# @statemediapsu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=V4Js6uvRhnE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69776522-statemediapsu-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-20T21:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** statemediapsu (@StateMediaPSU) — https://gondola.cc/StateMediaPSU

## Caption

Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg break down what they’ve seen from the Nittany Lions during preseason camp — and why the outlook for Penn State Football in 2026 may be better than people think.

The guys discuss Rocco Becht’s command of the offense, Penn State’s veteran experience, the young players who need to emerge, depth concerns, and why this team could have both a high floor and a surprisingly high ceiling. They also go inside the renovated Beaver Stadium and explain how the new west side could make an already electric environment even louder.

Then Penn State hockey defenseman and Columbus Blue Jackets first-round pick Jackson Smith joins State Wide to discuss his breakout freshman season, learning alongside 2026 No. 1 NHL Draft pick Gavin McKenna, developing his all-around game, handling expectations and why Hockey Valley is embracing the underdog role this season. Smith is Penn State’s first-ever first-round NHL Draft selection, while McKenna became the program’s first No. 1 overall selection in 2026

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

Chapters:

00:00 Penn State’s Ceiling + Jackson Smith Tease
01:20 State Wide Begins
03:54 A New Penn State Pregame Analyst?
05:56 What’s Coming Up
07:32 Inside the New Beaver Stadium
12:06 Where’s the Best Seat in Beaver Stadium?
17:08 Why Brian Is Bullish on Penn State
17:47 Rocco Becht Is QB1
18:59 Hackenberg Compares This Team to 2013
20:07 Veterans, Young Talent & Penn State’s Roster
22:27 What Kind of Team Is Penn State?
23:43 Does Penn State Have a True Superstar?
24:55 High Floor, High Ceiling
25:19 Penn State’s Biggest Depth Concerns
27:39 Why This Team Could Surprise People
30:04 Flying Under the Radar
31:17 Jackson Smith Joins Statewide
32:26 Building Chemistry With Penn State’s Newcomers
33:57 Developing Into a Complete Defenseman
34:20 Working With the Columbus Blue Jackets
35:11 “The Best Year of My Life”
36:28 What Jackson Learned From Gavin McKenna
38:08 Summer Concerts, Canada & Life Off the Ice
42:02 Penn State Football Through a Hockey Player’s Eyes
46:11 Why Penn State Hockey Likes Being the Underdog
47:32 Handling Social Media Pressure
49:00 Ping Pong, Chess or Darts?
50:03 Looking Ahead to Penn State Hockey
52:19 The Penn State Football Story Returns
55:26 Penn State Women’s Soccer Starts Strong
56:33 Moving Into Penn State & College Memories
59:28 State Wide Wrap-Up

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

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