Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp are back on State Wide as Penn State Football gets closer to kickoff, with Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell and the future of the Nittany Lions at the center of the conversation.Could Rocco Becht become a Trace McSorley-type quarterback for Penn State? Hackenberg breaks down what he sees in Becht’s game, why the veteran QB could be headed for a breakout season and how Alex Manske could benefit from learning behind him.The guys also discuss Matt Campbell’s approach to building Penn State from within, player development in the transfer portal and NIL era, Bo Pribula, the growing fifth-year eligibility debate and why college football may finally need a commissioner and a players’ union.Plus, a look around the Big Ten quarterback landscape, Penn State women’s volleyball at Spikes Under the Lights, the start of the Rob Dow era for Penn State men’s soccer and a tease of what’s coming when football officially returns.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Penn State volleyball’s Alexis Ewing is ready to make a name for herself.The sophomore joins teammate Caroline Juricious on Her State to talk about entering year two at Penn State, developing confidence on the court and embracing the pressure that comes with being the daughter of NBA legend Patrick Ewing and volleyball standout Cheryl Weaver.Ewing opens up about hearing that she only reached this level because of her famous family name, why proving she belongs matters to her and how she’s learning to block out the outside noise. She also shares the advice Patrick Ewing has given her, the influence her mother had on her volleyball career and why she wants to become a player Penn State can rely on when the match gets tight.Plus, Alexis talks about her relationship with her teammates, her incredible athleticism, meeting Spike Lee courtside at Madison Square Garden, her future beyond volleyball and Penn State’s goal entering the new season.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Penn State defensive end Max Granville has been around football his entire life — and now he wants to add his name to one of the strongest edge-rusher traditions in college football.The Sugar Land, Texas native shares how his father helped develop his game from an early age, including early-morning workouts and even putting on his old football pads to help Max sharpen his technique. Granville also recalls the freshman-year scoop-and-score that changed his high school career and the three-sack playoff performance that showed him college football could become a reality.Granville explains why Penn State’s history at defensive end ultimately brought him to Happy Valley, pointing to players like Abdul Carter, Chop Robinson and Micah Parsons as examples he hopes to follow. He also discusses transforming his body after arriving at Penn State, the impact of the coaching staff, his faith, and what he hopes his legacy will eventually mean both on and off the field.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Meet Alex McPherson, Penn State's new defensive end from Stuart, Florida who wants to bring Penn State football back to greatness.McPherson discusses life growing up and his journey to college football. Alex discusses the reason he chose Penn State and how he wants to make an impact on Penn State Football. He talks about his hobbies outside of football including fishing, hunting, and all things outdoors. He shares how his family has made an impact on his career, and ends with a message to all Nittany Lions fans. Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg break down the latest from Nittany Lions fall camp, including Caleb Bacon’s move to the edge, Alex Manske’s development behind Rocco Becht, Malachi Goodman’s opportunity on the offensive line and the Penn State standouts making Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List.Plus, could the Penn State-Pitt football rivalry finally return? Tripp and Hackenberg react to the latest rivalry discussion and debate why meaningful rivalry games still matter in the changing college football landscape. The guys also discuss playoff expansion, preseason rankings and the future of conference championship games.Then, Penn State hockey newcomer Justin Poirier joins the show to discuss why he chose Hockey Valley, his offensive mentality, his journey from the QMJHL to college hockey, being drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, his recovery from injury and his excitement to experience the Roar Zone. Poirier says he came to Penn State looking for a program where he can play his offensive game and compete for a championship.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

From Hartley, Iowa to Happy Valley, Kooper Ebel has been shaped by football, family, faith and small-town pride.The Penn State linebacker opens up about growing up as the oldest of seven kids, learning the game from his father, overcoming self-doubt and why his trust in Coach Matt Campbell helped bring him to Penn State. Ebel also talks about the tradition of Linebacker U, his ability to “flip the switch” on game day and finally getting the chance to experience the legendary Penn State White Out from the field after growing up watching it on TV.Get to know Kooper Ebel and the person behind the jersey as he begins the next chapter of his football journey in Happy Valley.Subscribe for more Penn State Football player profiles, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive Nittany Lions content.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Meet Vaboue Toure, the Penn State safety from Pleasantville, New Jersey who wants to join the legacy of Penn State safeties. Toure discusses life growing up and his journey to college football. Toure talks about moving to Texas in high school and the hardships that came with that process. He shares how his brothers have motivated him and shaped him into the man and player he is today, while also discussing his recruiting process and why he chose Penn State. Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Meet Jamison Patton, a Penn State football safety whose journey began in Des Moines, Iowa.After growing up playing football, basketball and baseball, Patton helped Roosevelt High School end a losing streak of approximately 120 games before continuing his career at Ankeny and Iowa State. Now in Happy Valley, he is ready to bring his experience, physicality and team-first mentality to Beaver Stadium.Patton discusses the coaches who changed his trajectory, overcoming self-doubt, following Matt Campbell to Penn State and how an only child found more than 120 brothers through football.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Before Marcus Neal Jr. arrived at Penn State, he endured two consecutive winless seasons at Raytown South High School. Then, in the first game of his junior year, everything changed: his team finally won, and Neal scored four touchdowns.The Kansas City native has loved football since his father introduced him to tackle football at four years old—sometimes so much that he wore his football pants and cleats to school. In this Penn State Football player profile, Neal discusses the family members and coaches who shaped him, his journey from wide receiver to defensive back, and the mental adjustment required to play college football.Neal also explains why his trust in the Penn State coaching staff made Happy Valley the right destination, how he hopes to inspire children from his hometown, and how he wants to be remembered: a respectful young man off the field and a dog on it.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Keanu Williams has played football since he was four years old—but the beginning was anything but easy. The Penn State defensive tackle remembers crying every day during his first season, being told to get back up and eventually realizing football could change his future.In this Penn State Football player profile, Williams discusses growing up in California, the influence of his mother, losing his senior high school season to COVID, why he couldn’t turn down Penn State and the shock of seeing snow for the first time.Williams also reveals his love for Legos and fishing, explains how injury and a hospital visit in Hershey changed his perspective and shares why he cannot wait to experience the Penn State White Out. Above everything else, he wants to leave Penn State remembered as a great person who made an impact both on and off the field.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/