On today's new episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down every potential defensive coordinator candidate that Penn State will evaluate when replacing Manny Diaz. The boys also talk about the Nittany Lions' transfer portal needs, Manny Diaz's decision to leave Penn State for Duke, and the Peach Bowl matchup against Ole Miss. Tune in for another great episode of The Pocket, and be sure to grab your Peach Bowl merch in the link below! 

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CHAPTERS 

00:00-Intro

01:24-Weekend Updates + B Bell’s Career Moves

08:55-Bowl Game Schedule

13:03-Transfer Portal Chaos

19:41-Recruiting Stars + Transfer Portal

27:40-Defensive Transfer Targets

31:02-Potential Replacements for Manny Diaz

36:31-Why Duke?

40:17-Ole Miss Matchup

46:15-Drew Allar + Iron Sharpens Iron

52:17-Mailbag Monday