The Penn State Nittany Lions group speaks to the Pennsylvania State University in school football. The Nittany Lions contend in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as an individual from the Big Ten Conference, which they participated in 1993 in the wake of playing as an Independent from their establishing through 1992.
Set up in 1887, the Nittany Lions have accomplished various on-field triumphs, the most outstanding of which incorporate two agreement national titles (1982 and 1986), four Big Ten Conference Championships (in 1994, 2005, 2008, and 2016), and 48 appearances in school bowl diversions, with a postseason bowl record of 29– 17– 2. The group is additionally #8 untouched in all out successes, one diversion behind Oklahoma and Alabama.
The Nittany Lions play their home amusements at Beaver Stadium, situated on-grounds in University Park, Pennsylvania. With an official seating limit of 106,572, Beaver Stadium is the second-biggest arena in the western side of the equator, behind just Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The group is at present instructed by James Franklin.
Different honors
Lambert Trophy – 1947, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017
Corridor of Fame
Ace Football Hall of Fame
See likewise: Pro Football Hall of Fame
Penn State is one of 11 schools with at least five inductees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Name Position NFL team(s) Inducted
Jack Ham Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers 1988
Franco Harris Running back Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks 1990
Mike Michalske Guard Green Bay Packers 1964
Lenny Moore Flanker/running back Baltimore Colts 1975
Mike Munchak Guard Houston Oilers 2001
Dave Robinson Linebacker Green Bay Packers 2013
School Football Hall of Fame
School Football Hall of Fame
Counting previous head mentor Joe Paterno, 24 Nittany Lion players and mentors have been chosen for the College Football Hall of Fame.
Name Position Inducted
Hugo Bezdek Coach 1954
John Cappelletti Halfback 1993
Kerry Collins Quarterback 2018
Shane Conlan Linebacker 2014
Keith Dorney Offensive tackle 2005
Tear Engle Coach 1973
Jack Ham Linebacker 1990
Dick Harlow Coach 1954
Weave Higgins Coach 1954
Glenn Killinger Quarterback 1971
Ted Kwalick Tight end 1989
Richie Lucas Quarterback 1986
Pete Mauthe Fullback 1957
Shorty Miller Quarterback 1974
Lydell Mitchell Running back 2004
Dennis Onkotz Linebacker 1995
Joe Paterno Coach 2007
Mike Reid Defensive tackle 1987
Glenn Ressler Center/guard 2001
Dave Robinson End 1997
Steve Suhey Guard 1985
Dexter Very End 1976
Terse Warner Halfback 2009
Harry Wilson Halfback 1973
Future non-gathering rivals
Reported calendars as of August 30, 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
versus Idaho vs Nevada vs Ball State at Auburn vs West Virginia at West Virginia vs Virginia Tech at Temple vs Delaware
versus Buffalo at Virginia Tech vs Auburn vs Central Michigan vs Delaware vs Bowling Green vs Villanova vs Temple
versus Pittsburgh vs San José State vs Villanova
Philanthropy and mindfulness endeavors
The Penn State football group has worked in a joint effort with Uplifting Athletes, a non-benefit association, to bring issues to light and assets for the Kidney Cancer Association. In 2003 the group transformed their yearly weight-lifting rivalry into a store raiser when a player’s dad was determined to have Kidney Cancer. The occasion that is currently known as Lift forever, has raised more than $225,000 since its beginning.