State Media

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State Media is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 349 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts State Media, a sports show with 349 episodes published.

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  How Penn State Let the Lead Slip Away vs. Wisconsin | State Wide

  Sep 30, 202655 min

  Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp break down Penn State’s loss to Wisconsin and examine how the Nittany Lions let the lead slip away.The State Wide crew looks at the moments that changed the game, why establishing a strong rushing attack remains so important for Penn State’s offense, and what needs to improve moving forward.Plus, Penn State tight end Gabe Burkle joins the show for an exclusive conversation about his season, the offense and life inside the Nittany Lions program.Subscribe for more Penn State football analysis, exclusive interviews and State Wide every week.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

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  Nittanyville Takes on Hackenberg’s Tailgate Challenge

  Sep 30, 20265 min

  Christian Hackenberg puts Nittanyville’s Aaron to the test in the latest Weis Tailgate of the Game. Aaron has just 4 minutes to race through Weis Markets and grab everything needed for the ultimate Penn State tailgate — burgers, sausage, chips, condiments, plates and more.The problem? Finding those plates proves a little harder than expected.Watch Hackenberg break down Aaron’s shopping strategy, see how many tailgate essentials he can grab before time expires, and find out whether he can challenge Gorski for the top spot.Plus, Aaron gives a shoutout to Nittanyville and looks ahead to one of Penn State football’s biggest traditions: the White Out.Presented by Weis Markets: https://www.weismarkets.com/

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  Penn State vs. Wisconsin: How a 17-0 Lead Disappeared | The Pocket

  Sep 29, 202647 min

  Penn State let a 17-0 lead slip away in a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin — but what actually went wrong?On this episode of The Pocket, former Penn State standouts Christian Hackenberg and Grant Haley break down the Nittany Lions’ first loss of the season and explain why the result was unacceptable without believing it’s time to panic.Hackenberg and Haley dive into Penn State’s offensive struggles, missed opportunities in the red zone, Rocco Becht and the passing game, the impact of playing without Koby Howard, the run game, the defense’s performance and whether the Nittany Lions became too conservative after taking control early.They also tackle the bigger picture surrounding Matt Campbell’s new-look Penn State program: expectations in modern college football, NIL and constant roster turnover, how quickly a new coaching staff should be expected to win, what happens inside a locker room after a loss like this and why Friday night at Northwestern presents an immediate opportunity to respond.The loss hurts. The problems are real. But the season is far from over.Subscribe for more episodes of The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg and Grant Haley throughout the Penn State football season.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

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  Penn State's Biggest Concern Before Wisconsin | State Wide

  Sep 24, 202656 min

  Penn State is heading into Big Ten play, but Christian Hackenberg sees one area the Nittany Lions MUST improve before facing Wisconsin.After Penn State's 55-13 win over Buffalo, Hackenberg and Brian Tripp break down what the first three games have revealed about Matt Campbell's team. From Rocco Becht's play at quarterback and a 304-yard rushing performance to the questions surrounding Koby Howard's availability, the Nittany Lions face their first major conference test.Can Penn State's offense maintain its explosive production against Wisconsin? How could a potential absence for Koby Howard change the game plan? And why does Hackenberg believe the Nittany Lions need to improve their red-zone execution?Plus, the guys preview the Wisconsin Badgers, examine Penn State's defensive depth and special teams, discuss Lane Kiffin and the college football landscape, and cover the latest Penn State women's volleyball, hockey and baseball news.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

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  How Do You Stop Penn State's Offense? Breaking Down Buffalo Win | The Pocket

  Sep 23, 202640 min

  Penn State put up 55 points against Buffalo, but the biggest question is whether anyone can stop this Nittany Lions offense when Big Ten play begins.Christian Hackenberg and Grant Haley return to The Pocket to break down Penn State's win over Buffalo, evaluate the Nittany Lions through their first three games, and preview the upcoming matchup against Wisconsin.With a 300-yard rushing performance, creative offensive personnel packages, and an increasingly versatile group of playmakers, Penn State is giving opposing defenses plenty to think about. But what happens when the Nittany Lions face a more physical Big Ten opponent?Hackenberg and Haley dive into the offensive scheme, Rocco Becht's efficiency, Koby Howard's emergence, the development of Penn State's defensive depth, and the players who could make the biggest difference as conference play begins.The guys also hand out their early-season grades, discuss what Wisconsin brings to Beaver Stadium, and react to the biggest storylines across college football, including Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford and upcoming Big Ten matchups.Can Penn State carry its early-season momentum into conference play? Drop your biggest takeaway from the Buffalo game in the comments!Subscribe for more episodes of The Pocket, Penn State football analysis, exclusive athlete interviews, and Nittany Lions coverage from State Media.Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

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