9 Penn State will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Memorial Stadium and air on … Tyrone Tracy Jr. catching on where needed, a new starter at fullback and a look at depth elsewhere are all part of today’s Hawkeye 10@10. nasir_ripdame. Sean Clifford, Pat Freiermuth, and Michal Menet are three of the most important players on Penn State's offense, with each playing a unique role in getting the unit going. Roar Lions Roundtable: No. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Indiana 36, Penn State 35: Nittany Lions Drop Season Opener in Frustrating Fashion. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Nittany Lions fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Penn State announced the eight players who will serve as team captains for the 2020 season. Penn State announced the eight players who will serve as team captains for the 2020 season. The Nittany Lions will have plenty of new starters on defense, where linebacker Micah Parsons’ decision to opt out of the current season and prepare for the 2021 NFL draft leaves Penn State with just two returning lineup regulars in its back seven. Jonathan Sutherland has been a special teams ace and one of Penn State's most important players over the past year. Game week has returned for the Iowa football team and the Hawkeye 10@10 is back as well, serving up a daily dose of Iowa news and notes. The Hoosiers, coming off their best season since 1993 at 8-5, will get an immediate test facing a Nittany Lions team led by standout tight end Pat Freiermuth, returning quarterback Sean Clifford and defensive end Shaka Toney. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Clifford, Freiermuth, Menet, and Sutherland are all captains for the second straight season. 9,217 Followers, 1,555 Following, 21 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shaka Toney (@__18shots) Support our work by purchasing one of our t-shirts. Beaver Stadium. SPECIALISTS RETURNING (1): PK Jake Pinegar. Roar Lions Roar is where Penn State fans gather. 10 Penn State defeated No. All three are considered the leaders of their position groups. : https://t.co/3Zsf9oIpdr#WeAre pic.twitter.com/wRsSHO9I6w. Penn State has four new assistant coaches this season including a new offensive coordinator in Kirk Ciarrocca, who filled that role at Minnesota and has directed a run-pass option system for seven years on P.J. The Starters DE - No. The 6-5, 260-pound Massachusetts native earned all-American honors a year ago while catching 43 passes for 507 yards. 762 Likes, 40 Comments - Shaka Toney (@__18shots) on Instagram: “This A Sack Party and You Can Not Get In” The most unique Big Ten football season ever kicks off tonight when Illinois visits Wisconsin in front of empty stands at Camp Randall Stadium…. Antonio Shelton rounded out the starting unit, taking on blocks well while splitting time with PJ Mustipher. COACH: James Franklin, 56-23 entering seventh season at Penn State, 80-38 entering 10th season overall, 2019 RECORD: 11-2, 7-2 Big Ten (second, East), OFFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING (8): RB Journey Brown, QB Sean Clifford, WR Jahan Dotson, TE Pat Freiermuth, RT Will Fries, LG Mike Miranda, C Michal Menet, LT Rasheed Walker, DEFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING (4): CB Tariq Castro-Fields, DT Antonio Shelton, DE Shaka Toney, S Lamont Wade, SPECIALISTS RETURNING (1): PK Jake Pinegar, RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS: Rushing, Journey Brown 129-890; Passing, Sean Clifford 189-319-7-2,654-23; Receiving, Pat Freiermuth 43-507; Tackles, Lamont Wade 67; Interceptions, Tariq Castro-Fields 2, Jaquan Brisker 2, Marquis Wilson 2. Times sports reporter Steve Batterson takes a look at each Big Ten football team in advance of the new season. His seven touchdown receptions a year ago ranked fourth among tight ends in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The native of West Philadelphia and an Imhotep Charter graduate is one of eight Nittany Lions captains this season. Verified • Follow. 44k Followers, 355 Following, 18 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ivan Toney (@ivantoney1) 762 likes __18shots. Clifford will be expected to use both his arm and feet while at the controls of an offense which returns eight starters for last season. Enjoy more articles by logging in or creating a free account. Defensive end Shaka Toney (18) celebrates the team’s interception during the game against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The 5-foot-11, 216-pound junior rushed for 593 of his 890 yards in the final five games Penn State played last season, including 202 yards in a Cotton Bowl win over Memphis. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 106w Reply. To sum up his feelings about being named a captain for the 2020 Penn State football season, Shaka Toney pointed to one of his idols – six-time Super Bowl … Shaka Toney entered the fray as a first-team starter and earned All-Big Ten honors for his performance. QB SEAN CLIFFORD: A leg injury impacted the second half of a solid season as a first-year starter under center for the 6-2, 219-pound junior. Of the three defensive captains, Luketa is the only one who wasn't a full-time starter last year, which gives you a good idea of how highly his teammates think of him. TE PAT FREIERMUTH: The latest in a long line of talented Nittany Lions tight ends enters his junior season looking to add to a collection of 15 career touchdown receptions. Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. This A Sack Party and You Can Not Get In. Chance of rain 60%. 106w. Clifford finished his first year as a starter by throwing for 2,654 yards and 23 scores while being intercepted just seven times in 319 attempts. No credit card required. IU-Penn State to kick off at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24, BLOOME, Justin Aug 3, 1982 - Oct 17, 2020, SEDWICK, Robert Sep 21, 1924 - Oct 21, 2020, GARBRAITH, Timothy Aug 30, 1952 - Oct 22, 2020, State police identify Westfield man as victim of fatal crash on I-69, Cicero man arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with teenager, Cowan coach was well-known in Madison County, Two Anderson men charged after pursuit ends in crash, As Knight turns 80, a look at his eight biggest IU wins, New store's inventory entices shoppers seeking bargains from e-commerce retailers, Libertarian Jorgensen struggles to get message to voters, ISP investigators seek witnesses to Monday crash on I-69, Daleville company faces fines in death of tree-trimming employee. View the profiles of people named Shaka Toney. He also demonstrated some ability with his feet, rushing for 402 yards and five touchdowns. Posts IGTV Tagged. RB JOURNEY BROWN: Came on late in the season a year ago to position himself as the Nittany Lions’ top tailback heading in the 2020 season. The Nittany Lions also have new line coaches on both side of the ball, Phil Trautwein on offense and John Scott Jr. on defense and a new receivers coach in Taylor Stubblefield.