Ep. 212 | Return of the Mack

Ep. 212 | Return of the Mack

From Hardcore Penn State Football by Hardcore Penn State Football

December 18, 2025 · 52 min · Season 4

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in Penn State football under new head coach Matt Campbell, focusing on recruiting and team dynamics.

Welcome back to Hardcore Penn State Football, the go-to podcast for unfiltered breakdowns, exclusive insights, and fiery debates on Nittany Lions football! In this jam-packed episode, hosts Cory Lestochi & Shawn Kane unpack the latest whirlwind developments in Happy Valley under new head coach Matt Campbell. As the team gears up for the Pinstripe Bowl and eyes a 2026 rebound, we're diving into the recruiting surge, the explosive leaked audio from AD Pat Kraft paired with King Mack's candid remarks, Nick Singleton's big Senior Bowl invite, and the uncertain status of QB Ethan Grunkemeyer. From drama to draft buzz, this episode has it all – tune in for expert analysis and what it means for PSU's path forward in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions are back in beast mode on the recruiting front! With Matt Campbell at the wheel, PSU is aggressively rebuilding after the Franklin firing decimated the 2027 class and thinned out 2026 commitments. We detail the recent wave of additions to the 2026 class, including intriguing three-star safeties like Bryson Williams and other under-the-radar gems that fit Campbell's gritty, developmental style. Shawn breaks down how Campbell's staff is…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cory Lestochi, Shawn Kane

Topics covered

  • Nittany Lions football
  • recruiting surge
  • coaching changes
  • Pinstripe Bowl
  • draft buzz
  • Big Ten
  • player analysis

Keywords

  • Matt Campbell
  • recruiting
  • Nittany Lions
  • Pinstripe Bowl
  • Ethan Grunkemeyer
  • Nick Singleton
  • Pat Kraft
  • King Mack

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penn State, Ohio State

Places: Happy Valley

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