Penn State defensive lineman Smith Vilbert joins teammate Dvon J-Thomas and The Lion's Den host Aeneas Hawkins in today's exclusive interview. Vilbert opens up on his journey fighting through adversity to come back with a huge play in Penn State's week one statement win. The guys discuss the 2024 PSU defense starting fast and look forward to building upon that coming back home. Get all your Penn State apparel needs with The Family Clothesline: pennstateclothes.com FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | twitter.com/StateMediaPSU ► TIKTOK | tiktok.com/@statemediapsu ► INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/statemediapsu ► YOUTUBE | youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:05-Fighting Through Adversity 04:23-PSU DLine Culture 09:27-Vilbert's Journey 12:50-Basketball Player 17:46-Long Awaited Success 19:45-2024 PSU Defense 24:25-Week One St...