Media Day Notebook

The lights of Super Bowl LX are bright, but for two Nittany Lions, the stage feels natural.

Chris Stoll (Seahawks) and Caeden Wallace (Patriots) spent the week in Santa Clara fielding questions, not about their college days, but about their role in the biggest game on earth.

The Specialist Standard

Chris Stoll’s journey is the ultimate “Linebacker U” to “Specialist U” pivot. The former walk-on turned Patrick Mannelly Award winner has been perfect for the Seahawks.

Stoll emphasized the importance of consistency during his media availability, noting that his preparation remains identical whether he’s practicing in State College or preparing for the Super Bowl.

Stoll has played in 51 consecutive games for Seattle, a testament to his durability and the trust the franchise places in him.

The Rookie in the Trenches

For Caeden Wallace, this week is a whirlwind. The third-round rookie has found himself in the thick of the Patriots’ blocking rotation. His performance in the AFC Championship game—helping neutralize the Chiefs’ pass rush—was a key talking point.

Wallace spoke about the surreal nature of reaching the Super Bowl in just his second season, acknowledging the magnitude of the moment while maintaining focus on his blocking assignments against Seattle’s front.

The Streak Lives

With Stoll in blue and green and Wallace in navy and silver, Penn State secures a Super Bowl winner for the 16th consecutive year. It’s a remarkable run of consistency that echoes Campbell’s sentiment: Football is cyclical, but Penn State in the Super Bowl is constant.