On the fall finale of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham, along with Will Pegler, are joined by Penn State professor and football beat writer Mike Poorman.

Poorman talks about his experiences with different teams over the years, including coaches like Joe Paterno, Bill O’Brien, and James Franklin. He also offers his take on the current state of the program and tells great stories along the way. 

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube. Each will feature discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

You can catch this week’s episode using the YouTube or Spotify links below.

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