STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

On Episode 112 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom preview Penn State’s 2023 regular season schedule! The guys are joined by Dave Jones of PennLive and the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, an...

On Episode 111 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom dive into Penn State’s 2023 recruiting class and transfer portal hits! The guys are joined by longtime Nittany Lion football reporter Donnie Collins of the Scranton Times-Tribune to break it all down. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast ever...

On Episode 110 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom discuss the future of Penn State football: quarterback Drew Allar. The guys discuss the challenges ahead of Allar, plus how his potential is being viewed for the 2023 season and beyond. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouTu...

On Episode 109 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom dive into the headlines surrounding Penn State’s wide receivers’ room! The Nittany Lions have a new WRs coach in Marques Hagans to develop KeAndre Lambert-Smith, transfers Dante Cephas and Malik McClain, and others. Also, our guest this week is former PSU QB Wally Richardson! Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more informati...

On Episode 108 of PAYDIRT, we address the news of the week surrounding the Penn State football team and the Big Ten conference: -WRs coach Taylor Stubblefield’s firing -Former Kent State WR Dante Cephas transferring to PSU -Nittany Lions DB Marquis Wilson enters the transfer portal -Jim Harbaugh is returning to Michigan -Ohio State QB CJ Stroud declares for the NFL Draft   Visit bleav.com/podcast-...

On Episode 107 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom are joined by Blue-White Illustrated’s Nate Bauer to reflect on the now completed 2022 college football season, and to look ahead to the potential Penn State football has in 2023. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouTube, Ap...

On Episode 106 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full recap of Penn State’s 35-21 win in the Rose Bowl against Utah! The guys react to QB Sean Clifford’s last game at PSU, the overall performance of the team, and what fans can expect of the Nittany Lions in 2023. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episode...

On Episode 105 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full preview of No. 11 Penn State vs No. 8 Utah in the Rose Bowl! The Nittany Lions face the Utes on Monday January 2nd at 5pm EST on ESPN. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, an...

On Episode 104 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom dive into the evolution of coaching in college football. The guys are joined once again by former Penn State QBs coach Charlie Fisher for some perspective on coaches like Penn State’s James Franklin, Colorado’s Deion Sanders, and soon-to-be head coach of Bethune-Cookman, Ed Reed. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more infor...

On Episode 103 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom welcome back former Penn State OL Keith “Goon” Conlin! The guys share stories about the late Franco Harris, discuss the National Signing Day results for the Nittany Lions, look ahead to the Rose Bowl, and debate the biggest issues facing college football today. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show,...

On Episode 102 of PAYDIRT, we remember Penn State legend Franco Harris, who passed away at the age of 72. Tom is joined by StateCollege.com’s Mike Poorman to recall Franco’s legacy on and off the gridiron, as well as all the events surrounding Penn State football this month. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to liste...

On Episode 101 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom are joined by former Penn State football players Michael Mauti and Chris Ganter, who are both part of the leadership of the NIL collective known as the Lions Legacy Club. Mauti and Ganter share why they believe Nittany Lion football is “code red” when it comes to recruiting, NIL, transfers, and player retention. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-st...

On Episode 100 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom are joined once again by former Penn State DL Aeneas Hawkins of Limitless NIL to discuss how the football program is doing in recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL, and Rose Bowl prep. Hawkins also shares how his colleague- Limitless NIL founder Sean Clifford – is faring leading up to the bowl game against Utah. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-sta...

On Episode 99 of PAYDIRT, Matt is joined once again by former Penn State DT Brandon Noble to discuss the Nittany Lions’ 2022 season, the Rose Bowl, and more! Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your...

On Episode 98 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom look at the past, present, and future of Penn State’s 2022 defensive line with the Rose Bowl on the horizon. The guys are joined by former Nittany Lion, Indianapolis Colt, and soon-to-be Vegas Viper of the XFL, Robert Windsor, to evaluate PSU’s individual D-linemen. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the s...

On Episode 97 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom react to the news of Penn State being picked to face Utah in the Rose Bowl! For some perspective on this huge opportunity, the voice of Penn State football, Steve Jones, rejoins the show! Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouT...

On Episode 96 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have the latest news surrounding No. 8 Penn State: OT Olu Fashanu returning for 2023, QB Christian Veilleux entering the transfer portal, possible bowl game scenarios for the Nittany Lions, and more! Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every...

On Episode 95 of PAYDIRT, we have a full recap of No. 11 Penn State’s 35-16 home win against the Michigan State Spartans. Tom is joined by former Penn State quarterbacks coach (2012-2013) Charlie Fisher to break down the Senior Day win! Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every we...

On Episode 94 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full preview of No. 11 Penn State (9-2) vs Michigan State (5-6). The guys address the news surrounding Parker Washington, the significance of this Senior Day, Sean Clifford’s legacy, and what challenge the Spartans present this Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show,...

On Episode 93 of PAYDIRT, we’ve got a full recap of No. 11 Penn State’s 55-10 road win against Rutgers. It’s an all players edition of PAYDIRT as Matt McGloin is joined by our great friend of the show, former PSU and NFL defensive back Justin King!   Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the po...

On Episode 92 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full preview of No. 11 Penn State (8-2) at Rutgers (4-6). The guys address the news surrounding Joey Porter, Jr’s health, and break down what challenge the Scarlet Knights present on Saturday. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every...

On Episode 91 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full recap of No. 14 Penn State’s 30-0 win against Maryland. The guys review a dominant effort by the Nittany Lions, the concerns at the quarterback position, plus the success of the running game and the PSU defense. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episod...

On Episode 90 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full preview of No. 14 Penn State’s (7-2) upcoming Big Ten home matchup against Maryland (6-3). The guys give their takeaways from the Indiana victory, and delve into what the Nittany Lions have to do to shut down a solid Terrapin team. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places t...

On Episode 89 of PAYDIRT, we’ve got a full recap of No. 15 Penn State’s 45-14 road win against Indiana. Matt McGloin is joined once again by Penn State graduate and Vermont Men’s Basketball voice, Brian McLaughlin! Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the podcast every week on YouTube, Apple P...

On Episode 88 of PAYDIRT, Matt and Tom have a full preview of No. 15 Penn State’s upcoming Big Ten road matchup at Indiana. The guys reflect on the good and bad from the loss to Ohio State, the quarterback situation, plus how fans can expect the Nittany Lions to rebound against the Hoosiers. Visit bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-show/ for more information on the show, and othe...