagements


"Appearing on Pat McAfee Matt Rhule calls Nebraska a destination job. On Penn State: When its your alma mater you have to show it love and respect. I love Pat Kraft. Theyll find the right coach for them whoever that is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978886403141325101) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T18:10Z 6585 followers, 471.6K engagements


""Penn State ruined college hockey" Wisconsin finished with a losing record 8/12 years in the Big Ten. #WeAre #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979199124265111810) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T14:53Z 6585 followers, 8776 engagements


"Penn State commit Matt Sieg makes WPIAL history on the first play of tonights game. Becomes the leagues all-time rushing and passing leader with the house call #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1976814401090208087) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T00:57Z 6584 followers, 14.6K engagements


"🚨 Top XX Matchup at Pegula 🚨 No. XX Mercyhurst (3-3) vs No. X Penn State (6-0) The Nittany Lions will look to remain undefeated against the highest ranked challenger in the AHA 🕒: 3:00 pm ET 🖥: BTN+ #WeAre #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979240701419286938) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T17:38Z 6583 followers, 1320 engagements


"What is Penn State football looking for in a new head coach Pat Kraft lays it all out: "We want someone who honors our tradition but isn't afraid to evolve. Someone who understands the weight of 'We Are' and leads us forward with a vision of championships. "The right coach will rebuild the unity and pride that defines this historic program and they will ignite this fan base around a shared belief that we're capable of greatness and we're going to do it the right way and we are the best program in the country." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977800461114843352) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T18:15Z 6585 followers, 299.4K engagements


"Approaching nearly $XX million Penn State will owe James Franklin the second-largest buyout in college football history per Pete Thamel. Only Jimbo Fisher's $XX million at Texas A&M is higher. Pat Kraft isn't messing around #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977460657319559405) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T19:45Z 6584 followers, 24.3K engagements


"Theres been plenty of change around Happy Valley the last few days. Elsewhere Tyler Warren is still good at football. Warren leads the Colts in receiving through X games. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978095144193728661) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T13:46Z 6582 followers, 7517 engagements


"Urban Meyer calls the firing of James Franklin an overreaction says that the move could ultimately cost Penn State upwards of $XX million: #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978437636344647806) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T12:27Z 6585 followers, 17K engagements


"The first James Franklin-less hype video voiced by Terry Smith #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979315061890945337) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T22:34Z 6585 followers, 23.4K engagements


"Would James Franklin already have been fired at Ohio State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975550540403851555) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-07T13:15Z 6558 followers, 7185 engagements


"Penn State hockey uses a walk-off Aiden Fink goal to avoid the upset defeating LIU 5-4 in OT. Matt DiMarsico led the way with his second hat trick on the young season. 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979369804135043264) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-18T02:11Z 6585 followers, 1202 engagements


"Last night James Franklin discussed how he and the Nittany Lions are preparing for a potentially antagonistic reaction from fans in Beaver Stadium on Saturday: We try to control the things that we can control. Weve had this in the past. I obviously dont want it. Nobody wants it. "I want the players to have a great experience. I want the coaches to have a great experience. I want the fans to feel good and be excited. I know that we impact their mood for the week and the year. "So I get it. Do I like it Am I happy about it No but I get it. This is a place thats got high expectations and high"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1976252553416290500) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-09T11:45Z 6562 followers, 28.4K engagements


"Josh Pate with a charged response to the firing of James Franklin at Penn State: "I think firing him is insane. I think Penn State firing him right now off of 34-8 the past three years one play away from a national championship appearance last year is insane. And thinking you can do better to the tune of paying $XX million in buyout money to prove it is insane." Interestingly Franklin made similar comments about the recalibration of college football just two weeks ago: "I don't think a lot of people including our players recognize college football has changed. It's much more of an NFL model"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977709492872589328) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T12:14Z 6585 followers, 629.3K engagements


"Northwestern is blaring Mo Bamba in the visitors locker room after their upset win over Penn State. This is rock bottom for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions #WeAre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977146562532065368) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T22:57Z 6585 followers, 14.4K engagements


"Just posting this picture of James Franklin and Urban Meyer for no reason whatsoever. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977445486522179701) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T18:45Z 6584 followers, 12.7K engagements


"Five-star RB Kemon Spell has now also decommitted from Penn State football following the firing of James Franklin. The McKeesport star is the No. X RB and No. X player in the class of 2027 #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977450823337574729) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T19:06Z 6558 followers, 4299 engagements


"Nolan Rucci Zuriah Fisher and Tyler Holzworth will serve as the game captains for Penn State football tomorrow vs. Northwestern #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1976694693028331606) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-10T17:01Z 6582 followers, 1059 engagements


"Since taking over the Penn State football program on Sunday Terry Smith has focused on restoring the swagger and fun to the Nittany Lions' locker room says Dom DeLuca: "I just love the way Coach Smith is going about this whole process and just getting behind him the whole team behind him to coaches players. Everyone is behind him and just be able to live up to the standard of Penn State. He lives that and we're we're proud to have him." 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978426880589009311) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T11:45Z 6583 followers, 41.3K engagements


"Quarterback Drew Allar works with running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton. The trio of seniors will continue to be under the spotlight heading into Game No. X #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1976048070329610572) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T22:12Z 6584 followers, 14.2K engagements


"Hasnt been the best XX hours of news out of western PA for James Franklin and Penn State football. But Matt Sieg continues to prove that hes an elite pickup. X TDs on the night including an 85-yard pick-six #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977005727534531063) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T13:37Z 6584 followers, 40.2K engagements


"The Ethan Grunkemeyer era of Penn State football has started sooner than anyone expected. Last night Danny O'Brien gave the redshirt freshman some words of encouragement before what would be his first snaps as the Nittany Lions' QB1 #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977358983007437000) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T13:01Z 6585 followers, 98.1K engagements


"Nebraska coach and Nittany Lion letterman Matt Rhule on the rumors that he will be a target for the Penn State opening: "I absolutely love it here. I want to continue to take the steps needed to turn this place into a beast." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977784640640283055) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T17:12Z 6585 followers, 5114 engagements


"Terry Smith with an update on new Penn State starting QB Ethan Grunkemeyer: "Grunk's looked really good. He's had a really good two days. He's excited for the opportunity. We sat down and met yesterday. We had a really good conversation. "And you know fortunately or unfortunately he and I have been thrust into a role that neither one of us saw coming for this week. And so I think he's had a really good two weeks. We're encouraged and hopefully he has another two good practice days and go into the game feeling good." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978606054947602495) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T23:36Z 6583 followers, 45.9K engagements


"A blast from the past with this weeks hype video leading into Saturdays Homecoming matchup vs. Northwestern #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1976772328173535712) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-10T22:10Z 6575 followers, XXX engagements


"BREAKING: James Franklin announces that QB Drew Allar will be done for the season after suffering an injury late in Saturday's loss to Northwestern. UPDATES: 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977151077226004919) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T23:15Z 6585 followers, 56.1K engagements


"Like many other Penn State football commits Harrisburg RB Messiah Mickens will reopen his recruitment in the wake of James Franklins firing. He remains committed to the Nittany Lions however. Mickens is Penn States longest standing commitment joining the 2026 class in August 2023. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978234988286898304) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T23:02Z 6555 followers, 26.4K engagements


"Kaytron Allen was ruled down one yard short of his second touchdown of the day. Drew Allar punches it in X plays later to make it 21-16 Nittany Lions. UPDATES: #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977136138507682303) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T22:16Z 6557 followers, 2131 engagements


"The lone bright spot in much of Pennsylvania sports this weekend: Gavin McKenna #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1974998277277004065) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-06T00:40Z 6584 followers, 22.4K engagements


"After difficult losses James Franklin frequently says "It starts with me." What exactly does he mean Franklin explained his accountability for the Penn State football program on Monday: "It's how we game plan. It's how we practice. It's how we develop. It's holding everybody in the building accountable. It's all of it. "You know but I'm also not going to allow two games that are extremely disappointing to overshadow the growth that we've had in this program over the last XX years. So it's a balance of both of that. "The reality is we're talking about right now and the last two weeks weren't"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975527777433719265) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-07T11:45Z 6558 followers, 6883 engagements


"Manny Diaz was asked about his name being linked to the Penn State job today: #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977840344353165579) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T20:54Z 6584 followers, 2455 engagements


"There wont be a homecoming for former Nittany Lion Roman Bravo-Young next weekend at the BJC. The 2x NCAA champion was set to take on Nathan Tomasello at RAF02 #WeAre #PennState #PSUwr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979226466127598016) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T16:42Z 6585 followers, 2097 engagements


"Penn State Volleyball moves back up in the rankings for the first time this season after their upset win over No. X Wisconsin over the weekend #WeAre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977904516625224169) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T01:09Z 6582 followers, 1182 engagements


"On3 is reporting that Ole Miss is working toward a new contract for Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has been a name circulating for the Penn State opening #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979333398733951096) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T23:47Z 6585 followers, 3022 engagements


"Fire Franklin chants erupt as Northwestern hands Penn State it's 3rd straight loss #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977145687860297783) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T22:54Z 6585 followers, 45.8K engagements


"Todd McShay was not a fan of James Franklin: "I'm thrilled Penn State made the decision they did. Image selfishness agenda: eventually that kind of leadership rears its ugly head. I think James Franklin got away with it entirely too long." #WeAre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978542721489908142) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T19:25Z 6585 followers, 224.9K engagements


"NEW: Saquon Barkley speaks out on the firing of James Franklin at Penn State: "For me seeing Coach Franklin get fired definitely hurts. That's the guy who gave me my shot. ".I got nothing but respect for Coach Franklin not just as a coach but as a man. I don't really use the word 'father figure' because my father is in my life but whatever term is underneath it he definitely played a big part in my life and him and as his family." Via: @ZBerm #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979296402615472344) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T21:20Z 6585 followers, 66K engagements


"Penn State football falls XX spots to No. XX in the newest Coaches Poll. XX days ago the Nittany Lions were ranked No. X #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1974880724554834421) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-05T16:53Z 6584 followers, 13.1K engagements


"Penn State football lettermen begin to chime in following yesterday's upset loss to UCLA #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1974889378343510204) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-05T17:28Z 6583 followers, 27.2K engagements


"Is James Franklin considering any staff changes following the underwhelming start to the season The Penn State football coach tackled that question in his weekly press conference today: "My job is to hold everybody accountable and create an environment where the players and the coaches can be successful. And thats what were going to do moving forward starting with Northwestern. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975257004542406986) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-06T17:49Z 6558 followers, 65.3K engagements


"Game X. Under the lights in Kinnick. Go State Beat Iowa #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979520089398407606) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-18T12:09Z 6585 followers, 1175 engagements


"Mt. Nittany Club Level seats for Penn State Hockey at Beaver Stadium were officially sold out as of X pm Tuesday afternoon per a Penn State ticket representative. The hype surrounding this game continues to build 👀 #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975906004039831969) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T12:47Z 6582 followers, 19.1K engagements


"Cornerbacks coach Terry Smith will serve as Penn State's interim head coach per a statement from the athletic department. Resume highlights: - 3-year starter for the Nittany Lions at WR still 12th in program history for receiving touchdowns. - Returned to Penn State with James Franklin in 2014. Lone member of Franklin's original staff still at PSU. - Elevated to associate head coach/defensive recruiting coordinator in 2021. Notable players coached includes Joey Porter Jr. Grant Haley Jordan Lucas and Justin King (Gateway HS) #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977440599105036290) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T18:25Z 6558 followers, 97.4K engagements


"Another timeline cleanse: Mike Gesicki and his wife announce the birth of their son. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978894651382792431) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T18:43Z 6585 followers, 13.1K engagements


"AD Pat Kraft opening statement on the decision to fire James Franklin: "James Franklin is a tremendous man husband father mentor to countless student-athletes and a good friend who has always carried himself with dignity and represented Penn State with absolute class.We are all incredibly fortunate to have had James Franklin lead our football program for over a decade and we will forever be 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 make hard decisions for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977768711286141198) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T16:09Z 6585 followers, 50.6K engagements


"BREAKING: Penn State football has fired head coach James Franklin after XX years per @mzenitz. A massive change in Happy Valley. 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977434801423765695) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T18:02Z 6585 followers, 46.9K engagements


"Penn State is reportedly considering a switch from Nike to Adidas. James Franklin doesn't care (right now). "Obviously I have an awareness of what's going on but we're focused on our opponent for Saturday." #WeAre #PennState #NittanyLions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1963382950512165181) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-09-03T23:25Z 6583 followers, 5076 engagements


"No. X Penn State hockey returns to action tonight against LIU. Puck drop from Pegula is slated for 7:30 PM. The game can be seen on B1G+ #WeAre #PennState 📸: @hweikelphoto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979202383365173289) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T15:06Z 6585 followers, 1260 engagements


"Interim head coach Terry Smith in his opening remarks as he takes over the Penn State football program: "I'm fortunate that I played for Coach Paterno and now I coached for another very successful coach here at Penn State and Coach Franklin." Adds "I love this place. I bleed Blue and White." Smith is a third generation Penn Stater. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977774778397131253) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T16:33Z 6585 followers, 310.9K engagements


"New bowl projections from ESPNs Mark Schlabach have Penn State facing off against Missouri in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa. The matchup would feature a battle of one-time teammates: Drew Allar vs. Beau Pribula #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975968072294146535) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T16:54Z 6584 followers, 73.9K engagements


"Today LB and captain Dom DeLuca discussed the lifelong bond he will share with James Franklin: "Coach Franklin was one of the only coaches to believe in me and give me an opportunity to play at my dream school and to chase my dreams of playing at Penn State. Franklin stuck by DeLuca after the former walk-on tore his ACL in the state championship game during his senior year of high school. I called him crying don't know what I was going to do. Was I going to go to the military Was I going to go to JUCO Was I going to go to trade school I had no idea. "And he pretty much told me he had a plan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978250958971744368) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-15T00:05Z 6584 followers, 34K engagements


"Pat Kraft fighting back tears when asked about QB Drew Allar: "Anyone who ever doubts that young man's commitment to Penn State and Penn State football you don't know what the hell you're talking about." 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977771916900421745) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T16:22Z 6585 followers, 6713 engagements


"Pat Kraft reiterates that the move to fire James Franklin wasn't based solely on the last several weeks: "You take the data right This is not a three game thing. This is really diving into where we were as a program. What is the trajectory of this program And you all know and I'm not shy to admit it I'm here to win a national championship. I believe our fans deserve that and I wake up every day trying to achieve that goal." #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977770758345543807) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-13T16:17Z 6582 followers, 48.9K engagements


"@jvallieres44 The code was your NLC account # I believe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978128941165457712) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T16:01Z 6546 followers, XX engagements


"This morning Drew Allar highlighted James Franklins leadership after Penn State football has suffered back-to-back emotional losses: Hes done a great job of setting the tone for our team and I think hes given some great messages to us. Motivating messages. I think hes done a great job of that. I know hes getting a lot of criticism and that sort of thing and nobody really knows what hes going through other than him. Im excited to go out there and play another game for him because again theres no other coach in the country Id rather be going out there for on Saturday. 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975939463080513591) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T15:00Z 6585 followers, 23.2K engagements


"What are some score predictions for Penn State @ Iowa 🕒: 7:00 pm ET 📺: Peacock #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978142902271263101) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T16:56Z 6585 followers, 180K engagements


"Wear White game is officially vs Wisconsin although don't be surprised if the game at Beaver Stadium has a similar theme #WeAre #PennState #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975993355621343488) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T18:35Z 6576 followers, 1098 engagements


"More heartbreak in Happy Valley. UPDATES: 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977149194952679757) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T23:07Z 6582 followers, 10.6K engagements


"Terry Smith described "shock" within the Lasch Building after James Franklin was fired. Now it's Smith's job to overcome the emotions and get the Nittany Lions back to playing winning football. "We have to get our grittiness back our toughness our swag and most importantly we have to go have fun enjoy playing the game of football" he said. The road forward starts with a challenging primetime test in Iowa City Saturday night. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978064492488528320) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T11:45Z 6558 followers, 17K engagements


"ESPN announces that James Franklin will give his first interview since his firing on College GameDay this Saturday live from Athens GA. Franklin was just on GameDay less than X weeks ago under much different circumstances. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978914401315959173) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T20:02Z 6585 followers, 23.4K engagements


"The Penn State Board of Trustees has a special meeting scheduled for Monday To discuss the proposed sale of assets relating to WPSU #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977371072228913527) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T13:49Z 6585 followers, 162.2K engagements


"James Franklin gets a less than warm welcome from the Penn State football faithful during introductions at Beaver Stadium #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977090070713975075) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T19:13Z 6579 followers, 15.5K engagements


"The brutal scene as James Franklin exits Beaver Stadium following Penn States 22-21 loss to Northwestern. UPDATES: #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977146204879569049) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-11T22:56Z 6585 followers, 61.1K engagements


"Last season at Troy Devonte Ross put up an absurd stat line against Iowa: X catches XXX yards and X TDs plus a XX yard punt return for a score. How is Hawkeyes' coach Kirk Ferentz planning to face Ross again this time in a Penn State uniform "Our goal this year is to get a hand on him.Ive never seen that in a game. Its almost impossible to do but we witnessed it so its not impossible. Its unbelievable. ".But thats an illustration of the way theyve got guys at every position that can beat you in one play so we just need to be at our absolute best." 📸: @hweikelphoto #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1979154141768487108) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-17T11:54Z 6585 followers, 15.2K engagements


"Well there's one candidate off the board. Indiana and Curt Cignetti agree to an 8-year contract extension worth $XXXX million annually. Cignetti was a top choice on many wish lists for the Penn State job. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978915502865936894) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-16T20:06Z 6582 followers, 16.5K engagements


"The classic Penn State script from the 1990s and early 2000s returns to Beaver Stadium this weekend #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975924524617973840) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-08T14:01Z 6576 followers, 6737 engagements


"PRESALE: Football Season Ticket Holders/Nittany Lion Club Members No. X Penn State Hockey vs No. X Michigan State at Beaver Stadium is now live on Ticketmaster until 11:59 PM ET tonight Tickets sale to the public begin tomorrow 10/15/25 #WeAre #HockeyValley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1978120386324627795) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-14T15:27Z 6558 followers, 5031 engagements


"BREAKING: 2027 WR Khalil Taylor has decommitted from Penn State football per @Hayesfawcett3 . In the Nittany Lions' class since March Taylor is the No. X WR in 2027 and the No. X prospect in PA. A significant blow for James Franklin and company #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1976674870256693509) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-10T15:43Z 6581 followers, 26.5K engagements


"What are some score predictions for Northwestern at Penn State 🕒: 3:30 pm ET 📺: FS1 #WeAre #PennState #Northwestern"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1975554689673666768) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-07T13:31Z 6557 followers, 6959 engagements


"Penn State football tips its cap to James Franklin. End of an era in Happy Valley. #WeAre #PennState"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BasicBlues/status/1977483210201117138) [@BasicBlues](/creator/x/BasicBlues) 2025-10-12T21:15Z 6582 followers, 59.3K engagements