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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
Former Penn State player files hazing lawsuit, Lions rank No. 9 in final AP poll
Penn State coach James Franklin and several of his players are named in a hazing lawsuit. Penn State wraps up the 2019 season in the top 10 of the final AP…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State and the College Football Playoff, Lions have big recruiting weekend
How close is Penn State to being part of the College Football Playoff? The Lions’ early enrollees are right back at the front of the class. The brother of NFL…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State in the market for another assistant, early enrollees arrive on campus
Penn State is in the market for a new wide receivers coach. The Lions’ 11 early enrollees arrive on campus. Former offensive coordinator John Donovan gets a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Projecting the new-look Penn State offense, young Lions recap their freshman seasons
Penn State’s 2020 offense gets a unique description from ESPN’s Bill Connelly. Freshman Adisa Isaac is called a future first-round draft pick. Keaton Ellis…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
4 Penn State redshirt defensive players to watch in 2020
This edition of the Penn State Update podcast looks back at the Lions’ 2019 season with four redshirt players on the defensive side of the ball whose names are…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The Lions Staff is complete, news on Cam Brown and Shaka Toney.
Part 1: First down: News and notes: Cam Brown to Senior Bowl, no decision from Shaka Toney, Lions staff complete. Second down: A closer look at new line coach…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State O-line ranks among nation’s best, PSU alum Matt Rhule takes Carolina Panthers job
Penn State’s offensive line ranked among the nation’s best last season. Penn State alum Matt Rhule is the next coach of the Carolina Panthers. Three things to…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
4 Penn State redshirts to watch in 2020
This edition of the Penn State Update podcast looks back at the Lions’ 2019 season with four redshirt players on the offensive side of the ball whose names are…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State hires an O-line coach, Cam Brown is going to the Senior Bowl
Penn State hires an offensive line coach to succeed Matt Limegrover. We tackle burning recruiting questions going into the 2020 calendar year. Cam Brown gets…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Brandon Smith assesses his freshman season, a closer look at the CB depth chart
Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith assesses his freshman season. The Lions made the grade in the face of low expectations in 2019. A closer look at the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's 11-2 Season Wrap Up
Part 1 | First down: Recapping 2019 --The Lions fared much better than expected during the last calendar year, as they shook off transfer portal losses and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
KJ Hamler declares for the NFL Draft, Tariq Castro-Fields will return in 2020
Penn State wideout KJ Hamler announces his intentions for the 2020 NFL Draft. The Lions move on from offensive line coach Matt Limegrover. Kirk Ciarocca…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The 4 biggest surprises of Penn State’s 2019 season
This edition of the Penn State Update podcast looks back on the Lions’ 2019 season and the four biggest surprises behind an 11-2 campaign that ended with a win…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State expects all 4 running backs to return; Micah Parsons gets Heisman hype
Penn State expects all four of its running backs to return in 2020. The Micah Parsons Heisman hype train leaves the station. Trace McSorley gets his first NFL…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Memphis Cotton Bowl grades and a monster performance from Micah Parsons
The grades are in from Penn State’s 53-39 win over Memphis in the Cotton Bowl. Micah Parsons and the Lions defense finally silenced the Memphis offense. Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Four storylines to watch for Penn State-Memphis in the Cotton Bowl
Penn State takes on Memphis in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday and goes into it as 7-point favorite. The Lions will get one more shot to take the field in 2019 and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s four most important signees in the 2020 recruiting class
On this edition of the Penn State Update, we look back at National Signing Day and pick the four most important prospects in the Lions’ 2020 recruiting class…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
December 25, 2019
Penn State is 10-2 going into the Cotton Bowl with Memphis on Saturday. And by most measures, 2019 has been a big year for James Franklin and his team. How big…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s holiday recruiting wish list for the 2020 and ’21 classes
Penn State is about to wrap up the 2019 calendar year with an appearance in Saturday’s Cotton Bowl against Memphis. The Lions also push forward to National…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s K.J. Hamler talks NFL Draft, Sean Clifford looks like a go for Cotton Bowl
Penn State’s KJ Hamler offers a glimpse into his decision for the NFL Draft. Sean Clifford is ready for the Cotton Bowl. James Franklin updates his search for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State looks for top-15 recruiting class, 11 signees set to enroll early
Penn State is on course for its fourth straight top-15 recruiting class. Eleven of the Lions’ 27 signees are set to enroll in January. Penn State is starting…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State inks its 2020 recruiting class, Sandy Barbour talks James Franklin extension
Penn State officially signs every member of its 2020 recruiting class. James Franklin goes in-depth about the members of his latest class. Franklin says fewer…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's 2020 recruits! It's signing day!
First down: Assessing Penn State's early Class of 2020 signing class --It's a solid group that will rank among the top-20 in this cycle, but how much did…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
National Signing Day kicks off, Penn State looks to lock up its 2020 recruiting class
Today is National Signing Day at Penn State and across the country. The Lions are looking to lock up most of their 27 commits. Who are the instant impact guys…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s Micah Parsons a 1st-team All-American, Lions basketball team gets first ranking in 24 years
Penn State’s Micah Parsons is a first-team AP All-American. The Lions recognized their top players at their year-end banquet. Penn State basketball picks up…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s big recruiting weekend and a look ahead to National Signing Day
Penn State comes off another big recruiting weekend on campus. National Signing Day is just two days away. The Lions’ Cotton Bowl opponent hires its next head…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State loses a 2020 recruit, Yetur Gross-Matos goes in the 1st round of another NFL mock draft
What is Penn State’s biggest question mark in 2020? Will the Lions offense change under a new offensive coordinator? Yetur Gross-Matos is a first round pick in…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Ricky Rahne hires Penn State staffer, Micah Parsons/Pat Freiermuth pick up All-America honors
Ricky Rahne has all the credentials to lead Old Dominion’s rebuild. His list of hires has begun with a Penn State grad assistant. Micah Parsons and Pat…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State is headed to the Cotton Bowl!
Blitz: First down: Penn State is headed to the Cotton Bowl. --Is a matchup with Memphis something to be excited about? --What does a third New Year's six bowl…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s search for an offensive coordinator could get pricey, and PSU basketball scores a signature win
Penn State’s search for an offensive coordinator could get pricey. Penn State basketball scores a big win over No. 4 Maryland. Why not Penn State-Baylor for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State in the market for an offensive coordinator, Lions score big recruiting win
Penn State’s Ricky Rahne takes the head coaching job at Old Dominion. A look at where Penn State could turn next for its next offensive coordinator. The Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State snubbed for the Rose Bowl and a first look at the Memphis Tigers
Penn State is passed over for the Rose Bowl and is headed to the Cotton Bowl. We take a first look at the Memphis Tigers team the Lions will play when they get…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Trace McSorley relives the Lions’ Big Ten title, PSU recruits rise in the national rankings
Trace McSorley relives Penn State’s 2016 Big Ten title run. Yetur Gross-Matos is up for the National Defensive End of the Year award. Three Penn State commits…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth is a Big Ten snub; is PSU gearing up for a James Franklin extension?
Could Penn State’s James Franklin be on the verge of getting a contract extension? Pat Freiermuth was a SECOND-team All-Big Ten pick. Penn State to the Rose…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Micah Parsons and the All-Big Ten defense team & PSU's change in off-season philosophy
First down: PSU's change in offseason philosophy There is no way around it: James Franklin clearly saw the perception problem his program faced in regards to…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State holds steady in the College Football Playoff rankings, Micah Parsons brings home Big Ten hardware
Penn State stays at No. 10 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Two more key Lions announce their NFL decisions. Micah Parsons is the 2019 Big Ten…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Looking ahead to Penn State in December, plus the importance of Pat Freiermuth in 2020
What’s next for Penn State as we kick off the month of December? And how important is the return of Pat Freiermuth in 2020? James Franklin hopes for a quick…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Updating Penn State’s bowl scenarios, grading the win over Rutgers
Penn State finishes its season with a 10-2 record and a win over Rutgers. The Lions fight through a lull or two knock off the Scarlet Knights. Journey Brown…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s Thanksgiving celebration and a look inside Juwan Johnson’s transfer to Oregon
Penn State players and coaches celebrate Thanksgiving. A look inside Juwan Johnson’s decision to transfer to Oregon. Rutgers and Greg Schiano could be on the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Justin Shorter no longer listed on Penn State’s roster, Lions have the edge over Rutgers at every position
Wide receiver Justin Shorter is no longer listed on Penn State’s roster. PennLive staff and special guests make their Penn State-Rutgers picks. Bob Flounders…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Transfer Portal is open! What to expect going into the Rutgers game?
First down: The transfer portal talk begins --Justin Shorter is reportedly considering leaving the Lions. --What does it mean, and is this just the beginning?…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s Justin Shorter hits the transfer portal, Sean Clifford is a game-time decision for Rutgers
Penn State wide receiver Justin Shorter reportedly hits the transfer portal. Sean Clifford is a game-time decision for Saturday’s Rutgers game. James Franklin…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State is a big favorite over Rutgers, Micah Parsons a Butkus Award finalist
Penn State is a huge favorite over Rutgers in its final game. Micah Parsons is a finalist for the Butkus Award. Too much went wrong for the Lions to pull of…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State still has sights set on the Rose Bowl, handing out grades from Ohio State
Penn State players remain optimistic about the future of the program. The Lions slip in the latest AP and USA Today coaches polls. The grades are in from Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State goes into Saturday's showdown at Ohio State as a massive 18 point underdog
Penn State massive 18 point underdog, Lion's defense will struggle trying to contain diverse Buckeyes' attack, silly season is starting early in the coaching…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s James Franklin raves about Ohio State, Buckeyes hold sizable matchup advantage
Penn State’s James Franklin calls Ohio State one of the most talented teams he has ever seen. Ohio State has a steep advantage over Penn State in Bob…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The wait is over, it's time for the Ohio State game!
First down: Is Penn State-Ohio State a talent-equal contest? -Buckeyes coach Ryan Day thinks so, but is he just saying that, or is it true? -Which parts of the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State moves up in the College Football Playoff rankings, Sean Clifford describes death threats from fans
Penn State moves up in the College Football Playoff rankings. Quarterback Sean Clifford says he received death threats after the Lions lost to Minnesota. James…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State offensive tackles will be on the spot at Ohio State, Justin Fields details his decommitment from the Lions
Penn State’s offensive tackles will be on the spot at Ohio State. KJ Hamler’s health will be a key storyline for the Lions. Justin Fields details how he went…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State stays put in national rankings, opens as a heavy underdog at Ohio State
Penn State sees no change in its national ranking after beating Indiana. The Lions are 19-point underdogs in their showdown with Ohio State. Run defense made…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Indiana predictions and James Franklin’s view on his passionate fans
The Penn State picks are in for Saturday’s Indiana game. Big Ten refs might not be as unfair to Penn State as you might think. James Franklin describes the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State will see Ohio State’s Chase Young next week, top recruit delays his decision date
Ohio State’s Chase Young will return from suspension for Penn State. The Lions have matchup advantages in a number of areas against Indiana. A top Penn State…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin's vent session and Penn State's loss against Minnesota
First down: Breaking down James Franklin's vent session --The coach went on a long monologue to close his Tuesday news conference. --What does it mean now, and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State drops in the College Football Playoff rankings, James Franklin rails against criticism
Penn State falls to No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Coach James Franklin addresses the press on Tuesday. Tom Allen has the highest of…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s to-do list to beat Indiana, Lions pass rush must rise to the occasion
Penn State opens as a 14-point favorite against visiting Indiana. More disruption will be required to bounce back against the Hoosiers. The Lions’ bowl picture…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State falls in the national polls, handing out grades in the loss to Minnesota
Penn State falls in the Associated Press and Coaches polls. Penn State’s defense was outwitted and outplayed by Minnesota. PennLive’s Bob Flounders grades the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Minnesota picks are in, James Franklin talks College Football Playoff rankings
The Penn State-Minnesota picks are in. Kirk Herbstreit and Todd Blackledge have plenty of good things to say about the Lions. James Franklin talks about the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Ohio State has a kickoff time, how the Lions landed at No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings
Penn State-Ohio State has an official kickoff time. The College Football Playoff committee explains how the Lions got their No. 4 ranking. PennLive’s Bob…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
PSU prepares for Minnesota game
Penn State coach James Franklin is leery about Minnesota's big and talented offensive line and also its trio of receivers who are fast and athletic. The Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State makes history in College Football Playoff rankings, James Franklin addresses coaching rumors
Penn State makes its debut in the first run of the College Football Playoff rankings. Noah Cain and John Reid are expected to play at Minnesota this weekend…