STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show
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Episodes
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!
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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?
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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?
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