Ep. 222 | Season Preview & Predictions

In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane deliver a full season preview for the 2026 Nittany Lions.

The discussion covers the state of the program heading into Matt Campbell’s first season as head coach, including roster construction and key storylines. Cory and Shawn share their record projections and outlook for Penn State in 2026.

Fan Poll Results Results from fan polls on expectations for the season are reviewed and discussed. A breakdown of the 2026 schedule, including non-conference openers against Marshall, Temple, and Buffalo, followed by Big Ten games against Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC, Michigan, Purdue, Washington, Minnesota, Rutgers, and Maryland.

The hosts offer bold predictions for the season.Tune in for the complete 2026 season preview. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs!