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Penn State Trolls ESPN's Adam Schefter Over Incorrect Singleton Injury Update
The school's social media team poked fun at the reporter's mistake on Twitter.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:22am
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Penn State's social media team scores a victory by trolling ESPN's Adam Schefter over an incorrect photo used in a report about star running back Nick Singleton.Penn State Erie TodayOn Thursday night, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Penn State running back Nick Singleton had been cleared to start running again as he recovers from an injury. However, Schefter initially used the wrong photo in his update, showing former Nittany Lions running back Cordell Mitchell instead of Singleton. Penn State's official football Twitter account seized the opportunity to troll Schefter, posting highlights of one of Singleton's runs and joking that they had a 'scoop' on his return.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing tension and competitive dynamic between media outlets and the teams/athletes they cover. Penn State's social media team was able to score some points by poking fun at Schefter's mistake, showcasing their own social media savvy and the school's pride in its star player Singleton.
The details
Schefter's initial tweet included a photo of Cordell Mitchell, a former Penn State running back, instead of the current star player Nick Singleton. Penn State's official football Twitter account seized on this error, posting a video of one of Singleton's highlight runs and joking that they had a 'scoop' on his return to action.
- On April 17, 2026, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Nick Singleton had been cleared to start running again.
The players
Nick Singleton
A star running back for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.
Adam Schefter
A prominent NFL reporter for ESPN.
Cordell Mitchell
A former running back for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.
Penn State Football
The official Twitter account for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.
What they’re saying
“Heard a scoop Nick Singleton is back 👀 One of our favorite runs ⬇️”
— Penn State Football, Official Twitter account
The takeaway
This incident showcases the playful and competitive dynamic between media outlets and the teams/athletes they cover. Penn State's social media team was able to score a victory by poking fun at Schefter's mistake, highlighting their own social media savvy and the school's pride in its star player Nick Singleton.
