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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- Shawn Kane15 eps
- Cory Lestochi15 eps
- Shawn1 ep
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| 10/22/26 | Ep. 230 | Rocco Bottom | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap the Michigan loss, discuss the bye week, and welcome a guest. Penn State lost 21-18 at Michigan on Oct. 17 and fell to 3-4 (0-4 Big Ten). The Nittany Lions led 3-0 at halftime. Rocco Becht threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in the second half; Michigan turned those into touchdowns. Becht finished 28 of 44 for 267 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Chase Sowell had 11 catches for 151 yards and a score. Tommy Carr replaced Bryce Underwood for Michigan and ran for a 12-yard touchdown with 2:58 left. Campbell said he has complete faith in Becht and that a quarterback change is not under consideration. He noted Becht has to be better and that the margin for error is thin. The hosts cover the areas that need work over the open week before the Oct. 31 home game against Purdue. Cory Giger joins Cory and Shawn for the episode. Tune in for the full Michigan recap and bye-week discussion. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 8: https://forms.gle/FovhaBpt6RbhVG8w5 #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions | 1h 38m 49s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Ep. 229 | Great Humans | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap the White Out loss and look ahead to Michigan. Penn State lost 31-23 to No. 19 USC on Oct. 10 in the White Out and fell to 3-3 (0-3 Big Ten). Rocco Becht completed 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown. The Nittany Lions settled for two field goals in the second half after leading 20-17 early in the third. A Brett Eskildsen fumble with 3:59 left sealed the result. USC finished with 430 total yards. Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns. The Trojans outgained Penn State on the ground 132-68. The announced crowd of 114,419 set a new Beaver Stadium record. USC scored on its opening drive and quieted the crowd as the game progressed. Penn State (3-3) visits Michigan (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Michigan Stadium on CBS. The hosts preview the rivalry matchup and give their score predictions. Tune in for the full USC recap and Michigan preview. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 6: https://forms.gle/5YwVjZngrbLyc4YS7 | 1h 19m 22s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Ep. 228 | Consistency | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap the Northwestern loss and look ahead to the White Out. Penn State lost 34-13 at Northwestern on Friday, Oct. 2, at Ryan Field and fell to 3-2 (0-2 Big Ten). Northwestern rushed for 413 yards. Caleb Komolafe ran for 188 yards and a touchdown; Joseph Himon II added 162 yards and two scores. Penn State gained 48 rushing yards. Rocco Becht completed 26 of 41 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. What are realistic expectations for the rest of the season? The hosts assess where the season stands after back-to-back Big Ten losses and what remains realistic with Michigan, Washington, and the rest of the schedule still ahead. Saturday’s game against USC is the 19th full-stadium Penn State White Out and the first under Matt Campbell. USC has not played at Beaver Stadium since 1994. Cory and Shawn answer questions submitted by fans. Penn State (3-2) hosts No. 19 USC (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Beaver Stadium on NBC and Peacock. The hosts preview the matchup and give their score predictions. Tune in for the full Northwestern recap and USC White Out preview. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 6: https://forms.gle/SFPP8o5bVxhjANuB7 | 1h 34m 02s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Ep. 227 | Castrated | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap the Wisconsin loss and look ahead to Northwestern. No. 13 Penn State lost 24-20 to Wisconsin on Sept. 26 at Beaver Stadium in the Big Ten opener. The Nittany Lions led 17-0 after a Josiah Zayas 51-yard interception return. Wisconsin scored twice in the final four minutes, including a 72-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Harris with 1:13 left. Rocco Becht completed 12 of 29 passes for 129 yards and one interception. Penn State is 3-1 (0-1 Big Ten). The hosts examine the late collapse, the stalled offense after the early lead, the coverage breakdown on the winning score, and how the game slipped away.How does PSU respond? Cory and Shawn discuss what comes next after Matt Campbell’s first loss at Penn State. Penn State (3-1) visits Northwestern (2-1) on Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. ET at Ryan Field on FOX. The hosts preview the short-week road game and give their score predictions. Tune in for the full Wisconsin recap and Northwestern preview. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 5: https://forms.gle/MQ95vs1MWCPGP6v99 #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions | 1h 43m 03s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Ep. 226 | Don't Badger Me | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap the Buffalo win and look ahead to Wisconsin. No. 14 Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 on Sept. 19 at Beaver Stadium to finish non-conference play 3-0. The Nittany Lions rushed for 304 yards and five touchdowns. Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards and two scores. Koby Howard scored twice. Combined score across the three non-conference games: 127-22. Cory and Shawn answer questions submitted by fans. The hosts assess where Penn State stands after Marshall, Temple, and Buffalo, including the improved run game, the Temple slow start, and penalties in the Buffalo win. No. 13 Penn State (3-0) hosts Wisconsin (2-1) on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. ET at Beaver Stadium. The Big Ten opener is Homecoming and streams exclusively on Peacock. The hosts preview the matchup and give their score predictions.Tune in for the full Buffalo recap and Wisconsin preview. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 4: https://forms.gle/B3sCHjZNznjwJ8xd6 | 1h 21m 02s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Ep. 225 | Temple Run | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap Week 2 and look ahead to Buffalo. No. 16 Penn State beat Temple 27-9 on Sept. 12 at Lincoln Financial Field to move to 2-0. The Nittany Lions trailed 3-0, went scoreless in the first quarter, then scored 27 unanswered points before Temple’s late touchdown. Rocco Becht completed 21 of 27 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns. The hosts break down the slow start on the road, the second-half response, and what the game showed about the offense and defense under Matt Campbell. Max Granville is out for the season. LaVar Arrington II remains out after knee surgery. Matt Campbell’s latest report heading into Buffalo includes expected returns for some defenders and at least one player listed as questionable. Penn State (2-0) hosts Buffalo (1-1) on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon ET at Beaver Stadium on the Big Ten Network (THON Game). The hosts preview the matchup and give their score predictions. Cory and Shawn answer questions submitted by fans.Tune in for the full Temple recap and Buffalo preview. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 3: https://forms.gle/CK1jKm8wJkFra17g9 #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions | 1h 28m 31s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Ep. 224 | Thundering Start | In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane recap Week 1 and look ahead to Temple. No. 18 Penn State opened the Matt Campbell era with a 45-0 win over Marshall on Sept. 5 at Beaver Stadium. Rocco Becht completed 13 of 18 passes for 271 yards and four touchdowns. Koby Howard had six catches for 161 yards and a score. The announced crowd was 108,489. The hosts break down takeaways from the shutout, including the passing attack, the defense holding Marshall to 147 total yards, and areas that still need work, such as the run game. Matt Campbell’s latest updates: LaVar Arrington II is out 4–6 weeks after a knee cleanup procedure. Gabe Burkle and Alex Tatsch are expected to be available vs. Temple. Armstrong Nnodim, Alijah Carnell, and Owen Aliciene are listed as questionable after missing the opener. Penn State (1-0) visits Temple (1-0) on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon ET at Lincoln Financial Field on ESPN2. The hosts preview the matchup and give their score predictions. Cory and Shawn answer questions submitted by fans. Tune in for the full Week 1 recap and Temple preview. HARDCOREPSUFB PICK'EM | WEEK 2: https://forms.gle/ZRM5jiKY3rXLwiRx5 #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions | 1h 27m 33s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | Penn State FootballBowl Preview+3 | — | Penn StateMarshall+2 | Beaver Stadium | Penn StateMarshall+5 | — | 1h 07m 59s | ||
| 8/25/26 | season previewPenn State football+4 | — | Penn StateMatt Campbell | MarshallTemple+10 | Penn Statefootball+6 | — | 1h 22m 22s | ||
| 8/18/26 | Penn State defense2026 season preview+3 | — | Penn State | — | Penn Statedefense+5 | rhettcoblentz.com | 1h 26m 14s | ||
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| 8/12/26 | Penn State offense2026 season preview+4 | — | Iowa StateHardcore Penn State Football | — | Penn Stateoffense+5 | — | 1h 37m 12s | ||
| 8/4/26 | Penn State footballB1G conference+2 | — | B1G | — | Penn StateB1G+3 | — | 47m 24s | ||
| 5/1/26 | spring footballNFL Draft+3 | — | Penn State | — | Penn Statespring ball+3 | — | 1h 19m 08s | ||
| 1/29/26 | Penn State football2026 Big Ten schedule+4 | — | Penn StateBig Ten+7 | Beaver Stadium | Penn StateBig Ten+8 | — | 51m 04s | ||
| 1/9/26 | Nittany Lions newstransfer portal performance+5 | — | Iowa State | Penn State | Hardies AwardsPenn State+8 | — | 1h 14m 43s | ||
| 1/7/26 | transfer portalPenn State football+4 | — | Iowa StatePSU | — | transfer portalRocco Becht+5 | — | 1h 28m 09s | ||
| 12/30/25 | Penn State FootballD'Anton Lynn+5 | — | USCPSU+2 | — | Penn StateD'Anton Lynn+5 | — | 1h 34m 50s | ||
| 12/27/25 | coaching changesrecruiting+4 | — | South CarolinaClemson | Happy ValleyYankee Stadium+1 | Penn StateClemson+5 | — | 1h 07m 51s | ||
| 12/18/25 | Nittany Lions footballrecruiting surge+5 | — | Penn StateOhio State | Happy Valley | Matt Campbellrecruiting+6 | — | 52m 15s | ||
| 12/16/25 | Penn State footballcoaching changes+4 | — | Iowa StatePenn State+1 | — | Penn StateMatt Campbell+5 | — | 1h 27m 43s | ||
| 11/26/25 | Penn State FootballSenior Day+3 | — | Virginia Tech | Beaver Stadium | Penn StateNebraska+6 | — | 1h 15m 41s | ||
| 11/20/25 | coaching changesPenn State football+4 | — | Virginia TechPenn State+1 | Happy Valley | James FranklinVirginia Tech+7 | rhettcoblentz.com | 1h 12m 26s | ||
| 11/13/25 | Penn State footballcoaching search+5 | — | Penn StateIndiana+3 | Beaver Stadium | Penn StateIndiana+7 | — | 54m 04s | ||
| 11/6/25 | Ep. 207 | Cigs Are Good | 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 then talk about the Penn State Coaching Search and who Landon would like to see get the Penn State Head Coaching Job. Then, a raw dissection of what went wrong in the 38-14 thrashing by Ohio State and throughout this disappointing 3-5 campaign so far—turnovers, defensive lapses, coaching decisions, and how the Lions can salvage the year. Shifting to the future, our detailed preview of the upcoming clash against Indiana on November 8th at Beaver Stadium: Breaking down the #,2 Indiana Hoosiers, their high-powered offense, key matchups like containing their explosive WRS, and how Penn State's defense can step up at home. Next, our bold predictions for Penn State vs. Indiana—will the Nittany Lions snap their skid and get back to .500, or will IU keep rolling in the Big Ten? We cover scores, X-factors, and upset potential. Join Cory Lestochi and guest Landon Tengwall for candid convos, expert insights, and no-BS analysis. Subscribe now for more Penn State deep dives, like if you're ready for a rebound win, and drop your predictions in the comments! Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 11 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/UT44r58eJfDQoFJw5 | 50m 49s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | Ep. 206 | Grounded | 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 there any silver linings in this lopsided rivalry clash? Why couldn't the offense attack vertically? Next, a heated debate on offensive playcalling—critiquing the conservative schemes, missed opportunities with Ethan Grunkemeyer, and why the run-pass balance failed against OSU's elite defense. Is it time for major changes? Interim HC Terry Smith says no major changes are imminent. Then, we tackle your fan questions: From calls for coaching shakeups to player evaluations and bowl eligibility hopes—nothing's off-limits as we read and respond to the best submissions from the PSU faithful. Finally, the latest on the coaching search amid swirling rumors about James Franklin's job security. Updates on frontrunners like Mike Elko's rising stock with TAMU success, Brian Hartline's recruiting magic, Jeff Brohm at Louisville, and Matt Rhule and Urban Meyer appearing to be off the list. Join hosts Cory Lestochi & Rich Scarcella for honest takes, close examinations, and a path forward for the program. Hit subscribe for more raw Penn State analysis, like if you're still believing in the Nittany Lions, and vent your frustrations in the comments! Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 11 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/UT44r58eJfDQoFJw5 | 1h 19m 06s | ||||||
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Chart history for Hardcore Penn State Football
Peaked at #190 in South Korea, currently #190 in South Korea.
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| South Korea | — | #190 | #190 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #194 | #194 | — |
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.