FALL '26 Episode 17: Beat 'Em Like a Drum

Better late than never! Penn State beat the Purdue Boilermakers like the world's biggest drum, notching the first Big Ten win of the Matt Campbell era in Happy Valley (also the first against a "Power 4" opponent for the Nittany Lions this season). With the soft, warm glow of victory still lingering, the guys enjoy a brief detour into the world of Division III ball for a wild true story from Noble's new career as a defensive coordinator before returning to the "big time" stage of the Big Ten, talking horrific officiating, confusing player celebrations, and the Lions' chance to get back above .500 this weekend on the West Coast.

HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike "The Mailman" Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani

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