*BONUS* Bleav in Big Ten - Indiana, Penn State eyeing the Playoff

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #4 Penn State (8-1, 5-1) vs Purdue (1-8, 0-6) in West Lafayette, IN at 330pm EST on CBS! PSU continues to eye a Playoff berth, and a “short term” injury to RB Nick Singleton has the Nittany Lions potentially looking to the transfer portal. What can we expect from Penn State this weekend against the Boilermakers? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join       Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/

Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan recap the weekend action in the Big Ten and preview the upcoming matchups. They begin by discussing Indiana's gritty win over Michigan, which improved their record to 10-0. This victory marked Indiana's closest margin of the season, and they emphasized the minimal offensive output in the second half. Looking ahead to their matchup against Ohio State, Rhett and Tom debate whether Indiana needs to perform flawlessly to secure a playoff spot. Tom questions whether Indiana indeed passes the "eye test," while Rhett counters with strong arguments asserting that they are legitimate contenders. Next, they focus on Rutgers' significant win, noting how the team gains momentum as they recover from injuries. They also highlight UCLA's impressive victory over Iowa. The discussion then shifts to Penn State's comeback after losing to Ohio State; they bounced back with a win against Washington. Tom believes that Penn State, led by Tyler Warren, still has the potential to compete for a national championship. Finally, they shift their attention to the West, discussing Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking performances for Oregon. 💰Brought to you by https://www.betonline.ag/

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #6 Penn State’s 35-6 win vs Washington! After a disappointing loss to Ohio State, PSU bounced back with a dominant victory in a White Out at Beaver Stadium. How did Warren, Allar, and Carter shine for the Nittany Lions? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/

In yet another exciting episode of Bleav in Big Ten Rhett and Tom are joined by the ever-knowledgable PFF College Football Analyst Max Chadwick in order to talk the best of the best in the Big Ten this year. The guys start off with a conversation about Indiana on both sides of the ball and then move on to talk about Ohio States secondary. The podcast is rounded out by conversations about whether truly sits above the entire rest of the College Football landscape as well as who the best QBs have been. Listen in NOW to this exciting new episode!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #6 Penn State (7-1, 4-1) vs Washington (5-4, 3-3) this Saturday night in Happy Valley at 8pm EST on Peacock! Can PSU rebound from a heartbreaking loss to Ohio State and stay the course towards a potential playoff berth? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join       Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/

Welcome back to another episode of the always exciting, Bleav in Big Ten show hosted by Rhett Lewis and Tom Hanafin! In this one, the guys tackle the crazy Big Ten matchup we all saw play out this past week between Ohio State and Penn State, which resulted in an Ohio State victory, unfortunately for Tom, and what the ramifications of the game are for the College Football Playoff picture. They also talk about their top players of the week as well as a recap of all of the rest of teh marquee matchups involving Big Ten teams this past week. Listen in NOW to hear about everything about the best conference in College Football.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #3 Penn State’s 20-13 loss to #4 Ohio State. PSU’s defense kept things close, but the offense never got going as the Nittany Lions suffer their first loss of the season. What went wrong? What does this say about James Franklin? What does this mean for Penn State’s playoff chances? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod       For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/ Upgrade your performance and recovery today at www.cheribundi.com Step up your hat game at www.melin.com

Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan welcome Fox Sports Rob Stone to dive into the Penn State vs. Ohio State showdown. They discuss the intense prep for Big Noon Saturday, breaking down why Ohio State has no margin for error this week, the unique challenges both teams face, and the high stakes on the line. The conversation covers Ohio State’s leadership dynamics, the atmosphere surrounding the game, and the pressure on Ryan Day this season. Rhett and Tom wrap up with their picks of the week. Brought to you by: 🧢 Melin melin.com 💸 Bet Online: betonline.ag

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #3 Penn State (7-0, 4-0) vs #4 Ohio State (6-1, 3-1) this Saturday in Happy Valley at 12pm EST on FOX! Can the Nittany Lions beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 2016 and cement their place in college football this season? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/ Upgrade your performance and recovery today at www.cheribundi.com Step up your hat game at www.melin.com

Rhett is back this week with his favorite guest, who is now going to be a permanent co-host of the Bleav in Big Ten show; Tom Hanafin, in order to talk all the latest in big time Big Ten news. This past weekend came with no shortage of big ten happenings such as the fiery game between Penn State & Wisconsin as well as Illinois & Oregon. We keep the show going by touching in on Michigan vs Michigan State, Indiana & Washington as well as a look into Nebraska vs Ohio State. Listen in NOW to hear about the craziness that ensued over the weekend!