BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White Illustrated

The undefeated and top-ranked Penn State Wrestling team takes on the seventh-ranked Ohio State wrestling team. Reporter Greg Pickel recaps the team's win over Maryland last weekend and gives his thoughts on the team's decisions at 149, plus preview the top matchups from the upcoming dual. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netContact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Team Rankings: https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/team/football/2024/Today on the Penn State Recruiting Show, we’re discussing the final stages of the 2024 recruiting cycle before focusing on the next phase in 2025. We’re recapping the latest On3 rankings update before National Signing Day and then previewing the next and final Junior Day before the February dead period begins later this month.Join the show live at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday on YouTube, or catch the replay embedded in this article. We’re bringing you the best recruiting content this offseason.Penn State gets a five star player in final rankingsFor the second time in three seasons, one of Penn State’s offensive line commits has earned a fifth star in the final recruiting rankings. Erie native Cooper Cousins skyrocketed up the rankings this fall after a dominant performance during the All-Star season. Recruiting Insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will discuss where Penn State’s top targets landed in the On300. Here’s what On3 national scout Cody Bellaire said about Cousins.“Cooper Cousins’ tape is filled with pancakes and tossing defenders out of the club,” On3 National Scout Cody Bellaire wrote following his All-American week. “With that said, we knew he would be physical and feisty, but we didn’t know just how violent he would truly be when facing some of the top competition in the country. Throughout the week, Cousins was powerful at the point of attack. He finished blocks in the run game and was battling through the whistle during one-on-one’s. His movement skills were on full display during 9-on-7 and team periods.We also discuss Jon Mitchell’s ascent back to the top 100 in the final On3 Rankings and where the rest of Penn State’s nine prospects landed on that list.Penn State Junior Day PreviewPenn State hosts its final Junior Day before the dead period closes down recruiting for the month of February. We’ll discuss which regional prospects coming to Camppus this weekend are most important or interesting.The player that stands out most is quarterback Matt Zollers. Snyder explains that while most junior day visits aren’t as critical, the quarterback differs. He also delves into why Zollers, in particular, is a critical visit this weekend.We’ll also discuss regional receiver Jeff Exinor out of McDonogh and his fit with the program. Snyder gives a stat about receiver recruiting that is eye-opening. Lastly, we preview the 2026 class with Harrisburg offensive lineman Kevin Brown.Thanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State Nittany Lion football fans are dying to know more about their team during the offseason. Today we’re profiling the safety position for this spring, updating fans on last weekend’s junior day, and discussing your thoughts on the BWI Mailbag.Join Penn State football experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as they discuss the topics you want to hear about on the BWI Mailbag Show. If you want to get a question on the air, submit it to the BWI Mailbag Submission Thread, which goes live on the message board the night prior.Not a member? Join now and get access to the Lions Den and premium content for just one dollar.As always, you can watch the complete show embedded in this article or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.Penn State Junior Day RecapPenn State held its second Junior Day of the 2025 recruiting cycle this past weekend and Blue White Illustrated has you covered in the hours after it’s conclusion. Fitz and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder have reactions on the site, but Fitz gives an overview of the weekend. Was this another opportunity to pick up a commitment like they did the previous weekend? He discussed the expectations he had for this weekend.Next, the team chooses another position to discuss as the Nittany Lions transition to 2024 and spring football. Bauer wrote a position overview earlier this week and the team discusses how that spot can take a step in 2024 and if Kevin Winston Jr can become a superstar.Here’s what Winston had to say about his progress this past season.That was my main thing. Getting better and better each game as the season goes on,” Winston said. “That was my main thing and my goal. That’s what I was looking forward to.”You can check out the rest in Bauer’s article, which you can find here.https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-winter-outlook-safeties-offer-stability-amidst-db-shakeup/BWI MailbagToday’s mailbag has a recruiting flavor but we still discuss Penn State’s current roster quite a bit. However, we start the show with the reaction to Michigan losing head coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL. A member of the live show’s chat wants to know if there are any current players that Penn State might have a chance to recruit now that there’s a 30-day window for players to transfer after a coaching change. Does Fitz see anyone that makes sense? We discuss that topic, plus hit on the roster depth, Drew Allar’s mobility, and more.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comCan K.J. Winston lead Penn State safeties to new heights? | BWI Mailbag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKSubscribe to BWI - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDSnyder's junior day list: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/check-out-penn-state-football-recruiting-list-for-january-27-and-february-3-junior-day/Fitz's list of 2024 risers: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/trimmings-four-penn-state-signees-trending-up-at-the-end-of-the-2024-cycle/It's almost time for Penn State Football's second junior day of January, and there's plenty of recruiting news to discuss heading into the month's final weekend. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show as insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss those topics and your thoughts!We'll review the latest recruiting offers that Penn State sent out this week, plus review four-star defensive end Trent Wilson's top eight schools, which dropped earlier this week.If you want to catch the show live, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We're live at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. You can catch the replay on the channel or here, embedded in this article.Penn State recruiting newsThe Penn State staff is expanding its board for 2025 and 2026, with more offers coming out each week. Today's show discusses recent public offers, including an NFL legacy linebacker and some top tight ends from down South.We'll also discuss the latest decisions from top prospects this week. Top defensive tackle prospect Trent Wilson released a top eight schools. We'll discuss that and where defensive end Ari Watford committed.Rankings for the Class of 2024 are still filtering in as we near the traditional signing day in February. We'll discuss where Penn State's prospects moved in the On300 National rankings, which take into account the updated 247 Sports lists.Finally, we'll take questions from you! Join the chat live at 10 a.m. to ask a question of our experts.Junior Day PreviewThe biggest news of the week is that Penn State has another massive recruiting weekend with over 30 players expected to visit campus to learn more about Penn State. We'll discuss some of the players that Snyder listed in his recent article about the remaining junior days.Penn State hosted just shy of 50 prospects this past Saturday, Jan. 20, for its first of three junior days before the dead period begins on Feb. 5. The second of those recruiting events is now set for this upcoming Saturday, Jan. 27. James Franklin and his staff will follow that up with one more the following weekend, Feb. 3.Over the past few weeks, Blue White Illustrated has confirmed more than 50 prospects that plan to attend one of those two remaining dates.Check out more by subscribing to Blue White Illustrated. Members get access to premium articles and content on the site.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State Junior Day #2 Preview | Latest Recruiting News Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Wrestling team dominated Michigan and Michigan State this past weekend to remain undefeated on the season. The team is steamrolling towards another Big Ten Dual Championship, with Maryland marking the halfway point of the season this weekend. Wrestling reporter Greg Pickel discusses the biggest storylines coming from this past weekend and the first half of the year.On today's show we're recapping this weekend's duals including the explosive efforts of Mithcel Mesenbrink. We'll discuss just how well the transfer is fitting into Penn State's wrestling culture. Penn State has decisions to make at 149 pounds between freshman Tyler Kasak and Davis Evans. We'll also cover the biggest surprises/news of the first half.Finally, Greg will give fans a preview of the Sunday dual against Maryland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions are a developmental team that won't solve their problems through the transfer portal. That's what head coach James Franklin said in the lead up to the Peach Bowl. Yes, the team does try to find select players to fill specific needs, but the team still believes in internal development.So on today's BWI Live Show, we're discussing which players that didn't have big roles last year, need to take that step. We're also breaking down a unique opportunity for the team's defensive players. A certain position hasn't been open for three years, but thanks to graduation, is finally open. We'll discuss how good Curtis Jacobs and Daequan Hardy were in covering the slot for Penn State.If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any of our live and breaking news content. We'll also provide you with coaches interviews and shows featuring wrestling and basketball.Penn State slot coverage is an opportunity for a new batch of playersFor the past three seasons Jacobs and Hardy have split the duties as the primary slot defenders in Penn State's defense. On today's show we're talking about the article featuring these two from last week. Here's an excerpt.While Jacbos’ contributions as a coverage linebacker in the flat are harder to quantify, Hardy’s contributions are clear. No Big Ten cornerback had more third-down coverage snaps than Hardy over the last three seasons. Despite a rough start to the 2022 season, Hardy allowed a passer rating of just 50.9 into his coverage since 2021. No player with more than ten targets can boast such a low rating allowed, and no player saw more third-down targets than Hardy.We'll explain how the team can replace these two and how Tom Allen's defense could potentially cause some changes to the type of player filling this role.Owen Aliciene breakdownIf you haven't you can check out T-Frank's Film Room on new tackle commit Owen Aliciene. The Penn State Class of 2025 prospect joined the Nittany Lions after the team's first junior day of the new year. We'll discuss his talents and where he fits in the recent run of tall tackle prospects for offensive line coach Phil Trautwein.Which Penn State players need to develop?The team is deep into the offseason conditioning program, building themselves into the team they will be for 2024. But which players are critical for the team to see grow? There are some clear holes on the roster for a young player to fill in 2024 and some positions need competition to create overall growth for the team. We'll highlight the players that weren't starters in 2023 who need to be contributors next year, such as Tony Rojas, Omari Evans and Zion Tracy.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comWhich young Penn State players need to develop this offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football program is in off-season mode as we enter the final days of January. While the team is toiling away in the player-development side of the program, the staff is busy hosting future prospects for junior days in January. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’ll review the latest out of the first junior day, and take your questions from the BWI Mailbag.We’ll also discuss a key element of the Penn State defense for next fall. Is former five-star defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton ready to take his star turn at the position? Blue White Illustrated senior reporter Nate Bauer talked with Dennis-Sutton last month and shares what he learned from that conversation.You can check out the replay of the live show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or here embedded in this article.Penn State Junior DayPenn State’s first junior day is a success for no other reason than the staff secured a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Owen Aliciene. Recruiting insider Sean Fitz will discuss the early returns from Aliciene, and the overall impressions from the weekend.Dani Dennis-Sutton discusses path towards elite playCheck out Bauer’s complete article, detailing what he learned from Dennis-Sutton during the runup to the Peach Bowl. Here’s an excerpt from their conversation.“I learned that you’ve got to be consistent,” said Dennis-Sutton last month. “Chop is consistent at beating his man. You don’t see many times if at all in a game where Chop is losing any of his reps. He’s winning consistently and that’s why he’s going to be a first-round draft pick.”BWI MailbagThis week, we’ve got a full mailbag from members of the Blue White Illustrated message board. If you want to get your question on the show, the best way to do so is to join BWI and submit a question on the official Mailbag Submission Thread.This week, fans want to know about the new offense under Andy Kotelnicki.Gittany asks: Kotelnicki is known for making his offenses work with the pieces he has. Who is the biggest “unused piece” from 2023 that might make an impact now?Once again, the wide receiver room comes up in our conversation about the upcoming year. We'll discuss which player has the best chance of joining the presumed top-line players in the room. We'll also dig into the usage of six offensive linemen by team in the NFL and the NCAA and how that sub-package is growing in popularity. But that's just scratching the surface. Join the show today at 10 a.m. !Is Dani Dennis-Sutton ready to star at DE? | Biggest unused Penn State offensive weapon | Mailbag#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe next phase of Penn State football recruiting is upon us and the BWI Live Recruiting Show is here to break it down. Junior Days for the Nittany Lions begin this weekend, with more than 40 prospects expected to attend the event this upcoming weekend. Join the show today to learn more about what players are joining the staff this weekend to learn more about Penn State football.We'll also discuss the freshest batch of offers that went out recently to recruits. Is Penn State going to take three running backs in 2025? How will the team recruit the offensive line this year after a sizable class in 2024?Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTUbe channel and here on the site.Penn State offers new batch of playersDespite already securing two running backs in the Class of 2025, running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider has put out offers to more running backs recently. What does that mean for the duo of Kiandrea Barker and Tiqwai Hayes?We'll discuss how Alvin Henderson, James Simons and Jeffrey Overton fit into the picture.The offensive line is going national in its search for the next Penn State class. Offensive line coach Phil Trautwein offered Texas native Connor Carty, Iowa's Will Tompkins, and players from California, Kentucky and Missouri. Join the show to learn more about what recruiting expert Sean Fitz thinks of this list.Junior Day previewRecruiting insider Ryan Snyder has been busy confirming which players will attend the upcoming Junior Day for Penn State. He and Fitz will discuss some of the biggest names coming to campus this weekend for the next cycle. That includes familiar faces like defensive tackle Trent Wilson, legacy linebacker prospect Anthony Sacca, and quarterback commit Bekkem Kritza.Snyder explains why Kritza's visit is essential, even though he's already committed to the program. Penn State is also getting a head start on some important 2026 prospects, including mammoth offensive lineman Tyler Merrill and athlete Matt Sieg.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions haven’t closed the books on the transfer portal for 2024, but the first chapter is done. Today, we’re reviewing the staff’s work through the winter portal period and giving out grades for their effort. Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. to discuss the team’s portal work based on this article from earlier this week.You can also watch the replay on the BWI Live YouTube Channel, or here on the site.Penn State Winter Portal ClassAs we saw last year with Penn State’s winter portal additions last year, it doesn’t guarantee that a player will be a successful addition, but it does give them the chance to be one. Having players on campus for spring football allows the team to integrate pieces into the offense and defense more seamlessly for the upcoming year. It also allows the staff to better understand the competition in each room. That’s a significant reason why we’re singling out this portal window.The biggest needs on the team are on the offensive side, with tackle and receiver lacking veteran presence at these two key positions.The red letter, exclamation point, need for the Penn State football team has been evident since about the midway point of the 2023 season. The team needs an infusion of veteran dependability outside. While a dominant lead dog would be great, you don’t expect that out of the portal unless you’re willing to play with the big dogs in college football.Since writing this, veteran receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith has made it clear he intends to be part of the team for the 2024 season. We’ll assess how the team’s retention and acquisition could play out this year.Offensive tackle departures create massive hole on rosterThe team lost significant experience and skill with Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace departing for the NFL. The team has been grooming Drew Shelton for this moment, but the rest of the roster is still very young. Enter redshirt sophomore tackle Nolan Rucci from Wisconsin. Can he fill the void?Defensive line additions through retentionLike the receiver, the team held on to its veteran depth with Hakeem Beamon, Coziah Izzard, and Dvon Ellies all returning for the 2024 season. We'll address the impact of that move on the team's ability to maintain a defensive personality trait.Penn State needs cornerback bodiesNot only did the team need to add veteran experience to the room, they needed to add bodies. Just six players were listed as cornerbacks on the initial 2024 spring roster before the addition of A.J. Harris and Jalen Kimber. We'll discuss what each player brings to the team for this upcoming season.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team filled another vacancy on the coaching roster this week after a quick turnaround in the coaching search. The team reportedly hired Vanderbilt special teams coach Justin Lustig after current coordinator Stacy Collins departed back to Boise State. We’ll discuss that move and more on today’s BWI Live Football Show.It’s also a mailbag day for the program, so submit your questions on the BWI message board or during the show to have them answered. We’ll be doing a mailbag each week so keep an eye out for your chance to submit a question!Penn State January news and notesBlue White Illustrated senior editor Nate Bauer wrote about Penn State’s decision to hire Lustig late Sunday night.The move provides a quick resolution to the program’s vacancy at special teams coordinator. And with it, the Nittany Lions have another strong resume handling the oft-prioritized element of the game.A Broyles Award nominee at Syracuse in 2018, the annual recognition of the nation’s top assistant coach, Lustig has helped guide the Commodores since his arrival in Nashville in 2021. Following his debut season, he was promoted to assistant head coach.We’ll discuss Collins’ move to head back to the West Coast and how fans should feel about the team replacing three coordinators in one offseason. Can Penn State maintain forward momentum while having so many changes?NFL Draft deadlineAnother key date for the program has come and gone. The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL draft has passed, so any remaining players with draft eligibility are now locked in for the 2024 college football season. The top name on this list is wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. How will Penn State’s roster look this spring with Lambert-Smith, Fleming, and Trey Wallace as the top three players?BWI MailbagThe Penn State football team is in the depths of the offseason now, and we want to know your thoughts about the team. Submit a question for the BWI Mailbag each week on the Mailbag submission thread or live during the show. We'll feature the best questions from both places on the show's final segment.This week, we'll be discussing King Mack's positional versatility and how NIL can change the three-and-done model for some players. Finally, we'll be talking about the Penn State wide receiver problem from multiple angles. Join the show to hear our expert's thoughts on those topics and more!Penn State makes quick work of Special Teams Coordinator Search | NFL Draft deadline Update#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe biggest news of the offseason rocked the college football landscape last night when ESPN reproted that Alabama head coach Nick Saban was retiring. The legendary head coach leaving one of the most storied programs in college football leaves a vacancy and a power vacuum that will change the landscape of college football in a signficiant way. How will it affect Penn State? We're discussing that on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show.It's also a BWI Mailbag show. We're opening up the program to answer your questions and take your thoughts about Penn State recruiting. Leading industry insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the topics you want to know about in the show's final segment. Drop a question in the live chat during the show and we'll take the best submissions and discuss them on air.Breaking transfer portal updateBefore we get to the scheduled programming of today's show, there's breaking news to discuss. Former Georgia cornerback A.J. Harris is officially a Nittany Lion. BWI's Sean Fitz broke the news early Thursday morning and we'll discuss his impact on the Penn State program.Penn State braces for impact of Saban's retirementFrom a recruiting perspective, Saban's retirement can create an opportunity for Penn State recruiting. How ready is the coaching staff to open up communications with former recruiting targets like Rico Scott? Does the program have room to take players on the traditional signing day after the work they did in 2024 and the portal? Fitz and Snyder will discuss those topics and give an outline about how the team could react to this news to gain an edge in recruiting.Additionally, the list of potential candidates to replace Saban includes other highly-regarded programs. When the new coach is named, will Penn State have targets in mind to try and pry away from that program? In the relentless world of college football recruiting, anything is possible and we'll discuss those ideas today.Franklin among the names to replace SabanOn the flip side of that argument, Penn State head coach James Franklin was among the names of coaches that could potentially replace Saban at Alabama. We'll discuss why Franklin is widely regarded among the top coaches despite his reputation among his own fans.Finally, we'll end the show with your questions! Join the BWI Message board for the fastest route to getting a question on the BWI Mailbag segment.How Nick Saban's Retirement Could Affect Penn State, Recruiting#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions have been active in the transfer portal for the last week, acquiring several former high-profile recruiting targets from Big Ten foes. On Today’s BWI Live Show, we’re discussing what both Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci bring to the table from a skill perspective based on their film. Join the show on YouTube or on replay here on the site.Penn State getting upside with Nolan RucciThe first part of today’s show will center around BWI’s assessment of Nolan Rucci from his bowl game film against LSU. Here’s a portion of that article from earlier this week.It seems Rucci’s physical talent hasn’t been accentuated by great coaching based on how unnatural it seems. Despite that, he’s fast and fluid enough to win. Furthermore, Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein is known as a detail-oriented coach in regards to fundamentals. While we’re just skimming the surface of those skills, it seems like Rucci could quickly turn into a plus-pass protector.We’ll discuss more of the context around Rucci’s play and what sort of player they’re getting out of the portal from Wisconsin. The Badgers have gone through several radical changes over the last several seasons, and the stereotypes about Wisconsin linemen are not the same as they used to be.Fleming provides a veteran presenceWhile there’s little film on Rucci, Fleming is another story. The former Penn State top receiver target has extensive film and playing time at Ohio State. But what does the tape say about his usage and production with the Buckeyes?We’ll discuss his talents, what sort of athlete he is and how he could figure into the Penn State passing attack this upcoming season. With one year of eligibility left, Fleming is trying to make an impact now.Wide receiver discussion continuedHowever, the issues surrounding the wide receiver room aren't over. Penn State fans want to know why the team had so many problems getting production out of its wideouts in 2023. We'll discuss the multiple factors and nuances of the situation that ultimately led to the team declining to target the position for the final three games after offensive coordiantor Mike Yurcich was fired. We'll also discuss how new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki fits into the equation and how he can potentially fix the problem.Lastly, we examine the hole in the transfer portal roster at cornerback. Penn State is pursuing several players at the position. We'll give you a brief breakdown of A.J. Harris and how he could fit into the room if and when he commits to the program.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State University started classes on Monday, so the 2024 season is beginning in earnest for the Penn State football team. Who will be around for winter conditioning and spring football? We got a sense of that answer on Monday, with an updated roster coming from the program. We'll discuss that, transfer portal activity and the national championship game from last night on today's BWI Live Show. Check out the show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel, or the replay on the site. Penn State roster updateThere was still a lack of clarity about certain players and their intentions for their future with Penn State football. Two of them, defensive tackles Hakeem Beamon and Dvon Ellies made their intentions known last week that they were returning for another year with the program. However, several veterans hadn't made their plans known, including the team's maligned receiver room. Is KeAndre Lambert-Smith coming back for another season? How about transfer Malik McClain who struggled to see the field last season? While some players are assumed to return, it's difficult to make that assumption in today's college football. Senior Editor Nate Bauer had a report last week about who would be back and wrote about what he knew. Today, he and publisher Sean Fitz will discuss that on the show. Portal review The transfer portal window is still technically open but with most of the program's targets in-house we'll review this portal recruiting class too. How did Penn State do with their efforts? Join the show to learn more about Nolan Rucci, Julian Fleming and the rest of the team's additions. Penn State winter roster update and 2024 spring outlook#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football calendar rarely sleeps, and yesterday was a busy day for the team. There was significant portal movement on the roster, and the team's top prospects participated in all-star games. We're covering it all, plus the upcoming portal recruiting weekend already in high gear.Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or check out the replay on the site. We're discussing the week's most crucial roster movement news and taking your questions on the show! Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz break it all down for you on the show.Penn State receiver movementWhile it's been in the works for a while, former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming officially joined Penn State out of the transfer portal. Fleming didn't announce the move, but social media got word of his intentions.Hours before his commitment, on the transfer portal deadline for January, receiver Dante Cephas entered his name into the portal. The one-year Penn State wide receiver caught 22 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a frustrating season for both Cephas and fans. We'll recap his time at Penn State and discuss the transition to the team's latest addition in Fleming.Not all of it is portal newsThe team also got significant retention news on Wednesday with the announcement that veteran defensive tackle Dvon Ellies is returning for a bonus season. We'll discuss how important Ellie is to the defensive tackle rotation and what he means for Tom Allen's defense as he settles in as the new Penn State defensive coordinator.Yet, the portal is critical for Penn State's chances next fall in their attempt to reload at key positions. Fitz and Snyder will discuss the upcoming transfer portal recruiting weekend and what fans need to know about this important window. There's already one visitor on campus, which you can read about here in an article Fitz posted Thursday morning.Penn State recruiting updateWhile some of the staff focus on the portal, junior days start in January, which are an essential part of the recruiting calendar. Snyder is tracking the players joining Penn State to learn more about the program and set up the next phase for the 2025 cycle.Finally, we'll discuss the all-star bowls that several Penn State players attended this past week. Quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer, and lineman Donovan Harbour was at the Under Armour Bowl in Florida and competed during the game Wednesday afternoon. Fitz traveled down for the week to check out the practice and has his thoughts about how the duo performed outside of the game.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State Roster movement, Recruiting Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rogue Shop: Go check out RogueShop.Com if you have issues sleeping, chronic pain and or have anxiety/stress. When you Use Promo Code BWI to get 10% off your order!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football team made a distinct shift since offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was let go in the middle of November. The team made sublte changes over the last month that culminated in the team's approach in the 2023 Peach Bowl.While new offensive coordiantors Ja'Juan Seider and Ty Howle didn't change many plays, they did change some key elements of the offense that we'll discuss on today's BWI Live Show. Who is seeing the offensive targets changed took an even more dramatic shift at the end of December, which we'll explain today. We'll also discuss how that shift narrowed the focus of the offensive attack in a way that made things harder for quarterback Drew Allar.Finally, we'll discuss the team's defensive mentality after the first drive. We'll look into how the team performed to understand if there was an impact of former Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's absence.Penn State defense set up to failThere's no doubt that Penn State's loss of it's top two corners and best defensive player in Kalen King, Johnny Dixon and Chop Robinson. We break down how losing Dixon and King affected the Penn State defense's schematic choices. From there, we'll discuss how Abdul Carter's injury further drove a nail in the coffin of Penn State's defensive efforts.Next, we'll highlight the players who did a good job despite giving up over 500 yards of offense to Ole Miss. Did Cam Miller and Zion Tracy show anything on film that should make fans feel better about the day they had covered Ole Miss' receivers? We'll also discuss how Abdul Carter was playing before his injury in the second quarter.Passing attack has issues before third quarterWhy didn't Penn State get the ball to running back Nick Singleton more on Saturday? We'll detail how the game flow radically altered the plan in the second half. Then we'll discuss the day that the offensive line had in pass protection of quarterback Drew Allar.While it's easy to point to the general dysfunction of the Penn State offense on Saturday, Allar does share in the blame for the performance. We'll take you through some of the issues hidden behind his decisions to check the ball down or scramble. We'll talk about how Allar suffered from some of the issues he seemingly overcame at the end of the season before regressing this past weekend.Join the BWI Live show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private training, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Thanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netHead to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bwi50 and use code bwi50 to get 50% off. That’s code bwi50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bwi50 to get 50% off!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions put together a frustrating and dissapointing final game for fans in the 2023 season. The Lions lost 38-25 to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta in another big game whiff for head coach James Franklin and his squad. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll discuss what went into the meltdown on both sides of the ball. Check out the show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or on the site. If you haven't yet, subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you don't miss any breaking news or commentary on the Nittany Lions. Penn State offenseThe Penn State offense improved upon it's other performances against top-15 teams in postseason play, putting up 17 points in the first half and keeping pace with Ole Miss' wide open attack. But the team's adjustments out of halftime proved to be catastrophic. The team managed only nine plays on three three-and-outs during the third quarter, while Ole Miss poured on 11 points. By the time the team recovered in the fourth quarter, the game was all but over. Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 295 yards in the loss, but was once again posted a sub-50% completion percentage in the game. We'll discuss his role in the team's offensive struggles and then discuss the other factors that led to the team's inability to put meaningful pressure back on the Ole Miss offense. Defense puts on its worst performance of the seasonWhile the offense struggled for meaningful moments late in a shootout, the Penn State defense was the real problem for the Nittany Lions on saturday. They gave up 544 yards of offense in the game, including 258 yards passing in the first half. We'll discuss what no-win situation the opt-outs and injuries put interim defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter in. We'll also discuss the future of the defense and how Penn State can rebuild its defense next season under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen. As it does with a win, the loss puts a certain spin on the upcoming season. Should Penn State fans be less optimistic about the future after the team's performance in Atlanta? We'll be taking your questions and comments throughout the show! Join us live at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the site. Sign up now for premium content and get access to articles, videos, and scoop you can't get anywhere else!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions lost to Ole Miss on Saturday in the 2023 Peach Bowl. Penn State's vaunted defense allowed over 500 yards without key starters and injuries that cropped up throughout the game. Join the show live on YouTube immediately following the game.Penn State and Ole Miss trade blows earlyThe first half went to the Nittany Lions, who came out of the gates hot. Despite not having Olu Fashanu, Kalen King or Johnny Dixon, the team got things going on both sides of the ball. Penn State rushed for 85 yards on ten carries. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen took that momentum from the first half to average a twin 6.6 yards per carry at halftime.Meanwhile the Penn State defense under co-defensive coordinators Robb Smith and Anthony Poindexter got to Quinshon Judkins early. The run-heavy Ole Miss offense gained one yard rushing thanks to the typically aggressive Penn State front seven. That led to several third-and-longs where the Penn State pass rush got to quarterback Jaxson Dart.Second quarter saved by big playBut things changed in the second quarter. Ole Miss veered away from its run approach to attack Penn State's young corner. Zion Tracy and Cam Miller couldn't lock down Tre Harris, who put up 63 yards in the first half. His teammates outdid him, tight end Cade Prieskorn, who racked up 96 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. Dayton Wade threw in 79 yards as well. Dart threw for 258 yards in the first half.Meanwhile, Allar and the offense failed to find a second gear. The passing game struggled once again but was aided by a trick play from backup quarterback Beau Pribula, resulting in a 48-yard touchdown to Nick Singleton.Third quarter implsionPenn State's offense didn't do much to help itself at halftime. They botched a two-minute drive, giving the ball back to Ole Miss iwth a chance to score before the half, then went three-and-out on the second half's opening drive.The third quarter was the turning point in the game for the two teams. Penn State's offense remained in neutral coming out of halftime. The team gained 14 yards to Ole Miss' 141. The Nittany Lions went three-and-out on each drive of the third quarter, showing little ability to threaten a maligned Ole Miss defense.Meanwhile, a critical injury to Abdul Carter opened the gates for an already churning Ole Miss offense. Carter was rolled up on at the end of the first half and tried to play through in the third quarter. However, he struggled to get off blocks or play with explosives, helping to allow 57 rushing yards in the third frame.We'll be taking your questions and thoughts about the loss on the show for sixty minutes after the final whistle. Don't miss the final BWI Live Postgame Show of the season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're just hours away from the 2023 Peach Bowl and Penn State football's chance to go six-for-six and win every New Year's Six Bowl game. To do it, they'll have to beat Ole Miss, led by head coach Lane Kiffen. In order to learn more about the team, we're connecting with an old friend. Former Blue White Illustrated reporter David Eckert joins the show to discuss Ole Miss, the team he now covers. He joins the show for the first time since his move down South to give us a better understanding of the team Penn State faces. Penn State defense facing a balanced offenseWe start the show by getting to know the Ole Miss offense. Jaxson Dart is a fan favorite for his team and someone Eckert thinks Penn State fans would love. But who has the quarterback advantage? We'll discuss the matchup and how Dart operates the Ole Miss offense. This week, Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac assessed the offense he'll face this weekend. They bring a lot of challenging aspects to the game that don't have to with skill."Yeah, I say definitely the tempo and the personnel. They know how to get their skill guys into space and make plays. We kind of pride ourselves on stopping the run all year, and this is a team that has some good backs that run hard and some good receivers as well. So they're pretty balanced in that aspect. So we've just got to do a good job of locking that down," Isaac said. The running game is a focus of our conversation, as well as how Ole Miss will face off against Penn State. However, we end the conversation discussing Tre Harris and his impact on the game. Ole Miss defense is "multiple"According to Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, the most noticeable aspect of the Ole Miss defense is their multiplicity. "Yeah, we've been saying it all bowl prep that they're a very multiple team, play a lot of even and odd fronts. So we're going to have to be tight on communication up front, whether it's run-blocking schemes or pass protection," Allar said. We discuss that diversity and what it might be trying to mask up front for Penn State's next opponent. Will the loss of Cedric Johnson affect that group? Opt-in CultureFinally, we'll discuss that there are only a few opt-outs on either sideline. Penn State has several players that could opt out of the game but decided to play. The same is true for Kiffen's side, where Johnson is the only player not participating. Head coach James Franklin says that it's not by accident that Penn State is nearly at full strength. "Yeah. I think you guys have heard me talk about this in the past. These are different times in college football, and we've worked really hard to create a relationship with our players that there can be open and honest dialogue and discussions," he said. "We've tried to create an environment where really there's no reason for any player to opt-out. What I mean by that is all the way back to Saquon Barkley, who was being projected as a top 15 pick, there's a way to do this where the player, the family, the agents, whoever, everybody's comfortable with the plan." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe conclusion of the 2023 Penn State Football season is almost here. The team is in Atlanta, making final preparations for the Peach Bowl, which comes to you this Saturday at noon. Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll preview the game and get the latest from reporter Greg Pickel, covering the Atlanta team. BWI Publisher Sean Fitz will also give his thoughts and predictions on the matchup.Pickel with the latest from Penn State media availablityPossibly the biggest mystery this past month was the status of veterans heading to the NFL for the upcoming game. While some, like defensive end Chop Robinson, made the announcement early, others have been more elusive in their intentions. Fellow defensive end Adisa Isaac announced that he was planning to play in the game before declaring for the NFL Draft, but his participation level, along with other veterans, is still unclear.That is, until Thursday morning. Pickel will share the latest on what Isaac's plans are for the game and how much the team's sack leader will play against the SEC foe.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State basketball coach Mike Rhoades sat down with hoops insider Nate Bauer to discuss his team's progress through the first half of the year. The first-year Penn State head coach also discusses his reaction to the blown call that cost his team a win against Georgia Tech, the program's NIL efforts and what it's like to build a program in Year One. Stay tuned after the interview for a conversation about what he had to say. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State Basketball coach Mike Rhoades discusses NIL, blown call vs GA Tech Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football's Class of 2024 is in the books. We're recapping the group on today's Penn State signing day special. Join Recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder as they discuss the stories of each player in the class and what they think of the group overall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team seems to be closing in on it's next defensive coordinator. Get the latest on what we know during the BWI Live Show. Expert reporters Greg Pickel and Sean Fitz discuss the news that former Indiana head coach Tom Allen will be the next defensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions.Will discuss the news, how he potentially fits with the Nittany Lions and what else you need to know about the news.We'll also discuss Peach Bowl Media Day for Penn State. What impression did new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki make on the team? We'll discuss what he had to say and who Pickle talked to during the 40 minutes that players were available to the media.Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKSubscribe to bluewhiteillustrated.com for just $1: https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPortal News: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/trimmings-what-were-hearing-on-penn-state-and-the-portal/The Penn State Nittany Lions and the rest of the college football world are less than a week away from the start of the early signing period. The new National Signing Day is Wednesday, Dec. 20, and we're here to preview the team's efforts heading into the event.Also, several Penn State prospects, including four-star running back Quinton Martin and three-star corner Kenny Woseley took part in PIAA Championship games this past week. We'll discuss how those players performed and how the team is preparing for its big celebration on Wednesday.Expert recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss what they've learned since the show last got together.Penn State RPM Pick from both expertsThe biggest recent news is that both Snyder and Fitz have a pick in for Penn State to land linebacker Alex Tatsch. The Greater Latrobe linebacker has been trending to the Nittany Lions for some time, so we'll discuss why he's seemingly a lock to land in Happy Valley.Snyder also visited the PIAA championship games this past weekend and will recap how players like Martin, Tiqwai Hayes, Woseley, and other targets performed on the biggest stage of their careers.Snyder has been busy connecting with recruits, including linebacker Anthony Speca. Speca took things to the next level this fall and explains in his article what he attributes to that growth. We'll also preview exclusive content from Blue White Illustrated about a key four-star quarterback's visit to Penn State this past weekend.Transfer portalFitz has fresh news Thursday morning about Penn State's portal activity. Check that out here. While we won't dive into all the names he's found, we'll discuss his conversation with Andre Green Jr., one of Penn State's first portal visits from this past weekend.#PennState #NittanyLionsBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State basketball team ended a four-game skid by beating Ohio State 83-80 at home this past weekend. The team was down at halftime before an unexpected rally that featured great three-point shooting, gritty rebounding, and clutch plays. So what can the team take from that win? Will they build on it for the upcoming schedule? We’re looking at that and what head coach Mike Rhoades said about his Penn State Hoops team on the Hoops Show. Join Nate Bauer and Thomas Frank Carr as they discuss this potential turning point for the Nittany Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKGo check out RogueShop.Com if you have issues sleeping, chronic pain and or have anxiety/stress. When you Use Promo Code BWI to get 10% off your order!The Penn State Nittany Lions football team is looking for a new defensive coordinator heading into the 2024 offseason. With the early national signing day looming, plus the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30, the team needs to act quickly. But does Penn State head coach James Franklin already have the next coordinator on his staff? A popular option among fans is to promote from within and have safety coach Anthony Poindexter assume the role of replicating Manny Diaz’s defense. On today’s show, we debate the merits of that against hiring a new coordinator with his own system. Franklin opens the door to PSU internal hireThe idea of Penn Stat hiring from within isn’t a bad one. Poindexter is an excellent coach with experience who could be a candidate for the job. Franklin alluded to as much during his Monday press conference when asked about the job. “(We’re) trying to also balance that while also interviewing and trying to decide what we’re going to do moving forward with our defensive coordinator position, whether it’s an internal candidate or an external candidate. And we’re working through that right now,” Franklin said. “But we’ll handle it like we have on offense the last few games of the season. And I’ll get into more specifics as we get together again.”The issue is the sentiment that Poindexter should “run Manny’s defense”. We’ll discuss how that could go wrong and the challenges of any coordinator trying to replicate someone else’s scheme. Fans questions want to know more about team buildingPenn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki will take over next year with the same question that the team had this year. How do you use two quarterbacks? On today's show we'll discuss how to best use backup quarterback Beau Pribula in any offense that features Drew Allar. We'll also take questions from fans about the tight ends behind Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren. Can Penn State keep the same level of productivity at the position? Lastly, the team needs to make the right moves in the transfer portal this offseason. What are the positions that the team needs to address? We'll discuss the addition of Divison II tackle Alan Herron and preview what the team still needs from the portal before the window closes in January. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show! If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated's channel so you don't miss any breaking news or content. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bwi50 and use code bwi50 to get 50% off. That’s code bwi50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash bwi50 to get 50% off!Thanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions face off against Ole Miss in the 2023 Peach Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 30 at noon. This week, the program held a press conference to preview the game and will host its official media day on Friday. All of that surrounds the team's efforts to keep players interested in playing in the game and transfer portal activity. It's a hectic amount of news items to keep track of. Thankfully, The BWI Live show is here to sort it all out.Penn State veteran reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer join the show to discuss Theo Johnson's decision to play in the game, the team's acquisition of Alan Herron, and more. Check out the show's replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel or here at the site.Penn State formally invited to the Peach BowlThe Peach Bowl committee flew into State College on Monday to discuss the upcoming game between Penn State and Ole Miss. Still, it was an opportunity to ask head coach James Franklin and athletic director Pat Kraft questions about the program. We'll dive into their answers on today's show.We'll cover the nuggets we learned from Franklin about how he plans to handle the defensvie coordinator search, and how he plans to operate that side of the ball during the bowl game. Does that mean Anthony Poindexter or Terry Smith will call the game? Or will they run a joint venture?#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comTracking Penn State's roster news ahead of Peach Bowl Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKIt's a big weekend for the Penn State Nittany Lions recruiting department. Not only is it the final weekend to bring the Recruiting Class of 2024 together one last time, it's also an official visit weekend for transfer portal players. On top of that, news broke Thursday night that Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is leaving to be the head coach at Duke.Need to make sense of everything? Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 a.m. to hear from recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz as they discuss the major landmarks that fans need to know this weekend.Penn State loses Diaz to DukeThe news didn't become official until late Thursday night, but reports and rumors swirled for most of the day that Diaz would be the next coach at Duke. Penn State head coach James Franklin addressed the news on social media Friday morning."We truly appreciate everything Manny and his family contributed to Penn State the past two seasons," Franklin said. "Our team and staff have nothing but respect for Manny and the leadership he brought to our program. He was a tremendous teacher, mentor and friend while in Happy Valley. We wish him and his family all the best at Duke!"We'll start the show by discussing Diaz's departure from the program and the overall effect it will have on the team. How will it affect recruiting? And is how does the timing of this move affect the team's ability to find a replacement? Our experts dig into that at the top of the show.Penn State official visit weekendThe Nittany Lions have several official visits from the transfer portal here this weekend as well. Former high-four star wide receiver Andre Green Jr. announced that he'll be in Happy Valley this weekend to meet with the Penn State staff, as will Alan Herron, an offensive lineman from Shorter University.Fitz and Snyder will give some details about what to expect from the portal window this winter, including these two visits. It's also the last weekend that the Penn State recruiting Class of 2024 will come together before the early signing period begins on Dec. 20. The duo will discuss why this weekend is important and why the staff brings this group together.State Championship previewLastly, Snyder has been following the PIAA State Championships this weekend. Several Penn State commits and recruits are in action this weekend. He'll recap how Tiqwai Hayes performed Thursday night and preview the players you should follow this weekend in the final games of 2023.Penn State getting ready for critical visit weekend after Manny Diaz departure#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are losing defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. The second-year coordinator accepted the head coaching job at Duke Thursday evening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Help Rogue Shop win best CBD dispensary! Go to https://volumeone.org/bestof/505/questions/13735-best-cbd-retailer and vote for Rogue Shop. Screen shot your vote and send it to [email protected]. Once confirmed you'll get a discount code for 20% off sitewide sales! Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the articlesPenn State defense vs. Ole Miss offense: https://bit.ly/3Nbo0yEPenn State offense vs. Ole Miss defense: https://bit.ly/3Tc0OUQJoin BWI for just $1 and get two months of access: https://bit.ly/3u8dilDToday on the BWI Live Show, we dissect Penn State's 2023 Peach Bowl opponent, Ole Miss. We'll talk about what the offense, under head coach Lane Kiffen, likes to do, and how they do it. We'll also discuss the team's defensive abilities, schemes and players. Check out the show here or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Page. We'll also discuss new Penn State's offensive coordinator, Andy Kotelnicki and his offensive approach. Penn State defense vs. Ole MissToday's show is based on the By The Numbers series from earlier this week, after the bowl matchup was announced. He's an excerpt of what we discuss on the show. From a productivity standpoint, Jaxson Dart is the best quarterback that Penn State will face this season. All the former USC commit has done in two seasons under Lane Kiffen is throw for just under 3,000 yards in back-to-back seasons. Despite that, the team isn’t a pass-happy unit with a 60% pass ratio. The team only threw the ball on 48% of its offensive plays this year. We’ve been obsessed with the term “balance” this season with the Penn State offense. This offense truly has balance in its offensive threats. That’s allowed Kiffen to scheme up explosive plays for the Ole Miss offense. Dart has generated 92 explosive passing plays (15-plus yards) this season, tied for seventh most among Power Five offenses. That accounted for 2,442 yards. Check out the complete breakdown of the offense here. Drew Allar, running backs will face a familiar challengeAs for the defense, we folded in some early scouting to give fans a picture of what Ole Miss does defensively. The answer? A lot. The official Ole Miss depth chart says that the team runs an odd front defense, with three defensive linemen and an “outside” linebacker, but the team can and does run just about every front with regularity. While they “base” out of an odd front (3-4), they play wide over, odd, wide under, and even fronts an equal amount. Despite being listed as an outside linebacker starter, Cedric Johnson has dropped into coverage 44 times out of 526 total snaps in the regular season.To cut through the technicalities and jargon, Ole Miss deploys two defensive linemen and two edge defenders that they use in multiple ways, including odd fronts. It’s about how you’re used, not always what you “can” do. But the bottom line is that the Penn State offensive line must be ready for many different looks. Once again, you can see the full breakdown of the defense and it's schemes here. Learn more about those topics and hear fan questions in quarter three of the show!JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State vs. Ole Miss Preview - Initial Scouting Report on The Rebels Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penn State Men’s basketball team has now lost four straight games, including a 76-67 clunker against Bucknell this past weekend. “It’s unacceptable. That’s on me,” he said. “We got to get our guys to completely understand how we play defense. I pride myself and our teams always on being able to stop people, not just in full court but the half court. When you have a new team and how we do things defensively, it’s foreign, not as familiar to some of these guys. It’s not as consistent. Join the Penn State hoops show, where we discuss the underlying issues with the team as senior editor Nate Bauer explains them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.net Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Contact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State football team, like the rest of college football is in the maelstrom of the 2023-24 transfer portal. This first window is open for a short time, and will be a major factor in which teams are set up for success next fall. Can Penn State fill its holes and reload for the coming year? We'll discuss that and more on today's BWI Live Show. Publisher Sean Fitz and Penn State insider Nate Bauer join the show to discuss the flood of news and topics since the last show.We'll cover the new coordinator hire, the transfer portal, Penn State's bowl opponent in Ole Miss, plus take your questions! Join the show!Penn State has a quiet start to the transfer portalAs of writing, only two players, punter Alex Bachetta and receiver Cristian Driver, have entered the transfer portal. That's a quiet start for the Penn State Nittany Lions who have been uncommonly good at keeping talent in house during the portal era. We'll look at previous seasons to determine if more will be on the way, or if the team will retain all its players that don't go to the NFL.We'll also discuss names like Washington State's Josh Kelly and North Texas' Ja'Mori Maclin as players that Penn State has publicly offered in the portal. Both players are receivers, and the team is desperate to find more playmakers.While it may go unnoticed by some, there have already been losses in the coaching ranks. Penn State analyst Ola Adams has taken a job with Indiana this week, so we'll recap his time at Penn State and discuss his impact on the program. It's a perfect segue to discuss new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and what head coach James Franklin had to say about him on Sunday evening. We'll discuss his comments and what the new coordinator brings to the table.Finally, we'll discuss Penn State's Bowl matchup with Ole Miss. What are the early things you need to know about the next opponent? How does this group present challenges for the Nittany Lions? We'll preview the upcoming game.JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Use Promo Code 15BWI to get 15% off at https://lombardmma.com/shop/Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netGametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKNow that the season is over, several different worlds are converging for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team. The transfer portal window is about to open, but the team has to secure it's Class of 2024 and make late-game adjustments to the class if the opportunities present. It's a hectic time for the staff, made more hectic by the offensive coordiantor search. We're discussing how all of the pieces fit together on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show.We'll focus on the team's final preparations for the early signing period in December and what fans should expect out of the Dec. 8 official visit weekend. We'll also disucss the Class of 2024 rankings update from Thanksgiving and explain who moved up and why. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube so you don't miss any of the news and conversation about Penn State recruiting! Penn State misses out on Andrew DennisThe Nittany Lions have successfully pulled an offensive lineman into the last few classes after securing the bulk of the group during the standard recruiting windows. This year, former Michigan State offensive line commit Andrew Dennis was the target. However, the team missed on getting a commitment with Dennis announcing earlier this week that he was committing to Illinois. We'll discuss the impact on the group Penn State has assembled and what happens next for Penn State among the late push for players in this cycle. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder put together a tally of how many players visited Penn State throughout the 2023 home football schedule. He'll compare how the team did in September and October against the late-season noon kicks. He'll also discuss several other interesting nuggets he found when looking back at the current month. Penn State gets good news with "underrated recruits"The most recent rankings updates for the Class of 2024 came out during the holiday week. We're recapping which players made significant moves in the latest On300 update. Why did Luke Reynolds and Ethan Grunkemeyer go from afterthoughts int he class to top-ten players? Check out the YouTube video to see highlights from their senior seasons. What's next?The transfer portal will heat up quickly for Penn State. While we've covered what Penn State needs on several of the last shows, we'll recap the players Penn State has put a public offer into and what fans should expect when the portal goes live next week. Finally, we'll preview the Dec. 8 official visit weekend and if fans should expect news between then and now of players making their way to Happy Valley to check out Penn State Football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State started the season out with some promising games against non-conference opponents. Then, they hit a tough stretch of games in the ESPN Invitational. Mike Rhoades' team lost three straight to Texas A&M, Butler and Rhoades' old team, VCU. On today's Hoops Show, we discuss what caused the team's three-game losing streak and the thorny issues causing the team's problems. Rhoades says that the tournament was a wakeup call to reality for his team. "When you play in really good tournaments like that, you get exposed quickly. You had some great moments. I thought some guys gave us some really good minutes.""And at times I thought our offense was really good and got some great execution. Just not a consistent enough play on both ends of the court, but especially defense to win those caliber of games. Our effort against Texas A&M I thought it was super. We didn't defensive rebound well enough to win that game. The other two games, I just thought we played frustrated on the defensive end, and it affected us on offense at times."Check out the full show for more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Help Rogue Shop win best CBD dispensary. Go to https://volumeone.org/bestof/505/questions/13735-best-cbd-retailer and vote for Rogue Shop. Screen shot your vote and send it to [email protected]. Once confirmed you'll get a discount code for 20% off sitewide sales! The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Michigan State Spartans 42-0 on Friday of last week to end the 2023 regular season. While it was almost a week ago, it's important to review and understand how the team finished the season. On today's BWI Live Show, we break down how the offense finished the season with its best overall performance of the season. Penn State puts together complete offensive performanceThe Penn State offense was in rare form against Michigan State. The team compiled over 300 yards combined, passing between quarterbacks Drew Allar and Beau Pribula. Allar had one of his best games of the season, throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns in the win. In today's show, we'll explain Penn State's tweaks to the offense under the new dual coordinator setup with Ja'Juan Seider and Ty Howle. These tweaks put players like Nick Singleton, Tyler Warren, and Theo Johnson in a position to succeed instead of other offensive players. We'll break down how the team used similar concepts to gain much better results. We'll also discuss where Michigan State was poor in defense.Finally, we'll discuss how the Penn State defense used a significant advantage up front to shut down another offensive unit completely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netContact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions finished the season strong, beating Michigan State 42-0 on Black Friday. Today, we're discussing the win and the impending fallout of the season's conclusion on the BWI Live show. Join Penn State insiders Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer as we discuss the players that have a decision to make about their future heading into the 2023 offseason.We'll also take your questions on the show! Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the pressing topics on your mind.Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz left off awards listThe Broyles Award, given to the best assistant coach in college football, announced its finalists this year. Shockingly, Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz was not among the finalists. We'll discuss that decision before talking about Diaz's future. Will he stick around for another season? We'll ask the experts.From there, we'll shift our focus back to the game on Friday to recap Penn State's final game of the 2023 season. Did the Nittany Lions take a meaningful stride on offense? Or were they playing a bad defense? We'll discuss Drew Allar's performance, the explosive plays, and more.Big decisions that can change the face of the teamSeveral Penn State football players have big decisions to make regarding their future. Nate Bauer wrote about which players can return and which have run out of eligibility. We're discussing the list in a superlative fashion. Who has the biggest decision to make? Which one might be the biggest surprise to leave? And which one is the most important to stay?Tight ends Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren highlight the list. Check out the show to find out which ones make our list!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netContact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions put together its most complete game of the season on Saturday in the team's final regular season contest. They defeated the Michigan State Spartans with a furious rally, pouring on 15 third-quarter points in the third quarterJoin the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the game. We're breaking down the game and how Penn State used subtle tweaks to the passing game that unlocked big plays.We're live moments after the game's conclusion for 60 minutes of postgame discussion.Penn State offense finally gets its explosive playsAfter months of frustration and conversation, the Penn State offense finally went off against a struggling Michigan State team. During the game, the offense hit explosive plays of 60, 53, 50, and 40 yards. Drew Allar hit a 60-yard pass to Omari Evans in a full-circle moment that echoed his second pass of the season against West Virginia to begin the year.Meanwhile, Kaytron Allen ripped off two runs of 50 and 40 against the Spartan's defense to reestablish the team's big-play prowess. Nick Singleton chipped into the action with a 53-yard screen pass, with a great block from Tyler Warren. Singleton capped off his day with a 14-yard burst in the red zone during the fourth quarter.However, things were close early; the team gained 308 yards at halftime but only 13 points. Penalties and sacks in the red zone stymied the scoring opportunities early. However, Penn State eventually showed they had the firepower to knock out Michigan State.Defense dominant once againAs expected, the Penn State defense was dominant once again. The starting unit pitched a shutout. The defense was relentless, with six sacks during the competitive portion of the game. Michigan State put together two potential scoring drives, but Jaylen Reed snuffed the first out with an interception. Adisa Isaac forced an intentional grounding pass from wide receiver. Alante Brown.From there, the team never mounted a threat to the Penn State defense. The starters forced seven three-and-outs and 74 yards in the game. However, injuries were a scare during the game. Defensive end Chop Robinson was stepped on during the first half's final play. JB Nelson came out of the first drive and wasn't seen again. Finally, Abdul Carter was injured and didn't return to the game.We're discussing those points and your thoughts on the Penn State offense and defense on the BWI Live Postgame Show.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rogue Shop: Go check out RogueShop.Com if you have issues sleeping, chronic pain and or have anxiety/stress. When you Use Promo Code BWI to get 10% off your order!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces off against Michigan State on Saturday for the team's final game of the 2023 season. It's also the second game without offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. Head coach James Franklin fired Yurcich after the team's loss to Michigan earlier this year.So what was different last week, and what can we expect in the upcoming game against the Spartans? We'll discuss the plan of attack for the team when quarterback Drew Allar was under center before he was knocked out of the game in the third quarter.We'll also discuss how the game changed in the second half when backup Beau Pribula came into the game and operated the offense.Penn State game plan altered last weekWhile Franklin declined to discuss the specific issues with Yurcich's style during his Monday press conference, he did expound on how to build a good offensive game plan in college football."How tight can you get the game plan to allow the players to get enough reps versus all the looks in the game to play fast and assignment sound, but not too small that there is not enough things in the plan to give the defense challenges and issues.So that is always the constant battle. I remember when I first became a coordinator, coming from a west coast system the game plan was massive," he said.But with a collaborative effort on the offensive staff, led by tight ends coach Ty Howle and running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider, Franklin said he was pleased with the plan. They kept things lean and effective, which is what he learned in his career.Lean is effectiveMultiple times during his time at Penn State, Franklin reinforced the idea of Yurcich not trying to reinvent the offense each week."Not just the number of plays in the game plan, how many of those plays are new concepts, not the same play run from a different formation with a different motion. That's fine. How many of those plays are new concepts as well?What's the sweet spot for that as well? Typically that may show up on third down and red zone or with a trick play or shot.So all those things have to be factored in, and to me, that's where the best ones are. They're as tight as they can be with the game plan, but not so tight that it becomes simplistic and easy for the defense."On today's show, we'll describe how that played out on the field and give examples of Penn State's offensive staff putting the quarterback in a position to succeed more often and earlier in the game.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to our sponsor: myperfectfranchise.netMMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netContact Coach Bruce Lombard to set up a FREE consultation for MMAFx One-on-One private trainings, small group trainings, or team clinics at [email protected] to factormeals.com/bwi50 and use code bwi50 to get 50% off.Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State football team got a needed win against Rutgers on Saturday with a 27-6 beatdown. It's also the final week of the 2023 regular season. We're previewing the final game of the regular season by discussing what we learned from the last several days. On today's BWI Live Show, we're discussing what Penn State head coach James Franklin had to say about his team's win over the Scarlet Knights this past weekend. We'll also give our impressions of the game.Penn State quarterback Drew Allar was knocked out of the game early in the third quarter on a quarterback run. How much did that affect the way the game ended? And how much will Penn State use both quarterbacks on Friday if both are healthy? We'll discuss how Beau Pribula's role in the offense is expanding now that Ty Howle and Ja'Juan Seider are calling the plays.We'll also disuss the team's coordinator search and how that might evolve if Manny Diaz finds a new job as a head coach elsewhere in college football.Penn State vs. Rutgers Review: James Franklin happy with new path on offense#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKMMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netGametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/The Penn State Nittany Lions football team won an ugly game over Rutgers on Saturday, putting an ignominious end to the 2023 home slate. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the game and how things unfolded for the Nittany Lions. We'll discuss the team's offensive plan with co-coordinators Ja'Juan Seider and Ty Howle in charge.We'll also take your question on the show as well.Penn State offense uglier than beforeThere were some signs of life early in the game but it didn't last long. Penn Staet's offense once again stuttered and shuddered through the first half against a stout Rutgers defense. Then early in the third quarter, quarterback Drew Allar took a shot on a designed run that knocked him out of the game. From that point on, Penn State didn't call a pass until they were up two scores.Even then, backup quarterback Beau Pribula decided to run the ball on the rollout. The Nittany Lions rushing game found its sea legs with Pribula in the game and the team was able to gash Rutgets for runs of 39 and 21 between Pribula and running back Kaytron Allen. Allen had another strong rushing day, leading the team during the competitive portion of the game with two touchdowns on the day.Penn State defense good enough to win the gameFor the second week in a row, the Penn State defensive ends, specifically Chop Robinson, shut down a rival passing attack. Robinson got an early pass rush win in the game, and then the Rutgers offense went into a shell. By the time the team was forced to throw the ball in the fourth quarter, Robinson had multiple pass rush and run defense wins for TFLs and sacks.We'll discuss his impact on the game, plus how Penn State has used linebacker Abdul Carter in a different way the last few weeks to help him make more impact plays for the defense. The team made some significant changes on the third down as well, which we'll discuss.As always, get more insight into the game by joining Blue White Illustrated. New members can sign up right now for just one dollar and get two months by using the promo code PSU1.Penn State closes out the 2023 regular season next Friday, a road clash with Michigan State at Ford Field. Stay tuned to Blue White Illustrated for game-week coverage to finish out the season.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this afternoon for the final home game of the 2023 season. Join the Penn State Football Tailgate Show, presented with Seven Mountains Media, for 90 minutes of Penn State football discussion with former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins. We'll preview the game to discuss the major storylines of the week and how the team will play. Join the show live at 9 a.m. on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We have a special deal for you if you're a channel member, but not the website! Join Blue White Illustrated for two months of premium content access for just one dollar. Penn State vs Rutgers Preview Penn State head coach James Franklin never gives specific injury updates or timelines, but this week he did give insight into when fans might see receiver Harrison Wallace back on the field."Yeah, we won't see him this week. But I'm not sure after that," Franklin said during his Wednesday press conference. As you might expect, the Penn State offense dominated conviersation this week among fans and the media. Franklin fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on Sunday of last week and the team has formulated a new plan for the rest of the season. Running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider and tight ends coach Ty Howle were elevated to co-offensive coordinators (a title which they already had) and are now in charge of the offense. However, Franklin declined to discuss who would call the plays this week. During his weekly radio show, Franklin clarified a misconception about how things were going to go on Saturday. “I don’t think I said they were going to share play-calling duties. I said they’re both going to be involved, which I guess you could interpret a lot of different ways. But I’m just not going to get into how we’re going to do it,” Franklin said. “I got two guys that have been in charge. But it’s really been a collaborative effort with the entire staff, specifically on the offensive side of the ball to come up with a game plan."Penn State defensive adjustments?The Penn State defense played well enough to win but on their own. Last week, the team gave up several explosive runs to Michigan, especially on third down. How will the team adjust? We'll discuss how that will play out this week, and if the team should consider changing it's third down package. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Birddogs: Use code BWI when ordering and receive the birddogs Hydroflask style water bottle with purchase! www.birddogs.com/BWISubscribe to bluewhiteillustrated.com and use promo code PSU1 to get two months for one dollar.Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. It's the final home game of the 2023 season and the last chance for Penn State to play well in front of its fans. We're looking at the five things that will help get the team, especially the offense, back on track against their opponent this weekend.The BWI Live Show will tackle the team's biggest issues, including the inconsistent passing game, maximizing the team's advantages in the trenches against Rutgers, and cracking another tough coverage scheme. We'll also look at two factors that will affect the game for the Penn State defense, including Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai.Penn State run defense on third downIf there's been one consistent and alarming flaw in the Penn State defense, it's the third and long run defense. The team's Prowler Package has been susceptible to giving up third downs on the ground in obvious passing situations. We'll discuss how this is a problem and not what you think when you examine the full information set. We'll explain how defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is taking a risk with Chop Robinson, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Adisa Isaac on the field simultaneously.Next, we'll look at the Penn State passing attack, and how it might get out of the mud it's been wallowing in for most of the season. While it won't be eclectic, there are some efficiency changes for this game, and the rest of the year that it can make to take advantage of situations, formations, and schemes. We'll discuss how Penn State can take the pressure off of Drew Allar and how they can attack the Rutgers linebackers.Finally, we'll discuss how the team can run at Rutgers to maximize its chances of getting positive runs with Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.Five Things to get Penn State back on track against Rutgers#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces Rutgers on Saturday in the team's Senior Day for the 2023 season. It's also the coaching staff's final recruiting weekend of the year. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we recap the previous weekend, and look ahead to the game against Rutgers.Penn State hosted one of it's largest recruiting weeken's of the year in the team's loss to Michigan. While turmoil swirled around the program because of the loss, how did recruits take the game's outcome? Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will recap that, and the notable news that came out of the event.Penn State hosts an official visit and gets a commitmentDespite the loss, Penn State landed a quarterback commit on Tuesday with three-star passer Bekkem Kritza. We discussed earlier this week what he brings to the table as a prospect. Still, Snyder will discuss how Kritza is viewed by national recruiting experts and what people around him said about his reasons for committing to the program.Fitz Practice Update: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-practice-report-what-did-we-learn-about-the-lions-before-rutgers/Four-star offensive lineman Andrew Dennis also took an official visit to Penn State last weekend. The Nittany Lions already have a strong offensive line class, but the team has routinely taken extra linemen late in the last several recruiting cycles. Is Dennis the next one? We'll review how the visit went and what information came out about it.Practice UpdateMeanwhile, the current Penn State Football team held practice last night, and Blue White Illustrated was there to get a lay of the land after offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was fired on Sunday. Fitz will give you his impressions of the team's progress this week and how things went with multiple coaches sharing the load of running the offensive practice. We'll also discuss James Franklin's comments afterwards about the transfer portal and more.Carr- Three tweaks Penn State can make to the offense: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/three-tweaks-the-penn-state-offense-can-make-it-help-out-its-best-players/Rutgers previewOf course, this weekend's list of recruits won't be the same as a top-ten matchup, but we'll preview who will be at the game this weekend. Penn State's recruiting efforts are about to pick up as the team exits the regular season and heads into the final weeks before the early signing period. We're tracking who is on the short list of players who have Penn State's attention and who might be the next domino to fall in recruiting.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rogue Shop: Go check out RogueShop.Com if you have issues sleeping, chronic pain and or have anxiety/stress. When you Use Promo Code BWI to get 10% off your order!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State football team fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on Sunday after the team's 24-15 loss to Michigan at home. On today's BWI Live show, we discuss what happened on the field that led to that decision. We'll take you through the game plan against Michigan, some of the major sticking points for the offense and what head coach James Franklin had to say about the matter.Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube for the exclusive video broadcast of the Keystone Kickoff Show, which is aired in partnership with the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel. Game Day execution a big sticking point for Penn State staffThe Penn State offense developed a plan each week of how they were going to attack the opposing offense. But, accoring to Franklin, that plan didn't get executed correctly each week. When asked to clarify what he meant about getting quarterback Drew Allar into a rhythm early, Franklin said it was more than just that."As you can imagine, I have conversations about all the things I have concerns about, and more so than I speak in the press conferences."I think you guys have heard me come in and talk, whether it's openers, third down, starting fast, all these things are things that we've had lengthy discussions about and had a plan for, but a lot of the times when we got to the games, either we did not call the games that way or we did not execute the games the way we intended them to."Those things were asked for."We'll discuss how the Michigan game was a terrible example of getting Allar into rhythm and how Yurcich took what the defense gave him to the detriment of his passing game. Penn State running gameThere was a viral clip of Penn State running back Nick Singleton missing a potential touchdown run on the Nittany Lion's drive that led to a field goal. We'll discuss how that play is a microcosm of how Singleton is performing this year and what factors led to him not taking the cutback lane for a touchdown. It's a systmatic issue for Penn State who aren't putting their players in the best position to succeed. We'll also discuss how the offensive performance is inconsistent from even the stronger positions like tight end and the offensive line. Check out the show here, or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Can Penn State put its star players in a better position to succeed?#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netThanks to our sponsor: https://myperfectfranchise.net/Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe end of the Penn State football season is in turmoil after the program fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on Sunday. The team, now down one of it's top coaches, must find a way to right the ship and win its final two games of the year after. We're discussing the fallout from head coach James Franklin's decision and what comes next for the program.We'll also cover the most interesting parts of his press conference about the decision on Monday. What did Franklin say that piqued the interest of our experts? We'll break that down on today's BWI Live Show. Publisher Sean Fitz and Senior Editor Nate Bauer sit down to discuss the state of the program and to answer your questions.We'll also review parts of the Michigan game and preview Penn State's next opponent, the Rutgers Scarlett Knights. If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any live or breaking news content.Penn State moving on from YurcichThere are several important factors in the team's decision to move on from Yurcich and most center around quarterback Drew Allar. Can the team find a better path forward on the football field to develop his confidence? From there, can they find a coordinator that fits Penn State and Allar's playing style?We'll discuss the dangers of making and not making this move.The Penn State running game has been the source of both the team's strength and its issues through ten games. Can Howle and Seider find a better path to putting them in a position to succeed as well? We'll discuss the Michigan game and what went wrong, ultimately leading to Yurich's removal.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State head coach James Franklin made a decisive move on Sunday after the team’s 24-15 loss to Michigan. The team announced that it had parted ways with offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich before the play-caller finished his third season with the team. Blue White Illustrated discusses the breaking news here, and on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Publisher, and veteran Penn State Football insider Sean Fitz discusses the move and the multi-faceted implications.If you want to check out his initial hot board of candidates, click here. With offseason news already swirling, it’s a good time to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated for 50% off the year’s price. The deal runs out soon.Penn State, Franklin, moving on from YurcichThe Nittany Lions have not had the success or continued production through three years under Yurcich. The team hired the former Oklahoma State and Texas coordinator after the 2020 COVID season. At the same time, the team entered a bad stretch of recruiting success on the offensive line and at wide receiver. The first cropped up in 2021 when the team struggled to consistently run the football. The team was 118th in the country, according to cfbstatscom in team rushing yards per game at 108.0.The next season, Penn State still struggled to run the ball but the deep passing game never materialized with veteran quarterback Sean Clifford returning for his sixth year of eligibility. The team still finished the year 11-2 with an impressive Rose Bowl win over Utah. The Class of 2022 carried the team to an impressive ranking in what many figured would be a down year for the Nittany Lions. The story coming into 2023 was that this was Penn State’s best chance to reach the college football playoff with a young, five-star passer in Drew Allar.The offense failed to show up in 2023 during big momentsBut that’s not how things have played this year. Penn State scored 15 points during the competitive portions of its two biggest games of the year. The offense managed six points against Ohio State before a desperation touchdown, down two scores in the final minute of the game. Then this last Saturday, they improved to the tune of 9 points against Michigan.Frustration and anger from Franklin boiled over after the game. For Franklin, calling out specific issues with the playcalling is a rare occurrence.“We’ve got to do a better job of calling a game to allow our quarterback to get into rhythm. That is critical. We’ve got to find easy completions for a quarterback to get into rhythm. That’s what everybody does. We’ve got to do a good job of that. And then on top of that, although there weren’t sacks, there were too many pressures and there were too many times where we were not creating separation,” The head coach said after the game.We'll discuss the situation and what comes next for the Nittany Lions, who are looking for the sixth offensive coordinator under Franklin at Penn State.Breaking: Penn State Fires Mike Yurcich after loss to Michigan#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gametime: Thanks to our partner Gametime! Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code BWI for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). https://gametime.co/MMAFx: Thank you to our partner MMAFx! Order the highly acclaimed MMAFx Hand Fighting & Hand Speed Training instructional video set and help your football athlete GAIN AN EDGE over their opponent www.mmafx.netSubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKOffense Comes up Small Again in Big-Game Situation | Penn State vs. Michigan Postgame ShowPenn State battled with Michigan through the first half, holding Michigan to 14 points. The defense, while giving up big plays, held Michigan down for a good portion of the game. Third down run defense was a problem again for the Nittany Lions, who gave up a 22-yard touchdown on third and long to Donovan Edwards after the Wolverines ran the ball off the right side on third-and-long for a touchdown.Neither team was interested in throwing the football in this game. Michigan scored a field goal in the third quarter on a 13-play, 45-yard drive that lasted eight minutes and featured zero completed passes. That drive was set up by a critical Drew Allar fumble that set up the score. Those points were the first given up by the Penn State defense in the third quarter this season. Through the first 45 minutes of the game, the two teams combined for just 21 passing attempts.It was hot and cold again for the Penn State offense, who had two three-and-outs in the first half but also put together two five-plus minute drives that ended in points.A critical moment in the fourth quarterPenn State had a chance to strike early in the fourth quarter after the Penn State defense forced Michigan three-and-out from the shadow of the goal line. But special teams came up big on a questionable call on the return.Sensational returner Daequan Hardy returned the ball near the 50-yard line, but a holding call on receiver Malik Meiga resulted in a swing of nearly 20 yards. Penn State ultimately punted and gave the ball back to the Wolverines, yet again failing to mount an offensive threat late in the game.But the Penn State defense held stout and prolonged the Nittnay Lions' chances to close the gap on the next drive.Join the BWI Live Show to discuss the game and what you think led to the final score. We'll be taking comments and questions throughout the roughly hour-long show. If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team takes on Michigan tomorrow in one of the biggest games of the 2023 season. Join the Penn State Football tailgate Show live from outside the Bryce Jordan Center starting at 9 a.m. to get ready for the action. Former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins gives his thoughts on the importance of the game and how he thinks things will play out.The Penn State Football Tailgate Show is a production of Seven Mountains Media, and the video broadcast is an exclusive presentation of Blue White Illustrated. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any live shows or breaking news.Penn State vs. Michigan plus a scandalNews broke on Friday afternoon that Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh would be suspended from all games for the remainder of the season by the Big Ten and commissioner Tony Pettiti. While the legal case continues to evolve, we'll discuss what the role of a head coach is on the sidelines and how Harbaugh's absence can affect the team. We'll discuss what the role of a head coach is on game days and what Michigan will potentially be missing.Also, does this move give Michigan extra motivation? We'll turn to Hawkins to get a player-level understanding of how the team will likely feel about the situation.But the actual game still mattersWhile headlines off the field are one thing, the game is another. We'll discuss how the Michigan offense matches up with the Penn State defense and vice versa. You'll also hear features, look at the Big Ten Schedule for this week, and more.But what type of game are we in store for? Penn State head coach James Franklin knows how these things go."I think we're going to have to be patient. I mean, could this game turn out to be game where there is multiple touchdowns scored on both sides and it comes down to a one-possession game and more of a shootout?""Yes," Franklin said rhetorically."Is it more likely to come down to a low-scoring game and a battle and a one-possession game and four-minute, two-minute type situations at the end? Probably most likely."Franklin implored fans as much as his staff to embrace the game style and not get impatient for big plays or points when they're not there."So, for us, we got to make sure that we don't lose patience. There will be times where punting may be the best option. We just got to manage this game, and when the opportunities present themselves, we got to take advantage of it. I think patience is going to be critical."#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State Football team faces off against the Michigan Wolverines at Beaver Stadium for one last chance to prove they are a top-tier program in college football. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’re counting down five things you need to know in the upcoming game. Today, we’ll be joined by Clayton Sayfie of the Wolverine to give the Michigan perspective on the game.We’ll discuss the upcoming game and also give you the latest on what disciplinary action the Big Ten is considering for Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.Join the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channels so you don’t miss any live content over the next two days. The Penn State Football Tailgate Show, presented in conjunction with Seven Mountains Media, comes to you live at 9 a.m. outside the Bryce Jordan Center. Former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins will give you the insight you need for the upcoming game.Then, after the game's conclusion, join the BWI Live Postgame Show as we break down the what and why of the game.Penn State vs Michigan, five thingsToday’s show is based off of the offensive and defensive scouting articles from earlier this week at Blue White Illustrated. We’ll pull critical information about how Michigan likes to operate and how Penn State can attack those processes on either side of the ball. Here’s an excerpt from that premium content.The threat of the running game and Michigan’s mystique as a run-first team have opened up some explosive options in the passing game. Most of the Michigan offense is vertical-based. MCcarthy’s arm strength and velocity on the ball come in handy in this over-the-top passing scheme. His average depth of target is 10.6 yards downfield, which is third in the Big Ten. While McCarthy isn’t chucking the ball deep as much as other quarterbacks, he’s shockingly far ahead in completion percentage.If you want to check out the complete article, click here. And if you’re not a member, join by clicking here to get 50% off premium content for new subscribers.Lions offensive line presents a new challenge for MichiganThe Penn State offensive line will be one of Michigan's best this year.While the run-blocking grade doesn’t consider the scheme, situation, or any other context, it’s a broad gauge to show that this is the best offensive line that Michigan has faced this year. It’s also true to point out that Michigan has seen 224 run snaps in 2023. That’s the third-fewest among Big Ten teams.Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube! We'll be taking your questions and comments during the show.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comFive Things To Watch in Penn State vs. Michigan | Jim Harbaugh Suspended? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Birddogs: Use code BWI when ordering and receive the birddogs Hydroflask style water bottle with purchase! www.birddogs.com/BWISubscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football's biggest and most important game of the 2023 regular season is finally almost here. The Nittany Lions take on Michigan at Beaver Stadium to help decide the fate of the Big Ten East. But it's not just fans that are excited about the game. Hundreds of recruits will attend the duel of top-ten teams this weekend, and we're discussing who will be at the game this weekend. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to find out the biggest and most influential names on the list.Recruiting experts Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz have been lighting up the phones to confirm which prospects will attend the showdown all week. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTub to find out what you need to know about this weekend.If you want to get the complete list, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and get access to premium content. New subscribers get 50% off the yearly price from now until after the big game.James Franklin previews upcoming recruiting environment"I think this is one of the Fridays where I'm not out," Franklin said. "I've been out a good portion of the year. Not every game, but a good portion of the year, either Friday morning and Friday night. I don't think I'm out this week. And then, we got a ton of recruits coming in on Saturday. That's the hard part, especially with it being a 12 o'clock game. That makes it challenging."But most of the recruits get the big picture and understand that there's a focus on the game."But I also think we try to communicate as much as we can with the recruits that, look, you just got to understand, we don't have a whole lot of opportunity to sit down with guys individually. So, I think most of them understand that. And then some of them that are able to get in here early then we may do something with them if they're here Friday or if they're staying the night Saturday, it allows us to do some things on Sunday. But it's challenging. Obviously, the game environment, the game, should create a great experience for them."Penn State hosting lineman on official visitOne player who will get extra attention on Saturday is three-star lineman Andrew Dennis. The former Michigan State commit is in town for an official visit, which he announced earlier this week. How does all of that work and how crucial is Dennis to the Class of 2024? We'll discuss that, and more on the show.Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the upcoming game and to ask our experts your questions!#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rogue Shop: Go check out RogueShop.Com if you have issues sleeping, chronic pain and or have anxiety/stress. When you Use Promo Code BWI to get 10% off your order!Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State football team takes on Michigan this weekend in a critical matchup in the Big Ten East. Head coach James Franklin's squad put together its most complete effort against Maryland with a 51-15 win last Saturday. So, what elements translate from last week to this week? We'll discuss that and then break down the Michigan Wolverines on today's show.Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, and if you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustratedhttps://bit.ly/3u8dilDto get inside access to find out what happens before, during, and after the game. We've got you covered each week with T-Frank's Film Room, where we break down the significant plays that decide each Penn State game.What can Penn State take from win over Maryland?Two offensive changes from previous games stood out in last week's win over Maryland. First, racing out to 21 points in the first half was a change for Penn State. Franklin counts that as a team effort."Starting fast was huge in this game. That first fourth-down stop, not only was that a huge play in the game from a momentum standpoint, the first big momentum play of the game, but then also the offense was able to turn that into a first drive touchdown," Franklin said.The second is that quarterback Drew Allar played with confidence and conviction we hadn't seen in quite some time. Franklin feels this has been coming with more experience from the sophomore quarterback."Yeah, I think obviously the more you play, the more comfortable you get and the more confidence you get, the more relaxed you can be. I do think being loose, being relaxed at every position I think is important.That comes with preparation and confidence, and then obviously how we play helps with that as well."Defense ready for rematch?For the last year, the Penn State defense has had to hear that they weren't big enough or good enough to play with Michigan in the run game. Have they put in the work to be ready now?"So first of all, I think we have been much more disciplined and consistent in gap responsibility. There has been times where we have tried to make plays and get out of our gap, and against good teams the ball will find the open gap.I think we're a little bit bigger. I think the size has helped us as well. We're a little bit bigger across the front, specifically the D-line. Not to the point where it's affected our ability to move. I think that's a big part of what we do as well, is our movements and our games," Franklin said.We'll discuss how the defensive line has proven over this year that they are ready to go and give thoughts on how the team will perform in that phase this weekend.#PennState #NittanyLionsJOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualWhat can Penn State take from its win over Maryland into game against Michigan?SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.