STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to MORE breaking news today! Penn State has reportedly landed coveted Ohio State WR Julian Fleming from the Transfer Portal! Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: per Pete Nakos of On3, Penn State WR Dante Cephas plans to enter the transfer portal. What does this mean for PSU’s wide receiver corps in 2024? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goog...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to the College Football Playoff, and preview the National Championship Game between fellow 2024 Big Ten teams, Michigan and Washington. The guys discuss what James Franklin and Penn State has ahead of them now, plus their thoughts on the transfer portal and the Peach Bowl. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show,...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to Penn State’s 38-25 loss to Ole Miss in yesterday’s Peach Bowl. How do the guys feel about the team now that the dust has settled? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and where...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom have your full preview of Penn State vs Ole Miss in this Saturday’s Peach Bowl! The guys are joined by Ole Miss football reporter Brad Logan (Bleav in Ole Miss, 247 Sports’ Inside the Rebels, Red & Blue Crew Pod) for some insight on how PSU matches up against Lane Kiffin’s Rebels. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the official hiring of new Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen, which Nittany Lions will be playing in the Peach Bowl, the future of OT Olu Fashanu, and other news from around the Big Ten that could affect 2024. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom dive into breaking news: Penn State has hired Tom Allen as it’s new Defensive Coordinator! What do the guys think of PSU landing the former Indiana Hoosiers head coach to replace Manny Diaz? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple P...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom dive into Penn State’s first acquisition from the transfer portal, OT Alan Herron from Shorter University (D2 – Georgia). The guys also look at the offensive line talent PSU could have for 2024, the wide receivers the team has targeted in the portal, the defensive coordinator search, and more! Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more informati...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by the CEO & President of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl, Gary Stokan, to discuss Penn State vs Ole Miss, the chaos of the College Football Playoff decisions, and more! Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Sp...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz has been hired as the new head coach of the Duke Blue Devils. What does this mean for the future of Nittany Lion football? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple P...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s Peach Bowl prep, the opening of the transfer portal, roster moves, and more! The guys are joined by Dan Casey of the Play Caller’s Club Podcast to shed some light on the Nittany Lions that have jumped in the portal, the matchup with Ole Miss, and what new OC Andy Kotelnicki is capable of. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state fo...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: Penn State will face Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on December 30th. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Don't...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the breaking news: Penn State has hired Kansas’ Andy Kotelnicki as it’s new offensive coordinator. The guys are joined by Joe DeLeone of “The Ruffino & Joe Show” to shed some light on what Kotelnicki brings from KU to Happy Valley! Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New epi...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by former Penn State DB Lydell Sargeant to review the 2023 PSU football season, project ahead to the Nittany Lions’ bowl game, dissect the transfer portal & NIL, and evaluate the tasks ahead of head coach James Franklin. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State's offensive coordinator search, the transfer portal opening, the Big Ten in 2024, and more! The guys are joined by 247 Sports college football analyst, Smoke Dixon (full length conversation - previously recorded on Tues. Nov 21st). Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen....

On this live episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap No. 11 Penn State's 42-0 road win against Michigan State! The guys highlight the best performances (Allar, Singleton, Allen), the dominance of the defense, bowl game possibilities, and the new Big Ten in 2024. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview No. 11 Penn State’s (9-2, 6-2) final game of the 2023 regular season on the road against Michigan State (4-7, 2-6). The guys are also joined by 247 Sports college football analyst, Smoke Dixon, to discuss PSU’s offensive coordinator search, the transfer portal opening, the Big Ten in 2024, and more! Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for...

On this live episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap No. 12 Penn State’s 27-6 win vs Rutgers. The guys discuss QB Drew Allar's injury, the offense under the co-offensive coordinators, QB Beau Pribula's performance, and more questionable situational football from PSU. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview No. 12 Penn State’s (8-2, 5-2) home game against Rutgers (6-4, 3-4). The guys dive heavily into James Franklin's comments following the events of this past weekend. After a painful loss to Michigan and the firing of OC Mike Yurcich, how will PSU rebound? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places...

On this emergency live episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to the news of James Franklin and Penn State Football firing Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich following the 24-15 loss to Michigan. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, T...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap No. 10 Penn State’s 24-15 home loss to No. 3 Michigan. The guys delve into the play calling issues, game management woes, QB Drew Allar’s struggles, and what is next for this PSU program. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Appl...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin King and Bleav’s Joe DeLeone preview No. 10 Penn State’s (8-1, 5-1) home game against No.3 Michigan (9-0, 6-0). Can PSU knock off a top Wolverine team? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap No. 11 Penn State’s 51-15 road win versus Maryland! The guys break down QB Drew Allar’s much looser performance, RB Kaytron Allen’s production, the defense’s dominance, excellent play from the wide receivers and tight ends. Do the Nittany Lions have the momentum now before their home clash with Michigan next week? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview No. 11 Penn State’s (7-1, 4-1) road game against Maryland (5-3, 2-3). Can PSU put up a more consistent performance this week against a Terrapin team on a 3-game losing streak? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap No. 10 Penn State nail-biter 33-24 home victory vs Indiana. The guys dive into the hangover from the Ohio State loss, the continued offensive struggles, the defense’s uncharacteristic play, and the heroics in the last few minutes to capture the win. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to lis...