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Hardcore Penn State Football

Hardcore Penn State Football

An underground, grass-roots, Penn State Football Podcast dedicated to providing its listeners with useful stats, intriguing stories, credible news, and unique interviews.

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Ep. 210 | Fat Man

Hardcore Penn State Football ·

2025/11/26

In this electrifying episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we celebrate a resilient Senior Day triumph as the Nittany Lions claw back with a 27-20 victory over Nebraska on November 22nd at Beaver Stadium—boosting Penn State to 5-6 and keeping faint bowl hopes alive in a season of upheaval!We start with a full recap of the gritty win: Ethan Grunkemeyer's poised performance stepping in at QB, going an efficient 11/12 for 181 yards and a touchdown, the defense's crucial 4th down stops, and how the

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Episode 209 | "Previous Institution"

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2025/11/20

In this bombshell episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we tackle the seismic shakeup in Happy Valley and look ahead amid the chaos as the Nittany Lions fight to finish strong in a turbulent 2025 season! We lead with the breaking news: James Franklin's stunning departure to Virginia Tech after 12 years at Penn State—analyzing his move, is it a good fit?, and the ripple effects as he poaches staff members like Andy Frank. What does this mean for PSU's rebuild, and who's next in the coaching

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Ep. 208 | Falling Upwards

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2025/11/13

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we confront the painful reality of the Nittany Lions' heartbreaking 31-24 loss to Indiana on November 8th at Beaver Stadium—dropping Penn State to a dismal 3-6 and putting the program's future under the microscope. We lead with a thorough recap of the defeat: Critical moments like the late-game interception, defensive collapses against Mendoza's passing attack, offensive bright spots with Ethan Grunkemeyer's resilience, and

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Ep. 207 | Cigs Are Good

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2025/11/06

In this must-listen episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we bring the heat with special guest Landon Tengwall, the former Nittany Lions offensive lineman turned analyst and host of The Landon Tengwall Show, joining us for insider breakdowns and unfiltered takes on the program! We kick off with an exclusive interview with Landon—understanding what's going on with the current Penn State Football team. What improvements they can make at this point in the season? Can they get to a bowl game? We

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Ep. 206 | Grounded

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2025/11/04

In this toothless episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we unpack the Nittany Lions' brutal 38-14 defeat at the hands of the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on November 1st—dropping Penn State to 3-5 and intensifying the pressure in Happy Valley. Rich Scarcella from the Reading Eagle joins the show! We start with a full recap of the loss: Key plays, defensive breakdowns, turnovers, and how the Buckeyes dominated from start to finish despite the score looking close at half. What went wrong, and is

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Ep. 205 | Cory Squared

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2025/10/30

In this high-stakes episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we ramp up the intensity just days before the Nittany Lions face off against the top-ranked Buckeyes in a classic Big Ten showdown! Friend of the pod and Altoona native, Cory Giger accompanies him. We kick things off by answering your top fan bold predictions—covering everything from injury reports and lineup tweaks to coaching hot takes and season outlooks as Penn State sits at 3-4 heading into this pivotal matchup. Next, our in-depth

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Ep. 204 | Pilot

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2025/10/28

In this fresh episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we dive deep into the hottest topics surrounding the Nittany Lions as the 2025 season heats up! Donnie Collins, Scranton Times-Tribune, fills in for Shawn Kane. First, we break down the ongoing head coach search amid speculation about James Franklin's future. We analyze top candidates like Texas A&M's Mike Elko, Brian Hartline's offensive wizardry and recruiting prowess at Ohio State, Joe Brady's innovative play-calling with the Buffalo

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Ep. 203 | Hawked

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2025/10/22

In this episode of [Podcast Name], we break down Penn State's heartbreaking 25-24 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium—the Nittany Lions' fourth straight defeat in Iowa City by five points or fewer. Join us as we dissect how the defense, ranked 71st against the run, crumbled in the second half, giving up massive chunks on the ground including a game-changing 67-yard scamper by Iowa QB Mark Gronowski that set up the winning touchdown. Iowa racked up 245 rushing yards at 7.4 yards per carry,

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Ep. 202 | Rumor Has It

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2025/10/16

Buckle up, Nittany Nation! In this raw, unfiltered episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we dive headfirst into the chaos that's gripped Happy Valley as the 2025 season spirals into madness. With James Franklin's stunning midseason firing still sending shockwaves through the program—just days after a gut-wrenching 3-3 skid—Penn State heads into the lion's den at Kinnick Stadium for a brutal Week 8 clash against a surging Iowa squad (4-2) on October 18. Is this the rock-bottom revenge tour nobody

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Ep. 201 | Speechless

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2025/10/12

In this explosive episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we break down the Nittany Lions' stunning upset loss to Northwestern— a game that has fans reeling and questioning everything. Join host Shawn Kane & Cory Lestochi as we tackle the big questions head-on: James Franklin Gone, now who? We dissect the removal of James Franklin after this embarrassing defeat. Terry Smith will serve as the interim HC. We analyze his track record, fan reactions, and what the administration might be thinking

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Ep. 200 | Battle Within

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we preview the Nittany Lions' crucial matchup against Northwestern as they look to snap a frustrating two-game skid. Can Penn State turn things around and get back in the win column? We break it all down, starting with why the biggest battle isn't the Wildcats—it's Penn State itself. From lingering injuries (Rojas, Donkoh) and mental lapses to execution errors that have plagued recent outings, we dissect how the team needs to overcome its own demons

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Ep. 199 | Hotel California

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2025/10/07

In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we dive deep into the Nittany Lions' heartbreaking 42-37 loss to UCLA. We kick things off by breaking down how the defense struggled to get off the field, allowing the Bruins to control the clock and convert key third downs that kept drives alive far too long.Next, we explore the massive impact of linebacker Tony Rojas's injury and how it completely shifted the identity of the Penn State defense, leaving gaps in run stopping and pass coverage that

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Ep. 198 | Part Two

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2025/10/02

Join us for the latest episode of Hardcore Penn State Football as we dive deep into the Nittany Lions' upcoming clash with UCLA this weekend! In this preview, we break down the massive shakeup at UCLA with the recent firing of their head coach and what it means for the Bruins' strategy and morale heading into Happy Valley. Can Penn State bounce back and move forward after that tough loss to Oregon? We discuss the mental reset, key player adjustments, and how the team can channel that setback into

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Ep. 197 | Big Game James

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2025/09/30

Buckle up for the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast as we unpack the gut-wrenching 30-24 double-overtime loss to No. 6 Oregon in Week 6's White Out thriller at Beaver Stadium! In front of a shattering 111,015 fans clad in white, the Nittany Lions (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) fought valiantly in a rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship but couldn't overcome offensive woes, a toothless defense, and another signature defeat for James Franklin. Oregon (5-0, 2-0) extends its regular-season Big Ten win

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Ep. 196 | Duck Hunt

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2025/09/25

Get ready for the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast as we preview the electric White Out clash between No. 3 Penn State and No. 6 Oregon this Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC’s Big Ten Saturday Night! The 3-0 Nittany Lions, fresh off blowouts over Nevada (46-11), FIU (34-0), and Villanova (52-6), face their toughest test yet in a rematch of last year’s 28-24 Big Ten Championship thriller. With Beaver Stadium set to erupt in the 2025 White Out, this game could propel PSU back to No. 1 and

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Ep. 195 | For Ducks Sake

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2025/09/23

Welcome back to the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast for our ultimate hype show ahead of No. 3 Penn State's electric White Out clash with No. 6 Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC's Big Ten Saturday Night! Fresh off a 3-0 start with blowouts over Nevada (46-11), FIU (34-0), and Villanova (52-6), the Nittany Lions head into this rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship (which PSU won 28-24) as slight favorites in a game that could catapult them to No. 1. Beaver Stadium will

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Ep. 194 | Champagne Supernova

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2025/09/16

Join the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast as we break down No. 2 Penn State’s commanding 52-6 victory over Villanova in Week 3 at Beaver Stadium! The Nittany Lions surged to 3-0 behind a ferocious defense and a balanced offensive attack, piling up 500+ total yards while limiting the Wildcats to just 182. With a well-timed BYE week ahead of the Big Ten opener against No. 6 Oregon, this blowout keeps PSU firmly in the playoff conversation—but not without some lingering concerns. We’re unpacking

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Ep. 193 | Execution

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2025/09/11

Join the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast as we preview No. 2 Penn State’s Week 3 clash with Villanova at Beaver Stadium! Coming off a 2-0 start with a dominant 34-0 shutout over FIU, the Nittany Lions face an FCS opponent in Villanova, but with a massive Big Ten opener against No. 4 Oregon looming, this game is all about execution and momentum. We’re diving into what Penn State must do to stay sharp, why this tune-up matters, and how some of the AP Poll voters still hav the Lions reigning

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Ep. 192 | Yellow Light

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2025/09/09

Join the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast as we dissect No. 2 Penn State’s 34-0 shutout victory over FIU in Week Two at Beaver Stadium! The Nittany Lions moved to 2-0 with a dominant defensive performance and a late offensive surge, but the road to a Big Ten title and playoff berth looks bumpy after another uneven showing. With 104,000 fans braving the rain in Happy Valley, we’re breaking down the key moments, concerns, and bright spots from this lopsided win, plus a look at Penn State alums

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Ep. 191 | Going International

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2025/09/04

Welcome to another episode of the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast, where we dive deep into all things Nittany Lions! In this week's action-packed installment, we're breaking down Penn State's upcoming matchup against the Florida International (FIU) Panthers on Saturday, September 6, at Beaver Stadium (12:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network). Coming off a dominant 46-11 season-opening win over Nevada, the No. 2-ranked Nittany Lions (1-0) look to keep the momentum rolling against a rebuilding FIU squad

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