*Bonus Episode* Bleav in Big Ten (with Laura Rutledge and Jim Nagy)

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!

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #3 Penn State’s 28-13 road win against Wisconsin! How did PSU manage to persevere despite injuries to QB Drew Allar and DE Dani Dennis-Sutton? 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 @MattyFreshTunes #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

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom preview #3 Penn State (6-0, 3-0) vs Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1) at 7:30pm EST on NBC/Peacock! Can PSU avoid the pitfalls of a trap game at Madison before hosting #4 Ohio State? 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 Check out Landon Tengwall’s NIL fundraiser for walk-on Penn State kicker Ryan Barker at https://givebutter.com/RyanBarker 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

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom is joined by retired Penn State OL Landon Tengwall to evaluate the #3 Nittany Lions thus far this season! How does Landon feel about the remainder of PSU’s schedule? Also, learn more about Landon’s incredible gesture to start an NIL fundraiser for walk-on Penn State kicker Ryan Barker! 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     Check out Landon Tengwall’s (@BehindTheWall58) NIL fundraiser for walk-on Penn State kicker Ryan Barker at https://givebutter.com/RyanBarker For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/ To shop Blue White Outfitters, visit http://www.bluewhiteoutfitters.com Upgrade your performance and recovery today at www.cheribundi.com Step up your hat game at www.melin.com

Rhett Lewis welcomes Tom Hannifan from State of State to discuss the weekend's Big Ten games. They start with Oregon, where Tom shares his thoughts on Dillon Gabriel's impressive performance and how he continues to showcase the same skill set he had at Oklahoma. They then move on to Penn State, where Tom discusses Will Howard’s playmaking ability and emphasizes his versatility on the field. Finally, they touch on Rhett's alma mater, Indiana, as they prepare to face Nebraska this week. Brought to you by: 🧢 Melin.com 💰 Betonlineag.com

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom look at #3 Penn State’s undefeated record during their second bye week of the season. How does PSU stack up against Oregon and Ohio State in the Big Ten? Is it too early to start looking at the Nittany Lions place in the College Football Playoff? 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 more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/ To shop Blue White Outfitters, visit http://www.bluewhiteoutfitters.com Upgrade your performance and recovery today at www.cheribundi.com Step up your hat game at www.melin.com

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap #4 Penn State’s 33-30 overtime win at USC! QB Drew Allar and the entire team persevered through adversity to remain undefeated. Is PSU truly one of the most complete teams in college football? 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 more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/ To shop Blue White Outfitters, visit http://www.bluewhiteoutfitters.com Upgrade your performance and recovery today at www.cheribundi.com Step up your hat game at www.melin.com