Ben Brahmer's football journey started in Pierce, Nebraska—a town of just 1,800 people. After winning two state championships and developing under coaches he trusted, Brahmer made one of the biggest decisions of his career by following that coaching staff to Penn State.In this Penn State Athletics feature, Brahmer shares what growing up in small-town Nebraska taught him about hard work, why his family shaped who he is, what made Penn State feel like home, and why he's excited to experience Beaver Stadium for the first time.Hear how the tight end built his game through discipline, faith, family, and a blue-collar mindset that's a natural fit for Penn State Football.Presented by: PAM Health - https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Small-Town Nebraska Roots00:18 Family That Built His Work Ethic00:33 Dreaming of Football00:42 Winning State Championships01:07 The Coach Who Changed Everything01:22 Following His Coaches01:42 Why Penn State Was the Right Choice02:15 Why Penn State Fits Him02:27 Adjusting to a New Team02:44 Leading by Example02:55 Golf, Fishing & Life Off the Field03:01 Faith, Family & Staying Grounded03:15 Ready for Beaver Stadium#PennState #WeAre #CollegeFootballTags - Penn State Football, Penn State, Ben Brahmer, Ben Brahmer interview, Penn State Athletics, Nittany Lions, James Franklin, Penn State tight end, College Football, Big Ten Football, Nebraska football, Pierce Nebraska, Football interview, NCAA Football, Tight End, Beaver Stadium, Happy Valley, Penn State players, We Are Penn State, College athlete interview, Blue Collar Football, Penn State 2026, Football recruiting, Athlete story, Penn State offense
