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On the debut episode of State Wide, Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg sit down with Rocco Becht to talk about his transition to Penn State, his relationship with Matt Campbell, stepping into the role as QB1, Big Ten expectations, and what excites him most about this Penn State football team.Hackenberg and Tripp also break down what stood out from spring, where Penn State’s biggest strengths are, what questions remain up front, and why they believe this team has the pieces to win at least 10 games.Chapters:00:00 Introducing State Wide03:25 Penn State’s culture is changing05:55 Hackenberg on Penn State’s values08:06 Brian Tripp’s Penn State journey10:39 Iconic Penn State moments across sports13:16 PAM Health message19:41 Rocco Becht joins the show23:31 Becht’s relationship with Matt Campbell28:50 Why Becht’s leadership matters in a transition year30:14 Breaking down Penn State’s roster32:02 Why spring was unusual for Penn State football34:22 What will define Penn State’s season37:26 Penn State’s biggest strengths and concerns39:50 Penn State’s win total predictions40:56 Closing thoughts on debutFOLLOW 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

Penn State Wrestling is coming off its fifth consecutive national championship and one of the most dominant seasons in college wrestling history. Behind the trophies is something even more powerful: a locker room built on a culture where every wrestler is chasing greatness.In this Off The Mat Media Day episode, Dawson Bundy, Cole Mirasola, William Henckel, and Kysion Garcia talk about what makes Penn State wrestling different: the attention to every detail, the family culture, workouts, the hidden moments fans never saw, and the balance between individual goals and team dominance.They also discuss the pressure of being part of a dynasty, why Penn State feels like home, who the team’s “glue guy” is, what Josh Barr is like before a match, and how a group of 30 wrestlers can all chase the same dream together.Chapters:0:00 Meet Dawson Bundy, Cole Mirasola, William Henckel & Kyson Garcia0:52 Penn State’s 5th Straight National Championship2:02 The Daily Habits Behind Penn State’s Dominance3:11 What Made This Championship Team Different4:22 How The Team Grew5:16 The Hidden Moment Fans Didn’t See6:24 Which Wrestler Stepped Up This Season7:43 The Funniest Guys On The Team8:44 Who Flips The Switch On Match Day10:05 What Each Wrestler Brings 14:03 What Makes Penn State So SpecialFOLLOW 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

Penn State wrestlers PJ Duke and Mason Ellis join Off the Mat for one of the wildest conversations yet. The guys revisit the moon landing debate, then get into UFO’s, UAP’s, aliens, The Matrix, and then get into the importance of mindsets before sharing some anecdotes they’ve learned from Coach Cael. This episode starts hilariously off the rails, then turns into a deeper discussion about wrestling and the culture at Penn State. Chapters:0:00 PJ Duke returns to the podcast1:54 PJ’s biggest first year takeaway3:52 Did the season feel fast or slow?5:42 College athlete procrastination struggles7:11 Conspiracy debates9:01 Highest GPA freshman at Penn State Wrestling11:54 Switching from folkstyle to freestyle18:58 Wrestling in Alabama 24:22 PJ Duke adopts a cat30:05 Was the moon landing fake?32:34 Are aliens real?33:00 “I don’t believe in coincidences”35:25 The importance of reading and stretching mindset44:40 Coach Cael’s cookies obsession46:45 Future content ideas47:38 Wrap UpFOLLOW 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#Wrestling #pennstate #weare #happyvalley

Penn State Wrestling’s Mason Ellis, Kyison Garcia, and Sean Degl join Off the Mat for one of the funniest episodes yet.Mason shares the story of how he became the “Alabama Slamma”, Kyle shares a wild story of wrestling in a state tournament with a broken leg, and then the episode takes an unexpected twist. The guys start debating the moon landing and more. This is a must-watch for any sports fan. Chapters:0:00 Mason Ellis coming from Alabama to Penn State1:24 Mason on Alabama wrestling 2:21 Gabe Dean’s influence on Mason3:47 Mason’s undefeated Alabama state title run4:59 Mason’s Alabama football background5:37 The “Alabama quarterback” story8:13 Did Penn State wrestlers win the football game?9:40 The origin of “Alabama Slamma”11:49 Kyison Garcia’s Utah wrestling story15:18 How he wrestled with a broken leg17:14 KG’s national wrestling background19:06 Why Sean hated wrestling at first25:31 Moon landing debate begins30:20 The Katy Perry space trip debate33:03 Mason on Southern accents34:08 Wrapping up the episodeFOLLOW 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

Penn State legends Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda react to the 2026 NFL Draft, break down the Penn State players selected, recap Penn State spring game, and also analyze all the changes that are improving Penn State football. This is MUST WATCH for any Penn State die-hard.Chapters:0:00 Spring Game + First Impressions2:00 How the Culture Has Shifted3:30 Depth Issues5:00 What Looked GOOD This Spring6:30 Energy Change7:30 The “PR Campaign” Explained9:00 Media Strategy11:30 “We Got Too Comfortable”15:30 Alabama Standard vs Penn State23:30 The Turning Point for the Program26:00 NFL Draft Reactions40:00 Undrafted Players to Watch43:00 NCAA Rule Changes (5-for-5)47:30 NIL Problems & Lawsuits51:00 Nebraska NIL Controversy54:00 What’s Next for Penn StateFOLLOW 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 #CollegeFootball #NFLDraft

Whitney Lauenstein’s journey isn’t what you’d expect. She wasn’t the Gatorade Player of the Year. She wasn’t the most hyped recruit. She got told “no” by schools early on. But that’s exactly what made her dangerous.Going from Nebraska, to Texas, to Penn State, Whitney joins Her State to share her story of what it feels like to be overlooked, the mindset that helped her compete at the highest of levels, the chaotic nature of the transfer portal, and how becoming a mother changed her perspective as an athlete. This isn’t just a volleyball athlete story, this is an underdog story of someone who overcame a lot of adversity to become elite. This is a MUST WATCH for any Penn State fan. Chapters:0:00 Meet Whitney Lauenstein2:17 Small Town Beginnings3:29 How Volleyball Started4:15 Multi-Sport Background5:10 Recruiting Rejections6:06 The Scholarship Call That Changed Everything7:22 Learning Patience at Nebraska8:49 Transfer Portal Reality10:03 Learning NIL is a Business11:00 Becoming a Mom During College17:20 What’s Next After Penn StateFOLLOW 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 #CollegeVolleyball #UnderdogMindset