State College
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Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ THON revealed its 2026 'Love Leads Forward' logo during its Family Carnival at the Multi-Sport Facility on Sunday, featuring two children on a gold paper airplane with the THON name below. The design emphasizes love as a force (key to the THON mission) that empowers families and volunteers. Onward State
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State freshman PJ Duke impressed in his second dual against Lehigh on Monday as he built a lead with takedowns before his opponent was injured, and coach Cael Sanderson praised his performance as a sign of a strong season start for the blue+white team. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Levi Haines built on a strong offseason with international medals and showed early-season dominance by winning with a pinfall against Lehigh on Monday as a top Penn State wrestler. He now looks to add more wins while refining his technique for powerful finishes. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State football will hire Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock soon after naming head coach Matt Campbell. Heacock brings over 40 years of coaching and strong defenses at Iowa State (his exact role is not yet clear). Onward State
- ➤ Penn State will play Clemson at noon on Dec. 27 in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The game will air on ABC and marks the Nittany Lions’ second bowl appearance since a 2014 win over Boston College. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State football will hire Derek Hoodjer as its associate AD for football personnel, transferring from Iowa State where he worked with head coach Matt Campbell. He will join Campbell and associate head coach Terry Smith to strengthen the staff for upcoming games + boost team support. Onward State
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Michigan State Spartans at Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Cost info unavailable — A new era of Penn State Hoops begins with a young and talented roster ready to make their mark.
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Nittany Lions vs. Eagles Basketball Game
1-2:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a new era of Penn State basketball with a fresh, talented roster.
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First Night State College
3 PM – 12 AM — Downtown State College Improvement District — Button required for some activities — Celebrate the New Year with family-friendly fun including ice sculptures and performances.
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