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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.
Episodes
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Has Penn State finally found a WRs coach who can make a difference? Beau Pribula back in the portal
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the potential impact of new Penn State wideouts coach Noah Pauley on this episode. Developing wideouts at…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State adds some intriguing players to its 2026 recruiting class, thoughts on Matt Campbell's staff
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to some of the recent players Matt Campbell has added to Penn State's 2026 recruiting class. Clearly, Campbell's…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's Matt Campbell's FIRST WEEK on the job... what comes next?
Campbell has been busy since his introduction as Penn State head coach this week. How will he fill out his staff and attack recruiting moving forward? Max…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Early thoughts on new Penn State coach Matt Campbell's strengths, plus the opt-outing has begun
PennLive's Bob Flounders goes solo on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Bob shares his impressions of Matt Campbell's interactions with the Penn State…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to Matt Campbell's intro to Penn State
Penn State’s Matt Campbell is finally a Nittany Lion. He was introduced as the school’s 17th head coach Monday, and our Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal came…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis of Matt Campbell's first press conference
New Penn State coach Matt Campbell is introduced to the media at Beaver Stadium. Check out instant analysis and first impressions from PennLive's Johnny…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State HIRES its new coach. What it means for the Nittany Lions
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to the news that Iowa State's Matt Campbell is the choice to become Penn State's permanent new football coach.The…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Where does Penn State go in its HEAD COACHING SEARCH?
Pat Kraft has swung and missed multiple times in Penn State's coaching search. Now, it's led to an unkind national signing day for Penn State. Where do the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reflecting on Penn State's 3-game win streak and what Terry Smith accomplished as head coach
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph look back on Penn State's entertaining shootout win over Rutgers on Saturday in Piscataway. Terry Smith's Nittany Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis: Penn State becomes bowl eligible with Rutgers win
Penn State beats Rutgers in a crazy game to finish 6-6 and be bowl eligible. Nicholas Singleton set the school touchdown record previously held by Saquon…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Will Penn State GO BOWLING with a win over Rutgers?
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dive into interim head coach Terry Smith’s candidacy for the full-time job at Penn State, while they also make their picks for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Do Penn State vets want to play in a bowl game? Terry Smith on Ethan Grunkemeyer's growth
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to Terry Smith's Monday press conference ahead of Penn State's road trip to face Rutgers on Saturday. Smith was…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis after Penn State's rout of Nebraska
Instant analysis from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph after Penn State routs Nebraska, 37-10. Terry Smith has become a fan and player favorite for the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin INTRODUCED at Virginia Tech + Penn State-Nebraska picks
The longtime Nittany Lions head coach has already found his new home. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal share their reactions to the fit in Blacksburg. They'll…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Smith Emotional After Win - - - Plus More Press Conference Notes
PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to Terry Smith’s news conference with Penn State prepping to face Nebraska on Senior Day on Saturday night at…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis after Penn State's much needed win
Penn State breaks its six-game losing streak with a 28-10 win over Michigan State. Listen to the instant analysis form PennLive's Max Ralph. Learn more about…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Will Penn State FINALLY SNAP losing streak at Michigan State?
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make their picks for the PSU-MSU game — the battle for the Land-Grant Trophy — on this week's live podcast. Learn more about…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's Ethan Grunkemeyer passes a huge test with flying colors, and a Chaz Coleman update
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to Penn State head coach Terry Smith's Monday press conference with the Nittany Lions prepping to face Michigan…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State END 5-GAME LOSING STREAK vs. No. 2 Indiana?
This week’s Thursday show features Bob Flounders and Max Ralph making their predictions for Penn State's matchup with No. 2 Indiana. They also offer their…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s Terry Smith has a lot of issues to “fix” ahead of the Indiana game. What are his priorities?
PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Max Ralph are back to share their takeaways from Penn State coach Terry Smith’s Monday press conference. The 3-5 Nittany Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis after Ohio State blows out Penn State
PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Max Ralph analyze the Nittany Lions’ collapse after a competitive first half. They highlight significant post-snap breakdowns on…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State UPSET No. 1 Ohio State in Columbus?
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dive into their predictions for the Penn State-Ohio State game this week, where the Nittany Lions are nearly three-touchdown…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Special guest Doug Lesmerises on who Penn State should be looking for as its next head coach
PennLive’s Bob Flounders is joined by Doug Lesmerises on this episode. Lesmerises, a former Ohio State football columnist for Cleveland.com, writes about Ohio…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Guest Stephen Means on Ohio State’s repeat bid, Penn State’s struggles
PennLive’s Bob Flounders is joined by special guest Stephen Means of Cleveland.com to discuss Penn State’s 2025 demise and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes’…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
WHAT'S WRONG with the Penn State offense?
Penn State ranks as one of the nation's worst offenses despite bringing back a ton of veteran talent and a second-year play caller. Max Ralph and Johnny…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to Penn State's loss at Iowa, Kaytron Allen's effort, and PSU's outlook coming out of a bye week
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph have a lot of ground to cover on this episode.Playing under the direction of interim head coach Terry Smith, Penn State…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State battles, but falls to Iowa: instant analysis from Iowa City
PennLive's Bob Flounders analyzes Penn State's 25-24 loss at Iowa. It was interim head coach Terry Smith's first game as well as the start of the Ethan…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State win its first game WITHOUT JAMES FRANKLIN? Making our PSU-Iowa picks
PennLive's Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal break down the early portion of Penn State's coaching search and dive into what will happen in Iowa City this…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
INSTANT ANALYSIS: Breaking down Penn State AD's press conference following James Franklin firing
Head coach James Franklin is out at Penn State, cornerbacks coach Terry Smith is in. PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph analysis from Athletic Director Pat…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin is gone. What does this mean for Penn State?
Bob Flounders and Max Ralph dive into the sudden departure of James Franklin as Penn State's head coach. They discuss the implications of this change, the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State falls to Northwestern, Allar is out for the season. Is Franklin in trouble?
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph analyze Penn State's 22-21 loss to Northwestern as Drew Allar is knocked out for the season. The Nittany Lions fall to…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Special guest David Jones on Penn State’s UCLA effort, and whether James Franklin should stay at PSU
PennLive’s Bob Flounders welcomes back retiree David Jones to the Blue-White Breakdown podcast to discuss what has gone wrong for James Franklin’s Penn State…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State RIGHT THE SHIP vs. Northwestern?
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make their picks for the Homecoming game and discuss Penn State fans’ calls to fire coach James Franklin. Learn more about your…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's James Franklin discusses Kaytron Allen's role moving forward, plus what happened to the defense vs. UCLA?
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference following Penn State's stunning loss to UCLA last Saturday at the Rose…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Worst loss in James Franklin era at Penn State? Instant Analysis from Bob Flounders
Worst loss in James Franklin era at Penn State? Worst loss in program history? Penn State is reeling after 42-37 upset loss to UCLA. and Bob Flounders is out…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Will Penn State, Drew Allar BOUNCE BACK vs. UCLA? Making our picks
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal go deep on an important injury for Penn State and make their predictions for the UCLA game. Plus, does Drew Allar fit in Andy…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Is it first down or third down that is crippling Penn State's offense? Plus, Oregon thoughts
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with the Lions' coming off a disheartening loss to Oregon at home. Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The atmosphere delivered. Penn State didn't against Oregon
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph wrap up Penn State's heartbreaking 30-24 double-overtime loss to Oregon in the White Out. Learn more about your ad…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State, James Franklin WIN THE WHITE OUT?? Making our PSU-Oregon picks
PennLive's Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make their final predictions for the Penn State-Oregon White Out at Beaver Stadium. The Ducks beat the Nittany Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
White out showdown: Penn State vs. Oregon
PennLive’s Max Ralph and OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress collaborated for a special White Out week edition of the Blue-White Breakdown/Ducks Confidential. With No…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to James Franklin's Monday presser ahead of Penn State-Oregon
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday press conference ahead of the Lions' White Out…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Where does PENN STATE STAND after 3-0 start?
Penn State is 3-0, but has it been good enough thus far? Plus, is there an anti-Penn State bias among national media? Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal break it…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Assessing Penn State DC Jim Knowles' early impact, Devonte Ross as an X factor
Penn State is on the bye week but there are no bye weeks for the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss what they've seen…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State's offense BOUNCE BACK? PSU-Villanova PREDICTIONS
Penn State is 2-0, but the offense has left a lot to be desired thus far, especially QB Drew Allar and RB Nick Singleton. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's James Franklin on Drew Allar's play vs. FIU, O-line development
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference ahead of No. 2 Penn State's non-conference matchup with Villanova on…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-FIU PREDICTIONS: Lions will roll, but by how much?
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal made their picks for Penn State’s Week 2 matchup. They also analyzed a trio of trending names on the roster (two up, one down)…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State dominates Nevada: Breaking down James Franklin's Monday press conference
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from James Franklin's Monday press conference with No. 2 Penn State prepping for Saturday's home…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Nevada PREDICTION, James Franklin names his backup QB
How many points will Penn State beat underdog Nevada by? Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal went live on the Blue-White Breakdown to make their picks. Plus, James…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's Antoine Belgrave Shorter makes a big jump at safety, James Franklin eyeing 2 players as 'green lights', more
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference previewing the Lions' season opener vs. underdog Nevada on Saturday at…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
How many wins for Penn State in 2025? PennLive's season preview
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make their official picks — with detailed explanations — for Penn State's 2025 season. Will the Nittany Lions actually win it…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Examining some overlooked Penn State football offseason storylines
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders are back with some thoughts on Penn State's offseason with preseason practices winding down. Max and Bob look at several…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Which Penn State freshmen are turning heads in preseason camp?
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss a handful of Penn State true freshmen who have impressed James Franklin and might be key players for the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
How Penn State landed star offensive lineman Vega Ioane, a look at the Lions' RB room
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss what has occurred recently in the Penn State football world.Johnny and Bob go deep on the cross-country…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State RBs coach Stan Drayton's direct approach with his star pupils
PennLive's Bob Flounders recaps a busy week for James Franklin's Penn State program. The Nittany Lions, preseason favorites to win the Big Ten, are halfway…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Our preseason top 25: Does Penn State deserve #1 ranking?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down Johnny's preseason Associated Press top 25 ballot, which has Penn State ranked No. 1. Are the Nittany…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Who are Penn State's most impressive "freaks"? Practice observations, thoughts on the No. 2 QB battle
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders look back at Penn State's Media Day sessions on Saturday and have a few takeaways. Plus, Max discusses what stood out to…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's biggest questions at the start of fall camp
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down the five biggest questions facing Penn State as the Nittany Lions start fall camp. Less than a month away…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
What you need to know from Penn State’s 2025 Big Ten Media Days sessions
Max Ralph and Bob Flounders hopped on the latest Blue-White Breakdown to discuss a ton of news and notes from Las Vegas last week. Flounders was in attendance…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State lands at No. 1 in a Big Ten preseason poll; James Franklin honored by conference voters
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to some of the preseason Big Ten polls on this episode. Penn State is ranked No. 1 in preseason for the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
How does Penn State stack up on EA College Football 26?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss which Penn State players are underrated after the release of EA Sports College Football 26. Also, Max's…