STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #3 Penn State’s 28-13 road win against Wisconsin! How did PSU manage to persevere despite injuries to QB Drew Allar and DE Dani Dennis-Sutton? 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,...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #3 Penn State (6-0, 3-0) vs Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1) at 7:30pm EST on NBC/Peacock! Can PSU avoid the pitfalls of a trap game at Madison before hosting #4 Ohio State? 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, Goo...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by retired Penn State OL Landon Tengwall to evaluate the #3 Nittany Lions thus far this season! How does Landon feel about the remainder of PSU’s schedule? Also, learn more about Landon’s incredible gesture to start an NIL fundraiser for walk-on Penn State kicker Ryan Barker! Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and...

Rhett Lewis welcomes Tom Hannifan from State of State to discuss the weekend's Big Ten games. They start with Oregon, where Tom shares his thoughts on Dillon Gabriel's impressive performance and how he continues to showcase the same skill set he had at Oklahoma. They then move on to Penn State, where Tom discusses Will Howard’s playmaking ability and emphasizes his versatility on the field. Finall...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom look at #3 Penn State’s undefeated record during their second bye week of the season. How does PSU stack up against Oregon and Ohio State in the Big Ten? Is it too early to start looking at the Nittany Lions place in the College Football Playoff? 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, Justin and Tom recap #4 Penn State’s 33-30 overtime win at USC! QB Drew Allar and the entire team persevered through adversity to remain undefeated. Is PSU truly one of the most complete teams in 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 drop every week on YouTube,...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #4 Penn State (5-0, 2-0) at USC (3-2, 1-2) this Saturday at 3:30pm EST on CBS! After the Trojans surprising loss to Minnesota, which version of USC will PSU get in Los Angeles? 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, Justin and Tom recap #7 Penn State’s 27-11 win vs UCLA! The Nittany Lions improved to 5-0 on the season with the defense leading the way. Where does PSU stack up against the best in the country ahead of a road trip to USC? 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, Justin and Tom preview #7 Penn State (4-0, 1-0) vs UCLA (1-3, 0-2) which kicks off this Saturday at 12pm EST on FOX as a part of Big Noon Kickoff! Can PSU build on the momentum of the Illinois win and clean up some issues before traveling to #11 USC? 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 recap #9 Penn State’s 21-7 win vs #19 Illinois! The Nittany Lion defense looked strong, and the PSU offense recorded 239 yards on the ground. How does Penn State stack up with the rest of 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 YouTub...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #9 Penn State (3-0, 0-0) vs #19 Illinois (4-0, 1-0) this Saturday night at 7:30pm EST on NBC! James Franklin has called for “White Out Energy” as PSU hosts its first Big Ten action of the season against the talented Illini. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #10 Penn State’s dominant 56-0 home win against Kent State! Did the Nittany Lions prove they’re ready for their first Big Ten game next week against undefeated #24 Illinois in Happy Valley? 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, Ap...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #10 Penn State’s home matchup against Kent State! What do the Nittany Lions need to get corrected against the Golden Flashes before opening Big Ten play at home next week against #24 Illinois? 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, Tom is joined by Joe DeLeone of “The Ruffino & Joe Show” to discuss where Penn State stands in college football thus far in 2024. While the #8 Nittany Lions are on a bye week, what is the national perspective on 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 Y...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom take an in-depth look at #8 Penn State’s challenging home victory against Bowling Green from this past weekend. With a bye week, what are the reasonable takeaways from this game 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 Podca...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom recaps #8 Penn State’s scare at home against Bowling Green. PSU came from behind to win 34-27, but why did a MAC opponent give the Nittany Lions so much trouble? 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...

Tom Hannifan joins Rhett Lewis on "Bleav in Big Ten" to discuss the emergence of a new Drew Allar, highlighting standout performances from players like Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, and KJ Winston. They explore what's ahead for Penn State, emphasizing the importance of getting acclimated to both offense and defense during September before the tougher games in October. The conversation a...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #8 Penn State’s home opener against Bowling Green! After an impressive road win against West Virginia, what do the guys want to see from the Nittany Lions against a MAC opponent? 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 Podca...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #8 Penn State’s 34-12 road win vs West Virginia! The Nittany Lion offense was explosive, and the defense picked up where it left off in 2023. What are the biggest takeaways from PSU’s season opener? 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 preview #8 Penn State vs West Virginia! The Nittany Lions open the season on the road in Morgantown, WV this Saturday at 12pm EST on FOX. Is PSU on upset alert against the Mountaineers? 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 Podcas...

On this episode of Bleav in Big Ten, ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge joins Rhett Lewis to debate the new Big Ten vs. SEC matchup, preview Oregon's season, and discuss his 2025 watch list with Senior Bowl's Jim Nagy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reflects on the end of Penn State’s 2024 Training Camp while looking ahead to the season opener at West Virginia! What do the comments by James Franklin and Andy Kotelnicki at the close of camp mean for the Nittany Lions’ chances against the Mountaineers? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New ep...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom countdown to the kickoff of Penn State’s 2024 season in just a little over a week’s time at West Virginia! How do the guys feel about QB Drew Allar’s maturation? What are the takeaways from the recent comments by former Northwestern and now WVU DB Garnett Hollis Jr on facing the Nittany Lions? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more informati...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom sifts through the recent comments from Penn State head coach James Franklin, offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, and quarterback Drew Allar! Plus, some injury news regarding a wide receiver, and a sizable donation made to PSU Athletics. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the sh...

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom explore information on the Penn State Offense from Training Camp! How are the wide receivers faring? Will QB Drew Allar be more involved in the running game 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, Google...