On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the ramifications for Penn State football following the House Settlement, and PSU’s involvement in Elevate’s private equity venture in college athletics.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom breaks down Penn State head coach James Franklin’s June 5th press conference, and some breaking news: DE Max Granville has suffered a long-term injury and is out for “the foreseeable future”. Plus, what other key Nittany Lions will be back into the rotation soon? What did Franklin illuminate about the evaluation of transfer WR Trebor Pena?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom analyze Penn State’s biggest games in 2025: the White Out vs Oregon, visiting Ohio State, hosting Indiana, and a trip to Iowa. Plus, the guys discuss the pending House Settlement, and what it means for PSU athletics.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: Penn State vs Oregon will be the 2025 White Out Game! On September 27th, PSU’s biggest home game of the year will be at 730pm ET on NBC.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom examine James Franklin’s legacy at Penn State, and if he will be judged entirely by the outcome of the 2025 season. Plus, the guys discuss the re-seeding of the College Football Playoff, and how things could change if the Big Ten would follow the SEC’s plan to leave the NCAA in 2028.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom addresses how Penn State could be affected by the re-seeding of the College Football Playoff next season, the possible self-governance regarding NIL for the Big Ten, and more!

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s roster updates, including: Syracuse transfer WR Trebor Pena arriving on campus, 2026 commit DE Daniel Jennings reclassifying to 2025, and more!

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom address the growing opinion that Penn State could open the season ranked #1 in the country. Are the Nittany Lions truly the best team on paper entering the 2025 season?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by PFF’s Dalton Wasserman for a look at Penn State football in 2025! Why is QB Drew Allar so polarizing? Will three transfer wide receivers be the difference for the offense? How does Jim Knowles’ defense stack up against PSU’s biggest opponents?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss the early effect of Penn State’s new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles! The guys discuss Knowles’ path to PSU from Ohio State, his adaptation to the defensive personnel, and his early influence on QB Drew Allar.

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