Spring football is in the air, and Texas State's Brant Freeman opens the first episode of the "States Up" podcast with senior linebacker Sione Tupou (11:15). Sione discusses his journey of moving around (11:50), his Tongan descent (15:40), and high school football at Allen High School (19:55). Brant also previews the upcoming weekend in San Marcos with softball vs. Louisiana and next weekend with baseball (vs. Georgia State) and spring football game. 

This podcast is produced and mixed by Brant Freeman and Texas State Athletics.