STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

Welcome to the official homepage of “STATE of STATE with Justin King and Tom Hannifan" presented by the Bleav Network. WE ARE your destination for year round Penn State football coverage! New episodes of the podcast drop weekly, so don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, like us, and rate us! You can watch the show on YouTube, and you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever else you get your podcasts! Check out STATE of STATE on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod

Episodes

June 13, 2025 16 mins

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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May 21, 2025 24 mins

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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May 14, 2025 27 mins

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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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.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom covers breaking news: UNC linebacker Amare Campbell is transferring to Penn State! The Nittany Lions address a position of need through the transfer portal. What does Campbell’s commitment mean for LBU and the defense in 2025?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s linebacker targets in the transfer portal: Mohamed Toure from Rutgers and Amare Campbell from UNC. Plus, the guys share general takeaways from the annual Blue-White Game.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom covers breaking news: Syracuse WR Trebor Pena is transferring to Penn State! Is PSU’s wide receiver room now equipped to credibly compete for a National Championship? What does this mean for QB Drew Allar, plus fellow transfer WRs Kyron Hudson and Devonte Ross?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom cover Penn State’s transfer portal targets! What’s the latest on Syracuse WR Trebor Pena and BYU WR Keelan Marion? Plus, the guys discuss PSU players that have entered the portal, and a look at former Nittany Lions that will be in the NFL Draft this week!

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom has the latest on Penn State’s transfer portal movement. Will the Nittany Lions land coveted Syracuse WR Trebor Pena? Why did PSU LB Ta’Mere Robinson and others jump into the portal?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State football and the opening of the spring Transfer Portal window. Why did PSU starting offensive guard JB Nelson enter the portal? How did the Nico Iamaleava situation alter the landscape of college football?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom explores the latest updates from Penn State’s Spring Practices regarding QB Drew Allar, RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Plus, the latest on the competition at backup quarterback, linebacker, and defensive tackle.

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Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan are here with yet another episode of Bleav in Big Ten this week and they are talking all about which teams they believe could take big steps up from their last season. Is your favorite Big Ten team slated for a BIG step up this upcoming season? Which teams have a big question mark at QB that hinges their entire season on it? Listen in NOW to hear all about which teams are expected to make the big jump N...

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom cover Week 3 of Penn State football’s Spring Practices! The guys talk about the competition at wide receiver, the depth at corner, the linebacker battle, the upcoming Spring Transfer Portal Window, the NCAA House Settlement, and more!

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