On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom explores the effect on Penn State football regarding the Big Ten and SEC’s newfound control over the College Football Playoff. Is PSU primed to take advantage of this shift? What will 2026 hold for the Nittany Lions?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss Penn State’s recent coaching staff movement. Notably, RBs coach Ja’Juan Seider departing for Notre Dame, and PSU adding the likes of Greg Gattuso to its corps of defensive line coaches under new DC Jim Knowles. Plus, the guys react to some of James Franklin’s comments from earlier this week!

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: sources indicate that Notre Dame is expected to hire Penn State running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider for the same role.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom sets the record straight on his opinion regarding the future of James Franklin and Penn State football in 2025. Is it “boom or bust” for PSU? And what does that actually mean for the program?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom discuss how Penn State will replace the production of DE Abdul Carter in 2025. Considering new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ style, what players and positions groups will have to step up in Carter’s absence?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, former Ohio State DB Chimdi Chekwa shares his insight on Penn State’s new defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles! What circumstances lead to Knowles’ departure from OSU? What type of defensive scheme can PSU fans expect from the new DC?

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom analyze the future of Penn State’s defense under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the circumstances surrounding his departure from Ohio State, and PSU retaining Anthony Poindexter.

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On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: Penn State is finalizing a deal to make Ohio State’s Jim Knowles the next defensive coordinator of the Nittany Lions!

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