The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after James Franklin's squad was eliminated in the semifinals of the College

There have been performances throughout the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff that should remind us all that players want to play on the biggest stages and at the biggest moments.  In an age where the prevalent theme of December and January in the sport is complaining about who isn't playing -- opt-outs of the full-game and halftime variety -- it is enlightening to dig into who is and what they have to go through to suit up.

The period following the end of the regular season is incredibly busy for college football coaches, as they navigate the Transfer Portal and high school recruitment. That is only exacerbated for teams like Notre Dame where head coach Marcus Freeman is also taking on the challenge of a deep College Football Playoff run.

Penn State running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen both announced Monday they are returning for their senior seasons in Happy Valley.

Ole Miss football and HC Lane Kiffin have landed another transfer portal target, with ex-Penn State WR Harrison Wallace joining the Rebels.

Notre Dame knocked off Penn State with a late field goal in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff championship game.

Penn State running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen both announced Monday they are returning for their senior seasons in Happy Valley.

Missourians have an added reason to tune into Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship game when (7) Notre Dame takes on (8) Ohio State at 6:30 i

The Penn State football roster that shined in the College Football Playoff semifinals and produced the most wins in school history will return a serious core of contributors. Foundationally, the Nittany Lions appear in about as good of shape as possible heading into preparations for a 2025 season with even greater expectations.

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has agreed to take the same position at Clemson, the school announced on Tuesday. Allen, who just finished his first season as Penn State's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach,

Defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (6-5, 266) was a force opposite Abdul Carter and could wind up on multiple preseason All-America teams. Dennis-Sutton had eight sacks, 13 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries, an interception and two fumble recoveries last year.