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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
Will Drew Allar lead Penn State to a national title?
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss McGonigal’s one-on-one interview with Penn State QB Drew Allar and the three-part series of stories that…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Which Penn State player has the most to gain from training camp?
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down Penn State’s newest additions to its 2026 recruiting class. They also discuss a few under-the-radar…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
How many All-Americans will Penn State have in 2025?
PennLive's Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal discuss how many Penn State players will end up as All-American picks, EA College Football 26 player ratings and much…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Where Penn State's 2026 recruiting stands entering July
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph recap a couple key commitments, one major decommitment and what's next for Penn State's 2026 recruiting class. Learn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State Q&A with star RB Nick Singleton
It’s going to be a big year for Nick Singleton in 2025, acting as one of the faces of a Penn State team wrapped up in national championship expectations and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State gets BACK ON TRACK in recruiting, hoops makes history
Max Ralph and Bob Flounders dove into Penn State’s latest commitment, a four-star tight end. They also hit on Yanic Konan Niederhauser’s NBA Draft moment and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to Joey O’Brien’s Notre Dame decision, plus potential Penn State surprise players
PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss five-star defensive back Joey O’Brien’s verbal commitment to Notre Dame. O’Brien, a La Salle College standout…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State recruiting SLUMPING HARD with top targets looking elsewhere
Penn State’s recruiting has taken a turn for the worse with some top targets looking elsewhere. Max Ralph and Bob Flounders also dive into some early season…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Recapping Penn State's big recruiting weekend, a veteran Lion who will play a key defensive role
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders review how Penn State's big recruiting weekend played out. James Franklin and his staff have their sights set on a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Will Penn State have the best offensive line in college football?
Penn State's offensive line believes it can be the best in college football and win the Joe Moore Award. PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
House v. NCAA settlement: What does it mean for Penn State?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down the massive news of the weekend: the House v. NCAA settlement. What does it mean for college sports? And…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Where Penn State turns after Max Granville’s injury, transfer notes
The Nittany Lions lost a key contributor on their defense for the 2025 season, and Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dove into what it means for Penn State. They…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A closer look at Penn State great Dan Connor's path back to State College, thoughts on PSU-Oregon in prime time
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss Dan Connor's journey back to Penn State as a defensive coach. Connor, PSU's all-time leading tackler as a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's 2025 WHITE OUT IS SET...
The Nittany Lions will take on Oregon on Sept. 27 in a night game. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal tackle what it means and why it's a win on many levels, plus…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to the 2025 college playoff changes, second-year Penn State players who will shine
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders take a look at the revised college football playoff structure for 2025 on this episode. It will be a straight…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State officially welcomes TOP TRANSFERS to 2025 roster
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dug in on Penn State’s latest roster additions, which included noteworthy transfers Trebor Pena and Amare Campbell. They also…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State 2025 predictions: Could there be a new all-time leading rusher at PSU at season’s end?
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss some predictions involving James Franklin’s 2025 Penn State Nittany Lions. Will the Nittany Lions have a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s red-hot recruiting marches toward official visits
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal recap what’s been a strong 2026 recruiting cycle for Penn State thus far and preview just how good it could be. Learn more about…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A closer look at where Penn State sits in PennLive's post-spring top 25
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss where James Franklin's Penn State program fits in post-spring top 25 rankings. Johnny has the Nittany…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State adds TOP TRANSFER, should Lions be the preseason No. 1?
After adding North Carolina linebacker Amare Campbell this week, Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dig into Penn State’s defensive depth chart projection for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
News and notes on a couple of recent Penn State commits, plus a closer look at talented RB Kemon Spell
Penn State has been busy on the recruiting trail and PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss what the Nittany Lions are getting in linebackers Terry…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A deep dive into Penn State’s projected offensive depth chart coming out of spring drills
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders examine all of the possibilities when it comes to Penn State’s projected 2025 offensive depth chart. Who will…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State Blue-White game reactions, plus Trebor Pena thoughts
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on what transpired in Saturday’s Penn State Blue-White game at windy Beaver Stadium. Johnny…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State PLAYERS TO WATCH in spring game, recruiting update
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal had a lot to get to Thursday, talking all things Blue-White Game, NFL Draft and red-hot Penn State recruiting. Learn more about…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
2025 NFL mock draft! Where will Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren land?
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Nick Farabaugh go back and forth on a 2025 NFL mock draft before the first round kicks off on Thursday night. Where will Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren set to go in Round 1 of the NFL draft, PSU spring storylines
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview Penn State’s 2025 NFL draft class led by All-Americans Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren. Both are expected…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
CONCERNS at linebacker for Penn State? Recapping early transfer movement
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal sat down for their weekly live session to break down one of the biggest question marks for Penn State this offseason, which was…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State adds a top QB prospect to its 2026 class, thoughts on the loss of JB Nelson
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the impact of veteran offensive lineman JB Nelson leaving Penn State’s program on this episode. Nelson, a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Why Nick Singleton CAME BACK to Penn State and what’s next for Drew Allar
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal discuss all things running back, quarterback and offensive line through Penn State spring practice. Learn more about your ad…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Special guest Evan Wheaton shares his thoughts on Penn State verbal commits Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens of Harrisburg High
Bob Flounders is joined by PennLive’s Evan Wheaton to discuss a pair of talented Penn State 2026 verbal commitments – Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens. The…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Will Penn State ADD A WIDE RECEIVER in the spring transfer portal?
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dug into their takeaways from Penn State’s second media viewing session of spring practice, including a big one: Will the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Looking back on Penn State’s big recruiting weekend, Pro Day notes, plus a Blue-White game update
PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders break down some good news on the Penn State recruiting front on this episode. Max and Bob offer updates on a pair of…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State Pro Day wrap up: Carter and Warren sit it out
Bob Flounders and Max Ralph wrap up the Penn State Pro Day Friday in State College. Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren sat it out but several Nittany Lions did…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State spring camp observations, pro day
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph dive into the first day of Penn State's spring camp and what we expect from pro day. Learn more about your ad…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The best thing about Penn State football entering spring drills? The offensive line
PennLive's Bob Flounders examines the many reasons why the 2025 Penn State offensive line is poised to dominate defenses in the fall. Spring practices have…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Highlighting Penn State wrestling's showing at NCAAs and previewing Penn State spring football
It's a special edition of the Blue-White Breakdown with PennLive's Bob Flounders and Austin Hertzog. Bob and Austin detail some of the Penn State wrestling…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
NFL Draft special: Abdul Carter, Steelers
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Nick Farabaugh talk Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren, the Steelers and much more on this 2025 NFL draft special…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A closer look at Penn State's transfer portal additions, and how they could impact spring and beyond
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders dive into Penn State's group of transfer portal additions, a half-dozen players who could be critical to the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Looking at some potential Penn State breakout players in the spring
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their picks for potential Penn State breakout players this spring. James Franklin's Lions are replacing…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Welcome to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium! Two second-year Penn State players to watch
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the news that Penn State’s iconic Beaver Stadium has a new naming-rights partner in West Shore Home…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State SPRING PRACTICE PREVIEW and NFL Draft thoughts
Ralph and Johnny McGonigal break down some younger names to watch as spring ball gets underway at the end of March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's Jaylen Reed shows out at the NFL combine, a closer look at two of PSU's most important players in 2025
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on how Penn State's five-player contingent fared at the recent NFL combine in Indianapolis…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
What is former Penn State edge rusher Smith Vilbert thinking? Trace McSorley returns, NFL combine thoughts
PennLive's Bob Flounders shares his thoughts on a few significant Penn State football developments on this episode. Veteran defensive end Smith Vilbert is in…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Pat Kraft talks transfer portal, NIL, Stan Drayton's impact on the Penn State RB room
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from a couple of Penn State press conferences. PSU AD Pat Kraft and new RBs coach Stan…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State coaching carousel, NFL combine preview
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Ja’Juan Seider leaving for Notre Dame and Stan Drayton being hired as his replacement. They also preview next…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin details how Penn State landed new DC Jim Knowles, talks loss of assistant coach: INSTANT ANALYSIS
PennLive’s Penn State coverage crew was in State Collete on Tuesday for James Franklin’s afternoon press conference. Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal discuss…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
What to make of Jim Knowles INTRODUCTION to Penn State
PennLive’s Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal fleshed out their initial thoughts on new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, including the upcoming…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Special guest Doug Lesmerises on Penn State adding Jim Knowles, and the potential of the 2025 PSU team
Penn State football fans, have we got a Blue-White Breakdown podcast for you. Special guest Doug Lesmerises, the creator of the Kings of the North college…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to Penn State’s hire of Jim Knowles from Ohio State. Is PSU going all in?
Penn State pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason, stealing Jim Knowles away from rival Ohio State just one week after a national championship…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
How good can Penn State be in 2025? A look back at Ohio State-Notre Dame
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the possibilities for James Franklin's Penn State program in 2025 as the Lions' offseason begins. You…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State REACTIONS for return of Singleton, Allen, Dennis-Sutton and loss of DC Tom Allen
Penn State received all kinds of news Monday, from the return of Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dani Dennis-Sutton to the departure of defensive coordinator…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
INSTANT RECAP: Penn State falls to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap the end to Penn State's season in the Orange Bowl, where a late 4th quarter field goal by the Fighting…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Previewing Penn State's Orange Bowl showdown with Notre Dame in the playoff semifinals
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders take a deep dive into the most anticipated game of Penn State's season to date. It's PSU and Notre Dame going at…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Boise State recap: Update on Abdul Carter, Drew Allar's draft stock and what’s next in the College Football Playoff
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal win over Boise State and discuss Abdul Carter’s injury…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
INSTANT RECAP: Penn State advances to the CFP Final Four
PennLive's Bob Flounders, out in Arizona, recaps how Penn State knocked out Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, holding Ashton Jeanty in check. Learn more about…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State-Boise State preview, predictions ahead of CFP quarterfinal
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph preview Penn State’s CFP quarterfinal game vs. Boise State, breaking down Ashton Jeanty, the Nittany Lion offense and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Penn State STOP ASHTON JEANTY in the Fiesta Bowl?
PennLive’s Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal briefly preview the Penn State and Boise State rushing attacks ahead of the Fiesta Bowl. They also touch on Penn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
INSTANT RECAP: Penn State routs SMU to advance to the Fiesta Bowl
Penn State routs SMU, 38-10 to advance to the Fiesta Bowl: Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
College Football Playoff preview and predictions: Will Penn State get the job done against underdog SMU?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders take a deep dive into Penn State's first-ever playoff game. SMU is the opponent, chilly Beaver Stadium is the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Breaking down Beau Pribula’s transfer decision, Drew Allar’s return to Penn State
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss the news surrounding Penn State’s quarterbacks: Beau Pribula leaving via the transfer portal and Drew Allar…