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

Penn State picks up its first commitment in the 2023 recruiting class. Mathias Barnwell is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end from Virginia. James Franklin sends out an official memo and says “We’re back.” And what exactly does being back mean for Penn State’s players and program? 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 coach James Franklin talks about the idea of losing home-field advantage this fall. We take a look at Penn State’s most important senior players for the 2020 season. Let the Micah Parsons hype continue. And Franklin breaks down how he got the most out of quarantine. 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 announces a big first step toward the return of football. Sean Clifford has a built-in advantage as he preps for the 2020 season. Micah Parsons lands on the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list. And the Lions state their claim as having the Big Ten’s best 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

PennLive's Greg Pickel and Bob Flounders address the social unrest nationwide because of George Floyd's death, player reaction and its possible impact on Penn State football. They talk with Quarterback Sean Clifford and discuss Damion Barber entering the transfer portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Sean Clifford sees big things ahead for his young wide receivers. Clifford also hopes society can start making a change. Big Ten programs are prepping to return to campus, but Penn State isn’t one of them. And a . 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 called a candidate to break through for a national title. The Lions are picked second in Big Ten power rankings from 247Sports. PJ Mustipher talks leadership in uncertain times. And the Lions have the sixth-easiest 2020 schedule in the Big Ten. 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 defensive tackle to the NCAA transfer portal. A checklist for the Lions as they look to return to school and get back to football. Rivals says Penn State has just the 29th-best uniforms in the country. And a five-star target leaves the Lions off his list of his top four schools. 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

A look at Penn State offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s to-do list. James Franklin and Eric Barron release statements on racially charged deaths. The 2020 college season could be turned into a political football. And Penn State adjusts to an NCAA dead period that now runs through July. 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 takes one of its most talented teams of the James Franklin era into the 2020 season, and many analysts believe the Lions have a real chance to make a serious push for the College Football Playoff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State had the second-highest home attendance in the nation in 2019. Saquon Barkley planned to spend time in a coaching role at Penn State this spring. James Franklin has high praise for the play and leadership of Cam Brown. And Pat Freiermuth talks about the prospect of playing in an empty Beaver Stadium. 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 comes up short with another top tight end on its recruiting board. Pat Freiermuth has big goals and expectations for his 2020 season. One national analyst believes Penn State can follow Clemson’s ascent plan. And James Franklin is ranked among the top 10 coaches in the country. 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 football players can start voluntary workouts on June 1 while OSU returns to campus June 8. Will Centre County, Pa., going to green have a big impact? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Lamont Wade is looking to get back to football as soon as possible. Defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins says he was the target of a racial slur. The Big Ten others release a statement on a delayed 2020 schedule announcement. Penn State commit Zakee Wheatley explains why he chose the Lions.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 slips out of the top-6 schools for one-time commit Dont’e Thornton. Two tight end targets are set to commit this week. The Lions land in the top five schools for four-star offensive lineman Rocco Spindler. And a look at six Penn State players to watch when the 2020 season begins. 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 PJ Mustipher ranks among the Big Ten’s best returning defensive tackles. Tariq Castro-Fields is ready to lead the Lions’ cornerback room. Miles Sanders’ confidence is through the roof going into Year 2 with the Philadelphia Eagles. And Micah Bowens has lofty goals for his Penn State career. 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

College football and basketball can begin voluntary activities in June. Ohio State eyes the possibility of playing football games in front of 20,000 fans. Two young Penn State players from Florida highlight the Lions’ many options at wide receiver. And Penn State’s Shane Simmons looks to finish his football career on a high note. 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 University Pres. Dr. Eric Barron said this week that the university is planning to operate like it will return to campus this fall. Are we inching closer to a season with a fractured schedule? Coach Taylor Stubblefield's comments on reliables pass catchers this fall. And recruiting update on four-star tight end Ma-LEAK-E MO-TAY-VO announces his choice on May 27. Where do the Lions stand? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State sets its sights on finally joining the postseason elite. A ranking of the Lions’ offense by position group. Micah Parsons and Pat Freiermuth make the All-Pro Football Focus team for 2020. And Penn State emerges as a contender for a four-star wide receiver from Mississippi. 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 has the nation’s top playmaker at two different positions. Jeffrey Davis Jr. explains how playing offense will help him at the next level. Top target De’Jahn Warren plans a September visit to State College. And the Lions rank among the national leaders sending EDGE rushers to the NFL. 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

A top Penn State target is expected to announce his commitment soon. Michal Menet and Will Fries are still happy with their decisions to return to school. The Lions have a championship-caliber roster with one big question remaining. And Penn State recruit Rodney McGraw explains his choice to flip his Indiana commitment. 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

When Penn State resumes classes and brings students back to campus, the final members of its 2020 recruiting class will kick off their careers. We’ll take a look at four players from that class who deserved more recognition 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 have a special group of prospects hear their names called in the 2021 NFL Draft. We’ll take a look at the program’s four most intriguing NFL talent 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 this week's guest Dave Jones talk about when Penn State will play the 2020 College football season and what it might look like. They also talk about Penn State's new basketball recruit TaQuon Woodley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has perhaps its most talented roster of the James Franklin era coming back in 2020. We’ll take a look at the four position groups that really stand out, 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 one of its best freshman classes ever to campus in 2019. We’ll take a look at four players from that class who redshirted last year, but could burst onto the scene in 2020, 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 quarterback commit Christian Veilleux breaks down the Lions offense. Jan Johnson takes his unique story to the Houston Texans. Quarantine puts the motivation of Penn State players to the test. And we take a closer look at what new commit Lonnie White Jr. brings to the table. 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 12th commitment in the 2021 recruiting class. The Lions are having their best ever April-May recruiting stretch under James Franklin. The Lions still have work to do to get down to 85 scholarship players on its roster. And an offer goes out to a Penn State legacy quarterback in the 2023 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

Bob and Greg talk to James Franklin and discuss his comments about the program over the past month, the 85-man scholarship limit and if six weeks is enough time to prepare for the season, whenever that may start. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State coach James Franklin talks about the start of the college football season. Wisconsin and Penn State lead the nation in wins without a College Football Playoff invitation. A closer look at how the Lions are finding great success recruiting the state of Michigan. The NCAA will vote on an extension of its spring dead period next 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

Penn State has one of the nation’s most talented rosters back in 2020. Ja’Juan Seider breaks down what he’s seen from freshman running back Caziah Holmes. No visits have been no problem for the Lions’ recruiting plans. And Penn State cracks the top-6 for a massive offensive lineman from Arizona. 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 commit Rodney McGraw explains how the Lions flipped him from Indiana. The Lions now have the No. 13 recruiting class in the country on 247Sports. The Big Ten expands a suspension of team activities through June 1st. And Jayson Oweh is a first-round pick in a Pro Football Focus 2021 mock draft. 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. 11 in its 2021 recruiting class. We’ll take a closer look at the future of the defensive end depth chart. PennLive’s Bob Flounders has five redshirt freshmen to watch in 2020. And Greg Pickel has some quick thoughts on the Lions’ April and May recruiting surge. 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

How much room does Penn State have left in its 2021 recruiting class? And where does new commit Christian Veilleux fit into the Lions’ quarterback depth chart? John Scott breaks down his defensive tackle rotation. And Kirk Ciarrocca talks about the role of the RPO in Penn State’s 2020 offense. 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 makes two more additions to its 2021 recruiting class. The first came from a four-star quarterback in Christian Veilleux. And the second from one of the nation’s top kickers in Sander Sahaydak. And two Penn State redshirt freshmen could play bigger than expected roles in 2020. 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: NFL Draft recap —Best fits and biggest surprises Second down: Who could be next? —Micah Parsons and Pat Freiermuth too the list Third down: Best of Phil Trautwein —What Bob and Greg learned from the Lions offensive line coach 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’s Micah Parsons could be a top-5 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Pat Freiermuth joins Parsons as 1st-round picks in a CBS Sports mock draft. Juice Scruggs is back in action as a flexible part of Penn State’s offensive line. And Phil Trautwein talks about the upside of starting left tackle Rasheed Walker. 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’ll look ahead to Penn State’s 2021 NFL Draft class. We’ve also got five takeaways from the 2020 draft. Penn State has a veteran cornerback who looks healthy enough to claim a starting job. And Texans coach Bill O’Brien recalls recruiting John Reid when he was in high school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Yetur Gross-Matos is headed to the Carolina Panthers as a 2nd-round pick in the NFL Draft. KJ Hamler will play for the Denver Broncos. John Reid, Cam Brown and Robert Windsor were all late-round picks. And six former Lions have signed with teams as undrafted free agents. 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 KJ Hamler and Yetur Gross-Matos slide out of the 1st round of the NFL Draft. A look ahead to where both players could land on Day 2 of the draft. The SEC sets a new draft record with 15 first-round picks. And Penn State wrestling commit Beau Bartlett shares how Cael Sanderson convinced him to commit. 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 Taylor Stubblefield talks wideouts, James Franklin praises KJ Hamler and Yetur Gross-Matos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel preview the upcoming NFL draft in this week's Penn State Football Blitz podcast and talk with Special Teams Coordinator Joe Lorig and receivers Coach Taylor Stubblefield. 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 might get a chance to return kickoffs after all. Dan Chisena is trying to keep alive a streak of little-known Penn State athletes reaching the NFL. Yetur Gross-Matos and KJ Hamler aren’t the only Penn State prospects in the NFL Draft. And Jaquan Brisker is ready to take the next step. 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 offers a scholarship to the No. 1 kicker in the 2021 recruiting class. A top Penn State target narrows his list of finalists down to nine schools. Micah Parsons is still hoping to have his day as a kick returner for the Lions. And over/unders are set for where Penn State’s Yetur Gross-Matos and KJ Hamler will go in this week’s NFL Draft. 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 rolls out its post-spring depth chart. James Franklin is happy with the way his coaching staff has come together. The Lions pick up the 8th commitment in their 2021 recruiting class. And Sandy Barbour says Penn State will honor scholarships for spring seniors who return for an extra 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 target Jeffrey Davis Jr. plans to announce his college decision today. KJ Hamler is called a “diminutive dynamo” by an NFL Draft expert. A young Penn State cornerback could be on the verge of a big 2020 season. And the Lions enter the mix for one of Pennsylvania’s top dual-sport athletes. 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

Another Penn State target is set to make his decision. The Lions are looking for a lockdown cornerback. Dr. Anthony Fauci believes sports can return in 2020 with one critical catch. And Terry Smith offers some clarity on the size of Penn State’s 2021 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

It would have been the 2020 Penn State Blue-White game this weekend if not for the coronavirus pandemic. Which players would we like to have seen in action, what's the scholarship situation and what about recruiting? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s KeAndre Lambert is one of the nation’s top instant impact freshmen. Journey Brown could be on the verge of football stardom. JaJuan Seider also dishes on a couple young Lions running backs. And Penn State is planning a virtual tailgate in place of this weekend’s Blue-White game.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

ESPN’s Chris Fowler says he has informed speculation that the 2020 season could start in February. Penn State’s tight end position is in good hands for now, but what’s in the Lions’ future? Former Penn State wideout Saeed Blacknall parlays his XFL success into an NFL contract. And Tommy Stevens hopes to prove to NFL teams that he is the next Taysom Hill. 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 makes a big rise up the national recruiting rankings. The Lions added four big-time recruits in less than 24 hours to fuel that surge. Defensive line coach John Scott has big shoes to fill in replacing Sean Spencer. And the Lions’ five-step plan to gain ground on Ohio State and get over the College Football Playoff hump. 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