Ep. 204 | Pilot

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 Bills, and the controversial potential return of Urban Meyer—could he bring championship pedigree back to Happy Valley? Then, we shift gears to game prep: How Penn State is gearing up for their Big Noon Kick against Ohio State. We discuss key matchups, injury updates, and strategies to exploit the Buckeyes' weaknesses.

Finally, a full breakdown of the Nittany Lions' offense strategy— from QB Ethan Grunkenmeyer's growth to Jaxon Smolik's injury. Join hosts Cory Lestochi and Donnie Collins for unfiltered analysis..

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