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

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more. Plus, we make our picks for the Fiesta Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 State’s work in the transfer portal so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 place to be on Saturday. Can the Mustangs handle PSU's improved rush attack? Plus, players to watch and game picks. And a bonus: Johnny makes his predictions for all the tournament games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 announcing his expected return to Happy Valley in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Dec. 21 playoff game with SMU at Beaver Stadium is only days away. It’s time to discuss the key players and matchups. James Franklin’s team is a more than a touchdown favorite, but SMU is 11-1. Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive joins Bob Flounders for another Blue-White Breakdown episode. Jacob and Bob single out a few players and a few critical positions in the game. And Bob completes the following sentence: “Penn State wins the game if …” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders is joined by LoneStarLive's Jacob Richman on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Richman is the website's beat reporter for the SMU football team. Penn State faces the Mustangs in a Dec. 21 playoff matchup at Beaver Stadium. Jacob goes into detail on the highs and lows of SMU's 11-2 season and shares his thoughts on a couple of the team's underrated players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss which positions James Franklin and Penn State need to target with the winter transfer portal window now open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal share their reactions to Penn State's College Football Playoff seeding, which puts the Nittany Lions against SMU at Beaver Stadium in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal break down a thrilling Big Ten Championship game that saw Penn State come up short against No. 1 Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvania wrestling fans, it's time for another episode of the PennLive Wrestling Podcast with Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders. Our podcast, for now, is an extension of the Blue-White Breakdown, a Blue-White Takedown! Jim and Bob are joined by Lehigh wrestling coach Pat Santoro ahead of Penn State's match with the Mountain Hawks on Sunday in Bethlehem. Santoro, a national champ at Pitt, is a Bethlehem Catholic grad and a Lehigh Valley legend. He shares some updates on the Lehigh program and also discusses what PSU coach Cael Sanderson has meant to the sport of wrestling. Give us a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal preview Penn State's Big Ten championship matchup with unbeaten Oregon on this episode. Both defenses are outstanding, but does PSU have enough offense to pull this one out? Bob and Johnny also react to some Penn State snubs when it came to the All-Big Ten teams. Plus, Bob and Johnny give their Big Ten title game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk about a big week for Penn State's football program! PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders take a closer look at James Franklin's latest recruiting class on this episode. Signing Day was Wednesday and PSU faces unbeaten Oregon on Saturday in the Big Ten title game. Max shares his thoughts on some of his favorite Penn State signees and Bob and Max discuss two Penn State players who could return to action against the Ducks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal fields questions for a Big Ten championship game subscriber mailbag episode. We discuss the College Football Playoff implications around Penn State-Oregon, matchups to watch and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph share their reactions to a hard-to-believe Big Ten Championship game berth for Penn State, including how it will change the Nittany Lions’ CFP outlook. Our content: pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/ Follow them on Twitter/X: @maxralph_ @jmcgonigal9 PennLive Socials Twitter/X: @psufootball Instagram: @psufootballproud Facebook: Penn State Football on PennLive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nittany Lions secured their spot in the conference title game after beating Maryland, 44-7, and getting some help with Michigan upsetting Ohio State on a wild Saturday. Penn State, currently No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings, will play No. 1 Oregon next Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the Big Ten championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new season for Penn State's incredible wrestling team and time for a new podcast at PennLive. We're going to follow Cael Sanderson and his wrestlers this year as part of our PennLive wrestling podcast. A Blue-White Takedown featuring Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders! Carlson is the PSU wrestling beat writer at PennLive and he'll team with Bob to bring you weekly coverage of Sanderson's Lions. In this inaugural episode, Jim discusses what it's like to cover Sanderson, whether PSU truly could have its best wrestling team ever, and Jim and Bob look at some Lions to watch early in the season. It's only the beginning for this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss the latest College Football Playoff rankings and where Penn State stands in relation to Notre Dame and the Nittany Lions’ push for a first-round home game at Beaver Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's final regular-season game against Maryland on Saturday and give their game picks. James Franklin's team should be extremely motivated to put away a Terps team that has been awful on the road in 2024. Plus, Max and Bob look at some PSU players who deserve praise for their development and their play in some of the Lions' biggest games to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin’s Monday news conference with 10-1 Penn State prepping for Saturday’s visit from Maryland. Franklin provided an update on the status of starting right tackle Anthony Donkoh and reserved defensive lineman Alonzo Ford, who left the Minnesota game with injuries. Plus, Franklin was asked about the possibility of Penn State advancing to the Big Ten title game against Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State survived what would have been a disastrous loss at Minnesota with a one-point win, keeping its hopes of a College Football Playoff berth alive. PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap the win and how the Nittany Lions pulled off the must-needed victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal air out their grievances on the national CFP discussion, which might give too much credit to SEC teams these days. Plus, they react to Penn State’s No. 4 placement and whether the Lions could stomach another loss this year. Our content: pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/ Follow them on Twitter/X: @maxralph_ @jmcgonigal9 PennLive Socials Twitter/X: @psufootball Instagram: @psufootballproud Facebook: Penn State Football on PennLive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders look at the key matchups and coaching strategy that will shape No. 4 Penn State's Big Ten road game with Minnesota on Saturday. The Golden Gophers are double-digit underdogs and James Franklin's team is 4-0 away from Beaver Stadium. Max and Bob give their game picks, and Bob has a bold Penn State prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with 9-1 Penn State prepping for Saturday's road game at Minnesota. Franklin was asked about the play of PSU edge rusher Abdul Carter, who has 17.5 tackles for loss despite some "grabby" play by opposing offensive linemen. Johnny and Bob discuss whether Carter has drawn enough holding calls this season from officials. (Spoiler alert: He has not.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The point spread says it all. Penn State is a four-touchdown favorite against a Big Ten team on the road. So, will it really be that easy for the 8-1 Nittany Lions vs. Purdue in West Lafayette? PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview the game and share their thoughts on James Franklin's expectation that running back Nick Singleton is ready to play. Plus, a quick update on tackle Nolan Rucci and game predictions from Max and Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph field questions from subscribers on Penn State football, its standing in the College Football Playoff rankings and where the rest of the Big Ten factors in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with 8-1 Penn State preparing to face heavy underdog Purdue on Saturday in West Lafayette. Nick Singleton left the Washington win early in the second half. Franklin did provide an update on Singleton. In his absence, a young PSU runner shined in his college debut. How good is Corey Smith? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss the aftermath following Penn State’s loss to Ohio State, as well as where the Nittany Lions sit in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and their path to 11-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's White Out game with Washington on Saturday. The Lions, who dropped a tough decision to Ohio State last Saturday, likely need to win out to guarantee a spot in the college playoff. Bob and Max give their game picks and Max provides some significant injury updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday press conference with the 7-1 Nittany Lions preparing for a Beaver Stadium White Out visit from Washington on Saturday. Franklin also spent a good chunk of time reviewing PSU's 20-13 loss to Ohio State last Saturday in State College. Franklin went into detail on what went wrong on PSU's fourth-quarter possession that misfired from inside the OSU 5, and discussed his defense's inability to stop the Buckeyes' offense from running out the final 5:13 of game clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap Penn State's disappointing 20-13 loss to Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders dissect Penn State's matchup with Ohio State on Saturday. Max and Bob provide practice updates on three PSU players who left the Wisconsin game with injuries — Drew Allar, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Anthony Donkoh. Ohio State QB Will Howard, a Pennsylvania prep star, had some colorful comments last Saturday. What will his impact be? Plus, game picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph went out of the box this week, taking turns drafting who they think are the top Nittany Lions and Buckeyes at each position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Bob Flounders is joined by special guest Doug Lesmerises to take a detailed look at the Big Ten showdown between unbeaten Penn State and Ohio State on this episode. Lesmerises, a former Cleveland.com columnist who covered the Ohio State program, currently hosts the popular college football podcast, “Kings of the North”. Doug has some strong opinions on Ohio State and the Buckeyes’ big flaw going into the game. He also is a big fan of the improvements made by Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with unbeaten Penn State prepping to face Big Ten power Ohio State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Johnny and Bob discuss each player's injury issues and the players who may have to replace them. Plus, a few thoughts on Pribula and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph field questions from subscribers on all things Penn State, including Andy Kotelnicki’s offense, Big Noon Kickoff and the biggest disappointment in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten contest with Wisconsin on Saturday night. The Badgers have traditionally been tough to beat in Madison, but the Nittany Lions have won the last five meetings in the series. How will Penn State's defense slow the Badgers' run game? What tricks does PSU OC Andy Kotelnicki have up his sleeve? Plus, Max and Bob make their game predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference with unbeaten Penn State prepping for a trip to Madison to face Wisconsin on Saturday. Franklin provided an update on safety Kevin Winston Jr., who has been out since the Bowling Green game. Plus, Johnny and Bob share their early-week thoughts on Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph turned to PennLive’s Subtext subscriber base for another mailbag podcast. They discussed USC’s environment compared to the rest of the Big Ten, Penn State’s bye week fixes and the important hits on the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss some major recruiting news and reflect on unbeaten Penn State's trip to the West Coast to beat USC. James Franklin flipped a defensive back who visited State College a couple of weeks ago. Max provides some background on Josh Johnson and his potential impact. Plus, the start time for Penn State-Wisconsin has been announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten showdown with USC in California. The Lions are favored, and the Trojans are desperate after a recent upset loss at Minnesota. Max provides injury updates on Nick Singleton and Anthony Donkoh. Who wins the game? Max and Bob disagree on the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph turned to PennLive’s Subtext subscriber base for a mailbag podcast. They discussed Julian Fleming, Nolan Rucci, Penn State’s offensive identity and their predictions for the Big Ten Championship. If you want to have your question featured in a future episode, you can subscribe to our Subtext here: https://joinsubtext.com/bluewhitebreakdown Our content: pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/ Follow Max and Johnny on Twitter/X: @maxralph_ + @jmcgonigal9 PennLive Socials: Twitter/X: @psufootball Instagram: @psufootballproud Facebook: Penn State Football on PennLive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference with unbeaten Penn State preparing for a trip to California to face USC on Saturday. Franklin provided an update on Nick Singleton's health and talked about the development of safety Zakee Wheatley. Plus, Johnny and Bob discuss potential problem areas for the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten matchup with struggling Illinois on Saturday in State College. James Franklin's team is a heavy favorite against the Bruins, who have lost three consecutive contests. Max provides a practice update and discusses the availability of a few key regulars. Plus, game predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference with Penn State prepping for UCLA on Saturday. Franklin was impressed with the Lions' showing in the run game against Illinois. Franklin also offered updates on Dom DeLuca, Sal Wormley and Jalen Kimber. Plus, Johnny explains where he had the Lions on his recent AP ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders analyze unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten opener with unbeaten Illinois. PSU is heavy favorites but remember: Illinois beat the Lions in State College as a heavy underdog in 2021. Will veteran linebacker Dom DeLuca play against the Illini? Plus, game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down the key moments from James Franklin's Monday news conference with the Lions prepping for unbeaten Illinois on Saturday night. The Illini are coming off an impressive win at Nebraska. Franklin has some strong opinions on Illinois QB Luke Altmyer and also believes his improved WR room will be tested by the Illini's secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to the news that Penn State standout safety Kevin Winston Jr. will be out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury. Winston, a third-year Lion, is one of the top safeties in the country. Who must step on the PSU defense? Plus, Max and Bob give a brief preview of the Lions' game with Kent State on Saturday and make their (spread) picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday news conference. The Lions are seven-touchdown favorites against Kent State on Saturday. Young tight end Luke Reynolds has impressed Franklin and PSU is prepping fellow freshman Dejuan Lane for a bigger role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices