Penn State defensive lineman Smith Vilbert joins teammate Dvon J-Thomas and The Lion's Den host Aeneas Hawkins in today's exclusive interview. Vilbert opens up on his journey fighting through adversity to come back with a huge play in Penn State's week one statement win. The guys discuss the 2024 PSU defense starting fast and look forward to building upon that coming back home.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

02:05-Fighting Through Adversity

04:23-PSU DLine Culture

09:27-Vilbert's Journey

12:50-Basketball Player

17:46-Long Awaited Success

19:45-2024 PSU Defense

24:25-Week One Statement

29:38-New Look Offense

33:57-Coach Deion Barnes

36:03-Back At Home

38:21-What's Your Why

39:28-Top 3 Players To Play Against