# @statemediapsu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=dHZ0o1Q9TTo
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-10T21:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** statemediapsu (@StateMediaPSU) — https://gondola.cc/StateMediaPSU

## Caption

Penn State football couldn't have asked for a much stronger start to the Matt Campbell era.

Brian Tripp and former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg react to the Nittany Lions' dominant 45-0 win over Marshall and break down what stood out from Penn State's first performance of the 2026 season.

Then Penn State defensive end Caleb Bacon joins State Wide to discuss his huge debut in Happy Valley, the energy of playing inside Beaver Stadium, his transition to the defensive line, following Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State and the mentality behind his relentless style of play.

Bacon made an immediate impact against Marshall with six tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack, helping Penn State pitch a shutout in the first game of the new era.
What did we learn about Penn State? How different does this team look under Matt Campbell? And what could be ahead for the Nittany Lions in 2026?

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Chapters:

00:00 – Caleb Bacon Cold Open
01:30 – Penn State’s 45-0 Win Over Marshall
04:15 – Caleb Bacon Is Penn State’s Swiss Army Knife
07:26 – What Stood Out in Penn State’s Dominant Win
11:24 – Why This Penn State Team Feels Different
16:31 – What Penn State Must Prove Next
19:10 – Penn State vs. Temple Preview
23:04 – Offensive & Defensive Keys vs. Temple
25:20 – Biggest Takeaways From Penn State’s Offense & Defense
29:01 – Caleb Bacon Joins State Wide
32:57 – Bacon’s Move From Linebacker to Defensive End
36:01 – From Small-Town Iowa to Big-Time College Football
37:09 – Caleb Bacon’s Walk-On Journey
39:38 – Why Bacon Followed Matt Campbell to Penn State
42:47 – The Story Behind Caleb Bacon’s NIL Deal
44:04 – Getting to Know Caleb Bacon Off the Field
46:41 – Bacon on Penn State’s Next Step vs. Temple
48:18 – The State of College Football & LSU’s Villain Role
50:45 – Are College Athletes Now Professionals?
55:25 – Is the ACC in Trouble?
59:25 – Could Super Conferences Be the Future?
1:01:51 – Penn State Volleyball at Wrigley Field
1:03:53 – Have Outdoor College Sports Events Gone Too Far?
1:09:01 – Penn State–Temple Pregame Show in Philadelphia
1:12:07 – NFL & Super Bowl Predictions
1:14:02 – Closing

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