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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
Penn State recruiting: Breaking down the Nittany Lions’ newest 2025, 2026 commits
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State’s recruiting run and the newest additions to the Nittany Lions’ 2025 and 2026 classes. Who might…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
What's next for Penn State recruiting after new commitments, departures in 2025 class?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State's busy recruiting week. What should you know about the five newest commits in the 2025 class? And…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State recruiting update, thoughts on summer enrollees as busy June begins
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State’s first big recruiting weekend of what promises to be a busy June. Who could be the first 2025…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Max Ralph joins PennLive's Penn State coverage team, Beaver Stadium renovation thoughts
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders welcome Max Ralph to the Penn State beat on this episode. Max, a Penn State alum, covered James Franklin's team…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Drew Allar's 2024 outlook working with new Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki, PSU win total bets
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss what to expect from Penn State QB Drew Allar in his second season as starter. How much will the presence…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's talented safety room must move on from King Mack, looming position battles and players of note
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share thoughts on some of the Penn State players who entered the transfer portal, notably second-year safety King…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Former Penn State players find their homes in the 2024 NFL draft
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to how Penn State players fared in the 2024 NFL draft last week. Eight Nittany Lions were drafted. Some…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State and the 2024 NFL draft: How many Nittany Lions will be picked?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview this weekend's NFL draft and a Penn State draft class that could go 10-deep. Olu Fashanu and Chop…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's overlooked players in 2024, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and the transfer portal, more
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders examine some of the most overlooked players on the Penn State roster. Johnny and Bob also look at where former…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Dave Jones shares stories from lengthy career covering Penn State at his retirement party
PennLive's David Jones, Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders gather at Jones' retirement party in Mechanicsburg to discuss Penn State football. The writers are…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's wide receiver room takes a hit in the transfer portal, Lions who made moves, more
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss how the transfer portal could affect Penn State's roster moving forward. Veteran wideout KeAndre…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A look at the secrets to Penn State DC Tom Allen's past success, memories of previous Blue-White games
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders share their Blue-White game memories and Jones unveils his Saturday plans for this year. Plus, Dave and Bob discuss…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Previewing Penn State's Blue-White game on Saturday: What to expect, who to watch
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders recap the latest from Penn State spring practices with some thoughts on Andy Kotelnicki's offense and the impact…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
PennLive's David Jones on his pending retirement, favorite Penn State memories and personalities
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders take a look back at Jones' remarkable career at The Patriot-News and PennLive on this special episode. Jones, who is…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Is Penn State's WR room ready to rebound in 2024, and how big of an impact will Julian Fleming and KeAndre Lambert-Smith make?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders take a deep dive into Penn State's 2024 wideout room. PSU added Ohio State transfer Julian Fleming and the Lions…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Assessing Penn State's wide receiver room halfway through spring, an early look at Tom Allen's defense
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's recent comments about Penn State wideout group, which now includes Julian Fleming…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
New OC Andy Kotelnicki talks Penn State offense in early spring, Chop Robinson's thoughts on the 2024 DE room
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on Penn State's early spring practice sessions. New Penn State offensive coordinator Andy…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Tourney Talk with Jerry Palm & David Jones
On this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown, CBS Sports bracketologist Jerry Palm joins PennLive's David Jones to discuss Virginia's puzzling choice by the…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reflecting on Saquon Barkley's time at Penn State and the Lions' 1998 defense that roughed up Tim Couch in the Outback Bowl
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders react to Saquon Barkley signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley produced three 1,000-yard seasons for Penn State…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's James Franklin discusses spring practice goals, Andy Kotelnicki's impact, Lions' position changes
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Tuesday press conference. Why did Abdul Carter move to DE? Which veteran offensive…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State players to watch during spring drills, new OC Andy Kotelnicki's potential impact on the offense
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's spring practice sessions which start next week. It's a big spring for new OC Andy Kotelnicki…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine talks PSU hoops with David Jones
PennLive columnist David Jones is joined by Big Ten Network anchor Dave Revsine to talk about Penn State basketball, Mike Rhoades, the impact former PSU star…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Who are the Penn State players that needed to shine during winter workouts? Lions to watch at the NFL scouting combine
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on which Penn State players needed to have big winters in terms of strength and conditioning…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State hoops stuns Illinois, Caitlan Clark's impact, David Jones on the 1994 PSU football team
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders go deep on the Penn State basketball team's stunning comeback vs. Illinois. Jones was at Rec Hall for the game. Jones…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Examining Penn State defender Abdul Carter's fit at his new position, plus second-year Lions poised to pounce in 2024
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders project the impact Penn State star defender Abdul Carter will make at his new defensive end position. Plus, a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
USBWA Hall of Famer Mike DeCourcy joins old friend David Jones, talk college hoops & PSU football
Longtime Sporting News columnist and USBWA Hall of Famer Mike DeCourcy joins old friend David Jones of PennLive on this edition of The Blue-White Breakdown…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin on his 2024 transfer group that includes Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci, plus a look at Penn State potential 2024 draft class
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from James Franklin's Tuesday news conference. Franklin discussed transfers Julian Fleming…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Cleveland.com's Nathan Baird on Ohio State's impressive offseason, Julian Fleming's potential and Penn State's 2023 offense
Nathan Baird , who covers Ohio State football, joins Bob Flounders to discuss the Buckeyes' NIL program, their transfer portal adds and all of OSU's returning…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State players who impressed at the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine game, Lions add a 2025 linebacker
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders dive into the performances of some Penn State players on the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine game practice…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A closer look at Penn State's greatest running backs from the last 30 years, Ji'Ayir Brown is Super Bowl-bound
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss some of the great Penn State running backs from the past 30 years. How good was Curtis Enis? Is Evan Royster…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
What did we learn about Penn State football and the rest of the Big Ten in the month of January?
PennLive' s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss what unfolded at Penn State during the January and how it may shape 2024. Coordinator hires. Recruiting…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Bill O'Brien's impact at Penn State and his potential impact at Ohio State, an NFL team comp for Penn State
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look back on what worked for Bill O'Brien at Penn State and how the new Ohio State offensive coordinator may handle…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
A look at the Penn Stat January enrollees who could make an impact in 2024, plus the Lions land a 2025 verbal
Penn State's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss a few Penn State early enrollees who have the talent and the opportunity to make an impact in the fall…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reflecting on Paul Posluszny's Hall of Fame career at Penn State; what's gone right for the PSU's men's basketball team
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss what Penn State great Paul Posluszny meant to the Nittany Lions' program during his time in State College. The…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Who is Penn State's most significant transfer portal addition? Assessing some recent PSU player decision
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down the importance of some of Penn State's transfer adds and also look at what Ryan Day's Ohio State…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Reacting to a couple of intriguing Penn State transfer portal additions, plus final thoughts on Michigan's win over Washington
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the potential impact of Penn State transfer portal additions Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci in 2024. And…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Why did Penn State's passing game regress so badly during the 2023 stretch run? Plus, playoff semifinal thoughts
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's pass-game struggles, both in the Peach Bowl and during most of the season. What needs to change?…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Peach Bowl wrap up with David Jones and Bob Flounders
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the 38-25 loss to Ole Miss, and Jones reflects upon a moment he had with former head coach Joe Paterno. Learn…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Is the Ole Miss offense ready for Penn State's elite defense? What to look for from the Lions' offense, plus Peach Bowl predictions
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders analyze the players and matchups that will decide the Peach Bowl clash between Penn State and Ole Miss on…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's success at keeping opt-outs at a minimum heading into the Peach Bowl, plus the significance of Tyler Warren's return
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the biggest news involving James Franklin's program with Penn State wrapping up preparations for…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Breaking down Penn State’s 2024 signing day, new defensive coordinator Tom Allen
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and David Jones discuss how new defensive coordinator and former Indiana coach Tom Allen fits at Penn State. Plus, Johnny and David…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis on Penn State’s new defensive coordinator Tom Allen
Penn State has officially hired former Indiana coach Tom Allen as its defensive coordinator. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal breaks down the hire and what it means…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Early thoughts on Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, the Rebels' players and their fans, Penn State's transfer portal success
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Lane Kiffin's impact at Ole Miss with an eye toward Penn State's Peach Bowl matchup with the Rebels. Plus…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's defensive coordinator search continues, early signing day is right around the corner for James Franklin
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss James Franklin's search to replace defensive coordinator Manny Diaz on this episode. How serious of a…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Should Penn State have been in the 2016 college playoff? Who will win the Jim Harbaugh-Nick Saban battle this postseason?
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the four playoff teams and Florida State's omission. But let's get to what's really important: Should James…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Andy Kotelnicki is James Franklin's pick to be Penn State's new OC, Lions headed to Peach Bowl to face Ole Miss
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State's Peach Bowl matchup with Ole Miss. Johnny and Bob also discuss the potential impact new OC…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State hires new offensive coordinator: Everything you need to know about Andy Kotelnicki
Penn State is hiring Kansas coach Andy Kotelnicki to be its new offensive coordinator. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal drops in to give his take on the hire and…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State's bowl game options, which four teams will emerge with college playoff spots
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders examine Penn State's most likely bowl game destinations on this episode. Jones cautions that PSU's bowl picture could…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Examining possible Penn State bowl destinations, transfer portal priorities
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State winter storylines with the 10-2 Lions coming off a 42-0 victory over Michigan State at Ford…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s QB plan, the Michigan State matchup, and Thanksgiving leftovers
Penn State has a short week before its season finale against Michigan State in Detroit, but the Lions still have a long list of questions to answer. James…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Can Drew Allar and Beau Pribula co-exist in the Penn State offense? Nicholas Singleton's future, plus an Ohio State-Michigan pick
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the Penn State QB picture short-term and long-term. Will we see both Drew Allar and Beau Pribula on Friday…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
What is the Penn State quarterback plan for the Michigan State game? Thoughts on Nicholas Singleton's sophomore year
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with the Lions prepping to play Michigan State at Ford Field on…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Mike Yurcich’s firing, the future of Penn State’s offense, and how much blame does Franklin get?
With two games left in the 2023 regular season, Penn State coach James Franklin made the move following Saturday’s 24-15 loss to No. 3 Michigan to part ways…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The to-do list for Penn State's next OC and James Franklin; why go for two against Michigan down 9 late?
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders examine the many offensive issues that surfaced for Penn State against Michigan. Plus, a look at some potential…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
James Franklin's search for Mike Yurcich's successor begin; what prompted Penn State's coach to make an in-season change and what must change for the Lions
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference one day after Franklin fired offensive coordinator Mike…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones recap Penn State-Michigan game
Hear from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones as they break down today's matchup between Penn State and Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Penn State’s path to victory over Michigan and a possible Jim Harbaugh suspension
Penn State has a huge matchup against No. 3 Michigan looming Saturday at Beaver Stadium (noon ET, FOX). PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
The questions Penn State must answer to beat Michigan, reacting to feedback from the PSU fan base, game predictions
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Penn State's showdown with unbeaten Michigan on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Have the Wolverines played anyone…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
How many points will a roaring Beaver Stadium crowd be worth to Penn State against Michigan? Will the Lions continue to use a two-RB approach?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with Penn State prepping for Saturday's showdown with unbeaten…
- Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
Instant analysis from Penn State's 51-15 win over Maryland and look forward to Michigan
PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones analyze Penn State's 51-15 win over Maryland and look forward to Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…