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A Fresh Look at Penn State Sports with Happy Valley United | A College Sports Company Brand
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Penn State vs. Michigan: Who Turns Their Season Around? | State Wide
Penn State vs. Michigan could be a turning point for both programs. Former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg and former Michigan defensive lineman Chris Wormley break down Saturday's Big Ten showdown, Bryce Underwood's struggles, and what both teams must do to get their seasons back on...
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Penn State's USC Loss, Rocco Becht's Progress & Michigan Preview | The Pocket
Penn State football suffered another heartbreaking loss, falling 31-23 to USC in the White Out at Beaver Stadium. But Christian Hackenberg and Grant Haley believe there's more to this Penn State team than the final score suggests.On this episode of The Pocket, the former Penn State standouts...
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Christian Hackenberg Takes a Penn State White Out Rookie Shopping
Christian Hackenberg is taking a Penn State White Out rookie shopping! The former Nittany Lions quarterback teams up with Will at Family Clothesline in State College to find the perfect outfit for one of college football's most iconic traditions.With Penn State's first White Out of the Matt...
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Why the USC White Out Could Be Exactly What Penn State Needs | State Wide
Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg break down how the Nittany Lions respond following a difficult night at Northwestern and what Penn State must establish before its White Out matchup with USC.Hackenberg explains why consistency starts with identity, why Penn State...
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Penn State Gets a Wake-Up Call at Northwestern | The Pocket
Christian Hackenberg and Grant Haley hit reset on Penn State football after back-to-back Big Ten losses and look ahead to a massive White Out matchup against USC.On this episode of The Pocket, Hackenberg and Haley break down what went wrong against Northwestern, the issues Penn State faced in the...
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Dallas Vakalahi Wants to DISRUPT Everything Up Front | The Lions Den
Penn State defensive tackle Dallas Vakalahi joins The Lions Den to talk about his journey from Utah to Happy Valley, why Penn State was the right next step and what he brings to a deep Nittany Lions defensive line.Vakalahi reveals that he once played running back, reflects on representing his...
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How Penn State Let the Lead Slip Away vs. Wisconsin | State Wide
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...
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Nittanyville Takes on Hackenberg’s Tailgate Challenge
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…
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Penn State vs. Wisconsin: How a 17-0 Lead Disappeared | The Pocket
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…
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Penn State's Biggest Concern Before Wisconsin | State Wide
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...
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How Do You Stop Penn State's Offense? Breaking Down Buffalo Win | The Pocket
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…
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Can He Build the Perfect Penn State Tailgate in Just 4 Minutes?
Four minutes. 15 tailgate essentials. One Penn State fan racing against the clock. One lucky Penn State fan takes on the ultimate Penn State tailgating challenge inside Weis Markets, where he has just FOUR MINUTES to find 15 essential items for the perfect game day tailgate.From burgers and hot...
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What Penn State Must Fix Before Big Ten Play | State Wide
Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp break down the latest Penn State Football headlines after the Nittany Lions’ win over Temple and ahead of their matchup with Buffalo.Hackenberg explains the one area he still wants to see improve in Penn State’s offense, why explosive runs could unlock the...
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Ben Brahmer Reveals What Makes Penn State’s Offense So Hard to Defend | The Pocket
Penn State tight end Ben Brahmer joins Christian Hackenberg on The Pocket for an exclusive conversation about the Nittany Lions’ loaded tight end room, his connection with Rocco Becht, Taylor Mouser’s offense and what makes this Penn State team different.Before the interview, Hackenberg and Grant...
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The Matt Campbell Era Is HERE, Caleb Bacon on Penn State’s 45-0 Win | State Wide
Penn State football couldn't have asked for a much stronger start to the Matt Campbell era.Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg react to the Nittany Lions' dominant 45-0 win over Marshall and break down what stood out from Penn State's first performance of the 2026...
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Matt Campbell Checked EVERY Box in Penn State’s 45-0 Statement | The Pocket
The Matt Campbell era at Penn State is officially underway — and Christian Hackenberg and Grant Haley saw plenty to like.On the season premiere of The Pocket, Hackenberg welcomes former Penn State defensive back Grant Haley as his new co-host to break down the Nittany Lions’ dominant 45-0 win…
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Chase Sowell is Fulfilling His Dream at Penn State
Meet the Senior WR, Chase Sowell, who is fulfilling his dream by playing for Penn State.The Houston native grew up watching Nittany Lions like Saquon Barkley and Trace McSorley, and says it's been his dream to be apart of an atmosphere like Penn State Football.In this Penn State Football player...
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The Penn State Matt Campbell Promised Us Is Finally Here | State Wide
Penn State football is officially back.Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg preview the Nittany Lions’ season opener against Marshall, break down what they expect from Matt Campbell’s team in its first true test at Beaver Stadium, and make their predictions for the...
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Armstrong Nnodim Had 30 Sacks in Two Seasons, Now He’s at Penn State | Lions Den
Penn State defensive tackle Armstrong Nnodim joins The Lions Den to talk about his journey to Happy Valley, transferring from Oklahoma State, his dominant high school football career and the mindset he brings to the Nittany Lions.Nnodim opens up about recording an incredible 30 sacks and 59…
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Penn State May Have Something Special in Rocco Becht | State Wide
Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp are back on State Wide as Penn State Football gets closer to kickoff, with Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell and the future of the Nittany Lions at the center of the conversation.Could Rocco Becht become a Trace McSorley-type quarterback for Penn State? Hackenberg...
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Alexis Ewing Is Building a Legacy of Her Own at Penn State | Her State
Penn State volleyball’s Alexis Ewing is ready to make a name for herself.The sophomore joins teammate Caroline Juricious on Her State to talk about entering year two at Penn State, developing confidence on the court and embracing the pressure that comes with being the daughter of NBA legend…
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Max Granville Wants to Follow Abdul Carter, Chop Robinson & Micah Parsons
Penn State defensive end Max Granville has been around football his entire life — and now he wants to add his name to one of the strongest edge-rusher traditions in college football.The Sugar Land, Texas native shares how his father helped develop his game from an early age, including…
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Why Alex McPherson Chose Penn State
Meet Alex McPherson, Penn State's new defensive end from Stuart, Florida who wants to bring Penn State football back to greatness.McPherson discusses life growing up and his journey to college football. Alex discusses the reason he chose Penn State and how he wants to make an impact on Penn State...
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Is the Penn State-Pitt Rivalry Back? | State Wide
Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg break down the latest from Nittany Lions fall camp, including Caleb Bacon’s move to the edge, Alex Manske’s development behind Rocco Becht, Malachi Goodman’s opportunity on the offensive line and the Penn State standouts making...
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The Linebacker U Legacy Kooper Ebel Wants to Join
From Hartley, Iowa to Happy Valley, Kooper Ebel has been shaped by football, family, faith and small-town pride.The Penn State linebacker opens up about growing up as the oldest of seven kids, learning the game from his father, overcoming self-doubt and why his trust in Coach Matt Campbell helped...
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Vaboue Toure Desires to be Penn State's Next Great Safety
Meet Vaboue Toure, the Penn State safety from Pleasantville, New Jersey who wants to join the legacy of Penn State safeties. Toure discusses life growing up and his journey to college football. Toure talks about moving to Texas in high school and the hardships that came with that process. He…
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He Helped End a 120-Game Losing Streak | Meet Jamison Patton
Meet Jamison Patton, a Penn State football safety whose journey began in Des Moines, Iowa.After growing up playing football, basketball and baseball, Patton helped Roosevelt High School end a losing streak of approximately 120 games before continuing his career at Ankeny and Iowa State. Now in...
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Marcus Neal Jr. Loved Football So Much He Wore Cleats to School
Before Marcus Neal Jr. arrived at Penn State, he endured two consecutive winless seasons at Raytown South High School. Then, in the first game of his junior year, everything changed: his team finally won, and Neal scored four touchdowns.The Kansas City native has loved football since his father...
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Meet Penn State’s 317-Pound Lego Expert | Keanu Williams
Keanu Williams has played football since he was four years old—but the beginning was anything but easy. The Penn State defensive tackle remembers crying every day during his first season, being told to get back up and eventually realizing football could change his future.In this Penn State…
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Keith Jones Jr. Turned One Season Into a Penn State Opportunity
Keith Jones Jr. learned early how to make something out of nothing.The New Orleans native opens up about his father’s work ethic, falling in love with football at four years old, stepping away to focus on basketball and returning to the game during his senior year of high school. That decision...
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Late to the Game, Straight to the End Zone | Cam Wallace
Penn State running back Cam Wallace came from one-stoplight Mount Vernon, Georgia—but his speed quickly took him far beyond his small hometown.Wallace shares the unforgettable story of arriving late to a childhood football game, getting the ball and immediately scoring a touchdown that changed…
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The Family Sacrifice Behind Siale Taupaki’s Journey
Penn State defensive lineman Siale Taupaki shares the family sacrifice, Tongan heritage and relentless motivation behind his football journey.Raised in East Oakland by parents who immigrated from the Kingdom of Tonga, Taupaki learned early that discipline, respect and humility begin at home.…
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Penn State’s Uniform Changes, Injury Updates and Basketball Debate | State Wide
Could Penn State’s iconic football uniform soon carry a sponsor logo?Brian Tripp and former quarterback Christian Hackenberg break down Pat Kraft’s comments from Big Ten Football Media Day, what a jersey patch could potentially be worth and whether Penn State can embrace college athletics’ new...
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Zay Robinson Wants Beaver Stadium Dancing With Him
Basketball was Zay Robinson’s first love—but the skills he developed on the court helped turn him into an explosive wide receiver.Get to know the Penn State playmaker from Des Moines, Iowa, as Robinson discusses the family members who shaped him, the unusual way he joined his first football team...
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Faith, Family, Football: The 3 Words James Peoples Lives By
James Peoples’ journey to Penn State has taken him from Germany to San Antonio, Ohio State and now Happy Valley — all while staying grounded in three priorities: faith, family and football.The Penn State running back sits down to share the story behind his military upbringing, the influence of…
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From No Offers to Penn State: Dominic Rulli’s Dream is Just Starting
Penn State offensive lineman Dominic Rulli’s journey to Happy Valley started long before he ever put on the Blue & White jersey.Growing up in Burlington, Kentucky as a kid, Rulli watched Penn State football every Saturday with his family, had LBU posters on his wall and dreamed about Beaver...
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The Two Sides of Penn State’s 334-Pound Offensive Lineman Anthony Donkoh
Anthony Donkoh might be known as “Giggles” around the Penn State locker room, but there’s nothing funny about the way he approaches football.The Penn State offensive lineman opens up about the aggressive, physical style of play that makes him feel most at home in the trenches — and the switch…
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Kealey Titmuss Is Chasing a Team USA World Cup | Her State
Penn State women’s soccer goalkeeper Kealey Titmuss joins Her State presented by PAM Health to talk about her journey from one of the nation’s top goalkeeper prospects to the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team — and her dream of representing Team USA at the U-20 World Cup.Titmuss takes us inside her...
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From No Offers to Penn State: Dominic Rulli’s Dream is Just Starting
Penn State offensive lineman Dominic Rulli’s journey to Happy Valley started long before he ever put on the Blue & White jersey.Growing up in Burlington, Kentucky as a kid, Rulli watched Penn State football every Saturday with his family, had LBU posters on his wall and dreamed about Beaver...
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From 238 to 300: Kuol Kuol’s Offseason Transformation
Kuol Kuol's path to Penn State is about much more than football.In this exclusive player profile, Kuol shares how his family fled South Sudan, rebuilt their lives in America, and how his mother's sacrifices shaped the player—and person—he is today.He discusses growing up in Dayton, Ohio, playing...
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Karon Brookins Has Been Smoking Defenders Since Day One
Meet Karon Brookins, the 6-foot-5 Penn State wide receiver whose football story has always been driven by family.Brookins looks back on growing up around Philadelphia, being the youngest in a big family and one of his earliest football memories — scoring his first touchdown while his mom ran down...
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The Quarterback Who Became His Quarterback’s Protector | Garrett Sexton
Penn State offensive lineman Garrett Sexton began his high school career in an unexpected position: quarterback. Standing 6'6" and weighing around 195 pounds, Sexton eventually caught the attention of a college coach who told him his future belonged on the offensive line.The Hartland, Wisconsin,...
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Michigan Turmoil, Big Ten Media Days & Kennedy Martin | State Wide
Penn State volleyball All-American Kennedy Martin joins Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp to discuss her senior season, the championship standard in Happy Valley and what it takes to become a great teammate and leader.Kennedy opens up about building chemistry with Penn State’s returning…
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Chimdy Onoh’s Journey Started With One Strong Mom
Chimdy Onoh's path to Penn State Football wasn't anything like the traditional five-star recruit.Raised in Baltimore by a single mother of four, Onoh didn't even start playing football until high school—and admits he actually hated the sport when he first tried it. Early on, he didn't even know...
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Before Penn State, Alijah Carnell’s First Coach Was Mom
Before Alijah Carnell ever played at Bishop Gorman or arrived at Penn State, his most important lessons came from home.Raised by a single mother who worked long hours in a predominantly male field, Carnell watched her lead through discipline, respect, resilience and an unwavering belief that no...
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Malachi Goodman Can Call Birds and Bury Defenders
Meet Penn State offensive tackle Malachi Goodman as he shares the journey that's shaped him both on and off the field.From growing up in New Jersey as an only child to earning his first college offer, Goodman reflects on the people who helped him along the way—including his mom, his faith, and…
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Penn State’s 270-Pound Dirt Bike-Riding Edge Rusher: Ikenna Ezeogu
Penn State defensive end Ikenna Ezeogu opens up about the journey that brought him to Happy Valley—from growing up around Kansas City to earning his first scholarship offer at Iowa State, following Coach Campbell to Penn State, and discovering a true love for football only after reaching the...
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Ben Brahmer Left a Town of 1,800 for College Football’s Biggest Stage
Ben Brahmer's football journey started in Pierce, Nebraska—a town of just 1,800 people. After winning two state championships and developing under coaches he trusted, Brahmer made one of the biggest decisions of his career by following that coaching staff to Penn State. In this Penn State…
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Owen Alicience’s Coach Told Him To Try Football, Now He’s Starting at Penn State
Owen Alicience didn’t begin playing football until he was 16 years old. Before becoming a Penn State offensive lineman, he was a hockey player who thought his high school coach was joking when he predicted that football could take him to the Division I level.His introduction to the sport was...
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Gabe Burkle on Loyalty, Beaver Stadium and His Final Football Chapter
Penn State tight end Gabe Burkle shares his football journey from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Happy Valley, reflecting on the family members who shaped his career, why following his coaches to Penn State mattered so much, and what it's like preparing to play in front of more than 100,000 fans at…
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