# @statemediapsu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ieaw-XsQuog
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-13T21:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** statemediapsu (@StateMediaPSU) — https://gondola.cc/StateMediaPSU

## Caption

Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg break down the latest from Nittany Lions fall camp, including Caleb Bacon’s move to the edge, Alex Manske’s development behind Rocco Becht, Malachi Goodman’s opportunity on the offensive line and the Penn State standouts making Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List.

Plus, could the Penn State-Pitt football rivalry finally return? Tripp and Hackenberg react to the latest rivalry discussion and debate why meaningful rivalry games still matter in the changing college football landscape. The guys also discuss playoff expansion, preseason rankings and the future of conference championship games.

Then, Penn State hockey newcomer Justin Poirier joins the show to discuss why he chose Hockey Valley, his offensive mentality, his journey from the QMJHL to college hockey, being drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, his recovery from injury and his excitement to experience the Roar Zone. Poirier says he came to Penn State looking for a program where he can play his offensive game and compete for a championship.

Presented by PAM Health: https://pamhealth.com/

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to State Wide
05:00 Penn State Fall Camp Takeaways
05:11 Caleb Bacon Working at Edge
12:04 Alex Manske Impressing at Quarterback
13:34 Learning Behind Rocco Becht
16:33 Malachi Goodman’s Opportunity at Left Tackle
18:35 Penn State’s Freaks List Standouts
19:46 Tony Rojas Is a Game Wrecker
22:32 Brett Eskildsen’s Speed
24:27 Audavion Collins & Penn State’s Secondary
26:53 Does Penn State’s No. 17 Ranking Matter?
29:35 Should the College Football Playoff Expand Again?
33:35 Why Conference Championships Still Matter
39:28 Should Penn State-Pitt Come Back?
41:05 Hackenberg: “Let’s Play”
43:42 Penn State Hockey Outlook
44:57 Justin Poirier Joins State Wide
45:14 Why Poirier Chose Penn State
46:01 Breaking Down Poirier’s Game
47:20 His Penn State Visit & Transfer Decision
49:47 Being Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes
50:39 Why He Chose College Hockey
52:24 His First Year at Maine & Injury Recovery
54:38 QMJHL vs. NCAA Hockey
56:34 Reuniting With Josh Fleming
58:07 NHL Players Poirier Studies
59:14 Growing Up a Canadiens Fan
1:00:06 Poirier Can’t Wait for the Roar Zone
1:01:18 Penn State Women’s Soccer Preview
1:03:46 Closing Thoughts

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## Stats

- **Views:** 763
- **Likes:** 16
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| statemediapsu | @StateMediaPSU | https://gondola.cc/StateMediaPSU | Media Company |

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