Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
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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 program has been able to do this offseason. Plus, PSU has a new special teams coordinator and former PSU QB Billy Fessler has a new job in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Johnny and Bob react to Michigan's impressive win over previously unbeaten Washington in the national championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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? Plus, Jones and Flounders discuss the playoff semifinal results and Dave reacts to some of his well-wishers from the podcast and from PennLive videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Saturday. Despite missing Chop Robinson, PSU's team speed on defense looms as a big issue for the Rebels. Players to watch for the Lions, plus Johnny and Bob make their picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Saturday's Peach Bowl date with Ole Miss. Why have there been so few opt-outs? Several key young players have committed to a PSU return in 2024. Plus, Tyler Warren is coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 look at the Nittany Lions’ 2024 recruiting class after signing day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 for the Nittany Lions moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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, David and Bob look at Penn State's success in the transfer portal in recent years and reveal their Heisman Trophy ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 candidate for the permanent job is PSU safeties coach Anthony Poindexter? Johnny and Bob also discuss the impact of Chop Robinson at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Franklin's 2016 Penn State team have been included in the college playoff, and what would have happened if the Lions had gotten in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Andy Kotelnicki can make in 2024 and beyond. Plus, did the four best teams make the college playoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 fill you in on who will be leading the Nittany Lions’ offense next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 change if there are upsets in the conference championship games this weekend. Plus, Jones has an interesting thought on which team could emerge as the national champ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Field. What are the bowl possibilities for the Lions? Johnny and Bob also discuss Penn State and the transfer portal. What position is the Lions' biggest priority? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Franklin has to figure out how to use both his quarterbacks following Drew Allar’s injury and Beau Pribula’s emergence against Rutgers, plus there’s still the matter of an offensive coordinator vacancy. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled that to-do list and what a Beau & Drew co-captain situation could look like in the Penn State attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 night? Jones shares his thoughts on Nicholas Singleton and what offense would be best for him. And of course, an Ohio State-Michigan pick is made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Friday night. The Lions are looking to finish the regular season with a 10-2 mark. Plus, Franklin had an interesting way of describing Nicholas Singleton's sophomore year to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 with offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and go in a new direction. His interim solution was to give OC duties to both running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider and tight ends coach Ty Howle. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled the meaning of Yurcich's firing, the magnitude of Franklin’s next hire, and how good the Penn State OC job is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 offensive coordinators to replace the ousted Mike Yurcich. And Jones revisits James Franklin's late two-point try against the Wolverines with PSU down nine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Yurcich. Franklin discussed some of the reasons for the in-season change and Johnny and Bob look at why it had to happen with the Lions prepping for a game with Rutgers on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 break down why they picked the Lions to spring the upset and what the possible fallout could be if the Big Ten decides to move forward with suspending Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 of note? What happens if the Lions can make U-M uncomfortable during the second half? Will the PSU 'D' slow Jim Harbaugh's run game? Plus, Bob and Dave react to comments and questions from PSU fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Michigan at Beaver Stadium. Is the Lions' run defense really this good or has PSU not faced a rushing attack anywhere near as good as Michigan's? And will Kaytron Allen get 20-plus carries against the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State pledges return to dominant D, and does anyone really want a James Franklin apology for winning?
Penn State’s vaunted defense had two uncharacteristic breakdowns early against Indiana last weekend, and the Nittany Lions had to work to the finish for a 33-24 win. That group was one of the best in America coming out of the Ohio State loss – and still is, statistically – and was a vital part of Penn State’s 6-0 start to the season. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled that topic and what the Lions D means at Maryland. They also got into James Franklin’s suggestion that he won’t apologize for winning on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's defense should be able to exploit the flaws in the Maryland passing game, but will James Franklin turn Drew Allar loose in College Park?
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's road matchup with Maryland on Saturday. Jones feels strongly that the Terps, losers of their last three, will be in big trouble if they fall behind early. And the Lions' defense should able be able to force Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa into some mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Penn State's wideout room turn things around? Five Lions who could be sitting on big efforts in November
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Tuesday news conference with the 7-1 Lions prepping to face 5-3 Maryland in College Park. Plus, Johnny and Bob look at five talented PSU players who could take a big step forward during the Lions' final four regular-season games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State escapes with win over Indiana; Bob Flounders and Dave Jones break it all down
Bob Flounders and Dave Jones give their instant analysis from Beaver Stadium following Penn State's win over Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State’s recovery from brutal Ohio State loss and the early key vs. Indiana
While Penn State doesn’t likely have a dramatic challenge coming to town in struggling Indiana on Saturday, the Nittany Lions do have an important task of their own to handle. Following a 20-12 loss at Ohio State, Penn State must show it can move forward quickly, especially many of the team’s goals still mathematically in play. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled that topic, the play of Drew Allar and more on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discussing why Penn State's loss to Ohio State was a giant missed opportunity for the program, plus a few thoughts on PSU-Indiana on Saturday
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders revisit the Lions' demoralizing offensive performance against Ohio State in this episode. James Franklin is 1-9 against the Buckeyes and it may not get much better in the future. Plus, Jones weighs in on the Phillies' Game 7 loss to Arizona and the guys offer a couple thoughts on Penn State-Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State attempts to pick up the pieces after the Ohio State disappointment; how can the Lions' offense help the 'D' moving forward?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the Lions' poor offensive showing against the Buckeyes and what James Franklin had to say about it during his Tuesday news conference. The 6-1 Lions host Indiana this Saturday but the only two games left that matter are a visit to Maryland and the Nov. 11 Michigan matchup at Beaver Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State falls to Ohio State; Bob Flounders and David Jones analyze what went wrong
Bob Flounders and David Jones talk about what went wrong as Penn State loses to Ohio State, 20-12 in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State-Ohio State picks, QB comparison, and sleeper players for both the Lions and Buckeyes
As Penn State gets set for a massive road test at No. 3 Ohio State, PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith and Johnny McGonigal explore the matchup, make their predictions and assess a couple other key areas in this game. The Nittany Lions are underdogs, but they have some public favor on their side with the Buckeyes still looking for their top form, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Defenses poised to dominate the Penn State-Ohio State game Saturday at Horseshoe; can the Lions pull off the upset?
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview the battle of the unbeatens in the Big Ten -- Penn State vs. Ohio State in Columbus. Both sides feature dominating defenses and James Franklin is 1-9 vs. the Buckeyes during his time at Penn State. Who are Jones and Flounders picking in this one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen Means of Cleveland.com dishes on what Penn State can expect from unbeaten Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders are joined by special guest Stephen Means, who covers the Ohio State Buckeyes for Cleveland.com. Means goes into detail on the progress of OSU quarterback Kyle McCord, the other-worldly talents of Marvin Harrison Jr. and the challenges that the Buckeyes' defense will present against Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Penn State's dominant win over UMass
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones break down Penn State's dominant win over UMass in its homecoming game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State coach James Franklin’s podium moments and the Lions’ to-do list for UMass
Penn State’s position as a 43-point favorite called attention to the philosophy of playing – and paying for – these types of games, which coach James Franklin addressed this week. His response on that front and another, when asked about throwing the deep ball, spread on a national level. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith discussed those situations and got into the bye week and Saturday’s matchup at UMass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making sense of the Penn State offense's issues stretching the field vertically, plus PSU-UMass game predictions
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's home contest with heavy underdog UMass. Jones and Flounders also examine why the deep ball has been largely missing from the PSU offense. Plus, game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now that Penn State's future Big Ten schedules are out, what will the Lions' future non-conference schedules look like?
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders recap James Franklin' s Tuesday news conference as the Lions prepare for a home date with heavy underdog UMass on Saturday. Franklin discussed PSU's approach to scheduling non-conference games moving forward, and it's possible that not all of the Lions' fans will agree with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CBS Sports analyst Ross Tucker on Penn State’s Chop Robinson, a ball-control offense, and Taylor Swift-level fame
Ross Tucker brings his football and pop culture expertise to the Blue-White Breakdown this week as a former NFL offensive lineman who now analyzes college and NFL games on CBS. He also shares Wyomissing as a hometown with Taylor Swift and her family, so naturally he’s asked about the phenomenon of Swift and Travis Kelce. Tucker also talked about the rarity of Chop Robinson’s talent, Drew Allar’s future and the challenge of trying to block Manny Diaz’s 3rd-and-long “Prowler” defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The trouble with Penn State’s offense, fake kneeldowns and Big Ten games to watch: Blue-White Breakdown
PennLive columnist David Jones joins Dustin Hockensmith on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown to assess Penn State’s lack of explosive plays, talks of a fake knee from Beau Pribula and Maryland’s chances of springing an upset over Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's checklist for the bye week involves a few fixes on offense, but that defense is just fine
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss some of the areas that Penn State's football program must address on the bye week. Most of the issues are on offense. The Lions are 5-0 and host UMass in two weeks. Plus, Johnny and Bob react to a couple of Tuesday news conferences involving Manny Diaz and Mike Yurcich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State’s westward recruiting, offensive explosions and the push for 5-0
PennLive reporters Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith cover the latest from Penn State coach James Franklin, look closer at this weekend’s trip to Northwestern and the Lions’ recruiting success in Western Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State's depth has shined through four games, Northwestern an underrated destination trip for PSU fans
PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's trip to Evanston to play Northwestern. Ryan Field is a great venue for fans from visiting teams. The Lions' defense has been superb but there are still some issues with James Franklin's offense. Plus, game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A fired-up Penn State defense drops the hammer on Iowa, plus a look at James Franklin's big-picture plan for Beau Pribul
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders revisit Penn State's 31-0 domination of Iowa and examine some of the Lions' strategy that triggered a shutout victory. Plus, a look at why PSU has been so successful on fourth down this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State-Iowa recap from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones
Hear the post-game wrap-up of Penn State vs. Iowa from Pennlive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones, where Dave admits he may have miscalculated in the predictions area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Revisiting Penn State Whiteout history, the latest from James Franklin, plus subscriber thoughts on Iowa and fake injuries
Penn State plays host to Iowa for its annual Whiteout game, which had PennLive reporter Johnny McGonigal looking back at the history of the Nittany Lions’ blowout event. He joins Dustin Hockensmith to share his top five Whiteout games, and they get into the latest from coach James Franklin’s Wednesday availability. Fans also share their thoughts on the 2021 “injury-faking” game and whether they’ve moved on from that experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Iowa's offense consistently move the ball on Penn State? Plus, somebody is picking an upset on Saturday night
Penn State and Iowa tangle Saturday night and the two defenses should be in the spotlight. PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze the matchups and go over some players to watch on both sides. Selections are made and one of them is picking the Hawkeyes in an upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices