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Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
You'll never miss a moment of Penn State commentary, analysis, recruiting updates, team news, and more thanks to PennLive's Blue-White Breakdown. Hosts Bob Flounders, Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph offer pregame analysis, weekly predictions, and postgame takes! Visit pennlive.com/pennstatefootball for more and subscribe to the Blue-White Breakdown today.
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- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Eyeing Penn State's first depth chart of the season
Penn State releases its first depth chart of the season, and it has a few big surprises. James Franklin discusses the medical condition that sidelined Journey…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Blue-White Breakdown: Tuesday takeaways ahead of Indiana plus the first depth chart, Journey Brown’s status
Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel of PennLive recap the latest on the Nittany Lions as kick off against Indiana approaches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State players to watch in Saturday's season opener
Penn State-Ohio State gets a kickoff time. A look at X-factors for both teams when the Lions and Hoosiers square off on Saturday. Five Penn State players who…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Blue-White Breakdown Episode 1: Previewing the Penn State football season, plus record predictions!
Host Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel introduce PennLive's new Penn State football podcast and offer an outlook on the season ahead plus win/loss predictions. See…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State sets its sights on Indiana, Indiana, Indiana
It's Indiana week, and Penn State's long offseason is officially over. We take a look at key storylines, notes and themes for Saturday's season opener. We've…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Introducing the Blue-White Breakdown, a Penn State football podcast from PennLive
You love Penn State football, and at PennLive, we love bringing you the latest news, notes, commentary, and analysis about the Nittany Lions. It's why we're…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Talking 'freaks' and notable changes to the Lions' roster
Penn State updates its roster in advance of next week's season opener at Indiana. A heated competition is unfolding for spots in the Lions' safety rotation…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State begins their 2020 season at Indiana
PennLive Sports Reporters Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel look at Penn State's first game of the COVID delayed 2020 Big Ten football season next week at Indiana…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
One Lions starter has looked 'unbelievable' this preseason
Penn State's James Franklin addresses the team's ongoing wide receiver competition. Jaquan Brisker has looked unbelievable going into his second season. The…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Sleeper picks and key position battles
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford will be the driving force behind the Lions' offense. We take a look at the questions and high points of Penn State's depth…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Lions (finally) have their first kickoff time of the 2020 season
Penn State now has a kickoff time for its season opener at Indiana. We take a look at Penn State's depth chart on the offensive side of the ball in 2020. The…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Sean Clifford is impressed by Kirk Ciarrocca, and the Lions' O-line has arrived
FOX Sports analyst Reggie Bush says he thinks the world of Penn State running back Journey Brown. Sean Clifford is impressed with Kirk Ciarrocca's attention to…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Could the Lions be due for more recruiting success?
Penn State's scholarship count is projected at 83 for the 2020 season. The Lions coaches still believe a strong push is coming in the 2021 recruiting class…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The Penn State Blitz (10/8/20): Media day takeaways and practice updates
Hosts Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel are back to discuss the latest on the Lions. This episode features news about a roster departure and how it will impact the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A surprising loss and a key decision date
Penn State wide receiver John Dunmore has reportedly withdrawn from school. One of Penn State's top recruiting targets has set a decision date. Brent Pry has…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Beaver Stadium gears up for the virtual fan experience
Penn State has two big fixes to make to its struggling pass defense. Class of 2021 commit Liam Clifford has a record-setting day. Penn State launches virtual…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Is Sean Clifford ready to take the next step?
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford looks to take the next big step in his career. The Houston Texans fire former Penn State coach Bill O'Brien. Juice Scruggs…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A rise in the national polls and a mission to prove critics wrong
Penn State's wide receivers are looking to prove their critics wrong. Pat Freiermuth explains why he returned to Penn State for his junior season. Sean…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The next players up at linebacker and wide receiver
Today's edition of The Penn State Update features Micah Parsons' replacement at linebacker and the team's first practice in pads. See acast.com/privacy for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Linebacker buzz grows, even without the return of Micah Parsons
Penn State will play the 2020 season without star linebacker Micah Parsons after all. James Franklin addresses what's next for players who found trouble in the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State Blitz: Recapping the Lions’ coaches media day
Blitz rundown: 1. James Franklin rules out Micah; 2. Who are the top options to replace Micah in the linebacker room; 3. What did we learn from Kirk…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Five questions to ponder for the Lions in 2020
Penn State sends out a scholarship offer in the 2026 recruiting class. We've got five questions ahead of the Lions' training camp. Indiana coach Tom Allen…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Could the Lions play their season opener on a Friday night?
Penn State won't face Indiana's best player when the teams play next month. A Friday kick time is apparently still on the table for the opener at Indiana. Hope…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Lions are back in the top 10 of chaotic AP rankings
Penn State misses out on another top target in the 2021 recruiting class. PennLive columnist David Jones rolls out his first Big Ten Power Poll of the season…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
An NFL mock draft surprise and an educated guess on Micah Parsons
PennLive columnist David Jones weighs in on the odds of Micah Parsons returning. A case is made for expanding the College Football Playoff in 2020. Three Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
PSU season predictions and Big Ten storylines to follow
The Big Ten's return to football should only help recruiting efforts across the league. We'll take a closer look at Penn State's projected win total for 2020…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A game-by-game look at Penn State's 2020 Big Ten football schedule
PennLive's Greg Pickel and Bob Flounders look at Penn State's revised football schedule, now that the 2020 season is back on, after being interrupted by the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Lions target set to announce, and Brent Pry names a sleeper linebacker
A top Penn State recruiting target has set his commitment date. One national publication picks Penn State to beat Ohio State this season. Brent Pry picks a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State returns to the national rankings, and a worst-case scenario for Saquon
Penn State makes its return to college football's national rankings. Saquon Barkley will miss the rest of the New York Giants' season with a knee injury. A new…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Even the Big Ten schedule release draws criticism
Penn State now has its official 2020 Big Ten football schedule. Ohio State and Nebraska are on different ends of the scheduling spectrum. A healthy dialogue is…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin talks Micah Parsons, need to 'get the job done' recruiting
Penn State coach James Franklin talks about the Big Ten's return to football. He also says the Lions haven't gotten it done in the 2021 recruiting class. The…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The Big Ten announcement we've all been waiting for
The Big Ten votes unanimously to bring football back next month. The league released some details about how each team's schedule will look. Tight end Pat…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
B1G Ten football is back!
With today's vote to restart the 2020 Big Ten college football season Penn State is back in action with a season opener the weekend of Oct. 23-24. PennLive's…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Another day, another fruitless Big Ten rumor
Another day passes without a vote on the Big Ten football season. Nebraska University president Ted Carter shares his optimism on a hot mic. A look at how Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
One Big Ten president says all schools are either going to play or not
No update yet on the potenial reinstatement of the Big Ten football season, one Big Ten president says all schools are either going to play or not, Florida…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The latest on the Big Ten's bid to bring football back
Optimism is growing for a Big Ten football restart. An October start date could be in the cards. The Big Ten could still have a shot to jump into the College…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin leans on the Big Ten, and the Lions have a big NFL presence
Penn State coach James Franklin still has an issue with the Big Ten's communication. Four-star tackle Drew Shelton explains why he committed to the Lions. Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Lions report 48 positive COVID tests and pause some team activities
Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth will reportedly forgo a winter or spring season. Penn State releases its latest COVID test results, which show a rise in…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Lions go 1-for-2 in their pursuit of top PA recruits
Penn State misses out on the top recruit in Pennsylvania in the 2021 class. The Lions get back on the board in 2022 with a commitment from a Philadelphia…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Decision Day for two top recruits and 6 Penn State rookies make NFL rosters
Today is Decision Day for a pair of top Penn State targets. A Penn State freshman is dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules. We take a closer…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A big recruiting decision looms and a talented 2022 class comes together
Top Penn State target Nolan Rucci is on the verge of announcing his college decision. Penn State picks up commitment No. 5 in its 2022 recruiting class. Trace…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A wild day for Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli and good news for a potential Big Ten return
Penn State team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli gives a troubling take on COVID-19, then walks it back. There's still no news on a potential start date to the Big…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State updates COVID testing results, and a former Lion suggests Big Ten teams shouldn't play
Penn State updates its COVID-19 testing numbers. The Lawn Boyz were poised for a big season before it was postponed. Former Lions star Allen Robinson suggests…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Sept. 2, 2020 - As Big Ten moves forward Pres. Trump gets involved with 2020 football season
PennLive's Greg Pickel and Bob Flounders look at Big Ten football moving forward and Pres. Trump getting involved; is there a chance play could start in…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A Donald Trump tweet sets off a flurry of speculation about the future of Big Ten football
President Donald Trump says the Big Ten's immediate return is on the 1-yard line. Even so, an early report suggests getting on the field this fall is still a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Big Ten presidents' votes are in, and the Lions find a silver lining to a postponed season
The results of the Big Ten formal vote to postpone the season are in. Penn State isn't playing this fall, but the Lions are ahead of the curve in at least one…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The college football season kicks off, and two Penn State recruits get off to fast starts
The 2020 college football season is officially under way. The Big Ten is tossing around the idea of a Thanksgiving start to the season. The league's…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Big Ten faces another fight and what's next in Penn State recruiting
Nebraska football players sue the Big Ten over the postponement of the fall season. We take look at what to watch in Penn State's 2021 recruiting class…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
John Reid turns heads, and 2022 recruit Jerry Cross explains why Penn State is 'a perfect fit'
Early details emerge from the Big Ten's plan for playing a winter football season. Penn State commit Jerry Cross talks about his favorites about the Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State top ten ranking for a season they will not play?
PennLive Sports Manager Greg Pickel and Penn State Beat Reporter Bob Flounders talk about the Lion's No. 7 ranking in the Associated Press' preseason poll, for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State commits slip in the Rivals250, and who is the real Linebacker U?
Three Penn State commits fall out of the updated Rivals250 rankings. Micah Parsons and Pat Freiermuth were named first-team AP All-Americans. A look at where…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State loses battle for top JUCO recruit; Lions crack AP preseason top-10
Penn State misses out on one of its top remaining targets in the Class of 2021. The Lions were a top-10 team in the Associated Press preseason poll. Three Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Lions miss out on 4-star recruiting target, Desmond Howard criticizes Sandy Barbour
Every Big Ten athletic director was reportedly in favor of playing the fall football season. Penn State pivots to a shot at a winter season. The Lions lose out…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin breaks his silence, Big Ten elaborates on decision to postpone the 2020 season
Penn State coach James Franklin speaks for the first time about the postponed fall season. Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren offers more details on how that…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State Blitz: Breaking down the postponed season and what comes next
Penn State football blitz; Coach James weighs in on the latest news of the cancellation of the Big Ten season. PennLive's Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel review…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Big Ten parents keep the heat on the big Ten, ACC pushes forward despite struggles at UNC
The ACC maintains its plans for a fall season as one of its schools empties its classrooms. Ohio State parent Randy Wade is gathering parents in Chicago to try…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State AD Sandy Barbour paints bleak picture of trying to overturn Big Ten's decision to postpone the 2020 season
Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour doesn't see the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports changing. Barbour also added that she isn't sure if Big…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State parents join the fight against the Big Ten's cancellation plan
Penn State parents join the fight in searching for answers from the Big Ten. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields rallies people around the "We want to play"…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Big Ten coaches start sharing their plans for playing football in the spring
Purdue's Jeff Brohm and Ohio State's Ryan Day share their plans for spring football. Penn State commit Nate Bruce dishes on a Wednesday Zoom call with James…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's Eric Barron supports Big Ten decision, plus a look at what comes next
Penn State president Eric Barron speaks out in support of the Big Ten postponing the fall sports season. The university also released its latest COVID-19…