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At Penn State, National Titles Are Just the Starting Point
Penn State Wrestling has become the gold standard in college wrestling—and it isn't by accident.In this exclusive interview, PJ Duke, Rocco Welsh, and Luke…
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Hackenberg’s Honest Penn State Preview: Campbell Effect, New Energy, Big Expectations | State Wide
Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp break down everything happening around Penn State Football after We Are at the Shore. They discuss Matt Campbell's impact…
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Penn State Wrestling’s Winning Edge Starts At Dinner
Penn State Wrestling's success goes far beyond championships.Connor Pierce sits down with Hayden Cunningham, Nate Desmond, Mason Ellis, and returning NCAA…
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Why Penn State's Culture Is Impossible to Fake
Sean Degl opens up about his wrestling journey from New York youth tournaments to Penn State Wrestling. He discusses wrestling through a major knee injury…
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Mitchell Mesenbrink Opens Up About Faith, Wrestling & Growth
Mitchell Mesenbrink sits down to discuss his wrestling journey from Wisconsin to Penn State, the influence of his family, lessons from Coach Cael Sanderson…
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From Deep Woods Pennsylvania To State College
Penn State wrestler Dalton Perry sits down to discuss his journey from Renovo, Pennsylvania, to one of the most dominant programs in college wrestling.Perry…
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Fishing, Dodgeball & Life Off The Mat
Connor Pierce sits down with Braeden Davis, Sam Beckett, Brock Weiss, and Branden Wentzel to talk about what Penn State wrestlers do off the mat.From laser tag…
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Marcus Blaze Has His Eyes on World & Olympic Gold
Marcus Blaze sits down to discuss his wrestling journey, growing up in Ohio, winning state championships alongside his brother, and why Penn State Wrestling…
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The Penn State Wrestling Dream Ty Watson Never Gave Up On
Penn State wrestler Ty Watson shares the story of growing up just minutes from campus, discovering wrestling at four years old, and turning a childhood dream…
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Shayne Van Ness on Grit, Growth, and Legacy
Shayne Van Ness reflects on his wrestling journey from Somerville, New Jersey, overcoming injuries, choosing Penn State, and preparing for another season in…
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Penn State Football OTA Takeaways + Allison Oneacre's All-American Journey | State Wide
Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp return with another episode of State Wide, breaking down the biggest stories surrounding Penn State Football and college…
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The Bond Behind Penn State Wrestling’s Success
Fresh off another NCAA Championship, Penn State wrestlers Shayne Van Ness, Tyler Kasak, Connor Mirasola and Cael Nasdeo sit down to discuss the culture behind…
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Penn State’s Connor Mirasola Opens Up on Wrestling With Twin Brother Cole
Penn State wrestler Connor Mirasola sits down to talk about growing up with his twin brother Cole Mirasola, their constant competition, winning state titles…
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Tyler Kasak Was Raised on Goats and Grit
Penn State wrestler Tyler Kasak shares his journey from starting wrestling at 5 years old to becoming part of one of the most dominant programs in college…
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Penn State Wrestling was Cael Nasdeo’s Only Choice
Penn State wrestler Cael Nasdeo shares his journey from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to one of the most elite wrestling rooms in the world.In this interview…
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Summer Storylines Penn State Fans Shouldn’t Miss | State Wide
Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp are back to break down the biggest Penn State sports headlines as summer arrives in Happy Valley.From Penn State…
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The Scariest Thing About Penn State Wrestling Isn't Their Talent
Penn State Wrestling continues to set the standard in college wrestling, coming off another NCAA Team Championship and extending one of the most dominant runs…
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Braeden Davis Wants Greatness
Penn State wrestler Braeden Davis shares his journey from starting wrestling at just 4 years old in Belleville, Michigan, to competing at the Division I level…
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The Penn State Wrestler Who’s Also Chasing Med School
Sam Beckett’s path to Penn State Wrestling has been anything but ordinary. Originally from Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Beckett started wrestling in first…
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Why Brock Weiss Chose Penn State Wrestling
Brock Weiss grew up in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, wrestling since kindergarten. In this Penn State Wrestling interview, he reflects on his early memories in…
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Branden Wentzel On Penn State Wrestling, Cael Sanderson & Chasing Greatness
Meet Branden Wentzel, a Penn State wrestler from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, whose wrestling journey started at just five years old under the mentorship of…
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Is ESPN Changing College Sports? | State Wide
Is college sports still pure — or is TV money changing everything? Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp break down the growing influence of networks…
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Penn State Wrestling Isn’t Just Winning. They’re Building Something Bigger
Penn State wrestling just keeps winning — but Mitchell Messenbrink and Sean Degl make it clear that the dynasty is not only about talent. In this episode of…
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The Look Cael Sanderson Saw in Connor Pierce
Connor Pierce shares his journey from growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, to becoming part of the Penn State wrestling brotherhood. In this interview, Pierce…
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Alabama State Champ to Penn State National Champ: Mason Ellis’ Story
Mason Ellis sits down to share his journey from Huntsville, Alabama to Penn State Wrestling — from starting the sport at 8 years old, winning his first state…
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Nate Desmond Didn’t Choose Easy
Nate Desmond opens up about his journey to Penn State Wrestling — from growing up around the sport in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, to being pushed by a wrestling…
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Hayden Cunningham grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, surrounded by Penn State wrestling. In this interview, Hayden talks about growing up around the Penn…
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Penn State Football is Changing Fast Under Matt Campbell | The Pocket
Penn State entering a completely new era at quarterback? Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda break down Matt Campbell’s early momentum, the Rocco…
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Drew Allar, Aaron Rodgers & the Future of Penn State Football | State Wide
Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp are back for Episode 2 of State Wide, your home for all Penn State sports coverage. This episode looks at the end of the…
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The Penn State Wrestling Dynasty is Even Scarier Than You Think
Penn State wrestling just keeps winning, winning, and winning. This is an up-close interview with Joe Sealey and Josh Barr as they explain why this dynasty is…
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Why PJ Duke Chose the Best Team in College Wrestling
In this interview, PJ Duke opens up about starting wrestling at four or five years old, winning a team state title in high school, overcoming injuries…
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The Wrestling Match Rocco Welsh Never Forgot
In this interview, Rocco talks about growing up in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, the role his family played in his wrestling career, why his dad’s advice still…
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Luke Lilledahl Wants the Pressure
Luke Lilledahl, Penn State’s 125-pound national champion from St. Louis, Missouri, reflects on his wrestling journey, his father’s influence, his time at…
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Rocco Becht Opens Up on Leadership, Matt Campbell & Becoming QB1 | State Wide
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…
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Behind the Scenes of Penn State Wrestling’s 5th Straight National Championship
Penn State Wrestling is coming off its fifth consecutive national championship and one of the most dominant seasons in college wrestling history. Behind the…
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Wrestlers Get DEEP on Aliens, The Matrix & Mental Toughness | Off the Mat
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…
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Penn State Wrestlers Debate the Moon Landing | Off the Mat
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…
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2026 NFL Draft and Penn State Spring Game Reaction | The Pocket
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…
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She Didn’t Expect to Be the Best… That’s Why She Became Dangerous | Her State
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…
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Penn State Baseball Players Break Down Their Wildest Game | The Clubhouse
Penn State Baseball players Jayden Davis and Ben Hudson break down the wildest moment of their season — from a brutal hit at first base to a full team response…
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Inside Penn State Spring Football Right Now | The Pocket
In this episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda break down what’s really happening inside the program after a deep, behind the scenes…
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What It’s REALLY Like to Compete in the Olympics | Her State
Marie-Eloise Leclair joins Her State to share her story, including competing in the Olympics against incredible odds and adversity. Somehow she has overcome it…
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The Wrestler Who Beat a Deadly Disease | Off the Mat
Aaron Nagao’s journey didn’t start on the mat — it started with survival. Diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening disease as a child, Nagao wasn’t expected to…
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Inside Penn State Baseball: Kyle Emmons’ Rise & Mindset | The Clubhouse
In this episode of The Clubhouse with Penn State Nittany Lions Baseball, Kyle Emmons breaks down his journey from being an inconsistent high school pitcher to…
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From Self-Doubt to Unstoppable Confidence | Her State
In this conversation with Penn State softball player Michela Barbanente, she opens up about the reality most athletes don’t talk about: self-doubt, pressure…
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The HARDEST Part of Pitching | The Clubhouse
Penn State pitchers break down the real mental side of pitching, from dealing with pressure to stepping on the mound in high-leverage moments. From “just throw…
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Tyler Kasak Might Be the Most Interesting Wrestler in America | Off the Mat
In this episode of Off the Mat, Tyler Kasak joins the show and opens up about growing up on a farm, raising goats, and building a passion outside wrestling…
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What REALLY Happened to College Football | The Pocket
College football has changed—and not everyone thinks it’s for the better. Former Penn State stars Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda break down the reality…
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From Wyoming to Team USA to Penn State: Alexis Stucky’s Rise | Her State
Alexis Stucky was at the top of college volleyball — All-American, SEC Freshman of the Year, Team USA… Then one routine play changed everything. In debut…
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The Transfer Portal Gamble That Changed Everything | The Clubhouse
What really happens when college athletes bet on themselves? In this episode of The Clubhouse, Michael Anderson, Jayden Davis, and Bryce Molinaro break down…
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What Winning a National Title Is REALLY Like | Off the Mat
Fresh off a national championship, Penn State wrestling stars Josh Barr and Levi Haines join Off the Mat to break down what it REALLY feels like to win it…
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Inside Look at Penn State Spring Football | The Pocket
Penn State football is entering a new era and there have been a lot of changes over the last few months. Christian Hackenberg is joined by NFL Network’s Jason…
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Terry Smith Gets REAL on Penn State’s New Era | The Pocket
Penn State football is entering a brand new era — and few people understand what that really means better than Coach Terry Smith. In this exclusive…
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Penn State Teammates Share HILARIOUS Roommate Stories | The Clubhouse
Penn State Baseball teammates Ben DeMell and Frankie Sanchez reveal what life is really like living together during the season — this episode is full of…
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Japanese Wrestling Prodigy Masanosuke Ono on His Rise to World Championship | Off the Mat
Masanosuke Ono joins Off the Mat to talk Penn State Wrestling, his match with Marcus Blaze, winning on the world stage, and adjusting from Japan to life in…
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Breaking Down the Hardest Jobs in Baseball | The Clubhouse
The pitcher-catcher relationship — known as the “battery” — is one of the most important dynamics in baseball.In this episode of The Clubhouse, we have Penn…
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Top 3 Biggest Spring Ball Storylines: QB Stability, Defensive Reset, WR Pressure | The Pocket
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…
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Penn State Star Mitchell Mesenbrink on Wrestling, Chess, Music & Going Viral | Off the Mat
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…
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Spencer Barnett on Penn State Baseball, Pressure Games & the Bus Ride Story | The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse welcomes Spencer Barnett this week. Spencer breaks down postseason pressure, the mindset to “slow the game down,” growing up in Pittsburgh, and…
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Penn State’s NFL Combine Was WILD: Dennis-Sutton 4.63, Drew Allar Buzz & Pro Day Scoops | The Pocket
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…