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Penn State spring ball is here, and the biggest questions start with Rocco Becht, the wide receiver room, and how DeAnton Lynn reshapes the defense. This episode breaks down the biggest storylines that could define Penn State’s 2026 season.Host Christian Hackenberg is joined by former NFLer and Penn State great Jason Cabinda to talk these things plus spring ball battles, NIL, transfer portal chaos, and college football going forward. If you’re a Penn State fan, share this with your friends. Chapters:4:41 Rocco Becht’s fit in Penn State’s new offense9:27 What Rocco Becht’s tape says about his game14:08 DeAnton Lynn’s biggest defensive challenge18:13 Depth, starters, and leadership questions on defense26:10 Penn State’s wide receiver room under pressure34:25 NIL, transfer portal chaos, and the future of college footballFOLLOW 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 #PennStateFootball #RoccoBecht #CollegeFootball #SpringBall

Mitchell Mesenbrink joins Off the Mat with Penn State Wrestling to talk about his path to Penn State, how chess shaped the way he wrestles, the mindset behind competing at the highest level, and why music may be his future after wrestling.He opens up about training with elite partners, choosing Penn State to become the best version of himself, his viral singing clip, writing songs, playing guitar and piano, and preparing for Big Tens in State College. If you’re a Penn State wrestling fan, this episode gives a deeper look at one of the sport’s most interesting personalities.Chapters:0:00 Mitchell on music, Big Tens, and chess mindset1:02 Meet Mitchell Mesenbrink and his Wisconsin background3:15 How chess shaped the way he thinks about wrestling5:02 Growing up around wrestling and when competition got real9:16 Recruiting, transferring, and why Penn State was the move15:11 Titles, family, and what matters most in big moments21:07 Going viral for music, songwriting, and life after wrestlingFOLLOW 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 #PennStateWrestling #MitchellMesenbrink #CollegeWrestling #BigTenWrestling

The Clubhouse welcomes Spencer Barnett this week. Spencer breaks down postseason pressure, the mindset to “slow the game down,” growing up in Pittsburgh, and how Penn State is trying to change the culture.Highlights include the viral “I AM A WINNER” bus driver story, walk-up songs, golf talk, and a preview of the Texas Tech series.0:00 “I AM A WINNER” Bus Driver Speech (All-Time Story)3:12 Super Regionals & Playing Loose Under Pressure7:56 Spencer’s Player Style & Andrew McCutchen Story10:27 Walk-Up Songs & “Dab A Ranch” Team Obsession14:24 Texas Tech Series Preview & Redemption Tour TalkFOLLOW 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#PennStateBaseball #PennState #CollegeBaseball #BigTenBaseball #NittanyLions

Penn State’s 2026 NFL Combine week delivered major draft-stock movement — and the Pro Day storylines might be even bigger.We break down Dani Dennis-Sutton’s freak testing, Vega Ioane’s “clean tape” first-round case, Drew Allar’s growing NFL buzz, and why Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen have Pro Day “Super Bowls” ahead.In this episode, we also pull back the curtain on what the NFL Combine is really like for players: the medical gauntlet, sleep deprivation, interviews, and why some results get overhyped. Then we give our biggest winners, stock movers, and what to watch next — including Trace McSorley’s move to Buffalo to reunite with Joe Brady.Chapters:0:00 Penn State Combine Special and 9 Nittany Lions in Indy6:40 The combine reality check medicals interviews sleep deprivation13:30 Dennis-Sutton testing numbers and why 4.63 matters20:05 Vega Ioane clean tape first round talk and why he skipped testing27:40 Drew Allar it factor buzz and the QB class timing34:05 Kaytron Allen vs Nick Singleton Pro Day Super Bowls explained40:00 Zaki Wheatley eye test wins but testing questions hurt44:05 Khalil Dinkins value as a blocking tight end and sneaky athleticism48:40 Zayn Durant 4.75 and the chip on his shoulder fit matters55:55 Pro Day watchlist and Trace McSorley joins Buffalo with Joe BradyFOLLOW 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 #NFLDraft #NFLCombine #weare #happyvalley

Levi Haines joins Off The Mat with Connor Pierce & Marcus Blaze to break down the moments that shaped his Penn State career. What happens when your redshirt gets pulled vs Iowa, you WIN… and the first person you celebrate with says:“It was alright. You could’ve beat that guy way worse.”Levi also breaks down Senior Night at Rec Hall, why the crowd feels different in Rec Hall vs the Bryce Jordan Center, the hard lesson of stepping on the scale 10 pounds over right before a tournament, and why hunting is the one thing that keeps his wrestling mind calm.Then the episode goes completely off the rails with a deserted island draft: best teammates to survive with… and the worst possible picks 😂Chapters:00:00 “You Could’ve Beat Him Worse.”01:02 Senior Night at Rec Hall: “That love was different.”01:34 Freshman Year Twist: Losing the Wrestle-Off, Waiting His Turn03:10 Rec Hall vs BJC: Big Stage vs “This Is Penn State”04:36 Redshirt Surprise vs Iowa: Tunnel Moment + Peak Nerves07:11 “I’m Never Seeing 157 Again”: Moving Up & Getting Bigger08:11 The Disaster Cut: Stepping On the Scale 10 LBS Over11:45 Ponchos, Hunting Brain, and the Desert Island Teammate DraftFOLLOW 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#PennStateWrestling #NCAAWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #LeviHaines #PSU

Welcome back to The Pocket! In this episode, Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda dive head first into conference realignment. The guys wonder if big football schools could start going independent and what the financial benefits of leaving a conference could look like. They also discuss how the landscape of college football has completely changed, how TV contracts are reshaping the sport and if being a conference champion even really matters any more. You do not want to miss this.FOLLOW 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=61558183472272CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:47 - USA Hockey10:25 - Mass Independence for Large CFB Brands?15:04 - Tougher Schedules16:08 - Does Winning Your Conference Really Matter Any More?18:40 - Generating Revenue22:40 - The Landscape is Constantly Changing24:48 - Kashif Moore Named WR Coach30:57 - Football Injuries and Mental Health40:00 - Tony Rojas is Frothing at the Mouth40:53 - Combine Updates43:58 - Drew Allar is Throwing#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

Penn State freshman infielder Preston Yaucher joins the Clubhouse to talk about his 2024 Wisconsin State Championship run, losing a USA baseball tryout at 12, choosing Penn State, his “Rolex” walkup song, his love for ranch dressing, and more. From Verona, Wisconsin to Happy Valley, Yaucher opens up about football injuries, discipline, recruiting, and why he thinks Francisco Lindor is his MLB comp.Chapters:0:00 Walk-Up Song: “Rolex” 👀1:30 Losing USA Baseball Tryout at 123:43 2024 Wisconsin State Championship Run5:08 Modeling Game After Francisco Lindor10:50 Bahamas Trip + Season ResetFOLLOW 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 #CollegeBaseball #BigTen #WeAre #MLBProspect

Penn State baseball pitcher Frankie Sanchez joins The Clubhouse to tell the full story of his journey—from being overlooked in high school and transforming his body, to winning at Southern New Hampshire, earning a chance at the Big Ten level, battling through Tommy John surgery, and his previous experience as a third baseman before switching to pitching. The boys then discuss getting past their poor start and focusing on what they can control for the rest of the season.Frankie breaks down the real differences between levels, how confidence is built, what rehab does to your mindset, and why Penn State’s season can flip fast when the team stays locked in and focused on the daily work.0:00 Trash Talk Sprint Races (Competitive Rehab Energy)1:03 Intro + Sponsors + Meet Frankie Sanchez1:42 Why Southern New Hampshire Out of High School3:06 The Truth: “Lose the Weight If You Want Offers”4:20 COVID Canceled Recruiting… Then He Hits 905:44 Why SNHU Was the Best Decision (Winning Culture)7:16 Confidence to Jump to the Big Ten (Portal Call)9:28 Biggest Adjustment: D2 → Big Ten Hitters10:45 Tommy John: “I Felt a Pop” + Playing Through It13:41 Competing During Rehab + Turning Penn State’s Season AroundFOLLOW 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#baseball #mlb #collegebaseball #ncaa #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #sunday #saturday

Welcome back to Off the Mat! Lightning Luke Lilledahl joins the show and talks about how he wrestled over a 1,000 matches before even getting to high school, his love for LEGO and how it helps him relax, how sitting out his first year of high school wrestling contributed to his success and the guys do an in-depth ranking of the Star Wars franchise.FOLLOW 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#collegewrestling #wrestling #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

Welcome back to The Clubhouse! Nittany Lions outfielder Cohl Mercado joins the show and talks about having offers to play both baseball and football coming out of high school, playing for Coach Gambino at Boston College, how baseball is full of ups and downs and being a good teammate is more important than anything.FOLLOW 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#baseball #collegebaseball #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

Welcome back to The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda! In this episode, the guys start prepping for NFL Draft Season. They hit on all 9 Penn State players going to the Combine and discuss who has the highest ceiling, who has the biggest upside and who will have the longest career.FOLLOW 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#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday #olympics

Welcome back to Off the Mat! Shayne Van Ness joins the show and he discusses how he transitioned from football to wrestling while growing up, having his dad as his coach, what drew him to Penn State, how he uses video games for recovery and much more!FOLLOW 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 #football #sunday #saturday

Pitcher Matt Morash joins The Clubhouse to talk about his high school journey, why he chose Penn State, overcoming injuries and much more!FOLLOW 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

Welcome back to The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda! The guys recap the Super Bowl and give some football updates in Happy Valley.FOLLOW 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#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday #superbowl #seahawks #patriots

Nittany Lion slugger Jack Porter steps inside The Clubhouse to talk about his baseball journey, Penn State Baseball playing inside Beaver Stadium, the Super Bowl and his extremely viral catch.FOLLOW 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#collegebaseball #mlb #mlbb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #baseball #sunday #saturday

Welcome back to The Pocket! It's February in Happy Valley and there's a recruiting buzz in the air. Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda dive into it all.FOLLOW 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#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

Welcome back to Road to Happy Valley! In this episode, Noah Malone dives into Penn State hockey drawing one of the largest hockey crowds of all time for its outdoor game vs. Michigan State, the latest football commitment to the 2028 class and Penn State hoops.FOLLOW 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#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

Mike Villagrana, Executive Director of Football at Happy Valley United, joins Christian Hackenberg on The Pocket to talk about the latest Penn State football recruiting updates and the new staff approach to the cycle.FOLLOW 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#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

INDIANA COMPLETES THE GREATEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON OF ALL-TIME!Penn State’s transfer portal moves are shaking things up! Hack and Cabinda are back to break down what fans need to know! This week, the guys go in-depth on how the Nittany Lions are using the transfer portal to build a competitive roster, what to expect in the upcoming season, and the big picture changes in college football that affect recruiting and team dynamics.Here's what to expect:- Keys to success for Penn State football under Matt Campbell’s leadership- Insights into the new transfer additions and their impact on the team’s depth- How the Nittany Lions are adapting to the evolving transfer portal landscape- The importance of culture and veteran leadership in today’s CFB environment- A closer look at Penn State’s favorable schedule and the potential for a 10-win season- Reflecting on Indiana’s Cinderella National Championship winFOLLOW 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=61558183472272CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro01:29 - Welcome back Jason05:21 - Miami vs Indiana National Championship Recap21:00 - Dante Moore Returning to Oregon24:30 - Nick Saban’s Comments on NIL26:36 - Big Ten Dominating SEC31:40 - Building a Championship Team36:06 - College Athletes and Family Obligations39:22 - Guaranteed Money of NIL Deals43:46 - Penn State Football: What's Next?#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday #collegefootballplayoff #nationalchampionship #indiana #miami

Welcome BACK to Penn State's EXCLUSIVE Wrestling Show, Off The Mat!Get ready to go in-depth with Josh Barr’s journey as he battles Olympic champs at Penn State, showcasing what it takes to thrive in the Nittany Lions wrestling program. In this week's brand-new episode of Off The Mat, Josh shares the big picture of his freshman season, challenging himself against Penn State legends like Aaron Brooks and Carter Starocci, and overcoming mental and physical hurdles to find his keys to success. Go Lions!Here's what to expect:- Behind-the-scenes insights on Josh’s recruitment journey to PSU.- Stories of practice sessions with Olympic gold medalists.- A breakdown of Josh’s match against Brody Samson.- Josh’s thoughts on transitioning weight classes and the surprising moments that shaped his career.- Fun moments on and off the mat, including zombie apocalypse scenarios & teammate rankings.FOLLOW 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=61558183472272CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro01:11 - Match Film Analysis11:05 - Decision to Wrestle at Penn State13:51 - Josh’s Practice Partners and Training19:01 - Making the Junior World Team Journey20:27 - Training and Nutrition22:34 - Coach Cael's Impact on Wrestling24:02 - Zombie Apocalypse?25:53 - The Worst Trip Teammate?#wrestling #collegesports #collegewrestling #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #sunday #saturday #prowrestling