On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom dive into the recent Big Ten coaching carousel, and how it affects Penn State Football! The guys also analyze the comments from PSU head coach James Franklin yesterday on the future of the sport, three new coordinators, winter workouts, and more.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss some updates from the beginning of Penn State’s Winter Workouts. The guys delve into the future of college football: athletes as employees? NIL regulation? A Big Ten & SEC partnership? Major TV network collaboration?

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom have all the latest updates surrounding the Penn State football team: Beaver Stadium’s $700M renovation plan, former PSU DB Jordan Lucas joins the coaching staff, the spring practice schedule is set up to the Blue White Game, and more!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by StateCollege.com’s Mike Poorman for his insight on who the leaders and culture drivers will be for Penn State Football in 2024. The guys also discuss the possibility of Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, Ohio State’s spending spree, and the Big Ten competition in the upcoming season.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom break down Penn State Football’s 2024 winter transfer portal movement - who’s in and who’s out? The guys also discuss the coaching staff’s recent arrivals and departures.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: Penn State has landed Georgia DB A.J. Harris AND Florida DB Jalen Kimber from the transfer portal! What do these additions mean for PSU’s defense in 2024? Plus, the guys touch on the possibility of James Franklin leaving for the Alabama job.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by legendary Nittany Lion linebacker and Penn State Board of Trustees member Brandon Short! Short chimes in on PSU’s roster in 2024, the new Big Ten, and more. Brandon also shares his campaign for re-election to the Board of Trustees!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to MORE breaking news today! Penn State has reportedly landed coveted Ohio State WR Julian Fleming from the Transfer Portal!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: per Pete Nakos of On3, Penn State WR Dante Cephas plans to enter the transfer portal. What does this mean for PSU’s wide receiver corps in 2024?

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to the College Football Playoff, and preview the National Championship Game between fellow 2024 Big Ten teams, Michigan and Washington. The guys discuss what James Franklin and Penn State has ahead of them now, plus their thoughts on the transfer portal and the Peach Bowl.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to Penn State’s 38-25 loss to Ole Miss in yesterday’s Peach Bowl. How do the guys feel about the team now that the dust has settled?

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom have your full preview of Penn State vs Ole Miss in this Saturday’s Peach Bowl! The guys are joined by Ole Miss football reporter Brad Logan (Bleav in Ole Miss, 247 Sports’ Inside the Rebels, Red & Blue Crew Pod) for some insight on how PSU matches up against Lane Kiffin’s Rebels.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the official hiring of new Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen, which Nittany Lions will be playing in the Peach Bowl, the future of OT Olu Fashanu, and other news from around the Big Ten that could affect 2024.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom dive into breaking news: Penn State has hired Tom Allen as it’s new Defensive Coordinator! What do the guys think of PSU landing the former Indiana Hoosiers head coach to replace Manny Diaz?

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom dive into Penn State’s first acquisition from the transfer portal, OT Alan Herron from Shorter University (D2 – Georgia). The guys also look at the offensive line talent PSU could have for 2024, the wide receivers the team has targeted in the portal, the defensive coordinator search, and more!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by the CEO & President of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl, Gary Stokan, to discuss Penn State vs Ole Miss, the chaos of the College Football Playoff decisions, and more!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz has been hired as the new head coach of the Duke Blue Devils. What does this mean for the future of Nittany Lion football?

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s Peach Bowl prep, the opening of the transfer portal, roster moves, and more! The guys are joined by Dan Casey of the Play Caller’s Club Podcast to shed some light on the Nittany Lions that have jumped in the portal, the matchup with Ole Miss, and what new OC Andy Kotelnicki is capable of.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to breaking news: Penn State will face Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on December 30th.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the breaking news: Penn State has hired Kansas’ Andy Kotelnicki as it’s new offensive coordinator. The guys are joined by Joe DeLeone of “The Ruffino & Joe Show” to shed some light on what Kotelnicki brings from KU to Happy Valley!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by former Penn State DB Lydell Sargeant to review the 2023 PSU football season, project ahead to the Nittany Lions’ bowl game, dissect the transfer portal & NIL, and evaluate the tasks ahead of head coach James Franklin.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State's offensive coordinator search, the transfer portal opening, the Big Ten in 2024, and more! The guys are joined by 247 Sports college football analyst, Smoke Dixon (full length conversation - previously recorded on Tues. Nov 21st).

On this live episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap No. 11 Penn State's 42-0 road win against Michigan State! The guys highlight the best performances (Allar, Singleton, Allen), the dominance of the defense, bowl game possibilities, and the new Big Ten in 2024.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview No. 11 Penn State’s (9-2, 6-2) final game of the 2023 regular season on the road against Michigan State (4-7, 2-6). The guys are also joined by 247 Sports college football analyst, Smoke Dixon, to discuss PSU’s offensive coordinator search, the transfer portal opening, the Big Ten in 2024, and more!