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Basketball was Zay Robinson’s first love—but the skills he developed on the court helped turn him into an explosive wide receiver.Get to know the Penn State playmaker from Des Moines, Iowa, as Robinson discusses the family members who shaped him, the unusual way he joined his first football team and the injuries that tested him during high school. He also explains how basketball improved his movement, jumping ability and confidence when attacking the football in the air.Robinson opens up about moving 13 hours away from home, the belief Penn State’s coaching staff has shown in him and the energy he brings to the locker room. He also shares his excitement about experiencing his first White Out, competing alongside his teammates and putting on a show for the fans at Beaver Stadium.Away from football, Robinson describes himself as the “light of the room”—a funny, approachable teammate who loves basketball, dancing and connecting with the community.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

James Peoples’ journey to Penn State has taken him from Germany to San Antonio, Ohio State and now Happy Valley — all while staying grounded in three priorities: faith, family and football.The Penn State running back sits down to share the story behind his military upbringing, the influence of his parents, how football went from an outlet to a way of life and why his faith has guided him throughout his college football journey. Peoples also discusses arriving at Penn State, learning what it means to be a Nittany Lion, his excitement for the upcoming season and his ultimate goal of reaching the NFL.Every morning, Peoples looks at a sheet on his wall containing three words that define how he wants to live: Faith. Family. Football. In that order.Hear the story of James Peoples and the path that brought him to Penn State.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Penn State offensive lineman Dominic Rulli’s journey to Happy Valley started long before he ever put on the Blue & White jersey.Growing up in Burlington, Kentucky as a kid, Rulli watched Penn State football every Saturday with his family, had LBU posters on his wall and dreamed about Beaver Stadium. Despite receiving no Division I offers out of high school, he found his way to Penn State as a walk-on and is making the most of that opportunity. Turning it into the chance to represent the program he grew up rooting for.Rulli shares his football beginnings as a young running back, the influence of his parents and older brother, his challenging recruiting journey, memories of Christian Hackenberg and Allen Robinson, what it feels like to run into Beaver Stadium and how he has grown into one of the veteran leaders of Penn State’s offensive line.He also talks about his passion for working on cars, the standard he wants to set for younger teammates and his excitement for the Nittany Lions heading into the season.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Anthony Donkoh might be known as “Giggles” around the Penn State locker room, but there’s nothing funny about the way he approaches football.The Penn State offensive lineman opens up about the aggressive, physical style of play that makes him feel most at home in the trenches — and the switch that turns him from a laid-back, constantly laughing teammate into a completely different person once he steps onto the field.Donkoh also shares the family foundation behind his work ethic, including the example set by his father working two jobs and the support of his mother growing up. He looks back on his rise from freshman football to varsity and the eye-opening jump to the college level.He also explains his close friendship with Tony Rojas, the story behind his “Giggles” nickname, his faith, and what he hopes to accomplish with the Nittany Lions in 2026.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Penn State women’s soccer goalkeeper Kealey Titmuss joins Her State presented by PAM Health to talk about her journey from one of the nation’s top goalkeeper prospects to the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team — and her dream of representing Team USA at the U-20 World Cup.Titmuss takes us inside her recent U.S. National Team camp, matches against England and Colombia, and what it feels like waiting for a potential World Cup roster call. She also breaks down her goalkeeper mentality, including the “be a goldfish” philosophy that helps her immediately move past mistakes.The Grand Blanc, Michigan native discusses beginning soccer at five years old, getting recruited at an early age, graduating high school early, choosing Penn State despite growing up around Michigan, and developing into a more complete goalkeeper in Happy Valley.Plus, Kealey talks penalty-kick strategy, her unforgettable penalty save against Sweden, her professional and NWSL aspirations, the goalkeepers who inspired her, Penn State’s 2026 squad and the program’s new soccer facility.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Penn State offensive lineman Dominic Rulli’s journey to Happy Valley started long before he ever put on the Blue & White jersey.Growing up in Burlington, Kentucky as a kid, Rulli watched Penn State football every Saturday with his family, had LBU posters on his wall and dreamed about Beaver Stadium. Despite receiving no Division I offers out of high school, he found his way to Penn State as a walk-on and is making the most of that opportunity. Turning it into the chance to represent the program he grew up rooting for.Rulli shares his football beginnings as a young running back, the influence of his parents and older brother, his challenging recruiting journey, memories of Christian Hackenberg and Allen Robinson, what it feels like to run into Beaver Stadium and how he has grown into one of the veteran leaders of Penn State’s offensive line.He also talks about his passion for working on cars, the standard he wants to set for younger teammates and his excitement for the Nittany Lions heading into the season.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Kuol Kuol's path to Penn State is about much more than football.In this exclusive player profile, Kuol shares how his family fled South Sudan, rebuilt their lives in America, and how his mother's sacrifices shaped the player—and person—he is today.He discusses growing up in Dayton, Ohio, playing defensive line before switching to offensive tackle, adding more than 60 pounds during his college development, why he chose Penn State, and what Beaver Stadium means to him before ever playing a home game.If you're a Penn State fan, this interview gives you a look at one of the newest members of the Nittany Lions offensive line and the remarkable journey that brought him to Happy Valley.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Growing Up In Dayton After Leaving South Sudan00:50 His Family's Journey To America01:07 Mom’s Impact and Motivation01:54 Finding Football02:18 Falling in Love With Hitting People02:42 When Football Became Real03:03 From 238 Pounds To 30004:05 The Different Standard at Penn State05:07 Excitement Heading Into The SeasonFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley

Meet Karon Brookins, the 6-foot-5 Penn State wide receiver whose football story has always been driven by family.Brookins looks back on growing up around Philadelphia, being the youngest in a big family and one of his earliest football memories — scoring his first touchdown while his mom ran down the sideline cheering him on. He also shares how football became his path, his relationship with Matt Campbell, the work he has put into taking the next step in his game and why he embraces the pressure that comes with playing at Penn State.Away from football, Brookins talks about his faith, his War Zone squad and the family motivation behind everything he does. With nobody in his family having previously reached the highest levels of college or professional football, Brookins wants to be the first — and leave Penn State remembered for who he was both on and off the field.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Falling in Love With Football00:39 His First Touchdown with Mom01:02 First Offer01:19 Connecting With Matt Campbell01:27 Taking the Next Step02:02 Faith Away From Football02:16 Call of Duty & Life Off the Field02:31 Becoming the First in His Family02:42 What He Wants His Penn State Legacy to BeFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstatefootball #weare #happyvalley

Penn State offensive lineman Garrett Sexton began his high school career in an unexpected position: quarterback. Standing 6'6" and weighing around 195 pounds, Sexton eventually caught the attention of a college coach who told him his future belonged on the offensive line.The Hartland, Wisconsin, native shares how he went from playing quarterback to earning his first college offer as a developing offensive lineman. He also discusses growing up as a three-sport athlete, learning football from his father, reuniting with familiar coaches at Penn State and embracing the physicality of playing in the trenches.Sexton explains what separates Penn State’s culture, why his teammates sometimes call him the “nerd” of the locker room and how his family’s sacrifices continue to motivate him. He also reveals why the Nittany Lions are entering the season with a chip on their shoulder and plenty to prove.Sponsored by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Penn State volleyball All-American Kennedy Martin joins Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp to discuss her senior season, the championship standard in Happy Valley and what it takes to become a great teammate and leader.Kennedy opens up about building chemistry with Penn State’s returning roster, learning from adversity, reuniting with her former setter and training alongside Penn State legend Megan Hodge. She also shares the powerful lesson she learned from her father’s eight-year NFL career, her mission trip to the Dominican Republic and three pieces of advice for young volleyball players: have fun, embrace failure and put in the work.Christian and Brian also break down the turmoil surrounding Michigan athletics, the uncertainty of potential NCAA sanctions, Penn State’s remarkable quarterback connection to Ohio and the upcoming Big Ten Football Media Days. Plus, they debate whether the ACC or Big 12 is currently college football’s third-best conference.Presented by PAM Health - https://pamhealth.com/