Emerald Isle Showdown Kansas State vs Iowa State in Dublin
The 2025 college football season begins overseas, where No. 17 Kansas State and No. 22 Iowa State clash in the…
Stephen Conneely
Stephen Conneely is a college football writer and analyst with a background in media, finance, and law. A proud Penn State alum, he began his writing career covering the Nittany Lions for Victory Bell Rings before founding The Program Insider, a site dedicated to original college football coverage, recruiting updates, and entertainment features. Stephen specializes in film eval, scheme analysis, and evaluating player traits, using a detail-oriented approach to break down the game beyond the box score. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, he lives in Klein, Texas with his wife and two daughters.
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Penn State Preseason Camp: Offense Finds Rhythm for 2025
Penn State’s offense has wasted no time making an impression in preseason camp. Two weeks into August practices, the unit…
Penn State Football Preseason Camp: Defense Takes Shape
Two weeks into preseason Camp, the Nittany Lions have already seen freshmen burst onto the scene, intense position battles emerge…
Penn State Football Stars Land on a Wave of Preseason Award Watch Lists
With the 2025 season on the horizon, Penn State’s roster is drawing national attention. Twelve Nittany Lions have been named…
Five Keys to Penn State 2025 Football and Trap Game Risks
Penn State opens 2025 with championship expectations and a roster deep enough to contend. But the path is filled with…
Penn State Adds Two More to 2025 Award Watch Lists
With the 2025 season drawing closer, two Penn State players picked up national recognition Thursday (7/31) for their leadership, impact,…
Texas A&M Linebacker Earns Spot on Butkus Award Watch List
Texas A&M junior linebacker Taurean York has earned a spot on the 2025 Butkus Award preseason watch list. The Butkus…
2025 Penn State Offensive Line Preseason Preview
Few position groups in college football have evolved as dramatically over the past five seasons as Penn State’s offensive line.…
Penn State Veterans Named to Outland & Nagurski Watch Lists
Three of Penn State’s top veterans, Zane Durant, A.J. Harris, and Olaivavega Ioane, have earned spots on two of college…
Kemon Spell’s Fall Visit Slate Signals Battle Brewing for Five-Star RB
Kemon Spell, the top-ranked 5-star running back in the class of 2027, remains publicly committed to Penn State. But the…
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