Good morning, State College.

The Bob Perks Fund’s Night at the Races fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Oct.

3, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish Hall as part of its 20th anniversary celebration supporting local cancer patients (tickets cost $50 and include a meal and drinks).

Penn State women's soccer tied No. 2 Notre Dame 2-2 (its opener on Sunday) at Alumni Stadium.

The Lions scored twice in one minute in the second half before Notre Dame tied with a penalty and will face West Virginia at 7 p.m. Thursday at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

At media day last Friday at Beaver Stadium, Penn State coaches outlined plans to use two or three tight ends in their offense.

Coach Campbell said tight ends Gabe Burkle (recovering from a torn ACL), Benjamin Brahmer, and Andrew Rappleyea are key to the new strategy.

Former Nittany Lions took part in NFL preseason Week 1 last weekend as Drew Allar (Steelers) and Kaytron Allen (Commanders) delivered key performances; Allar scored three touchdowns and Allen became the first running back in a decade to carry 20+ times without negatives, fueling roster battles.

Terry Smith, Penn State associate head coach, shared eight insights on coaching—from adapting practice methods to emphasizing team toughness—at camp and a July 25 Adaptive Athletics fundraiser at the Stater Hotel Conference Center.

His remarks highlight his long-time influence as a player and the evolving coaching strategy.