STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel , Justin and Tom explore Penn State football’s outlook for the 2025 season! Including the latest from the early days of Training Camp, the battle for the nickel cornerback spot, DC Jim Knowles’ impact on this year, and a special focus on PSU vs Oregon. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to l...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom mark the beginning of Penn State’s Training Camp ahead of the 2025 season! The guys review the critical position battles, recap Big Ten Media Days, and address a handful of recruiting updates 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 YouTub...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to Penn State’s representation at Big Ten Media Days earlier this week! What do the guys think of the comments made by head coach James Franklin, QB Drew Allar, DB Zakee Wheatley, and OL Nick Dawkins? 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...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by former PSU OL Landon Tengwall to preview training camp and the 2025 season! What’s the outlook for QB Drew Allar? Which position battles are Landon focused on? Which games will make or break this season for the Nittany Lions? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the sho...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom address the state of college football! Are NIL collectives a thing of the past? Has revenue sharing become the norm? Is the transfer portal necessary? Should there be a collective bargaining agreement? All this 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...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom look at the upcoming position battles we’ll see during Penn State’s training camp! Plus, what insight did PSU strength coach Chuck Losey offer the media earlier this week regarding QB Drew Allar, RB Nick Singleton, WR Trebor Pena, LBs Tony Rojas and Amare Campbell? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other pla...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by Mike Poorman of StateCollege.com to explore his recent article regarding the longevity of Penn State head football coach James Franklin. 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 discuss how Penn State football is affected by the recent changes with the transfer portal, revenue sharing opportunities, and NIL developments around the sport. Where does PSU stand in the greater world of college football? 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, Justin and Tom explore Penn State QB Drew Allar’s role in 2025. How is the PSU star quarterback going to be remembered? How equipped are Allar and the Nittany Lions to handle another potential deep run into the playoff? 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 Yo...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s goals in 2025, specifically for RB Nick Singleton. With a future in the NFL on the horizon, what individual and team goals do Singleton have for this upcoming season? 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 Podc...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by Joe DeLeone of “The Ruffino & Joe Show” to break down Penn State’s biggest opposing quarterbacks matchups in 2025! What challenges do Dante Moore, Nico Iamaleava, Mark Gronowski, Julian Sayin, Fernando Mendoza, and Dylan Raiola pose for the Nittany Lions? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom explore the expectations for Penn State football this season. In a recent interview on “The Triple Option” podcast, head coach James Franklin spoke about the opportunity ahead of the Nittany Lions in 2025, RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, plus the future of college football. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom sift through Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s recent comments. The PSU OC shared his thoughts on QB Drew Allar, WR Trebor Pena, RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, the tight ends, 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 this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom analyze recent comments made by Penn State’s defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The PSU DC shared his thoughts on CBs AJ Harris and Daryus Dixson, LBs Tony Rojas and Amare Campbell, the D-Line depth, 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 this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin King provides his firsthand player evaluations from Penn State’s recent prospect camp. Also, the guys revisit the loss of DE Max Granville to injury, and the potential of veteran PSU edge rusher Zuriah Fisher in 2025. 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 this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the ramifications for Penn State football following the House Settlement, and PSU’s involvement in Elevate’s private equity venture in college athletics. 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 Podc...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom breaks down Penn State head coach James Franklin’s June 5th press conference, and some breaking news: DE Max Granville has suffered a long-term injury and is out for “the foreseeable future”. Plus, what other key Nittany Lions will be back into the rotation soon? What did Franklin illuminate about the evaluation of transfer WR Trebor Pena? Visit bleav.com/sho...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom analyze Penn State’s biggest games in 2025: the White Out vs Oregon, visiting Ohio State, hosting Indiana, and a trip to Iowa. Plus, the guys discuss the pending House Settlement, and what it means for PSU athletics. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop ever...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: Penn State vs Oregon will be the 2025 White Out Game! On September 27th, PSU’s biggest home game of the year will be at 730pm ET on NBC. 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, TuneI...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom examine James Franklin’s legacy at Penn State, and if he will be judged entirely by the outcome of the 2025 season. Plus, the guys discuss the re-seeding of the College Football Playoff, and how things could change if the Big Ten would follow the SEC’s plan to leave the NCAA in 2028. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom addresses how Penn State could be affected by the re-seeding of the College Football Playoff next season, the possible self-governance regarding NIL for the Big Ten, 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, Google P...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s roster updates, including: Syracuse transfer WR Trebor Pena arriving on campus, 2026 commit DE Daniel Jennings reclassifying to 2025, 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, Google P...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom address the growing opinion that Penn State could open the season ranked #1 in the country. Are the Nittany Lions truly the best team on paper entering the 2025 season? 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, Tom is joined by PFF’s Dalton Wasserman for a look at Penn State football in 2025! Why is QB Drew Allar so polarizing? Will three transfer wide receivers be the difference for the offense? How does Jim Knowles’ defense stack up against PSU’s biggest opponents? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New e...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the early effect of Penn State’s new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles! The guys discuss Knowles’ path to PSU from Ohio State, his adaptation to the defensive personnel, and his early influence on QB Drew Allar. 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...