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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #3 Penn State’s 20-13 loss to #4 Ohio State. PSU’s defense kept things close, but the offense never got going as the Nittany Lions suffer their first loss of the season. What went wrong? What does this say about James Franklin? What does this mean for Penn State’s playoff chances?

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  • Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan welcome Fox Sports Rob Stone to dive into the Penn State vs. Ohio State showdown. They discuss the intense prep for Big Noon Saturday, breaking down why Ohio State has no margin for error this week, the unique challenges both teams face, and the high stakes on the line. The conversation covers Ohio State’s leadership dynamics, the atmosphere surrounding the game, and the pressure on Ryan Day this season. Rhett and Tom wrap up with their picks of the week.

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #3 Penn State (7-0, 4-0) vs #4 Ohio State (6-1, 3-1) this Saturday in Happy Valley at 12pm EST on FOX! Can the Nittany Lions beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 2016 and cement their place in college football this season?

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  • Rhett is back this week with his favorite guest, who is now going to be a permanent co-host of the Bleav in Big Ten show; Tom Hanafin, in order to talk all the latest in big time Big Ten news. This past weekend came with no shortage of big ten happenings such as the fiery game between Penn State & Wisconsin as well as Illinois & Oregon. We keep the show going by touching in on Michigan vs Michigan State, Indiana & Washington as well as a look into Nebraska vs Ohio State. Listen in NOW to hear about the craziness that ensued over the weekend!

  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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!

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  • 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. Finally, they touch on Rhett's alma mater, Indiana, as they prepare to face Nebraska this week.
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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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.

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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  • 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?

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