Ep. 202 | Rumor Has It

Ep. 202 | Rumor Has It

Author: Hardcore Penn State Football October 16, 2025 Duration: 1:22:33
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 saw coming, or the spark that reignites our playoff dreams? We break it all down with zero punches pulled. Penn State vs. Iowa Preview: Trap Game or Total Meltdown? The Hawkeyes are rolling with a punishing ground attack—led by Xavier Williams' two-TD explosion last outing and QB Mark Gronowski's dual-threat nightmare fuel. Kinnick's nightmarish atmosphere under the lights (7 p.m. ET on Peacock) has crushed bigger dreams than ours. We dissect first time-starting QB Ethan Grunkmeyer, Interim HC Terry Smith's presser, and whether our D-line (shoutout Dani Dennis-Sutton's punt-block heroics) can stuff Iowa's rush before it stuffs us.   Franklin Out, Who's Next? Holy buyout, Batman—what a bloodbath! Franklin's pink slip (after a 104-45 tenure, a '24 playoff semi, and that elusive natty) joins a 2025 carousel on steroids: UCLA, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State (RIP Mike Gundy), Arkansas (Sam Pittman gone), Oregon State, and even Stanford's wild Frank Reich interim experiment. Is Penn State boosters' cash vault eyeing a splash like Marcus Freeman, Matt Rhule, or Urban Meyer? We discuss who we have heard, who is real, and who is not. Whether you're tailgating in Iowa's cornfields or rage-scrolling from your Beaver Stadium man cave, this ep is your survival guide to the storm. WE ARE... STILL HERE! Smash that like button, subscribe for weekly roasts, and drop your wildest coaching carousel predictions in the comments. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 8 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/Bd7xBWV6ZZy9XbCy9

Hardcore Penn State Football operates from the ground up, a fan-built project for those who live and breathe Nittany Lions football. This isn't polished studio talk; it’s the sound of deep fandom, where analysis comes with the grit of a practice field. You'll hear breakdowns that go beyond the scoreboard, digging into the useful stats that tell the real story of a game and the roster moves that shape a season. The conversations aim to bring you credible news from a trusted perspective, cutting through the noise to focus on what matters for the team. Each episode weaves in intriguing stories from the program's rich past and its current chapter, often through unique interviews with voices close to the action. Tuning into this podcast means connecting with the core of Penn State football culture, where the discussion is as passionate as the fan base itself. It’s for listeners who want their coverage straight, detailed, and fueled by the same dedication found in Beaver Stadium on a Saturday. The focus remains squarely on delivering substance-informed talk, historical context, and forward-looking analysis-for the hardcore fan who craves more than the usual highlights.
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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 126 | The Hardies Award Show 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:06
Shawn & Cory recap the entire Penn State 2023 Season during the annual Hardies Award show! Other topics covered in today's episode include: • Penn State hot in the Transfer Portal • Penn State loses ST Coach Stacy Collin…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 125 | Bruised Peaches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:32
Cory & Shawn breakdown what happened in the Peach Bowl, as Ole Miss takes care of Penn State 38-25. Other topics covered in today's episode include: • Bowl Game Opt-outs • Truth about Drew Allar • Wide receivers speak ou…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 124 | Peach Bowl Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:48
Shawn & Cory preview the Peach Bowl between Penn State and Ole Miss. Other topics covered in today's episode include: • Who is playing? • Who is coaching? • Fan Questions • Offense & Defense Breakdown • Bold & Score Pred…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 123 | Reloading [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:41
Shawn is joined by PSU Dylan to breakdown the 2024 Class Other topics covered in today's episode include: • Peach Bowl Updates • Media Day Notes • Fan Questions • Penn State lands new defensive coordinator Tom Allen • La…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 122 | Oh Man(ny) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:44
Cory & Shawn say goodbye to DC Manny Diaz and discusses where Penn State should go next. Nittany Lions also land an OT from the Transfer Portal. Other topics covered in today's episode include: • P Riley Thompson Eligibi…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 120 | Just Peachy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:48
Shawn & Cory talk through Penn State's new OC Andy Kotelnicki, the Transfer Portal opening, and Penn State heading to the Peach Bowl. Other topics covered in today's episode include: • Final Thoughts on OC Andy Kotelnick…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 119 | Ending on a High Note [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:06
Cory & Shawn reflect on Penn State's 42-0 shutout of Michigan State, talk about Penn State's All-B1G teams, and where they would like to see the Nittany Lions to go bowling. Other topics covered in today's episode includ…
Hardcore PSU: Ep. 118 | Land Grant Forever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:08
Shawn & Cory recap Penn State's 27-6 over Rutgers while looking ahead to the battle with Michigan State on Friday night Other topics covered in today's episode include: • First Thoughts on Rutgers • Film room • Michigan…

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