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Penn State pitchers break down the real mental side of pitching, from dealing with pressure to stepping on the mound in high-leverage moments. From “just throw a strike” to bullpen adrenaline, this episode of The Clubhouse dives into what fans don’t see — and why pitching might be 90% mental. Chapters: 0:00 “Just Throw a Strike”… Why Pitchers Hate It 1:14 Starter vs Reliever (Biggest Differences E...

In this episode of Off the Mat, Tyler Kasak joins the show and opens up about growing up on a farm, raising goats, and building a passion outside wrestling that’s just as competitive. From catching goats as a kid… to breeding high-level livestock worth thousands… this is a side of Penn State wrestling you’ve never seen. Tyler shares how farming helped shape his mindset, the surprising connection b...

College football has changed—and not everyone thinks it’s for the better. Former Penn State stars Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda break down the reality of NIL, the transfer portal, and what’s really happening behind the scenes in today’s game. From unrestricted free agency to locker room culture shifts, this conversation dives into what fans aren’t seeing—and what players are dealing with...

Alexis Stucky was at the top of college volleyball — All-American, SEC Freshman of the Year, Team USA… Then one routine play changed everything. In debut episode of Her State with host and 2024 National Champion Caroline Jurevicius, Alexis breaks down the injury, the isolation of rehab, and what it actually takes to rebuild your confidence — not just your body. But this isn’t just about a comeback...

What really happens when college athletes bet on themselves? In this episode of The Clubhouse, Michael Anderson, Jayden Davis, and Bryce Molinaro break down the real truth behind the transfer portal, turning down the MLB Draft, and adapting from SEC to Big Ten baseball. From leaving comfort zones to chasing championships, this conversation dives into the mindset, risks, and lessons that separate e...

Fresh off a national championship, Penn State wrestling stars Josh Barr and Levi Haines join Off the Mat to break down what it REALLY feels like to win it all—and why team titles might matter more than individual glory. From championship mindset and faith to hilarious hunting stories, missed shots, and behind-the-scenes moments, this episode shows a completely different side of Penn State wrestlin...

Penn State football is entering a new era and there have been a lot of changes over the last few months. Christian Hackenberg is joined by NFL Network’s Jason Cabinda to break down Penn State spring football and what improvements are already showing. From Matt Campbell’s culture shift and return to old-school toughness… to quarterback injuries reshaping the depth chart… to a STACKED running back r...

Penn State football is entering a brand new era — and few people understand what that really means better than Coach Terry Smith. In this exclusive conversation with former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg, Terry Smith opens up about what it truly means to lead, represent, and rebuild one of college football’s most iconic programs. From his emotional journey as a player, coach, and interim head...

Penn State Baseball teammates Ben DeMell and Frankie Sanchez reveal what life is really like living together during the season — this episode is full of hilarious roommate stories, team chemistry, and behind-the-scenes moments you’ve never heard before. From who eats the most in the house, to who keeps the place the cleanest, to who’s always ordering late-night food, the guys start some thoughtful...

Masanosuke Ono joins Off the Mat to talk Penn State Wrestling, his match with Marcus Blaze, winning on the world stage, and adjusting from Japan to life in America. Ono breaks down Penn State’s family culture, food, and the mindset that made him one of the most fascinating wrestlers in the sport. FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok....

The pitcher-catcher relationship — known as the “battery” — is one of the most important dynamics in baseball. In this episode of The Clubhouse, we have Penn State catcher Joey DeMucci join us and break down the real communication, mindset, and trust required between the mound and the plate with our co-host and Penn State pitcher, Colin Fitzgerald. From mound visits and strike framing to the futur...

Penn State spring ball is here, and the biggest questions start with Rocco Becht, the wide receiver room, and how DeAnton Lynn reshapes the defense. This episode breaks down the biggest storylines that could define Penn State’s 2026 season. Host Christian Hackenberg is joined by former NFLer and Penn State great Jason Cabinda to talk these things plus spring ball battles, NIL, transfer portal chao...

Mitchell Mesenbrink joins Off the Mat with Penn State Wrestling to talk about his path to Penn State, how chess shaped the way he wrestles, the mindset behind competing at the highest level, and why music may be his future after wrestling. He opens up about training with elite partners, choosing Penn State to become the best version of himself, his viral singing clip, writing songs, playing guitar...

The Clubhouse welcomes Spencer Barnett this week. Spencer breaks down postseason pressure, the mindset to “slow the game down,” growing up in Pittsburgh, and how Penn State is trying to change the culture. Highlights include the viral “I AM A WINNER” bus driver story, walk-up songs, golf talk, and a preview of the Texas Tech series.0:00 “I AM A WINNER” Bus Driver Speech (All-Time Story)3:12 Super...

Penn State’s 2026 NFL Combine week delivered major draft-stock movement — and the Pro Day storylines might be even bigger. We break down Dani Dennis-Sutton’s freak testing, Vega Ioane’s “clean tape” first-round case, Drew Allar’s growing NFL buzz, and why Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen have Pro Day “Super Bowls” ahead. In this episode, we also pull back the curtain on what the NFL Combine is rea...

Levi Haines joins Off The Mat with Connor Pierce & Marcus Blaze to break down the moments that shaped his Penn State career. What happens when your redshirt gets pulled vs Iowa, you WIN… and the first person you celebrate with says:“It was alright. You could’ve beat that guy way worse.”Levi also breaks down Senior Night at Rec Hall, why the crowd feels different in Rec Hall vs the Bryce Jordan...

Welcome back to The Pocket! In this episode, Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda dive head first into conference realignment. The guys wonder if big football schools could start going independent and what the financial benefits of leaving a conference could look like. They also discuss how the landscape of college football has completely changed, how TV contracts are reshaping the sport and if...

Penn State freshman infielder Preston Yaucher joins the Clubhouse to talk about his 2024 Wisconsin State Championship run, losing a USA baseball tryout at 12, choosing Penn State, his “Rolex” walkup song, his love for ranch dressing, and more. From Verona, Wisconsin to Happy Valley, Yaucher opens up about football injuries, discipline, recruiting, and why he thinks Francisco Lindor is his MLB comp...

Penn State baseball pitcher Frankie Sanchez joins The Clubhouse to tell the full story of his journey—from being overlooked in high school and transforming his body, to winning at Southern New Hampshire, earning a chance at the Big Ten level, battling through Tommy John surgery, and his previous experience as a third baseman before switching to pitching. The boys then discuss getting past their po...

Welcome back to Off the Mat! Lightning Luke Lilledahl joins the show and talks about how he wrestled over a 1,000 matches before even getting to high school, his love for LEGO and how it helps him relax, how sitting out his first year of high school wrestling contributed to his success and the guys do an in-depth ranking of the Star Wars franchise. FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twit...

Welcome back to The Clubhouse! Nittany Lions outfielder Cohl Mercado joins the show and talks about having offers to play both baseball and football coming out of high school, playing for Coach Gambino at Boston College, how baseball is full of ups and downs and being a good teammate is more important than anything. FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | ⁠ https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU ⁠ ► TIKTO...

Welcome back to The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda! In this episode, the guys start prepping for NFL Draft Season. They hit on all 9 Penn State players going to the Combine and discuss who has the highest ceiling, who has the biggest upside and who will have the longest career. FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU ⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tikt...

Welcome back to Off the Mat! Shayne Van Ness joins the show and he discusses how he transitioned from football to wrestling while growing up, having his dad as his coach, what drew him to Penn State, how he uses video games for recovery and much more! FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www....

Pitcher Matt Morash joins The Clubhouse to talk about his high school journey, why he chose Penn State, overcoming injuries and much more! FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK |...

Welcome back to The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda! The guys recap the Super Bowl and give some football updates in Happy Valley. FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠►...