Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com

PennLive's Sports Manager Greg Pickel and this week's guest, Photojournalist Joe Hermitt, look at the announced Big Ten schedule, possible Penn State players opting out of the 2020 season and which Big Ten stadiums are the most fun to visit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s offseason is starting to wind down, and it has been one of the strangest and longest offseasons in quite a while. We’ll take a look at the four biggest storylines of the spring and summer on this edition of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picks up commitment No. 3 in its 2022 recruiting class. The Lions update their official 2020 roster. Former Nittany Lion opts out of the 2020 season with the Chicago Bears. And we take a look at what Bryce Mostella brings to the table in Penn State’s freshman class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State could get more good news on the recruiting front on Monday. Conference scheduling begins to take shape in the ACC and the SEC. The Lions are picked to finish second in the Big Ten East Division. And Micah Parsons is named the Big Ten’s preseason defensive player of the year. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth goes under the NFL.com microscope. The Lions are in the top group for another tight end in the 2022 recruiting class. Penn State looks to replace Yetur Gross-Matos’ big production off the edge. And freshman running back Keyvone Lee will bring size and power to Penn State’s backfield. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State says eight student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19. The Rutgers football program is experiencing a coronavirus outbreak. The end of July approaches as Penn State looks to keep building on its recruiting momentum. And freshman wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith has the tools to contribute as a freshman. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Sports Manager Greg Pickel and Penn State Beat Reporter Bob Flounders look at Penn State football recruiting, this year's wide receiver corps with Pat Freiermuth and Zach Kuntz and when will the Big Ten 2020 season start and what will it look like? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NCAA announces that all FBS teams can kick off their schedules on August 29th. Penn State picks up its second commitment in the 2022 recruiting class. Another top Lions target says he will announce his college choice next week. And freshman Theo Johnson could be a future star in the making at Penn State. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Ellis Brooks assesses his chances of having a breakout year in 2020. Major League Baseball runs into its first setback with positive coronavirus tests. Penn State could be on upset watch for two Big Ten games in 2020. And Joseph Johnson has the skills to make it as Penn State’s next big cornerback. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picks up its first commitment in the 2022 recruiting class. Another 2022 commitment could join him on Tuesday. The Lions’ All-Big Ten haul has a chance to be a large one. And Penn State is a consensus top-10 team in the preseason national polls. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s first student-athlete has tested positive for the coronavirus. Can the Lions’ defense perform at a championship level? Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs highlights a list of Big Ten newcomers to watch. And two more Lions get mentioned on watch lists for national awards. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Micah Parsons is thinking big again in 2020. Jake Pinegar is on the Watch List for the Lou Groza Award. KeAndre Lambert-Smith is one of the Big Ten’s top newcomers to watch this season. And Enzo Jennings has all the tools to develop into a top-flight safety. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Penn State as the Lions head toward voluntary walkthroughs on Friday. Bob and Greg discuss what they know and lament no Chicago trip for Big Ten media days; Bruce Feldman's freak list, for Lions who made the cut and recruiting news with the verbal commit from Michigan recruit Jamari Buddin. What’s next? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Penn State players make The Athletic’s annual college football “freaks” list. Trent Gordon explains why he was moved from cornerback to safety. Judge Culpepper works his way toward a bigger role in the defensive tackle rotation. And freshman Curtis Jacobs looks to convince James Franklin he’s ready for primetime in Year 1. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picks up commitment No. 13 in its 2021 recruiting class. The Lions running game has a chance to rank among the Big Ten’s best this season. Big Ten schools could face revenue losses in the 8 or 9 figures if the football season is canceled. And Tommy Stevens goes in-depth on his decision to transfer from Penn State to Mississippi State. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picks up commitment No. 13 in its 2021 recruiting class. The Lions running game has a chance to rank among the Big Ten’s best this season. Big Ten schools could face revenue losses in the 8 or 9 figures if the football season is canceled. And Tommy Stevens goes in-depth on his decision to transfer from Penn State to Mississippi State. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is perhaps as well-positioned as ever in 2020 to make a run at a Big Ten title. The Lions bring back plenty of firepower to a roster that is arguably the best of the James Franklin Era. So, what is it going to take to turn all that talent into the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance? I’m Dustin Hockensmith from PennLive, and I’ve got four keys to a Lions playoff berth on this edition of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State hopes to move into mandatory workouts and eventually the start of training camp. The Lions have proven starters at a lot of positions, but still plenty more to sort out between now and the season. I’m Dustin Hockensmith from PennLive, and I’ll be looking at four of those positions battles to watch on the offensive side of the ball, on this edition of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: Pessimism regarding 2020 fall season builds -Do Bob and Greg see any hope on the horizon? Second down: Lions look to end a recruiting drought -Jamar Buddin, a four-star from Michigan, decides Friday. All signs point to the Lions landing him. What would they be getting? Third down: James Franklin takeaways -The leader of the Lions recently dished on his thoughts on the season and more during a podcast interview. Bob and Greg discuss the highlights. Fourth down: Mailbag See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is still in the voluntary workout phase of the offseason with hopes of moving into mandatory workouts and eventually the start of training camp. The Lions have proven starters at a lot of positions, but still plenty more to sort out between now and the season. I’m Dustin Hockensmith from PennLive, and I’ll be looking at four of those positions battles to watch on the defensive side of the ball, on this edition of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s 2020 football season is very much still up in the air as decision-makers wrestle with the coronavirus. We know already that the Big Ten is limiting the 2020 schedule to conference-only. But what else is about to happen over the coming days, weeks and months? I’m Dustin Hockensmith and I’ve got four bold predictions on this edition of the Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State welcomed four new assistant coaches since the end of last season. And the revamped staff arrived just in time to be separated from their players because of a pandemic. All four of them are key figures for a Penn State team that has Big Ten title aspirations. We’ll take a closer look at each of the Lions’ new assistants in this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big reportedly announces a move to have a conference-only football schedule in the fall. Jonathan Sutherland talks safety depth and the uncertain future of college football. Zack Kuntz provides some intel on the new-look offense the Lions will run this season. And we take a look at what Zuriah Fisher brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lions tight end Zack Kuntz believes he's ready for prime time in 2020, the Ivy League suspends all fall sports, could Shaka Toney double his sack total from 2019? And Olu Fashanu is an offensive tackle prototype who can be as good as he wants to be. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Greg Pickel and Bob Flounders talk about the coming Penn State and Big Ten football season and what they may look like during the coronavirus pandemic. They also discuss new season polls and where Penn State falls, recruiting and as always the mail bag. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An updated look at where Penn State stands in the pursuit of five-star recruit Nolan Rucci. Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth took the pursuit of blue-chip recruit Theo Johnson personally. The Lions are projected to finish second in the Big Ten East. And we take a closer look at what Tyler Elsdon brings to the Lions’ 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers responds to allegations of a controversial “noose” statement. Urban Meyer breaks down the Lions and their chances of making the College Football Playoff. What happens if a Penn State opponent can’t play this fall because of the corona virus? And we break down what Jaden Dottin brings to the Lions’ 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Penn State’s 2020 football season kick off on time? Position battles at linebacker and cornerback will soon come into focus. A young Penn State cornerback is charged with drug possession after a traffic stop. And Trace McSorley talks about how he handled his pivotal first offseason as a pro. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s 2020 football season might hinge more on hope than certainty. Jesse Luketa has been pushed through the spring by an NHL star training partner. Sandy Barbour offers no specifics on medical bills for athletes who might get coronavirus. And we take a closer look at what Nick Dawkins brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First down: The best of Sandy Barbour--The Nittany Lions' athletic director touched on a number of topics, including testing, thoughts on an on-time start to the season, and much more. Bob and Greg discuss the highlights. Second down: What we learned from Jesse Luketa--The linebacker who will battle for a spot in the middle wants to be a leader and had some interesting offseason training partners. Third down: Recruiting update--Christian Veileux is at the Elite 11 finals and the Lions are setting up for a run down the road. Fourth down: Mailbag See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State AD Sandy Barbour says zero of the 102 athlete coronavirus tests were positive. Only season ticket holders could get a seat in Beaver Stadium this fall. Moving the fall football season to the spring is a last resort option. And we take a closer look at what Jimmy Christ brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Luketa is eager to tackle a leadership role in Penn State’s linebacker room. Penn State commit Christian Veilleux completes his first day in the Elite 11 finals. The Lions make the list of top choices for a four-star defensive lineman. And we take a look at what Ji’Ayir Brown brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saquon Barkley is named to the Big Ten Network’s All-Decade team. Penn State commit Christian Veilleux gears up for the Elite 11 finals. The Lions’ NFL Draft pipeline takes them away from their Linebacker U roots. And we take a closer look at what Cole Brevard brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got six players to watch when Penn State opens training camp. Ricky Slade makes his transfer to Old Dominion official. Jordan Stout could be a triple threat for the Lions’ special teams this season. And we look at Penn State’s most important recruits of the James Franklin era. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State lands two players on the Sporting News All-America team. Micah Parsons is called one of the nation’s top five defenders by FOX Sports. Kicker Jake Pinegar looks to make his biggest strides yet as a junior in 2020. And PennLive’s David Jones shares thoughts on the odds that the 2020 season happens. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beaver Stadium capacity will be lowered dramatically this fall. Penn State Athletics also delays student ticket sales for the 2020 season. A Penn State target is off the board after he commits to LSU. And a look at what quarterback Micah Bowens brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State beat reporter Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at Penn State's quarterbacks, including incoming freshman Micah Bowens, outgoing transfer Michael Johnson Jr., linebacker Micah Parsons and recruiting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has 7-to-1 odds to make the College Football Playoff. James Franklin says his family will stay in Florida during the fall football season. Three Lions with the most to prove in 2020. And we take a closer look at what Norval Black brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State president Eric Barron offers some insights into how full stadiums will be this fall. Iowa pauses its football ticket sales. The Penn State coaching staff is back in the Lasch Football Building. And we take a look at what Golden Israel-Achumba brings to the table as a freshman. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State prepares for an influx of freshmen. The youngest Lions arrive amidst nationwide uncertainty about the coronavirus. Noah Cain explains how he has improved since the 2019 season. Former Penn State running back Ricky Slade might have found his next college home. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s annual Lift for Life event is canceled due to the coronavirus. What are the odds Journey Brown can top his 2019 touchdown total? Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his doubts about the fall football season. And a former Penn State quarterback joins Ricky Rahne’s staff at Old Dominion. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive Sports Lead Greg Pickel is joined by Dustin Hockensmith and examines Penn State players returning to campus, some that have not yet returned, how the coronavirus affected running back Noah Cain, Micah Parsons and the linebacker corps and the latest on recruiting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven Penn State players earn preseason All-Big Ten recognition from Athlon Sports. Penn State has plans to expand the Lasch Football Building. We look at what a fall football season might look like. And college football has its first game cancellation due to the coronavirus. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State gets set to welcome the final members of its 2020 recruiting class. Four Lions are on the 2021 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. An updated look at where Penn State stands on its NCAA scholarship limit. And Noah Cain talks about COVID-19 and his return for voluntary workouts. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Micah Parsons outlines why he isn’t back on campus yet. James Franklin joins the Big Ten’s new Anti-Hate, Anti-Racism Coalition. Video shows Penn State players returning to campus. And Penn State announces in-person classes will begin in late August. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State loses a quarterback to the NCAA transfer portal. What are the odds Penn State’s Micah Parsons can top last season’s numbers? Christian Hackenberg is pursuing a new career as a professional pitcher. And a pick for the Lions’ biggest trap game of the 2020 season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Micah Parsons and Pat Freiermuth are preseason All-Americans. Jahan Dotson talks quarantine and testing since returning to campus. The Lions are still pushing for wide receivers in the 2021 recruiting class. And Lions players are ready to make some sacrifices for the 2020 season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Keaton Ellis explains the Lions’ phased return process. An NCAA plan to kickstart the preseason could have benefits for Penn State. The Lions announce a virtual combine to give high school players tools they need. And Penn State could make a run at Ohio State and winning a Big Ten title. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Pickel and guest PennLive Photojournalist Joe Hermitt talk about Penn State football players returning to campus this week, the youngest Penn State commit ever, Mathias Barnwell, and some of Hermitt's favorite moments over his 20 seasons photographing Penn State football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State loses a veteran defensive back to the NCAA transfer portal. Former Lions defensive tackle Damion Barber finds his next college home. Penn State gets a top-5 national ranking from 247Sports. And 2023 commit Mega Barnwell explains why he picked the Lions this week. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices