On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan discuss the departure of Penn State DL coach Deion Barnes, DB A.J. Harris entering the transfer portal, new recruiting commitments, bowl opt-outs, AND a preview of PSU vs Clemson at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl this Saturday!

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Tom Hannifan explores Penn State’s options at quarterback now with the news that Iowa State QB Rocco Becht intends to enter the transfer portal. PSU must now weigh the options of Becht, Mizzou QB Beau Pribula, existing starter Ethan Grunkemeyer, plus its existing and incoming underclassmen QBs.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan address Penn State DE Chaz Coleman AND Mizzou QB Beau Pribula entering the portal. The guys also cover comments by QB Ethan Grunkemeyer and S King Mack on their future, coaching updates, and D’Anton Lynn as a target for PSU’s defensive coordinator job.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan discuss the continuing personnel changes for Penn State football. Who is Matt Campbell trying to retain and hire? What movement has PSU seen in recruiting and the transfer portal?

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan explore the waterfall of staff changes for Matt Campbell, transfer portal news, opt outs, and more for Penn State football.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan discuss the beginning of the Matt Campbell era at Penn State. The guys react to Campbell, Pat Kraft, and Terry Smith addressing the media earlier this week. Plus, who can we expect on the field for PSU in the Pinstripe Bowl vs Clemson?

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Tom Hannifan reacts to Penn State hiring Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as its new head football coach.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan dissect the debacle surrounding Penn State football’s head coach search. BYU’s Kalani Sitake is allegedly off the board, and a number of other high-profile targets appear to be off the board. What will Pat Kraft’s decision be? And when will he make it?

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan recap of Penn State's 40-36 shootout victory vs Rutgers! PSU improves to 6-6 and becomes bowl eligible to cap off a tumultuous regular season. What does the future hold for the Nittany Lions and the search for their next head coach?

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan preview Penn State (5-6, 2-6) vs Rutgers (5-6, 2-6) this Saturday at 3:30pm ET on BTN! Can PSU win it’s third straight Big Ten game and become bowl eligible? Plus, more on the head coach situation, and the future of Nittany Lion football.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan recap Penn State’s 37-10 win vs Nebraska! On an emotional Senior Night, Interim HC Terry Smith kept PSU on track towards bowl eligibility while Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton etched their names in the history books forever.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan preview Penn State (4-6, 1-6) vs Nebraska (7-3, 4-3) this Saturday at 7pm ET on NBC! The Nittany Lions look to keep their bowl hopes alive after scoring their first Power 4 win of the year against Michigan State. Can the White Out atmosphere on Senior Day help topple Matt Rhule and the Huskers? Also, the guys react to Virginia Tech hiring former PSU head coach James Franklin, and Penn State's ongoing head coach search.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan react to Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin, and the ongoing Penn State football head coach search.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Jarrett Bailey recap Penn State's 28-10 win vs Michigan State! The Nittany Lions finally captured their first Power 4 and Big Ten win of the season in East Lansing.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan preview Penn State (3-6, 0-6) vs Michigan State (9-0, 6-0). After a heartbreaking last-minute loss to Indiana, did PSU find enough answers to secure its first Power 4 victory of the year this Saturday in East Lansing?

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Jarrett Bailey recap Penn State's heartbreaking 27-24 loss to No. 2 Indiana. The Nittany Lions had a late lead, but could not hang on against the Hoosiers in the final minutes.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon Butler and Tom Hannifan preview Penn State (3-5, 0-5) vs No. 2 Indiana (9-0, 6-0). PSU is seeking its first Power 4 victory of the year, but runs into a Top 2 team in the country for the second week in a row.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Deon and Tom recap Penn State’s 38-14 loss vs Ohio State. After an encouraging first half, PSU just could not keep up with the No. 1 team in the country.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Nittany Lion legend Deon Butler joins Tom Hannifan to preview Penn State (3-4, 0-4) vs No. 1 Ohio State (7-0, 4-0) this Saturday at 12pm ET live on FOX. The guys are joined by Ohio State greats Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning from "Bleav in Buckeyes" for some insight on PSU vs OSU.

On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by @FanDuel, Tom is joined by Thomas Frank Carr of On3’s Blue White Illustrated to discuss the future of Penn State football. What light can T-Frank shed on the Nittany Lions for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond?