Ep. 208 | Falling Upwards

Ep. 208 | Falling Upwards

Author: Hardcore Penn State Football November 13, 2025 Duration: 54:04
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we confront the painful reality of the Nittany Lions' heartbreaking 31-24 loss to Indiana on November 8th at Beaver Stadium—dropping Penn State to a dismal 3-6 and putting the program's future under the microscope. We lead with a thorough recap of the defeat: Critical moments like the late-game interception, defensive collapses against Mendoza's passing attack, offensive bright spots with Ethan Grunkemeyer's resilience, and conservative play calling sealed another frustrating Big Ten setback for the Lions.   Then, the latest twists in the coaching search: With James Franklin's seat scorching hot, we update on evolving candidates—including Mike Elko's impressive turnaround at TAMU, Brian Hartline's Ohio State ties and recruiting edge, Eli Drinkwitz being the new favorite, and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer. Plus, emerging dark horses and timeline speculation as the season spirals.   Finally, we dive into your fan questions: Tackling everything from player accountability and schematic overhauls to bowl ineligibility fears, transfer portal chaos, and bold calls for immediate changes—straight from the passionate PSU community.   Join hosts Shawn Kane & Cory Lestochi for tough conversations, expert breakdowns, and a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil.   Subscribe for more no-holds-barred Penn State coverage, like if you're demanding better from the Lions, and share your hottest takes in the comments! Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions   WEEK 12 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/PodpD7rFasPnUPPe7

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 123 | Reloading [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 122 | Oh Man(ny) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 120 | Just Peachy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 119 | Ending on a High Note [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:06
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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 118 | Land Grant Forever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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