STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

It’s Paydirt’s FULL game preview for No. 7 Penn State vs. Illinois for Saturday October 23rd, 2021! The game kicks off at 12pm EST on ABC   Visit https://bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-podcast/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen to the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and like us!   (Stock Music provided by ikoliks, from Pond5)   #weare #...

On Episode 11 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - News from Penn State’s bye week - Sean Clifford’s health, plus losing PJ Mustipher for the season - The war of words between James Franklin and Kirk Ferentz - Iowa’s stunning loss to Purdue this past weekend - Updated AP Top 25 Rankings - Preview of No. 7 Penn State vs. Illinois this Saturday in State College, PA - Ta’Quan Roberson potentially sta...

On Episode 10 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - Penn State’s 23-20 loss to Iowa on the road - The offense under QB Sean Clifford - Sean Clifford’s injury - The offense under backup QB Ta’Quan Roberson - How much are Mike Yurcich and James Franklin to blame for the offensive struggles under Roberson? - PSU’s defense was lights out all day long once again - Looking ahead at the effects of the inj...

On Episode 9 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: -Another solid Sean Clifford performance -Indiana’s defensive scheme to start the game -PSU's commitment to the running game, especially in the second half -Who is the best runningback for Penn State? -WR Jahan Dotson continues to shine -The PSU secondary was lights out, as was the defense as a whole. Who especially stood out? -Full No. 4 Penn State...

On Episode 8 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: -Full reaction to Penn State’s 38-17 win vs. Villanova -Sean Clifford with a solid day again. But was he in the game too long? -Is Jahan Dotson the best wide receiver in college football? -The 2021 Heisman Race -What is up with the Penn State running game? -PSU’s offensive line gives up 3 sacks, and was not great in pass protection -Overall thoughts...

On Episode 7 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - No. 10 Penn State defeats No. 22 Auburn 28-20 - The state of the Penn State football program - The best performance of Sean Clifford’s career - Still concerns with the PSU Offensive Line and Rushing attack - Jahan Dotson’s big day - The 3 Tight Ends shine bright - Brisker & Brown looking sharp - Defensive Line struggling to stop the run - PSU needs...

On Episode 6 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - Full game breakdown of No. 11 Penn State’s home opening victory vs. Ball State - Another great defensive effort from the Nittany Lions - Jesse Luketa strikes again, and the secondary looks sharp - Ellis Brooks’ leadership - Sean Clifford’s performance - Status of Penn State’s Offensive Line and Running game - Previewing the whiteout game in primeti...

On Episode 5 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - Full game breakdown of #19 Penn State’s season opening victory at #12 Wisconsin - Jaquan Brisker’s grit - The emergence of Ellis Brooks and Arnold Ebiketie on defense - Ellis Brooks’ targeting penalty - Sean Clifford’s performance - Penn State’s Offensive Line and Kicking woes - Previewing the home opener on Sept. 11th vs. Ball State - Matt’s memor...

On Episode 4 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - The much discussed alliance between the Big Ten, ACC, and PAC-12 - Updates on COVID policies for the Big Ten and Penn State - Updates on the defensive line position through camp - Is this a make or break season for James Franklin with the Penn State fanbase? - Penn State begins the season at Wisconsin this Saturday in Week 1 action! Visit https://b...

On Episode 3 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: - Matt's memories of playing for Joe Paterno - Reminiscing about JoePa's 400th win - Sean Clifford named to ESPN's List of the 25 Most Important Players in College Football in 2021 - Ongoing position battles at Penn State's training camp (RB, WR, and DB) - Linebacker Brandon Smith signing with Roc Nation Sports - The NIL debate continues - Former PSU...

On Episode 2 of Paydirt, Matt & Tom talk about: -Adisa Isaac’s injury and the effect on the defensive line -Matt’s outlook for the Offensive Line -Offensive Coordinator Mike Yurcich and how quickly the offense will start clicking -QB Sean Clifford’s recent comments, and leaving the 2020 season behind -Head Coach James Franklin’s comparisons between Mike Yurcich and Joe Moorhead -Conference realign...

It's the debut episode of Paydirt! Matt & Tom talk about the beginning of Penn State Football training camp, looking ahead to the 2021 season, position battles, Matt's memories of his Nittany Lion training camps, where Penn State has landed in early rankings, Sean Clifford's outlook, the coaching staff, Tom's expectations for the program, Matt & Tom's horrible golf games, and more! Visit https://b...

Welcome to "Paydirt" the podcast with Matt McGloin and Tom Hannifan", a Penn State Football Podcast presented by the Bleav Podcast Network. This will be the most entertaining Penn State and Big Ten football podcast around, and we invite you to Hit Paydirt every Monday morning at 9:00 A.M. EST! Be sure to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! See Privacy Policy at ht...