# @statemediapsu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=42OWGvyPfg0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69776503-statemediapsu-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-24T20:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** statemediapsu (@StateMediaPSU) — https://gondola.cc/StateMediaPSU

## Caption

Pennsylvania roots run deep for Cooper Cousins.

The Penn State offensive lineman takes us through his journey from growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, and competing as the youngest of five siblings to becoming one of the Nittany Lions’ promising young offensive linemen.

Cousins reflects on the moment a high school coach told him his name could one day hang alongside Erie football greats, his recruiting journey, receiving his Penn State offer, watching his parents get emotional and ultimately realizing exactly where his heart was.

After appearing in all 16 games as a true freshman, Cousins also shares what he learned from Penn State veterans, his mentality heading into a new season and why he wants his legacy to extend far beyond football.

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

Chapters:

00:00 Growing Up in Erie, Pennsylvania
00:41 Growing Up the Youngest of Five
01:11 Finding His Football Motivation
01:45 Falling in Love With Offensive Line
02:00 Playing With Aiden Probes Again
02:29 A Senior-Year Play He’ll Never Forget
03:14 A Family Full of Penn State Alumni
03:30 Seeing His Parents Cry
03:38 “I Knew Where My Heart Was”
04:03 Playing 16 Games as a True Freshman
04:44 His Welcome-to-College Moment
05:21 “Dominate Everybody Across From Me”

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## Stats

- **Views:** 607
- **Likes:** 32
- **Shares:** 0
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## Credits

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

## Tags

weare, pennstate, happyvalley

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