On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap Penn State’s 38-10 win vs SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff! PSU dominated the runners-up in the ACC in frigid conditions at Beaver Stadium. How did the Nittany Lions look considering that Boise State now awaiting in the Quarterfinals?

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Join Rhett and Tom as they take us through their preview of the three College Football playoff games that are happening this weekend, including their alma matters: Indiana vs Notre Dame and Penn State vs SMU. They break down how they believe each matchup will go, what the X factors are for each team to win and so much more. Keep listening as Rhett brings on this episode's guest Elijah Sarratt, WR for Indiana to ask him about how he feels about this weekend's matchup. Listen into this MUST hear episode NOW!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview 6-seed Penn State vs 11-seed SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff! A White Out atmosphere plus frigid conditions should give PSU a significant home field advantage. What challenges does SMU present for the Nittany Lions?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom react to more breaking news: Penn State has landed USC WR Kyron Hudson in the transfer portal! PSU addresses a position of need early in the portal window, but is Hudson a game-changer for the Nittany Lions?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: Penn State QB Beau Pribula has entered the Transfer Portal. What challenges did Pribula face in making this decision? How does the PSU quarterback room project out into 2025 and 2026 with this departure?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom sift through the latest news and notes surrounding Penn State Football in the lead up to their First Round game against SMU in the College Football Playoff.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom analyzes the announcement by Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki that he will be returning to the program for 2025! What happened in Kotelnicki’s interview process for the West Virginia head coaching job? What does Kotelnicki’s return mean for PSU in the College Football Playoff and beyond?

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Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan recap the latest news following the seeding of the College Football Playoffs Bracket . Rhett discusses the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame, highlighting how the AD emailed about the ticket allotments because it is not a home game. He also discusses whether Indiana should have hosted a home game and outlines the team's path to a national championship. The duo reviews Penn State's upcoming matchup against SMU and speculates on potential coaching changes in the BIG Ten. They provide an in-depth analysis of the Big Ten Championship Game between Penn State and Oregon, discussing the standout players and examining James Franklin's key analytical decisions.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom covers the breaking news: 6-seed Penn State will host 11-seed SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday December 21st at 12pm EST on TNT! Does PSU have the easiest path to the semifinals of any team competing in the first round?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #3 Penn State’s 45-37 loss to #1 Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game. PSU played extremely hard but ultimately came up short to arguably the most complete team in the country. What is the outlook now for the Nittany Lions in the first round of the College Football Playoff?

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