October 2026
PFN Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 9: Big moves in 4A
October 26, 2026 | Billy Splain
The storm has finally landed, and it dropped squarely on Shamokin. We’ve been waiting for Blue Mountain to get a big win, and they delivered taking out #1 4A Shamokin. Welcome to the rankings! Another big wave came from McDevitt who destroyed Harrisburg. The rest? Pretty calm at the top.
Althouse runs wild in Penns Valley win over Huntingdon
October 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Spencer Althouse is a special athlete. Tonight at Penns Valley High School the speedy senior caught two touchdown passes and ran a punt back to lead the Rams to a 30-18 win over Huntingdon. He also accounted for two 2-point conversions and had nearly 200 return yards on 2 kick returns and 2 punt returns. […]
Cornell High community in shock, Head Coach Ed Dawson passed away Friday night
October 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Veteran Head Coach Ed Dawson passed away during Cornells game with Rochester. He apparently wasn’t feeling well during the second quarter and had a medical episode. The game was called with Cornell leading. Aid and cpr was given on the sidelines by someone before he was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. […]
Can It Get Worse? PSU Needs BYE Week Reboot: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep 24
October 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
Things are not going well for Penn State. Four straight losses tends to do that from time to time. On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast we are joined by Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko. We dive into the state of the Penn State program and go deeper into a total athletic […]
The STATE of PA Football: Week 9 loading! Was was a quiet weekend might have been the calm before the storm.
October 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Watch LIVE Wednesday at 6pm on PFN or CWTAP Matt, Billy and Willie take a look at what happened last weekend, then they lookin into the crystal ball to see what’s going to happen in week 9. (Well, they’ll try, not do). MONSTER matchup in D11 down by New Tripoli. Big 4A matchup in D4/11. […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: The top performances around the state from Week 8, 2026.
October 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Did we miss you? email your info with a link to proof of stat to billy@pafootballnews.com. We’ll add you in! HOLY COW!!!! Amazing Stuff Caedon Voglino Carbondale Area 96 yard rushing touchdown Bloomsburg 500 Program Wins on 10/9/26 Upper Perkiomen Team Record – 63pts in one game – previous was 59pts Zach Adam – 6 […]
PFN Taps into the State: Week 8. 90 minutes of nearly 100 teams from week 8. 1/2time show by NDGP/Selinsgrove/Avonworth bands
October 20, 2026 | Billy Splain
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PFN Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 8: Storm never came, maybe this week?
October 19, 2026 | Billy Splain
Steady as she goes, again. Just a couple of what you might call upsets. Maybe that storm we talked about happens this week, only two more weeks for playoff positioning. Teams are getting desperate.
Rapid Reaction: Penn State takes another L, QB Change for PSU?
October 17, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State football suffered through another loss, this time at Michigan, making it their fourth straight defeat. Penn State led 3-0 at the break. Michigan made a QB change and found a spark after Penn State QB Rocco Becht tossed two int’s to give the Wolverines the lead. Becht later fumbled leading to another Michigan […]
Trojans ride Hobbs, Collins to wet win over Moshannon Valley (video recap)
October 17, 2026 | Billy Splain
It took a while to get going on the slick field at Moshannon Valley High School, but the Trojans found a way to get Nasir Collins and Maddox Hobbs the yards and trips to the endzone to escape with a 21-0 win. Hobbs broke several big runs and scored all three touchdowns for Mt. Union. […]
BIG GAME HUNTING WITH PFN! OCT 16-17
October 16, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s Friday and the air has that football feel! Looking for a big game to attend? Look no further! We chose some of the bigger games to highlight, however, they’re all important to your home town! Check out our big game selection OR choose from the many other games on our schedule page! Don’t forget […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: The top performances around the state from Week 7, 2026.
October 15, 2026 | Billy Splain
Did we miss you? email your info with a link to proof of stat to billy@pafootballnews.com. We’ll add you in! HOLY COW!!!! -Wyomissing’s Brady Focht the only Berks player this season with a pair of defensive touchdowns in same game. He returned a fumble and an interception for scores Saturday vs. Daniel Boone. Also had […]
NOW it’s official. All WPIAL Title game sites are secured.
October 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
Pine-Richland High School is the host site for the 4A and 6A football championships for the second consecutive year. Game times will remain the same as last year, at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. However, the classifications assigned to each time have not yet been determined. The game times for the 1A, 2A, 3A and […]
Can Penn State Find A Way Against Michigan: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep 23
October 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast it is Penn State vs. Michigan week. The match-up has lost some buzz since the preseason ass both programs find themselves searching for answers. Penn State is reeling after its loss to USC, and a trip to Michigan and their defense isn’t exactly a warm and fuzzy […]
PFN Taps into the State: Week 7! A special tribute to the PIAA Officials!
October 13, 2026 | Billy Splain
THIS WEEK WE HONOR THE MEN IN STRIPES. WITHOUT THEM, THEY DON’T PLAY. THANK YOU OFFICIALS! week 7 taps by PAFootball Newsdotcom
PFN Pennsylvania Football Rankings, Week 7: And HERE WE GO!!
October 12, 2026 | Billy Splain
There weren’t many changes and very few of what we would call upsets again, but that storm we told you about last week? It arrived Sunday. The new week begins and with it, a plethora of ranked teams meeting each other this coming weekend. Take a good look, these won’t look the same next week.
Marauders take down Bellwood-Antis in heavyweight battle (video recap)
October 11, 2026 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle and Bellwood-Antis both entered Saturdays game with 5-1 records. This game didn’t have a lot of points, but it didn’t disappoint. The Marauders came away with the 10-0 win in a contest that saw three missed field goals, 3 interceptions, several fourth down stops and plenty of hitting. Look for both teams to […]
USC extends Lions Misery with 31-23 defeat: Rapid Reaction
October 11, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State’s White Out set a record for crowd size but didn’t bring home a victory. The Lions offense sputters in the second half of a 31-23 loss. The defense can’t get pressure as Jayden Maiava throws for 300 yards. The Nittany Lions and the fanbase are searching for answers. What went wrong and what […]
Shamokin pulls away in second half, Millionaires fall 48-13 video recap
October 10, 2026 | Billy Splain
D4 shamokin v williamsport by PAFootball Newsdotcom Shamokin 14 0 20 14 — 48 Williamsport 0 7 0 6 — 13 Scoring recap: -First play of the game Brayden Cavanaugh picks it off and goes to the house. Shamokin takes a quick 7-0 lead -Shamokin up 14 zip after Logan Steele hit’s Ryan Bickert […]
The PFN/CWS Showcase Keystone Club: The top performances around the state from Week 6, 2026.
October 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Did we miss you? email your info with a link to proof of stat to billy@pafootballnews.com. We’ll add you in! HOLY COW!!!! Amazing Stuff T.K. Gursky – Palmerton, Tied Single game pass TD’s at 6. Tied Matt Machalik Team – 99 yard TD drive vs Seneca 13 plays Girard Aubrey Kimbrough / Conwell-Egan / Broke […]
The STATE of PA Football: Week 6. Joining us is Andy Kalista to talk Penn State. Tune in at 6!
October 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Who were the big winners in week 6? Whats up with PSU? Whats going on around the state? We’ll dig in tonight! Coming up tonight at 6! The STATE of PA Football, week 6 episode. At 6 we review the weekend, then at 6;30 it’s Andy Kalista from the Blue/White Tailgate podcast talking Penn State, […]
Can Lions Find Identity, Devon Still Talks DL & Still Strong Foundation: BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep 22
October 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast there is pressure in Happy Valley. Andrew Kalista, Mike Gross, and Frank Bodani analyze Penn State’s recent on-field struggles, team identity, and the challenges of integrating new players and coaching schemes. Guest Devin Still provides technical insight into defensive line performance and shares updates on the ongoing […]
PFN Taps into the State: Week 6! 90 minutes of highlights, over 100 teams!
October 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
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Legendary Blackhawk HC Joe Hamilton passes
October 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
There are few coaches who have made an impact on high school football than Joe Hamilton. His work ethic was extraordinary and his coaching record reflects that. Hamilton was a head coach for 49 years in the WPIAL. Starting at Midland HS in 1966, then to New Brighton, where he won his first title, from […]
