Sports Talk with Steve Jones

“Rocco was off”

Penn State’s 24-20 loss vs Wisconsin was a tough watch for PSU fans. A major area of frustration: QB Rocco Becht’s 12-29 passing performance vs the Badgers.

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“Why is everyone obsessed?”

Penn State’s Availability Report has garnered attention for the number of players listed. Steve Jones is confused by the “freak out” in the PSU fanbase.

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“Will they miss Koby Howard? Yes”

Penn State WR Koby Howard is out for “an extender period of time”. How will PSU fare without their star WR when Wisconsin kicks off the Nittany Lions Big Ten schedule this weekend?

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“Morrow is pretty good”

Buffalo comes in to Happy Valley tomorrow to take on Penn State. Steve Jones and Kyle Leff break down who the Bulls will feature on offense.

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“Hansen is RB1”

A major debate has broken out from Penn State fans over the usage - or lack thereof of RB Quinton Martin Jr. in the PSU run game. Steve Jones discusses what he is seeing in the RB room

Matt Campbell announced DE Max Granville is OUT for the 2026 season with an injury - making this two straight lost seasons for the edge rusher. Steve discusses who will play in his place for the Nittany Lions

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“It was at ZERO!!!”

Watchers in State College, Ann Arbor, and everywhere else around the nation saw the clock hit 00:00 in the Michigan vs Western Michigan game. Except: It didn’t in…. an office in Illinois? 

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“Penn State controlled the controllables”

A 45-0 victory over Marshall is a pretty good way to start your Penn State coaching career if you’re Matt Campbell. Steve Jones and Kyle break down what PSU did well(and exceptionally) against the Thundering Herd.

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“High School AD’s need to be BETTER!”

High School football returns TONIGHT all across the US. Steve Jones sends a message to High School athletic directors and programs: Prioritize radio more than they currently do

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“Collins and Dixson are the backbone”

Audavion Collins and Daryus Dixson are both looking at major years in Happy Valley as a lockdown corner tandem. Steve loves what he sees from the 5th year and sophomore alike.

What corner has stood out to Steve Jones? True freshman Josiah Zayas has shown Steve his ability and playing prowess.

Iowa State transfer Safety Marcus Neal is one of the stars of the Nittany Lion defense. Steve Jones breaks down Neal’s talents.

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“Rojas can do it all”

LB Tony Rojas is back following his 2025 season ending early in injury. Steve Jones is impressed with Rojas and sees the first few games as integral to his season.

Listed as a LB, Caleb Bacon is showing out in Happy Valley. Steve Jones sees the versatile 6’4” defender playing across the field for the Nittany Lions in 2026

Iowa State transfer LB Cooper Ebel is the “best all-rounder” of the incoming PSU Linebackers. Steve Jones is HIGH on Ebel’s ceiling in Happy Valley.

Can move, hit with power, the whole shebang. Ikenna Ezeogu is set to play a big part in D’Anton Lynn’s 2026 DE room.

Sophomore Alex Tatsch played for PSU down the stretch in 2025. Steve Jones sees(eventually) a place for Tatsch in Matt Campbell’s new-look PSU team

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