Friday Night wasn’t just another playoff game in high school football. It was a family milestone moment for the former Penn State coach, Cody Hodgens. He worked as a PSU wide receiver and began his coaching career under James Franklin. Given the history at Penn State, his wife also started her career at PSU, achieving her dream job as a reporter.

On Sunday, Cody Hodgens proudly announced that his wife, Rosie Langello-Hodgens, made her ESPN debut as a sideline reporter this weekend. “ESPN Debut! Let’s go! Very proud of you!” wrote Hodgens.

Interestingly, she made her debut during Benjamin Russell’s playoff game on November 22, 2025, where Hodgens serves as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Benjamin Russell won the game 40-13, marking their third playoff win.

Before joining

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