Penn State football is entering a new era and there have been a lot of changes over the last few months. Christian Hackenberg is joined by NFL Network’s Jason Cabinda to break down Penn State spring football and what improvements are already showing.

From Matt Campbell’s culture shift and return to old-school toughness… to quarterback injuries reshaping the depth chart… to a STACKED running back room that could define the season—this is one of the most important offseasons in recent Penn State history.

Chapters:

1:00 Inside Penn State’s New Era Under Matt Campbell

5:07 QB Room SHAKEUP

8:10 New Offensive Identity

12:25 Old School Discipline Is BACK

19:37 The MOST IMPORTANT Battle: The RB Room

25:53 Lavar Arrington Jr. Position Change Controversy

30:30 What Injuries Mean for the Entire Roster

35:12 The REAL Goal of Spring Ball

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Penn State football is entering a brand new era — and few people understand what that really means better than Coach Terry Smith.

In this exclusive conversation with former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg, Terry Smith opens up about what it truly means to lead, represent, and rebuild one of college football’s most iconic programs.

From his emotional journey as a player, coach, and interim head coach… to the evolving culture under a new regime… to what defines a true Penn Stater — this is a must-watch for every college football fan.

Chapters:

0:00 The “Opportunity of a Lifetime”

1:14 Why This Season Feels Different

4:38 Pro Day Takeaways

8:14 The Matt Campbell Era Begins

10:39 Realistic Expectations

20:49 Terry Smith Joins the Show

26:26 What It Means to Be a Penn Stater

37:53 Spring Ball Priorities

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Penn State Baseball teammates Ben DeMell and Frankie Sanchez reveal what life is really like living together during the season — this episode is full of hilarious roommate stories, team chemistry, and behind-the-scenes moments you’ve never heard before.

From who eats the most in the house, to who keeps the place the cleanest, to who’s always ordering late-night food, the guys start some thoughtful debates. They also get into many other funny stories.

Chapters:

0:00 Roommate “Glow-Up” Story 😂

1:23 Meet the Penn State Teammates

2:02 Inside the Team House (Daily Life)

4:07 Who Eats the Most? 👀

6:27 Clean vs Messy Roommate Debate 🧼

13:42 The Wall Incident 😳

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Masanosuke Ono joins Off the Mat to talk Penn State Wrestling, his match with Marcus Blaze, winning on the world stage, and adjusting from Japan to life in America. Ono breaks down Penn State’s family culture, food, and the mindset that made him one of the most fascinating wrestlers in the sport.FOLLOW 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 #PennStateWrestling #MasanosukeOno #CollegeWrestling #BigTenWrestling

The pitcher-catcher relationship — known as the “battery” — is one of the most important dynamics in baseball.In this episode of The Clubhouse, we have Penn State catcher Joey DeMucci join us and break down the real communication, mindset, and trust required between the mound and the plate with our co-host and Penn State pitcher, Colin Fitzgerald. From mound visits and strike framing to the future of automated strike zones, this conversation dives deep into how pitchers and catchers work together to control the game.Chapters:00:00 The Pitcher-Catcher Relationship Explained02:00 Why the “Battery” Controls Every Pitch03:45 How Catchers Boost Pitcher Confidence07:20 The Future of Robot Umpires in Baseball16:05 Pitcher vs Catcher: Which Job Is Harder?FOLLOW 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

Penn State spring ball is here, and the biggest questions start with Rocco Becht, the wide receiver room, and how DeAnton Lynn reshapes the defense. This episode breaks down the biggest storylines that could define Penn State’s 2026 season.Host Christian Hackenberg is joined by former NFLer and Penn State great Jason Cabinda to talk these things plus spring ball battles, NIL, transfer portal chaos, and college football going forward. If you’re a Penn State fan, share this with your friends. Chapters:4:41 Rocco Becht’s fit in Penn State’s new offense9:27 What Rocco Becht’s tape says about his game14:08 DeAnton Lynn’s biggest defensive challenge18:13 Depth, starters, and leadership questions on defense26:10 Penn State’s wide receiver room under pressure34:25 NIL, transfer portal chaos, and the future of college footballFOLLOW 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 #PennStateFootball #RoccoBecht #CollegeFootball #SpringBall

Mitchell Mesenbrink joins Off the Mat with Penn State Wrestling to talk about his path to Penn State, how chess shaped the way he wrestles, the mindset behind competing at the highest level, and why music may be his future after wrestling.He opens up about training with elite partners, choosing Penn State to become the best version of himself, his viral singing clip, writing songs, playing guitar and piano, and preparing for Big Tens in State College. If you’re a Penn State wrestling fan, this episode gives a deeper look at one of the sport’s most interesting personalities.Chapters:0:00 Mitchell on music, Big Tens, and chess mindset1:02 Meet Mitchell Mesenbrink and his Wisconsin background3:15 How chess shaped the way he thinks about wrestling5:02 Growing up around wrestling and when competition got real9:16 Recruiting, transferring, and why Penn State was the move15:11 Titles, family, and what matters most in big moments21:07 Going viral for music, songwriting, and life after wrestlingFOLLOW 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 #PennStateWrestling #MitchellMesenbrink #CollegeWrestling #BigTenWrestling

The Clubhouse welcomes Spencer Barnett this week. Spencer breaks down postseason pressure, the mindset to “slow the game down,” growing up in Pittsburgh, and how Penn State is trying to change the culture.Highlights include the viral “I AM A WINNER” bus driver story, walk-up songs, golf talk, and a preview of the Texas Tech series.0:00 “I AM A WINNER” Bus Driver Speech (All-Time Story)3:12 Super Regionals & Playing Loose Under Pressure7:56 Spencer’s Player Style & Andrew McCutchen Story10:27 Walk-Up Songs & “Dab A Ranch” Team Obsession14:24 Texas Tech Series Preview & Redemption Tour TalkFOLLOW 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#PennStateBaseball #PennState #CollegeBaseball #BigTenBaseball #NittanyLions

Penn State’s 2026 NFL Combine week delivered major draft-stock movement — and the Pro Day storylines might be even bigger.We break down Dani Dennis-Sutton’s freak testing, Vega Ioane’s “clean tape” first-round case, Drew Allar’s growing NFL buzz, and why Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen have Pro Day “Super Bowls” ahead.In this episode, we also pull back the curtain on what the NFL Combine is really like for players: the medical gauntlet, sleep deprivation, interviews, and why some results get overhyped. Then we give our biggest winners, stock movers, and what to watch next — including Trace McSorley’s move to Buffalo to reunite with Joe Brady.Chapters:0:00 Penn State Combine Special and 9 Nittany Lions in Indy6:40 The combine reality check medicals interviews sleep deprivation13:30 Dennis-Sutton testing numbers and why 4.63 matters20:05 Vega Ioane clean tape first round talk and why he skipped testing27:40 Drew Allar it factor buzz and the QB class timing34:05 Kaytron Allen vs Nick Singleton Pro Day Super Bowls explained40:00 Zaki Wheatley eye test wins but testing questions hurt44:05 Khalil Dinkins value as a blocking tight end and sneaky athleticism48:40 Zayn Durant 4.75 and the chip on his shoulder fit matters55:55 Pro Day watchlist and Trace McSorley joins Buffalo with Joe BradyFOLLOW 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 #NFLDraft #NFLCombine #weare #happyvalley

Levi Haines joins Off The Mat with Connor Pierce & Marcus Blaze to break down the moments that shaped his Penn State career. What happens when your redshirt gets pulled vs Iowa, you WIN… and the first person you celebrate with says:“It was alright. You could’ve beat that guy way worse.”Levi also breaks down Senior Night at Rec Hall, why the crowd feels different in Rec Hall vs the Bryce Jordan Center, the hard lesson of stepping on the scale 10 pounds over right before a tournament, and why hunting is the one thing that keeps his wrestling mind calm.Then the episode goes completely off the rails with a deserted island draft: best teammates to survive with… and the worst possible picks 😂Chapters:00:00 “You Could’ve Beat Him Worse.”01:02 Senior Night at Rec Hall: “That love was different.”01:34 Freshman Year Twist: Losing the Wrestle-Off, Waiting His Turn03:10 Rec Hall vs BJC: Big Stage vs “This Is Penn State”04:36 Redshirt Surprise vs Iowa: Tunnel Moment + Peak Nerves07:11 “I’m Never Seeing 157 Again”: Moving Up & Getting Bigger08:11 The Disaster Cut: Stepping On the Scale 10 LBS Over11:45 Ponchos, Hunting Brain, and the Desert Island Teammate DraftFOLLOW 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#PennStateWrestling #NCAAWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #LeviHaines #PSU