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STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show

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Penn State Football
Penn State
James Franklin
Transfer Portal
College Football Playoff
Penn State Nittany Lions
Drew Allar
Drew Aller
College Football
Nick Singleton
Big Ten
Ohio State
Oregon
Betonline
NIL
NCAA
Big Ten Conference
Jim Knowles
Fanduel
Notre Dame

Welcome to the official homepage of “STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show“ presented by FanDuel! Join former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan for year round Penn State football coverage! New episodes of the podcast drop every week, so please subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, like us, and rate us! You can watch the show on YouTube, and you can listen on Apple Podcas... more

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On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan have the latest on PSU’s 2027 Recruiting Class! WR Jamir Dean flips to Georgia, the Nittany Lions land an edge rusher, and the defensive ... more

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan address the Official Visits happening this weekend for the 2027 PSU Recruiting Class! The Nittany Lions have new crystal ball predictions... more

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan address the Official Visits happening this weekend for the 2027 PSU Recruiting Class! Which undecided and committed prospects should Nitt... more

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On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, former Penn State QB Tommy Stevens and host Tom Hannifan discuss the best Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season! Where does Nittany Lion QB Rocco Becht rank within the conference? What Q... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Campbell
Head coach of Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State University
Episode: Penn State Blue-White Practice Preview
Thomas Frank Carr
Writer for Blue White Illustrated, invited for additional spring-practice insight
Blue White Illustrated
Episode: Penn State Spring Practices
Tommy Stevens
Former Penn State quarterback from 2015 to 2018, now a Grey Cup Champion
Saskatchewan Rough Riders
Episode: Evaluating Penn State QB Rocco Becht (w/ Tommy Stevens)
Dylan Dawson
Freelance sports media personality and soon to be graduate of Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Penn State Football News & Notes (w/ Dylan Dawson)
Deon Butler
Nittany Lion legend and former Penn State player
Penn State Football
Episode: Penn State Recruiting News
Dion Butler
Former guest and a Penn State legend
Episode: Reaction to James Franklin on ESPN College GameDay
Nick Singleton
Running back for Penn State Football
Penn State University
Episode: Penn State Football - Goals for 2025
Joe DeLeone
Producer, friend within the Bleav Podcast Network, and part of Ruffino & Joe Show
Bleav Network
Episode: Penn State's Opposing Quarterback Matchups (w/ Joe DeLeone)
Dalton Wasserman
Analyst at Pro Football Focus discussing college football
Pro Football Focus
Episode: Penn State Football (w/ PFF's Dalton Wasserman)

Hosts

Tom Hannifan
Host of STATE of STATE - A Penn State Football Show; brings Penn State football coverage with experience as a PSU quarterback era context
Tom Stevens
Former Penn State quarterback and co-host; provides insider perspectives on PSU football, recruiting, and on-field strategy

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Too many advertisements

    Love the show, great content, but 50% of the podcast is ads unless you pay them $1/month on YouTube

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ahinton8811
    United States10 months ago
  • PSU vs Minnesota

    I love you’re podcast typically. Tom I listened when you had Matt McGloin before he raised our taxes 33%. Anyway, this is about expectations and ppl including you guys, have to realize Franklin will NEVER get us a Natty. He and his staff just won’t break through. This is our ceiling. With that said, we wouldn’t have won these games in years past. You were so negative in this episode, you couldn’t talk about 3 4th down conversions to go get that playoff birth? This is the most hope I’ve had for a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    cgfavplayerpau
    United States2 years ago
  • Episode 201 is 21 minutes I’ll never get back

    Why would you publish this episode? It was a steaming pile of buckeyes. Justin goes to practice, doesn’t see anything or know who anyone is. He doesn’t talk to anyone of significance or get any real info. Tom asks Justin repeatedly about what he saw and Justin repeatedly answers “Like I said, I really could see much and I don’t know who anyone was.”

    This episode seemed like they were contractually obligated to put out some sort of podcast because of sponsorship agreements. It was 21 minute... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gus Curtin
    United States2 years ago
  • This episode was a steaming pile of dog poop. Justin went to practice and didn't know who anyone was or if they did a good job. Absolutely devoid of useful information. Why did you publish this episode

    Podcast Addict
    1
    GusCurtin
    2 years ago
  • Justin is a great addition

    Justin King has become one of my favorite voices in Penn State media. He combines player perspective, nfl knowledge, talent evaluation expertise, and balanced critique of team strength and weakness. Definitely an upgrade. Tom does a good job of maintaining tempo and topic. I don’t miss the previous negative podcast tone at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PSUinSTL
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great guest selection from PSU alumni and analysts.
Highly engaging hosts who keep the pace and context for fans.
Clear, insightful PSU analysis with strong guest sourcing.
Sometimes heavy ad slots; balance between content and sponsor reads may vary.
Consistent Penn State focus with actionable recruiting and practice insights.

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Talking Points

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Penn State Football - Biggest Playmakers
Q: Which defensive players are projected to be the key playmakers?
Zion Tracy is identified as the top defensive playmaker, with a versatile skill set across secondary positions and special teams. Darius Dixon and Davion Collins are also noted as capable playmakers in the secondary, along with a linebacker corps led by Cooper Ebel and Tony Rojas when healthy.
Penn State Football - Biggest Playmakers
Q: Who do you think will be the biggest playmakers for Penn State offensively this year?
Rocco Beck is expected to be the centerpiece at quarterback, with Roc LeBec noted as the likely starter and a strong emphasis on the offensive line and tight ends such as Andrew Rapelier and Cooper Cousins to create big plays. Chase Sowell and Kobe Howard are also highlighted as potential breakout receivers, depending on consistency and targets in a run-heavy system.
The Latest on Penn State Football (w/ Mike Poorman)
Q: How has Terry Smith handled this transition?
Terry Smith feels like he's the associate head coach, and his voice is being heard and valued in the new staff dynamic.
The Latest on Penn State Football (w/ Mike Poorman)
Q: From what you've heard and what your impression is, how is Pat Craft absorbing all this?
Pat Craft has let Matt Campbell go center stage and speak for himself, indicating a supportive role in his transition.
Evaluating Penn State QB Rocco Becht (w/ Tommy Stevens)
Q: How beneficial is it to have Trace McSorley working with Rocco Becht?
Tommy highlighted the advantages of having an experienced and successful former quarterback like Trace helping Becht adapt to pressures at Penn State.

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What is STATE of STATE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show combines in-depth Penn State football analysis with recruiting and spring practice coverage, often featuring a former PSU quarterback as a co-host and guests from college programs and football media. Typical topics include quarterback development, roster moves, transfer dynamics, NIL implications, and how coaching changes shape both on-field strategy and recruiting pipelines, all interwoven with sponsor messaging and fan engagement.

A standout aspect is the blend of insider perspective from a PSU alum with on-the-ground scouting and practice observations, plus recurring guests from prominent college programs and Penn State media outlets. It's likely to appeal to devoted PSU fans who want professional-level b... more

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2. Thomas Frank Carr
3. Tommy Stevens
4. Dylan Dawson
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6. Dion Butler
7. Nick Singleton
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