STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan discuss the biggest things the Nittany Lions have to understand about themselves after Spring Practices conclude. 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, Spot...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan continue their preview of the Nittany Lions’ 2026 Spring Practices with a look at the critical position battles! Which players have to step up for PSU? And which positions pose the biggest questions? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other place...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan preview the Nittany Lions’ 2026 Spring Practices with a look at the coaching staff. After an incredible period of change amongst the coaches, what work will Matt Campbell & Co. have ahead of them? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other plac...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan discuss the Nittany Lions’ winter workouts! Stevens shares his memories of winter workouts, and the guys assess Blue-White Weekend with Spring Practices starting on March 24th. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episod...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan project what PSU’s offensive line could look like in 2026. Considering OL Anthony Donkoh’s recent medical procedure, what competition will we see during Spring Practices along the O-Line? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen....

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan analyze the 2026 Nittany Lion running backs! Iowa State transfer Carson Hansen seemingly leads the way, but how will Ohio State transfer James Peoples and PSU returners Cam Wallace & Quinton Martin Jr. factor in? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan explore Penn State football’s winter headlines! The guys discuss injury updates for QB Rocco Becht, TE Andrew Rappleyea, and others. Plus, Trace McSorley’s departure for the NFL, and some possible clarity regarding the 2026 offensive line. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan take a look at the Nittany Lion tight end room for 2026! How will PSU incumbent Andrew Rappleyea mix with Iowa State transfers Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop e...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined again by former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens to analyze the Nittany Lion wide receivers for 2026. Plus, the guys dive into OL Anthony Donkoh's recent comments about the pressure on the 2025 team. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show d...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens joins the show to help evaluate the soon-to-be starting quarterback for the Nittany Lions, Iowa State transfer QB Rocco Becht. 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, and...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by Dylan Dawson to discuss the new Penn State wide receivers coach, the Blue-White Game weekend, 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, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podca...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by Mike Poorman of StateCollege.com to get the latest on Penn State football! Poorman offers his insight and observations regarding the regime change, a look ahead at the 2026 schedule, and the Big Ten outlook overall. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. Ne...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by Thomas Frank Carr of On3’s Blue White Illustrated to break down the recent comments by head coach Matt Campbell, offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, 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...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by diehard Penn State football fan @_supcaroline of social media fame! Tom & Caroline dive into the apparent culture shift surrounding 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...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan explore the latest recruiting news for Penn State football! Specifically RB Kemon Spell, WR Khalil Taylor, and DBs Gabe Jenkins & Joshua Dobson. 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 Podcast...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan analyze Penn State football’s 2026 schedule, as well as the other marquee schedules around the Big Ten! 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, and wherever else you get your po...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by Brad Kulp of B10 Beyond And Basic Blues Nation to discuss his recent article about what really happened to Penn State football in 2025: https://basicblues.substack.com/p/the-standard-shattered-what-really?r=3q42fk Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan discuss Penn State possibly landing Class of 2027 5-Star RB Kemon Spell! Could the prized prospect change of heart be an indicator of things to come for PSU under Matt Campbell? 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 w...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by Joe DeLeone of “The Ruffino & Joe Show” to discuss Penn State’s transfer portal updates, coaching staff movement, 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, Spotify, and wherever...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan have the latest transfer portal news for Penn State football! The guys address the newest additions as players have until this Friday January 16th to enter or withdraw their names from the portal. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of th...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Tom Hannifan is joined by Zach Seyko of “Locked On Nittany Lions” to break down Penn State’s ongoing transfer portal activity. What identity is PSU building with its roster in 2026? 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 Pod...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Nittany Lion legend Deon Butler & Tom Hannifan discuss Penn State’s roster changes with now 24 incoming transfers, more departures, and continued adjustments to the coaching staff. 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...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Nittany Lion legend Deon Butler & Tom Hannifan address Penn State’s roster movement amidst the opening of the 2026 Transfer Portal window. 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, and wherever else you g...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan reflect on the tumultuous 2025 Penn State football season. The good, the bad, and the ugly from a year of change for PSU. 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, and wherever el...

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan react to breaking news: Penn State is expected to hire Nittany Lion letterman and current USC DC D’Anton Lynn as PSU’s next defensive coordinator. 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,...