EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 5 MIN
From City Lights to Saturday Nights: Ty Blanding on Choosing Penn State
from State Media · host College Sports Company
From the Bronx to Happy Valley, Ty Blanding's journey to Penn State is built on perseverance, family, and proving people wrong.In this exclusive interview, Ty talks about growing up in New York City, overcoming stereotypes about football players from the Bronx, the influence of his grandmother, why Penn State felt like home, and what excites him most about the upcoming season.He also shares some fun facts—including being one of the pickiest eaters you'll ever meet—and explains why the culture inside Penn State football stands out from everywhere else.Sponsored by: PAM Health - https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Meet Ty Blanding00:16 Growing Up in the Bronx00:34 The Grandmother Who Inspired Him01:10 First Football Memories01:31 Falling in Love with Football02:04 The Rivalry Win He'll Never Forget02:12 Getting Recruited From New York02:35 NYC Football Stereotype03:16 Finding a New Home in Happy Valley03:56 Steaks Only04:33 Life Beyond Football04:50 Penn State's Road Back to the Top05:03 Building Team ChemistryFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley
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