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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom celebrate the holidays by covering all the headlines surrounding Penn State football! The guys address the significance of James Franklin’s 100th win at PSU, QB Beau Pribula’s transfer to Missouri, and the looming Fiesta Bowl matchup vs Boise State!

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom analyze Penn State’s latest addition via the transfer portal: Texas A&M DE/EDGE Enai White. What is the evaluation of White’s skill set? How could White fit into PSU’s defensive line in 2025 and beyond?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap Penn State’s 38-10 win vs SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff! PSU dominated the runners-up in the ACC in frigid conditions at Beaver Stadium. How did the Nittany Lions look considering that Boise State now awaiting in the Quarterfinals?

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  • Join Rhett and Tom as they take us through their preview of the three College Football playoff games that are happening this weekend, including their alma matters: Indiana vs Notre Dame and Penn State vs SMU. They break down how they believe each matchup will go, what the X factors are for each team to win and so much more. Keep listening as Rhett brings on this episode's guest Elijah Sarratt, WR for Indiana to ask him about how he feels about this weekend's matchup. Listen into this MUST hear episode NOW!

  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview 6-seed Penn State vs 11-seed SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff! A White Out atmosphere plus frigid conditions should give PSU a significant home field advantage. What challenges does SMU present for the Nittany Lions?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to more breaking news: Penn State has landed USC WR Kyron Hudson in the transfer portal! PSU addresses a position of need early in the portal window, but is Hudson a game-changer for the Nittany Lions?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: Penn State QB Beau Pribula has entered the Transfer Portal. What challenges did Pribula face in making this decision? How does the PSU quarterback room project out into 2025 and 2026 with this departure?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom sift through the latest news and notes surrounding Penn State Football in the lead up to their First Round game against SMU in the College Football Playoff.

    Safety KJ Winston declares for the NFL Draft DT T.A. Cunningham and TE Jerry Cross have entered the transfer portal PSU is targeting USC DT Bear Alexander, FIU WR Eric Rivers, Louisiana Tech DT David Blay, Miami (OH) WR Reggie Virgil, and Utah State OL Teague Anderson thus far in the portal Penn State Football has announced its 2025 schedule! TE Tyler Warren did not receive an invite to New York City for the Heisman Trophy Ceremony

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom analyzes the announcement by Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki that he will be returning to the program for 2025! What happened in Kotelnicki’s interview process for the West Virginia head coaching job? What does Kotelnicki’s return mean for PSU in the College Football Playoff and beyond?

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  • Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan recap the latest news following the seeding of the College Football Playoffs Bracket . Rhett discusses the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame, highlighting how the AD emailed about the ticket allotments because it is not a home game. He also discusses whether Indiana should have hosted a home game and outlines the team's path to a national championship. The duo reviews Penn State's upcoming matchup against SMU and speculates on potential coaching changes in the BIG Ten. They provide an in-depth analysis of the Big Ten Championship Game between Penn State and Oregon, discussing the standout players and examining James Franklin's key analytical decisions.

  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom covers the breaking news: 6-seed Penn State will host 11-seed SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday December 21st at 12pm EST on TNT! Does PSU have the easiest path to the semifinals of any team competing in the first round?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #3 Penn State’s 45-37 loss to #1 Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game. PSU played extremely hard but ultimately came up short to arguably the most complete team in the country. What is the outlook now for the Nittany Lions in the first round of the College Football Playoff?

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  • Listen in to yet another episode of the Bleav in Big Ten podcast hosted by Tom Hannifan and Rhett Lewis. In this special episode the guys take us through the potential scenarios for what the conference title games could mean for the college football playoff picture and even what it could mean for next year for some teams. How will the top teams in the Big Ten be seeded? Ohio State? Oregon? Indiana? Could Penn State get a shot? Listen in NOW to find out!

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview the Big Ten Championship Game between #3 Penn State (11-1, 8-1) and #1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0) this Saturday in Indianapolis at 8pm EST on CBS! Can PSU capture its first Big Ten Title since 2016? And in the process, can the Nittany Lions secure a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff?

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  • The best duo in College Football are back to recap all the craziness that occurred this past weekend in all of the rivalry games. Between the MAJOR upset between Ohio State and Michigan, Penn State beating Maryland, Indiana demolishing Purdue and Oregon over Washington there was no shortage of action. Rhett and Tom also touch on their biggest QB, playmaker and defensive performances of the week, its an episode you can't miss! Listen in NOW!

  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #4 Penn State’s 44-7 win vs Maryland! With Ohio State’s shocking loss to Michigan, the Nittany Lions will now meet the #1 Oregon Ducks in the Big Ten Championship game next weekend! How did PSU look against the Terrapins considering the opportunity ahead?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #4 Penn State (10-1, 7-1) vs Maryland (4-7, 1-7) on Senior Day in Happy Valley at 3:30pm EST on the Big Ten Network! Following a shaky 1-point win at Minnesota, can PSU finish strong against the Terrapins and lock up a spot in the College Football Playoff?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the significance of Saquon Barkley to the Penn State football program following his career day this past Sunday night for the Philadelphia Eagles. How much did Saquon affect the team, the program, as well as James Franklin's regime before and after his time in Happy Valley?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #4 Penn State’s stressful 26-25 win vs Minnesota! PSU improves to 10-1 to stay on track for a playoff berth, but the Nittany Lions looked shaky on the road against the Gophers. What are Penn State’s reasonable chances if they make the College Football Playoff?

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  • On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom explore the ramifications for Penn State and the rest of the Big Ten after Michigan landed highly touted QB recruit Bryce Underwood this week. What does this mean for competition within the conference in the next few years? How will PSU respond on the field, in the NIL game, and potentially in the transfer portal?

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