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“Rocco gives you your best chance to beat Purdue” Will Penn State do what Michigan did with Bryce Underwood and bench Rocco Becht? Steve Jones gives his thoughts on the PSU QB situation. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“They are close to breaking runs” Steve Jones breaks down fans’ biggest gripe with Penn State in 2026: The run game. Issues in the RB room, O-Line problems, and talks through injuries across Central PA. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Rocco was off” Penn State’s 24-20 loss vs Wisconsin was a tough watch for PSU fans. A major area of frustration: QB Rocco Becht’s 12-29 passing performance vs the Badgers. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Why is everyone obsessed?” Penn State’s Availability Report has garnered attention for the number of players listed. Steve Jones is confused by the “freak out” in the PSU fanbase. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Will they miss Koby Howard? Yes” Penn State WR Koby Howard is out for “an extender period of time”. How will PSU fare without their star WR when Wisconsin kicks off the Nittany Lions Big Ten schedule this weekend? Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Morrow is pretty good” Buffalo comes in to Happy Valley tomorrow to take on Penn State. Steve Jones and Kyle Leff break down who the Bulls will feature on offense. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Hansen is RB1” A major debate has broken out from Penn State fans over the usage - or lack thereof of RB Quinton Martin Jr. in the PSU run game. Steve Jones discusses what he is seeing in the RB room Matt Campbell announced DE Max Granville is OUT for the 2026 season with an injury - making this two straight lost seasons for the edge rusher. Steve discusses who will play in his place for the Nittany Lions Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“It was at ZERO!!!” Watchers in State College, Ann Arbor, and everywhere else around the nation saw the clock hit 00:00 in the Michigan vs Western Michigan game. Except: It didn’t in…. an office in Illinois?  Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Penn State controlled the controllables” A 45-0 victory over Marshall is a pretty good way to start your Penn State coaching career if you’re Matt Campbell. Steve Jones and Kyle break down what PSU did well(and exceptionally) against the Thundering Herd. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“High School AD’s need to be BETTER!” High School football returns TONIGHT all across the US. Steve Jones sends a message to High School athletic directors and programs: Prioritize radio more than they currently do Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Collins and Dixson are the backbone” Audavion Collins and Daryus Dixson are both looking at major years in Happy Valley as a lockdown corner tandem. Steve loves what he sees from the 5th year and sophomore alike. What corner has stood out to Steve Jones? True freshman Josiah Zayas has shown Steve his ability and playing prowess. Iowa State transfer Safety Marcus Neal is one of the stars of the Nittany Lion defense. Steve Jones breaks down Neal’s talents. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Rojas can do it all” LB Tony Rojas is back following his 2025 season ending early in injury. Steve Jones is impressed with Rojas and sees the first few games as integral to his season. Listed as a LB, Caleb Bacon is showing out in Happy Valley. Steve Jones sees the versatile 6’4” defender playing across the field for the Nittany Lions in 2026 Iowa State transfer LB Cooper Ebel is the “best all-rounder” of the incoming PSU Linebackers. Steve Jones is HIGH on Ebel’s ceiling in Happy Valley. Can move, hit with power, the whole shebang. Ikenna Ezeogu is set to play a big part in D’Anton Lynn’s 2026 DE room. Sophomore Alex Tatsch played for PSU down the stretch in 2025. Steve Jones sees(eventually) a place for Tatsch in Matt Campbell’s new-look PSU team Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Granville looks really good” Max Granville’s 2025 season was cut short due to injury. But the Defensive End is back getting healthy for 2026 and Steve Jones likes what he sees. Colorado transfer Alexander McPherson and Yvan Kemajou have flashed for different reasons under Matt Campbell. Both will have roles to play for PSU moving forward. Can move, hit with power, the whole shebang. Ikenna Ezeogu is set to play a big part in D’Anton Lynn’s 2026 DE room. True Freshman Jackson Ford has caught the eye of Steve Jones. The 6’5” Malvern Prep product is showing flashes of high-level talent. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“They needed to keep Barker” The definition of consistency. Penn State returns Ryan Barker to Happy Valley as one of the nation’s best kickers - and a powerhouse at the position. Penn State just so happens to be Long-Snapper U. From Chris Stoll to Tyler Duzansky, PSU’s pipeline of Long Snappers is continuing in record fashion. Penn State is in need of a new returner in 2026. Steve’s first thought: RB Cam Wallace. Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports

“Buhr has that nasty in him” Incoming Iowa State transfer Trevor Buhr is who Steve Jones highlights off the bat in our 2026-27 O-Line breakdown. Malachi Goodman once again gets praise from Steve Jones. The 6’6” LT is poised to play for PSU, and Steve Jones breaks down why that is. Brock Riker started at Texas State. Steve Jones sees the 6’4” center as a true Power 4 starting center here at PSU. Penn State’s right side of the O-Line is set to be anchored by Cooper Cousins and Anthony Donkoh - and for good reason! Powered by McLanahan’s Penn State Room #SteveJones #PennState #McLanahans Sports Talk with Steve Jones is presented by  McLanahan's Penn State Room! Learn more https://www.mclanahans.com/For the full episode  - head to 7MMSports.com Twitter: @Sports7MM Facebook: @7MountainsSports Instagram: @7MMSports TikTok: @7MMSports