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The Penn State football team opened up training camp on Wednesday for the start of the 2026 season. Head coach Matt Campbell and his staff also opened training camp to the media yesterday and will do so again today. Join the BWI Live show as we discuss what we saw from the 90-minute practice, plus what we want to see and learn more about on day two of our open access. Reporter Sean Fitz was with the defense for most of practice and will give his thoughts on what he saw during today’s show. We’ll also cover the offensive side. 

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0:00 – Intro: Camp Music & Setting Up Day One

4:21 – Defensive Recap Begins: D'Anton Lynn's Hybrid Defense

11:09 – O-Line vs. D-Line: The New Run-Fit Drill

21:55 – Secondary Shuffle: Hybrid Safety Roles

27:57 – Offense Recap: Alex Manske & Rocco Beck at Seven-on-Seven

32:59 – Receiver Notes: Zay Robinson, Kobe Howard & Amari Jackson

39:45 – Tight End Room: Ben Bramer & Gabe Burkle's Return

47:30 – Defensive Multiplicity: Edge Rushers & Front Flexibility

54:09 – What We Want to See Next: Preview of Day Two

Offensive notes: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/alex-manskes-camp-debut-highlights-penn-states-opening-practice/

Defensive notes: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-practice-notes-nittany-lions-new-look-defense-takes-the-field/

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