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

Despite the 2022 regular season ending a week ago, things are getting even busier for the Penn State coaching staff. The college football transfer portal officially opened on Monday, and a flood of names entered from programs all over the country. Making sense of all that is a full-time job, which is why the BWI Daily Edition focuses on the portal activity in and out of Happy Valley through the first 12 hours. Subscribe to the Daily on YouTube, so you don't miss the live show! Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will discuss the names and positions you need to know from the portal. They'll also take your questions and discuss the topics you want to discuss during the roughly 60-minute live show. Penn State portal updateIt's been a relatively silent day for Penn State, considering what other schools have been going through since the end of the regular season. Still, the Nittany Lions have lost players in the process, which T-Frank and Bauer will highlight and discuss to start the show. Were there any surprises? They'll also discuss the larger issues around the portal and how it operates. Next, they'll update fans with the players that have publicly announced Penn State offers on social media. T-Frank and Bauer will talk about those players and the brief overviews of what those players would bring to the offense, defense, or special teams. Next, they'll discuss the top positional needs of the Nittany Lions and what they'll prioritize in the coming months. Finally, they'll put the day's information into context with everything else going on in the Class of 2023 with high school recruiting. Next, Bauer and T-Frank will discuss Penn State's bowl destination and opponent. The Nittany Lions will play Utah in the Rose Bowl on Jan 2 in one of the last official games in the history of the event. What did head coach James Franklin say during his comments after the announcement? Bauer and T-Frank will discuss the matchup, and T-Frank will briefly preview what fans should expect from the Utes. Lastly, Bauer and T-Frank will discuss the Penn State basketball team's beginning of Big Ten play this week against Michigan State and Illinois. Bauer will give a recap of what head coach Micah Shrewsberry had to say during his weekly press conference and what long-standing issue with the program he addressed with reporters. The transfer portal is wide open, and Penn State has lost some players already. Find out who and which players Penn State is targeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football is idle this week during conference championship weekend, but the coaching staff is still hard at work. Head coach James Franklin and his assistants are out on the road now that the contact period is open and are visiting committed players and key prospects to try and secure the Class of 2023. Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discuss coaching movement and the latest news on several recruiting battles. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHowever, T-Frank and Snyder start the show discussing the latest on four-star corner Daniel Harris. Most of the On3 Penn State and national staff have put a pick in for Harris land at Penn State, but it has yet to happen. So what's the situation? Snyder and T-Frank discuss how the rollercoaster recruitment has gone this week. Next, they discuss another important target that Penn State could hope to secure shortly. Class of 2024 running back Duke Watson has been publicly high on the Nittany Lions, but Snyder says there's some conflict internally about the staff accepting a committment right away. Why? Snyder says that it's not about talent but the opposite issue. Lastly, Snyder updates T-Frank on the official visit list for Penn State's big weekend, starting next Friday. The Nittany Lions are hosting several significant prospects beginning on Dec. 9, and Snyder gives T-Frank a rundown of the latest additions. The list, and the conversation, are heavy on running back discussion with the uncertainty of veteran Keyvone Lee's status with the team this offseason. If Lee chooses to leave via the transfer portal, the current projection is that the team would have only one healthy scholarship running back. So Snyder and T-Frank will discuss that position's names and priority level next weekend. Next, the duo discusses the college football playoff expansion and its impact on college football. The playoff committee announced that after next season, the playoff will expand to a proper 12-team format. Snyder and T-Frank discuss the wide-ranging ramifications of the sport and how they think things will play out in the coming years. They also discuss the impact that it will have on the Big Ten, conference alignment, and Penn State. Lastly, they finish up the show by looking back at Snyder's performance on his Best Bets segment this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The college football championship games kick off on Friday before the weekend sets the playoff picture; get the latest buzz on Penn State’s chances of heading to the Rose Bowl in January with the BWI Daily Edition. On today’s wide-ranging show, host Nate Bauer and Blue Wihte Illustrated Publisher Sean Fitz discuss that, All-Big Ten selections, and the latest roster news from this week. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKFitz and Bauer start with Nate’s favorite topic, bowl selection. What’s the latest news on Penn State’s bowl destination? This weekend’s game may not matter at all, based on new reports. Find out how the Nittany Lions could skip the line and head to Pasadena in January. After finishing up the discussion on bowls, the team turns its attention to the players who will or maybe won’t play in the game. Redshirt junior cornerback Joey Porter Jr. opted out of whichever bowl Penn State will play in and head to the NFL. The All-Big Ten corner missed several games to end the season thanks to an appendectomy at the beginning of the month but returned to play on senior day. He finished the game against Michigan State with 11 total defensive snaps and two targets. So, who else might opt out of the game aside from Porter? Fitz and Bauer discuss the most likely names. Next, they turn to the All-Big Ten selections that Penn State earned alongside Porter Jr. Both were shocked at where fellow corner Kalen King and safety Ji’Ayir Brown landed and bandied about other names in the discussion about which players landed with what team. Finally, they dig into the most crucial topic of the show, the transfer portal. Penn State redshirt freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux put his name into the portal this week, marking the first soon-to-be departure when the portal opens on December 5th. There are other likely names, but it’s the unlikely names that Bauer and Fitz discuss. That’s because Name Image and Likeness is going to dramatically shape college football because teams will begin the attempt to poach players from other schools with lucrative or enticing deals. How will they go about that? Bauer explains how he hears the conversation framed. Meanwhile, Fitz discusses how NIL will affect the incoming recruits set to sign in December. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State basketball is 6-2, coming off an exciting 101-94 loss to Clemson in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Host Thomas Frank Carr and basketball reporter Nate Bauer discuss that game and its implications for the upcoming season on today's episode of the Penn State Hoops podcast. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to rate and review the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State's bowl fate seems locked in for the Cotton or Rose Bowl. To get you ready for either scenario, the BWI Daily Edition looks the most likely opponents that Penn State could face this postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The tranfer portal is already stocked with players intending to move schools this offseason so this week, the recruiting podcast will look at key names that Penn State will be interested in this December. Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will also review the recruiting weekend and preview the biggest decisions coming in the next few weeks for Penn State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football beat Michigan State on Saturday, 35-16, to complete the team's romp through November. Join the BWI Daily Edition to discuss the team's 10-2 finish, and get your questions and comments heard on the show. Join the BWI Daily Edition at 8 pm on YouTube and subscribe to the channel, so you never miss a live show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHost Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer discuss the game and today's breaking news. Starting left tackle Olu Fashanu announced that he's returning for a fourth season at Penn State. The first-year starter became a household name this season for his excellent play and is turning down a potential first-round NFL Draft selection to return to Happy Valley. What sort of effect will this have on the team? T-Frank and Bauer will discuss and take your questions on the topic. It's more good news for Penn State along the offensive line, something the team has been working hard to achieve. Starting left guard Hunter Nourzad announced that he plans to return for his final year of eligibility earlier this season. The Penn State offensive line worked through heaps of injuries this season, with Fashanu missing the final four games of the regular season. Nourzad missed several games in the middle of the year and returned to play through injury. Meanwhile, starting right tackle Caedan Wallace missed five games to end the year, and starting left guard Landon Tengwall had season-ending surgery in October. Bauer and T-Frank will also discuss the game against Michigan State and how split Penn State fans are on this year's 10-2 record. They'll also take a broader look at the season now that it's complete and describe what this season represents for the program. It was a hot finish to the season after a crushing loss to Ohio State on October 29th. In the final four games, the team outscored it's opponents 165 to 40. They'll also discuss which players stood out this year and who surprised them by playing better or more than they expected. Additionally, there's been lots of transfer portal activity this weekend around the country. So what should Penn State fans expect from the Nittany Lions, and how much can that change the team's fate this offseason? Lastly, they'll touch on Penn State's coaches and the potential for the team to have coaches poached this offseason for head coaching and coordinator positions elsewhere. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nittany Lions ground out a tough win against Michigan State Saturday, winning 35-16 on senior day in Happy Valley. The Penn State offense struggled to put points up once again. After rushing for 127 yards in the first half, the ground game went silent for the Nittany Lions, who amassed only 47 total yards in the third quarter and scored their lone touchdowns thanks to a muffed punt by returner Jayden Reed. Quarterback Sean Clifford was under constant pressure with few options downfield despite the hot start for the offense. Things looked like they were going to be on cruise control heading into halftime. The Nittany Lions scored on a receiver pass from KeAndre Lambert-Smith to Theo Jonhson for 48 yards in the second quarter. Earlier, Clifford captained a drive down into the red zone where he found Johnson wide-open on a coverage bust for a touchdown. But Penn State couldn’t find consistency, failing to score twice thanks to two missed field goals from kicker Jake Pinegar. On the flip side, the Penn State defense gave more points to Michigan State than it has in the last two games combined. Despite getting pressure on Michigan State starter Peyton Thorne, the coverage unit gave up big plays on third and long to help keep drives alive. However, Mike Yurcich’s offense came through in the fourth quarter with a long drive to soak up time and yards before Nick Singleton raced into the end zone on a fourth down screen to put Penn State up by 12. The drive took 11 plays, went 75 yards, and ate up four and a half minutes of the play clock late in the game. Three plays later, the Penn State defense closed the game out with a third-down interception by Kalen King, who had multiple pass breakups during the game. One play later, Clifford found KeAndre Lambert-Smith on a deep pass to put the game out of reach. The Nittany Lions finished the season 10-2 and ended the season on a four-game winning streak. Penn State awaits the decision of the College Football Playoff Committee to find out its postseason destiny. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While most of the country's attention will be on Michigan and Ohio State this weekend, the Nittany Lions have put together a quality list of prospects attending its season finale against Michigan State on Saturday. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to update you on the list for this week. He also gives you his best bets for the weekend's action. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHost Thomas Frank Carr starts by asking Snyder which players will join four-star receiver Rodney Gallaher this weekend at Penn State's game against Michigan State. While the list of 2023 prospects hasn't grown significantly, several high-priority players in future classes will be on the sidelines this weekend. The biggest name, who has attended several games this fall, is 6-7 offensive tackle Kevin Heywood. The PA native already has a pick to land with the Nittany Lions from Snyder, so will this be the weekend he commits? Snyder dishes that info. Another name to watch is a promising running back from 2025, John Forster. The young player camped with Penn State and impressed in his first appearance on the recruiting scene this summer. Snyder recaps the rising sophomore's season for context. Snyder lists several other players attending this weekend that could impact the recruiting process in the future so check out the video to hear who they are. Next, they look ahead toward December, one of the most unprecedented signing periods. Snyder lists some things he's watching for this year with Name Image and Likeness dominating the news. The transfer portal is already in full gear, so what's next is a mystery. However, the plan for Penn State football is clear. They are hosting key players early in the month for a final recruiting push before the early signing period starts. Snyder explains what would constitute a win that weekend for the Nittany Lions. Finally, they get to Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This weeks' games include: Kansas (+11) at Kansas State Michigan (+7) vs. Ohio StateCoastal Carolina (+13.5) vs. James Madison Florida (+9.5) vs. Florida State Washington (-2) vs. Washington StateMichigan State (+18) vs. Penn StateSnyder has earned a mark of 26-22-1 on the season after going 2-2 last week. He has six games he's officially playing this week during rivalry week to end the season. Once again, he's fading Kansas, is uneasy about the tight points spread between Ohio State and Michigan and has a strong take for the game of the week, which is Penn State vs. Michigan State. Lastly, he and T-Frank preview the Lions game to end the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State basketball finished 2-1 in the Charleston Classic last weekend and heads into a light week with only Lafayette on Friday. To get fans ready for what's to come, the Blue White Illustrated Hoops podcast brings insight from expert Nate Bauer. He and host Thomas Frank Carr discuss how things have started the year and how they might change before the Nittany Lions pick up play in earnest around the Big Ten tipoff weekend. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss an episode of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State faces Michigan State for the Land Grant Trophy on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, and to get you ready for the game, the BWI Daily Edition comes to you on Thanksgiving! Host Nate Bauer and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz break down the game and the things going on this week with Penn State football. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKAs the show is being recorded early, Fitz and Bauer start with the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and the outlook for Penn State’s bowl projections. Then, Fitz breaks down what the best-case scenario is for the Nittany Lions to end up in the Rose Bowl and which upsets need to happen for that scenario to unfold. Next, they discuss the injury update that head coach James Franklin gave during his weekly press conference. With star receiver Parker Washington done for the year, what do they think the effect will be, and what’s the outlook for left tackle Olu Fashanu and corner Joey Porter Jr? Finally, they discuss the game against Michigan State this weekend. Fitz gives his thoughts about the Michigan State offense, defense, and special teams before the duo gives their predictions for the game. 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 offense sustained another loss last week when top receiver Parker Washington didn't play against Rutgers. Rumors of his season-ending injury turned out to be true on Tuesday when head coach James Franklin announced his season was over. Today on the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr discusses how the loss of Washington changes the lineup for the worse and how he thinks Penn State should adjust for the final game of the regular season against Michigan State. He'll also give a preview of what Michigan State likes to do defensively and discuss the slow offensive start problem that the Nittany Lions have had this year. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKT-Frank starts by reviewing the outcome of the game against Rutgers to ascertain how Penn State adjusted to the loss of Washington. He highlights how fellow starter Mitchell Tinsley's role changed, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith assumed a more significant role to pick up the slack. Fans saw how that played out and how Penn State adjusted throughout the game. With the changes offensively, who does T-Frank think should see more playing time? He gives his case for returning Tinsley to his original role and letting another receiver assume the slot position vacated by Washington. However, the loss of Washington doesn't explain that Penn State's offense has been exceedingly slow to put together drives and score points in games this season. So, T-Frank asked Franklin on Tuesday how the process of in-game adjustments works. He plays Franklin's answer and explains how that process has gone for the team this season. It underscores a problem in the passing game that T-Frank has pointed out several times in 2022 and gives more clarity to the problems that the team has had stringing together plays. Finally, he puts all of this in the context of the next game against Michigan State. He speculates about the need to play three receivers against the Spartans, how they might play the Nittany Lions and what he thinks the early-game matchups will dictate for the Penn State offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State's receiver recruiting is heating up with lots of movement at the position. Today, Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the decommitment of Ejani Shakir and the official visit of Rodney Gallagher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Only one more game is left in the 2022 college football season after Penn State defeated Rutgers 55-10 on Saturday in Piscataway. Penn State has now blown out four of its last five opponents on the way to a 9-2 record this year. Want to talk about the game and this season? Join the BWI Live show at 8 pm, only on YouTube. Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer will discuss the game and take your questions. Join them live to be part of the show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss the action! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKT-Frank starts by asking Bauer what he's reflected upon in the 48 hours since the end of the game. He and Bauer will discuss the important points in the game and the big-picture takeaways from this latest win. Next, they'll discuss the important news heading into the game on Saturday; the status of Parker Washington. Bauer will share his thoughts on the situation and what he expects head coach James Franklin's news to be on Tuesday. Finally, they'll discuss the impact of Washington's absence on the game. Before getting into the game, T-Frank wants to put the season in context. Penn State has thoroughly beaten most of the teams on its schedule this year, but what does that mean, given its two losses? Does the good team/bad team conversation matter? They'll try to give a perceptive answer with one game left to go. Next, they'll talk about the Penn State quarterback performance from Saturday. T-Frank will dive into some of the critical Xs and Os from the game that frustrated starter Sean Clifford. He and Bauer will give their thoughts on Clifford, and backup Drew Allar, who saw significant playing time to end the game. Finally, they'll shift the focus from the quarterbacks to the offensive line. Did the makeshift group finally get exposed? Or did something else happen on Saturday? They'll also discuss the state of the special teams unit, both good and bad, before turning to the defense. That last unit will get some attention, but it's more of the same from Manny Diaz's squad. The Broyles Award nominee captained a performance that led to two defensive touchdowns and another 15 tackles for loss. T-Frank and Bauer will discuss how this unit has improved, the critical factors that have made that happen, and what it means for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State's defense took its game to another level on Saturday, not only suffocating the Rutgers offense but scoring points for the Nittany Lions as well. Throw in a Nick Singleton kickoff return for a touchdown, and Penn State blew out Rutgers 45-10 on Saturday. Join the BWI Live postgame show immediately following the game to discuss the win and what's next for the Nittany Lions. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss the show. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State got off to a rocky start in the game, trailing 10-7 after a poor punt from punter Barney Amour and an Aaron Cruikshank kick return to get Rutgers into the Penn State red zone to start a drive in the first quarter. Penn State's offense couldn't find any momentum to start the game, punting on five of its first six drives and fumbling on the other. Thankfully for the Nittany Lions, the Penn State defense locked down the Scarlet Knights, with only 22 yards allowed after the first three drives heading into halftime. In that time, the defense also intercepted Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt, forced a fumble that turned into a touchdown, and set up the offense for success. So despite only gaining 179 yards in the first half, Penn State led 28-10 going into the break. A defensive touchdown on a sack and forced fumble by linebacker Curtis Jacobs opened the lead to 38-10. Finally, the running game got going in the second half thanks to several explosive Kaytron Allen, and Nick Singleton runs. However, the freshman of the game was once again linebacker Abdul Carter. The budding star tallied multiple quarterback pressures, a quarterback hit, a sack, and two tackles for loss. Backup quarterback Drew Allar took the field with five minutes left in the third quarter and managed the game after that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The drama of the college football recruiting cycle is heating up for Penn State football as the season draws to a close. The Nittany Lions head to Piscataway to face Rutgers on Saturday, but the drama off the field is what the BWI Daily Edition will focus on today. Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss the latest in several recruiting battles, give his best bets, and finally, finish with a preview of the upcoming game. Early this week, four-star corner from Florida Daniel Harris decommitted from Georgia and opened up his recruitment. Soon after, Snyder put in a pick for Penn State to land the 6-2 defensive back. So what has happened since then? Snyder fills T-Frank in on the latest twist in the battle between the Nittany Lions and the Bulldogs. He also sets parameters for when he expects news to come from the high-profile corner prospect. After looking at Harris, T-Frank and Snyder take a quick detour to examine where the Nittany Lions stand in the class rankings this cycle. Will Harris' commitment bump them into the top ten if he does flip to Penn State? They review the top 15 schools and Snyder details where he expects Penn State to land. Next, they discuss another player decommitting from a different school. Where does Penn State sit with three-star edge rusher Brenton Williams? The fast-rising prospect backed away from Coastal Carolina after getting multiple power-five offers, including Penn State. Snyder explains when he'll visit Happy Valley and what other schools might be in the mix. Moving on from 2023, the duo shift their focus to 2024. Four-star quarterback Jayden Bradford has Penn State among his final four schools. So, what are the chances he picks the Nittany Lions? Snyder explains what he's seen from offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich and his big board to decide if Bradford is the top prospect in the cycle. Finally, they get to this week's picks in Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. Here are the game this week: USC (-2.5) at UCLABoston College (+21) at Notre DameOle Miss (-2.5) at ArkansasPenn State (-19) at RutgersAs always, Snyder gives you the game and his play for the four matchups this weekend. Then, he and T-Frank discuss the Penn State game in depth to give fans a better sense of what to expect on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer preview the upcoming game between Penn State football and Rutgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State film analyst Thomas Frank Carr sits down with Brian Fonseca of NJ.com to get a scouting report of the Rutgers Scarlett Knights and the direction of the program under head coach Greg Schiano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State basketball is 3-0 after its first big test of the season against Butler. Basketball beat writer Nate Bauer discusses the game with host Thomas Frank Carr and then previews the upcoming game against Furman in the Charleston Classic, which airs Thursday at 11:30 am. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the latest news in Penn State recruiting. The Nittany Lions could potentially add a top-50 player to the class of 2023 in the coming weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football defeated Maryland on Saturday for its eighth win of the season in blowout fashion. Today, the BWI Daily Edition will discuss the win and the storylines coming out of the 30-0 shutout of the Terrapins. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKToday, host Thomas Frank Carr is joined by senior editor Nate Bauer to discuss the game. While the quarterbacks dominated the discussion postgame, T-Frank puts his foot down and opens the show with a discussion of the Penn State defense. Manny Diaz's defense put on another show Saturday, blanking Maryland and quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. Bauer describes how they did it by discussing what happened on first and second down during the first half and the majority of the second. Meanwhile, T-Frank comments on how Penn State learned lessons from earlier in the season and applied them to this game. In all, it was a dominating performance at every level of the defense. Next, they flip the script and look at the Maryland offense. T-Frank discusses his continued surprise at the poor play from Tagovailoa and his performance. Despite laying out the issues that Maryland presented, T-Frank expected more from the offense. They also paint a bright future for the Penn State defense with the number of young players that are playing at an exceptionally high level.Next, they shift to the offense and discuss the quarterback situation. They spend a lengthy time discussing when to play and when not to play freshman Drew Allar. While both disagree with his usage on Saturday, they try putting the situation into perspective. T-Frank also gives an evaluation of how Allar played when he did see the field. Meanwhile, Bauer juxtaposes head coach James Franklin's "bold and aggressive" mentality with his decisions surrounding the quarterback. Finally, T-Frank and Bauer discuss running back Nick Singleton and what his performance on Saturday means for his Penn State career. The duo agrees that Singleton's abilities took a leap in this game, describing his journey to get there and how he's progressed. Lastly, they wrap up the show by giving parting thoughts about Allar and how much experience he's gotten this season. Bauer compares that to what starter Sean Clifford received his first season and how much that can help him in the future. T-Frank adds on by saying it's okay if the young player doesn't excel every time he steps on the field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State beat down Maryland on Saturday in another total domination effort by the defense. The Terrapins gained 27 total yards in the first half, while the Nittany Lions methodically worked to a 27-0 halftime lead. Get the breakdown of how it happened on the BWI Live Postgame Show with Thomas Frank Carr and Tom Hannifan. They go live immediately after the game and give you the highs and lows of the contest. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you never miss a show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHannfian and T-Frank will take your questions live on the show, so tune in right after the game to get your voice heard. Penn State running back Nick Singleton was back in early-season form on Saturday, rushing for 122 yards on only 11 carries before the backups filtered in during the fourth quarter. Singleton scored two explosive runs, both of which came on fourth and short. The freshman ran like a man possessed, with multiple broken tackles and great vision. Not to be outdone, fellow freshman Kaytron Allen chipped in 76 yards on the evening. On the flip side, Maryland kept a lid on Penn State's passing attack. Unfortunately for starter Sean Clifford that meant a slow night with only 139 yards passing on 12 completions. The senior quarterback was frustrated all afternoon and seldom found open receivers. However, the team still moved the ball, collecting three field goals to end the second quarter and then into the third. The Penn State defense smothered Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa who struggled with pressure for the second straight week. Manny Diaz's defense racked up seven sacks and limited Maryland to one yard per-carry before the game was out of reach. The Nittany Lions' march towards ten wins continues next week when they hit the road to face Rutgers at 3:30. Penn State ran over Maryland on the way to it's eighth win 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.

Penn State football takes on Maryland this weekend at Beaver Stadium. As the season winds to a close, what’s going on in recruiting? Is this a big weekend with a regional foe like the Terrapins? Or will it be a quiet November contest dampened by the rain? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily to discuss that and give you his best bets of the weekend. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHost Thomas Frank Carr starts the show with a developing story this week with a Penn State official visit. Late-rising prospect out of Georiga, Cameron Wallace, is visiting Happy Valley this weekend for his first official visit. Snyder discusses what he knows about the player and Penn State’s interest level in the Mont Vernon native. Then, he discusses how the number of official visits remaining and the timeline before signing day play into this decision. Next, they delve into the list of prospects coming for the game on Saturday. Is it a deep list of talent? The weather has been rainy this weekend, and Snyder discusses if that is a factor in players attending the game. He highlights the primary group of players attending Saturday but then focuses on the class of 2024 and edge defender Darien Mayo. Lastly, Snyder discusses his conversation with four-star receiver Ryan Wingo. The top-50 prospect in the Class of 2024 visited Penn State this fall, and Snyder had a chance to ask Wingo how Penn State stacks up to his other top schools. Then, it’s time for Ryan Snyder’s Best Bets. Today’s action includes: North Carolina (+3.5) at Wake Forest Kansas (+3.5) at Texas Tech TCU (+7) vs. Texas Maryland (+10.5) vs. Penn State After giving his plays for the week, Snyder and T-Frank finish the show previewing the game against Maryland and the pivotal matchups that will help decide the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football takes on Maryland Saturday at 3:30, and Blue White Illustrated is getting you ready for the game with the official Penn State vs. Maryland preview. Host Thomas Frank Carr fills in for Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer returns to give you his thoughts on practice and the upcoming game. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! T-Frank and Fitz start the show by discussing what they saw at Penn State's open practice on Wednesday evening. Bauer oversaw the defensive observations this week and reported what he did and, most importantly, who he didn't see at practice Wednesday evening. Bauer also noted a specific tonal shift with the practice this week. He attributes that to a late-season effort for engagement from the coaching staff.Next, they shift to the offense and discuss what T-Frank saw with the offensive line, where he spent most of his time. First, he discusses what he saw from right tackle Caedan Wallace, coach Phil Trautwein, and freshman left tackle Drew Shelton when he was observing the evening's proceedings. From there, they discuss the state of the offensive line with the news this week about Landon Tengwall's surgery, Hunter Nourzad's announcement, and Olu Fashanu's absence. T-Frank has some thoughts about the narrative of Fashanu as a top-10 draft pick and his reservations about that reality coming true in the spring. In addition, he discusses facts he found when researching younger offensive linemen entering the league and other factors that he thinks others are ignoring in the evaluation. After discussing Penn State head coach James Franklin's post-practice comments, they dive into the preview of Maryland. First, T-Frank discusses what he's seen on film from the Terps and how which key matchups he thinks will determine the game on Saturday. Next, they discuss the Maryland passing game and how T-Frank thinks Taulia Tagovailoa's injury affects him during games. Penn State isn't the only team with an offensive line in flux, either. They discuss Maryland's issues at center and how Wisconsin neutralized the passing game last week in Maryland's loss to the Badgers. Finally, check out the podcast to hear why he thinks screens are such an important part of the upcoming game. Next, they discuss the defense and how that unit can attack Penn State. T-Frank labels freshman linebacker Jaishawn Barham "Maryland's Abdul Carter." Finally, they give their game predictions for Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finally, Blue White Illustrated delivers the show that Penn State basketball fans have been asking for repeatedly. Host Thomas Frank Carr sits with basketball reporter Nate Bauer, and the two discuss Penn State hoops to prepare you for the 2022-23 season. Bauer delivers insight into recruiting, NIL, the season, and more. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated podcast feed to get this audio-exclusive content. Under head coach Micah Shrewsberry, the Nittany Lions are heading on an upward trajectory in recruiting. The team has secured back-to-back top 30 classes and has a collection of talent on the floor that Bauer thinks will perform well. They start the show by discussing the recruiting class that signed this week, which consists of four-star stretch four Carey Booth, combo guard Logan Imes and shooting guard Braeden Shrewsberry. Bauer breaks down each player’s game and what they bring to the class. Then, he chronicles the path of Shrewsberry and Imes to Penn State and how he thinks both are undervalued in the recruiting landscape. Next, he discusses Booth and the player’s top-50 potential. How high is the ceiling, and what will it take to get there? Finally, Bauer and T-Frank discuss the Penn State legacy’s abilities. Lastly, they finish the recruiting discussion by looking at the misses in the class and the areas to improve. Bauer points to the Penn State staff’s ability to identify top talent before others in the industry but highlights the inability to land those players. He also shares what he knows about the NIL situation at Penn State. T-Frank digs into what he knows about the big picture of where Penn State football is, how basketball fits into the picture at Penn State, and in the national landscape. Next, they move on to the current Penn State team, and it’s DNA. Bauer is very high on the team, led by veteran Jalen Pickett. The veteran basketball reporter has high praise for Pickett’s game and thinks that he’s in line for potential postseason awards. Bauer also shocks T-Frank with a prediction about the 2022-23 basketball team. They discuss the strengths of the team and the potential weaknesses that will hinder them during portions 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.

Penn State football takes on Maryland this weekend in what many consider the last true test of the season. To prepare fans for Saturday, reporter Greg Pickel and host Thomas Frank Carr will discuss James Franklin’s comments from Tuesday and give their thoughts on the game this weekend. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThis week’s biggest news for Penn State football is that starting left guard Landon Tengwall had an unspecified surgery and is out for the remainder of the year. What does this do to the Penn State offensive line? Pickel and T-Frank discuss that and how the team has responded in his absence. The duo discusses the depth at the offensive line, the rash of injuries and how they may have come at the right time in the season.Part of that conversation is the recent news about Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad, who made an announcement Tuesday morning. T-Frank and Pickel react to the statement and what it means for the team. They discuss the role of offensive line coach Phil Trautwein as well. Finally, T-Frank wants to know if Penn State can sustain this offensive line success with projected departures that could happen this offseason. Next, they dig into the upcoming game against Maryland. What type of foe does Penn State face? Pickel and T-Frank differ in what they see in the Terps, but they come to a similar conclusion. They discuss the play of Taulia Tagovailoa and the injuries that Maryland is dealing with on offense. They’ll also discuss how the defense has performed and what unexpected things Maryland might try on Saturday. Next, they touch on the regionality of the game and the recruiting implications that Saturday could bring. Lastly, they take a step back to get Pickel’s view of the Penn State season and his thoughts on how the perception of the season sits with fans. Finally, they’ll discuss the Penn State wrestling season and head coach Cael Sanderson’s season-opening press conference. Pickel will discuss the lineup and informs T-Frank of the new starters that fans should familiarize themselves with before the start of the year this Friday. T-Frank will also get a season outlook from Pickel and what he expects from this group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State got a decisive win on Saturday afternoon, winning 45-14 over Indiana on the road in Bloomington. Get the final word on how the Nittany Lions pounced on the Hoosiers with the BWI Live Monday recap show. Join host Thomas Frank Carr and his weekly guests as they discuss the game and take your questions. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKAs always, T-Frank starts by discussing what he learned in the 48 hours since the game's final whistle. First, he'll touch on the offense, how the game plan worked, and how the team responded. Next, he'll highlight the freshmen that made an impact in the game, including running back Kaytron Allen, offensive tackle Drew Shelton, first-year guard JB Nelson, and quarterback Drew Allar. Next, he'll shift his focus to the defensive side of the ball. He takes on the challenge of discerning Indiana's scheme and what it lacked, leading to the blowout. He gives credit to the Penn State defenders and discusses which players made an impact during the game. He also breaks down what happened on the second drive of the game that led to Indiana's only meaningful touchdowns. Lastly, he'll briefly preview what he's seen from Maryland so far on film. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football once again responded to a loss with a blowout win. This time they dominated Indiana, scoring 31 points before the start of the fourth quarter on the way to a 45 to 14 route. Penn State's defense gave up a touchdown on the second drive of the game but then shut down the Hoosiers offense for the rest of the game. Join the BWI Live Postgame show to discuss the big win for the Nittany Lions and have your questions answered. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKThe Penn State defense allowed eight yards after that initial drive before the offense put the game away, and the backups came into the game with seven minutes left in the third quarter. That dominating effort was spearheaded by the Penn State defensive line that knocked starting quarterback Jack Tuttle out of the game while forcing four sacks. In addition, the Nittany Lion run defense smothered Indiana with 15 tackles for loss. On offense, Kaytron Allen dominated the game for the Nittany Lions, who ran through the Indiana defense with ease. Allen forced multiple missed tackles on the way to 85 yards rushing and three touchdowns to go, with two catches for 72 yards. Allen caught a simple check-down from quarterback Sean Clifford and then weaved through the Indiana secondary to set up a go-ahead touchdown moments later. He finished with three touchdowns to power the Nittany Lions to the blowout. With a blowout win comes the backup quarterback. Penn State fan's favorite reserve player, Drew Allar, impressed in his 20-plus minutes on the field, throwing two touchdowns, including a strike from the one-yard line to Harrison Wallace. Starter Sean Clifford had an up-and-down day, throwing a bad early interception, but fighting back with several good throws on the run to generate explosive yards to receiver Mitchell Tinsley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football takes on Indiana Saturday in Bloomington to start the final month of the 2022 season. It's also the final push before the 2023 National Signing Day. So, where does Penn State stand with the remaining prospects on its board? And how does this month work with recruiting? Recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKSnyder and T-Frank begin the show by talking about how slow the season's final month is for Penn State recruiting. Then, Snyder goes through a list of factors, including some you might not expect, as to why that is. One aspect that has to do with Penn State's already full class. Finally, Snyder breaks down the remaining prospects that Penn State is recruiting and explains where they sit in the bigger picture. So while things are slow right now, Snyder doesn't want fans to check out just yet. Instead, he highlights the games that he thinks can generate recruiting juice for the last stretch of the season. After a World Series chat, the pair discuss several hot-button topics circling the Penn State fans sphere this week. They take on the Sean Clifford conversation and the value of the final four games in the 2022 season. Next, they look outside of Penn State to get Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This week's game includes the following: As always, they take the final segment of the show to break down the matchups in the Penn State game against Indiana. Next, t-Frank discusses what he's seen on film from the Hoosiers. They'll also spend a good length of time discussing Penn State's offensive line situation and how that unit can drastically change the game's outcome. Lastly, they give their picks to end the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football takes on Indiana Saturday in Bloomington to start the final leg of the 2022 season. The Nittany Lions are 6-2 and coming off of a 44-31 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes at home, finishing the most important three-game stretch of the season 1-2. How will they rebound to finish the season? The BWI Daily Edition goes live to preview the game with the Hoosiers this weekend. Join the show live at 7:30 pm, or check out the replay on YouTube. Join the show as senior Editor Nate Bauer, and publisher Sean Fitz discuss the upcoming game and what they saw at practice this week. They start the show with where Penn State stands after the loss to Ohio State and the mood around the program this week, especially given the loud calls for starting quarterback Sean Clifford to head to the bench. The duo will discuss how they feel about that situation and what the reality is for Penn State. Next, they'll get into practice observations from Wednesday night and the state of the offensive line. Which players were absent, and who lined up in the starting roles when the media was viewing practice? They'll discuss that topic and the growing issue up front for the offense. Next, they'll preview the Hoosiers and how the season is going for Indiana. Fitz and Bauer will preview the offense, which has gone stagnant for Indiana in a five-game losing streak. Finally, they'll address the quarterback situation for head coach Tom Allen's team and if that will make a difference. Next, they'll examine the defense. What's the issue with Indiana's normally challenging secondary? Next, the team will examine that side of the ball and which players Penn State fans should be wary of on Saturday. Finally, they'll give their predictions for the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State must rally after a crushing fourth-quarter loss to Ohio State last weekend when they travel to Bloomington to face the Indiana Hoosiers. To understand what type of opponent is awaiting the team on Saturday, host Thomas Frank Carr sits down with Zack Osterman of the Indianapolis star on the BWI Daily Edition. They’ll discuss the season for Indiana, the offensive issues, and the reversal of fortune for the Hoosier’s defense. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKAfter a 3-0 start, Indiana is now 3-5 and took a five-game losing streak into its bye week to end October. So what has happened with the team? Osterman says the issues start with the offense. The team has failed to score points, putting even more pressure on the defense, which has underperformed. Find out how the situation with first-year offensive coordinator Walt Bell and where the trouble spots are for his offense. Osterman thinks that the issue has gotten bad enough that starting quarterback Connor Bazelak’s job may be up for grabs coming into this game against the Nittany Lions. He and T-Frank discuss what a quarterback change could mean for the offense and how it operates. Next, they discuss the situation at receiver, running back, and finally, offensive line. Unfortunately, Osterman doesn’t paint a rosy picture for Penn State’s next opponent. Defensively, T-Frank has always enjoyed watching head coach Tom Allen’s defense. But this season, something seems to be missing. Despite having the majority of players back for 2022, the unit has underperformed. So what’s the issue? Osterman points to the defining concepts of Indiana’s defense as the problem because certain aspects of the game aren’t happening this season. Next, they discuss the impact of Cam Jones and his status for this weekend before expanding that conversation to involve the front seven. He says something special is missing from that group, so Osterman and T-Frank discuss the successive impact of that unit affecting the secondary. T-Frank wraps up the show by asking Osterman what he thinks of Penn State and what he thinks will decide the game’s outcome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz discuss the list of players that showed up to see Penn State battle Ohio State on Saturday. They also recap the initial reaction from players they've spoken with since. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football played a tough, close game with Ohio State on Saturday but ultimately fell to the Buckeyes 44-31 at Beaver Stadium. It was another 28-point fourth-quarter collapse for the Nittany Lions against the team from Ohio. Or was it? That’s what the BWI Daily Edition will try to extract from Saturday. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz discuss the game, the major factors that led to Penn State’s loss, and how they ended up losing a game they controlled for three and a half quarters. They’ll also try to figure out what to do with Sean Clifford’s performance on Saturday. He was responsible for four turnovers that cost Penn State 28 points. Again, was he? They’ll try to parse through the blame game after every tough loss and come to a reasonable resolution. Fitz and T-Frank will also break down the offensive performance of Penn State and the schemes they used to attack the Buckeyes. Fitz and T-Frank will discuss Parker Washington’s 179-yard performance as well. Next, they’ll flip to the defense and break down Penn State’s gritty performance that fell apart late in the game. How should you feel after a team gives up 21 points in the final eight minutes? Finally, they’ll go through Ohio State’s performance, the uneven play calling of Ryan Day, and some of Diaz’s mistakes. Finally, T-Frank and Fitz will try to tackle the bigger-picture questions coming out of the game. Is Penn State closer or further away from its stated goal of competing with Ohio State, given what we saw on Saturday? And are they back to a position of growth after two down seasons in 2020 and 2021? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football gave the Ohio State Buckeyes its stiffest test of the season, playing the second-ranked team in the nation deep into the fourth quarter. Tune into the BWI Live Postgame show to discuss the game and find out how it happened. Host Tom Hannfian and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr take your questions.However, a quick-strike three-play drive by Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud gave the Buckeyes the lead. Then a strip sack by J.T. Tuimoloau set Ohio State up for another score 35 seconds after the first. Tight end Cade Stover broke three tackles on the way to a 24-yard touchdown and a two-score lead. Those four plays were too much for Penn State to overcome.That sequence came after a 13-play 75-yard drive that gave Penn State the lead deep in the fourth quarter. The Lions then responded with a field goal set up by a 27-yard breakout run by freshman runner Kaytron Allen.Up eight, Ohio State stayed aggressive, throwing the ball six times, connecting to Emeka Ebuka 42-yards downfield to set up a Tre'Veon Henderson touchdown run. However, Penn State couldn't overcome the late fourth-quarter deficit.Ohio State wasn't done. Tuimoloau caught an Sean Clifford pass and returned it for a back-breaking touchdown to make the score look more lopsided than it was. The Nittany Lions fall to 6-2 with losses to the Buckeyes and Ohio State. The next game up for Penn State will be a road trip to Indiana next Saturday. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football takes on Ohio State Saturday at Beaver Stadium. To get fans ready for the full experience this weekend, recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss the important recruiting elements of the weekend against Penn State’s top home opponent. They’ll also review the reverberating impact of the White Out game and get to Snyder’s Best Bets later in the show. Finally, they’ll wrap up the show discussing the on-field matchups that will determine the game between the two Big Ten East powerhouses. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don’t miss the show! bit.ly/3KzEcqKSnyder and T-Frank start the show with some good Penn State news. Snyder placed an RPM pick for Penn State on Friday and he discusses his reasons with T-Frank for why he made the move. If Snyder is right, it’s a great addition for Penn State in the Class of 2024 and might signal an increased relationship with a quality high school program in the region. Next, T-Frank and Snyder recap the news of the week in Penn State recruiting. Snyder caught up with several prospects that attended the White Out game last Saturday and he shares some of the reaction he got from players and coaches. They discuss defensive end Joseph Mupoyi, linebacker Anthony Speca and Florida receiver Chance Robinson. Snyder has plenty of positive news surrounding Speca and the relationship with St. Thomas Aquinas. They round out the recruiting discussion with a preview of the players attending Penn State’s matchup with Ohio State on Saturday. Snyder explains why Kyle Altuner is an important player to pay attention to, then updates viewers on the situation with four-star Pittsburgh athlete Quinton Martin. Also, there is a special contingent of players coming from California this weekend, which Snyder details during the show. Finally, they get to Ryan Snyder’s Best Bets of the week. Here are the official plays, but Snyder adds more during the show to sweeten the pot. Arizona State (-12) at ColoradoNotre Dame (+3) vs. SyracuseMissouri (+4) at South CarolinaOhio State (-14.5) at Penn StateAs always, the game of the week is Penn State vs. Ohio State. Snyder admits that he’s struggled with his Penn State picks this year so he and T-Frank discuss the game before he makes his official pick. Tune in to hear what T-Frank thinks of Penn State’s chances on both sides of the ball and where he thinks the game will pivot on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football faces its toughest test of the season when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The Nittany Lions held an open practice on Wednesday, and Penn State insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz break all of that down on the BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, so you don’t miss a beat of PSU football coverage. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKAs always, Fitz and Bauer begin the show discussing Penn State’s open practice on Wednesday evening. The Nittany Lions give the media a short window in which they can view the team’s preparation for that week’s opponent, and the duo gives their impressions of the event. They touch on what they observed from a health standpoint. The offensive line comes into focus as they discuss the health of Landon Tengwall, Caedean Wallace, Nick Dawkins, and others. Will the team need to go to the emergency reserves and play freshmen Drew Shelton and Vega Ioane? They discuss what they saw. The Penn State offensive line isn’t the only story from yesterday evening. The pair also discuss what they saw from the offense, including the team’s focus on certain passing situations and the health of receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Finally, they go over what head coach James Franklin heard and what the media discussed with him after practice. Then, they break down the upcoming game by discussing Ohio State. They start on the offensive side of the football and go through the weapons at the disposal of quarterback CJ Stroud. One of the bigger changes for the Buckeyes is upfront. Fitz highlights Donovan Jackson, a five-star lineman that he thinks is changing a certain aspect of the offense. Defensively, they give credit to new coordinator Jim Knowles and his job refocusing the Ohio State defense. What can Penn State fans expect from that side of the ball? They highlight the players at each level of the defense that they think will be a factor in the game. Finally, they discuss how Penn State can attack and defend the Buckeyes. Which players will come to the forefront? They’ll discuss that and then give their predictions for the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Saturday, Penn State football faces its most formidable challenge of the 2022 football season when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. The Buckeyes come into the game undefeated and ranked second in the nation. They’re also one of the country’s most explosive offenses, scoring 40 or more points in every game except week one. To better understand how they’ve done that and what Penn State is facing, Spencer Holbrook joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show at 7 pm! T-Frank and Holbrook begin the discussion with the Ohio State offense and quarterback CJ Stroud. Yes, the numbers are impressive, but how has he played if you extract Stroud from the playmakers around him? That’s the first thing that T-Frank asks Holbrook to understand the Buckeyes’ trigger man better. Next, Holbrook gives his thoughts on how the redshirt sophomore quarterback has played this season and how Penn State will test him. Before discussing the rest of the offense, T-Frank and Holbrook examine the Ohio State running game, which has come on strong in 2022. Next, T-Frank wants to know the difference for the Buckeyes this season and what Penn State’s defense is facing on Saturday. Miyan Williams and Tre’Veon Henderson provide a potent combination, but according to both analysts, the offensive line is the difference. Hear how Ohio State has re-tooled the front four to make a more cohesive unit up front. Finally, they discuss what T-Frank thinks makes the Buckeyes click; the receivers. Holbrook details what he knows about the status of Jaxon Smith-Njiba, who is playing through a hamstring injury. They also discuss the play of former Penn State prospect Julian Flemming in his third season with the Buckeyes. The discussion leads T-Frank to ask Holbrook if this group is more talented than the trio last year that featured two top-15 NFL Draft picks. Finally, they transition to the defense to discuss the impact of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. What effect has he had on the Ohio State defense? Holbrook and T-Frank describe the differences between the Ohio State team that Penn State faced last season and the team they will see on Saturday. They also dip into the significant changes the team has seen over the previous year relating to scheme and freedom of play from the Buckeyes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder discusses the response by recruits to the White Out game with fellow insider Sean Fitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football defeated Minnesota 45-17 on Saturday during the 2022 White Out game. Now that the dust has settled join the BWI Live Monday recap show to discuss how the game went and what it means now. Join the show and ask your questions live on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHost Thomas Frank Carr, publisher Sean Fitz, and senior editor Nate Bauer sit down to discuss the game and their thoughts about Penn State's victory. As always, T-Frank wants to know what Fitz and Bauer think now that they've had time to digest and reflect upon the game two days later. Before the full recap, T-Frank wants to ask everyone a question. Do you only care about big games? He'll explain what he means and then ask the panel and audience for feedback. They'll also be taking questions throughout the night. From there, they'll discuss the Penn State offense and its offensive outburst on Saturday. How do the trio feel about the performance on Saturday, and do they think it's indicative of things to come? They'll also discuss the individual players that stood out to them in the win. Sean Clifford earned a Big Ten player of the week award from the same game that the home fans booed him when he was announced as the starting quarterback. What does the panel think about this dichotomy? Finally, the offensive line is banged up, heading into the season's most crucial game. They'll discuss the implications of the team's injury rash on the right side of the offensive line and how things went on Saturday. Next, they'll tackle the defense and how that unit performed in the win. The starting unit only gave up one touchdown right before halftime and then bent for another once the game was out of hand in the fourth quarter. Tune in to hear what the panel thinks about the difference between the game against Michigan and Minnesota. They'll highlight the linebackers as well. Starter Curtis Jacobs played a mammoth game for the defense, leading the team with 14 tackles. But his move to the Sam position came with the emergence of Abdul Carter at the Will linebacker. Can Penn State keep that group together going forward? They'll discuss that as well. Penn State took down Minnesota on Saturday night in one of the better outcomes in White Out history. BWI discusses the game live tonight at 8 pm on YouTube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football came out after a crushing defeat to Michigan in a big way. They dominated Minnesota in a blowout win during the 2022 White Out Game. Join film analyst Thomas Frank Carr as he discusses what he saw in the game and how the Nittany Lions finally opened up their offense and found a flow. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show!https://youtu.be/RQty6M0xXWoDespite moving the ball in the second quarter, Penn State went into halftime with a 17-10 lead. Minnesota scored a quick touchdown before the half and then got the ball to start the third quarter. Unfortunately for the gophers, that was as close as it would get. Penn State scored 21 points in the third quarter and raced out to a 38-10 lead to start the final frame. The offensive resurgence was led by quarterback Sean Clifford, who played the game of his life in front of 107 thousand fans. The senior quarterback rallied from an ugly interception in the first quarter to throw for 295 yards and four touchdowns, completing 74% of his passes. Offensive coordinator Mike Yurich finally cracked the code for using tight ends. As a result, the offense went to the position early and often. Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren caught 25-plus-yard touchdown passes and were a nightmare all night in the middle of the field. Penn State avenges its first loss of the season in a big way. Find out how they did it on the BWI Live postgame show following the conclusion of Penn State vs. Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State will host over 100 college football prospects for the annual White Out game this weekend. It is one of the biggest games of the year on the field and has significant implications for the program's future in recruiting. The BWI Daily Edition will discuss both on today's show. Subscribe to the BWI Daily on YouTube so you don't miss it! https://bit.ly/3mudKogOne of the most important players attending on Saturday is a four-star receiver from Roman Catholic high school, Tyseer Denmark. Denmark is one of the top players in Pennsylvania next cycle and announced that he will end his recruitment soon. His top schools include Penn State, Ohio State and others but Snyder says that the list really ends with those two programs. So, where does Penn State stand in that order? Snyder discusses that to start the show. After he sets that up, T-Frank wants to know how good of an opportunity this is for Penn State to make an impression. With so many players and prospects on the sideline, can Penn State give its best effort this weekend? Snyder weighs the pros and cons of that situation. After discussing Denmark, T-Frank and Snyder run through important names that Snyder has added to the list since the recruiting show on Tuesday. Those players include Ellis Robinson IV, Kaveon Keys, and more. Check out the show to learn about who those players are and why they're important. Finally, they get to Ryan Snyder's best bets of the week. Here's this week's group of games. Ole Miss (+2.5) vs. LSU Purdue (+2.5) at Wisconsin Minnesota (+5) at Penn StateSnyder also sneaks in a bonus play of the week too. Lastly, they spend the show's final section breaking down Penn State's matchup with Minnesota. What matchups can go in Penn State's favor? Which ones will hurt them? T-Frank broke down the Gophers this week and shares his thoughts. He also comments on his concerns with the Penn State offense as it's been presented this season. If you want more of his thoughts on those articles, check them out below. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football takes on Minnesota in a must-win game on Saturday. Not only would a win prevent a two-game slide, but it would reverse narratives about Penn State head coach James Franklin's ability to deal with big-game losses. Throw on top of that a showdown with former offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca during the White Out and you have all the makings of a high-pressure game. The BWI Daily Edition will break all of that down on the official game preview show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKHost Nate Bauer and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz start the show by discussing the things they saw at Penn State's open practice on Wednesday. Firstly, they share an update on what they saw from quarterback Sean Clifford. The sixth-year senior exited last week's game with an injury and didn't return to the field. Bauer and Fitz give fans their opinions on what Clifford's actions at practice mean. Bauer also discusses what he thinks Franklin meant earlier in the week by saying that Clifford had "earned the right" to start. From there, they discuss other players with known injuries and how they were at practice, including guard Landon Tengwall. However, one notable absent at practice wasn't injured last week. Next, hear what the duo says about running back Keyvone Lee. They also discuss Penn State's matchup with Minnesota. Do the Nittany Lions stand a better chance of scoring points against the Gophers? More importantly, can they stop Minnesota's heavy-handed rushing attack?They'll examine the critical matchups in the game and finish with a game prediction to close the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football has only lost one game but is in the middle of an offensive slump. So what is causing that issue? That's what Thomas Frank Carr, host of the BWI Daily Edition, digs into on Wednesday's show. Subscribe to the BWI Daily, so you don't T-Frank's breakdowns! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKT-Frank begins the show discussing something that James Franklin said earlier this season. The show host asked Franklin if he can tell when teams get a read on his offense by a certain week in the season. To hear Franklin's answer check out the show. From there, T-Frank uses that answer to break the season into two sections and see if he can find a correlation between opponents understanding Penn State's new identity and how they adjust to it. The numbers he found are illuminating. He looks at the team's top three back to see how their yards-per-carry figures have changed over the season and how the quarterback is affected by that. So from there, he looks at Sean Clifford's play-action numbers to reveal how things have changed as the season has worn on and teams get more information about Penn State. Part of play-action passing is getting athletes in space to break tackles and make plays. So, T-Frank dissects the number of broken tackles by Penn State athletes from the first and second parts of the season. Again, the numbers tell a very illuminating story. Finally, he talks about the reasons behind these figures. Why is Penn State's output waning over time? He discusses offensive space, threats on the field, and the ever-elusive 'balance.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s White Out week for the Penn State football team, who is coming off a crushing loss to Michigan in a big game last Saturday. How does that affect recruiting? The BWI Daily Recruiting Show discusses the new On300 for the Class of 2024 and the White Out list on today’s show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don’t miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKEverything affects recruiting, but no single thing will win you or lose a group of players. So how do you measure the impact of the loss to Michigan? Host Ryan Snyder and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz discuss that idea to start the show. For Fitz, the discussion isn’t about losing to Michigan; it’s about a larger narrative around the program he examines. However, individual cases can change the balance of one situation or another. For Snyder, he finds Anthony Speca’s recruitment fascinating now that the four-star linebacker will visit Michigan and Penn State in back-to-back weeks. He even discusses who he thinks the leader for Speca’s services is at this point. The White Out isn’t the only list this week. The On300 for the Class of 2024 got an update this week, and the next crop of talent heading into college football is crystallizing. Some interesting players that intrigued Fitz and Snyder include interior lineman Liam Andrews and tackle Kevin Haywood, among others. It wasn’t all good news for Penn State prospects, though. Players like Quinton Martin and Dominic Nichols dropped in the rankings, which should surprise most recruiting fans. However, Snyder spoke to Charles Power, the recruiting director for On3, about most of Penn State’s prospects and gave the reasons behind the drop for critical prospects. Finally, the duo discusses the White Out list. While they don’t dive into each name, they do examine five names each that they think are exciting players to watch this weekend. Some players include Quince Orchard pass rusher Jaylen Harvey and defensive end Brian Robinson out of Ohio. Fitz also highlights a contingent of offensive linemen from the Buckeye state coming to the game. Throughout the show, they also highlight players that should be on commitment watch before, after, or during the big recruiting weekend. Show rundown00:00 Show intro01:40 Michigan loss and effect on recruiting05:20 Anthony Speca08:10 On300 List for Class of 202420:20 White Out Visitor List Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Still not done venting? The BWI Daily Monday show is here for Penn State fans to discuss the team's first defeat of the season. Now that we're 48 hours removed from the 41-17 defeat, what context does Blue White Illustrated have to share on the game? Join host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer as they discuss the game and take your questions. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKBauer, the eternal optimist, looks at the game differently than most fans and joins T-Frank to share his thoughts about how the game went and how it could have been different, save a few costly mistakes. T-Frank will discuss how Blake Corum, the Michigan offensive line and JJ McCarthy found a way to do things that Penn State's offense could not. He'll also give his thoughts on Sean Clifford, Parker Washington, Mitchell Tinsley and the goal line fades that cost the Nittany Lions points on Saturday.Meanwhile Bauer will share his thoughts on Penn State's propensity to drop the next game following a tough loss in a season. Can the Nittany Lions rebound? From there, they'll get into a specific discussion about the offense on Saturday and the larger problems that plague the Nittany Lions on that side of the ball. Next, they'll discuss the defense and how Penn State allowed 418 yards rushing to Michigan in one of the most lopsided defeats in recent memory for Penn State head coach James Franklin. There will also be plenty of time for your thoughts and opinions. Fans who join the show can interact with the hosts and ask specific questions about the game or the second half of the season. They'll discuss Minnesota, the White Out Game, and if the defense is genuinely susceptible to the Gophers as they were to the Wolverines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football suffered its first loss of the season, losing 41 to 17, falling with a thud. Penn State gave up over 350 yards rushing in the game. Penn State is now 5-1. Join the BWI Live postgame show on YouTube to discuss what happened in the game. Host Tom Hannifan and film analyst Thomas Frank Carr take your questions and break down the game. Penn State managed only 14 plays in the first half, compared to Michigan's 50, yet was only down by two scores at halftime. However, two big runs by Michigan blew the game open in the third quarter, where Manny Diaz's defense gave up 168 yards on the ground. Penn State's offense was overmatched, gaining only 22 yards rushing from its trio of runners before the game script was out of hand. However, quarterback Sean Clifford was good on the day, hitting several passes on third down to Mitchell Tinsley and a 48-yard pass to Harrison Wallace. But the team had very little consistency on offense and couldn't keep up with the Wolverines' onslaught. The fourth quarter didn't yield better results, with Clifford going down and backup Drew Allar finishing the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While Penn State football takes on Michigan this weekend for a critical game on the schedule, next's week's home game is the biggest recruiting game of the season. The 2022 White Out list is already shaping up, and recruiting insider Ryan Snyder dishes out the information fans want to know about the upcoming batch of recruits. However, Snyder and show host Thomas Frank Carr start with the Friday night trip that Snyder is taking to watch more Penn State football prospects. Snyder is staying local this week, traveling to Lancaster to see Nittany Lion tight end commit Joey Schlaffer to face offensive line prospect Deyvid Palepale. The 6-2 305-pound offensive line prospect is an up-and-coming player in the state that Penn State recently offered. As always, Snyder will share player highlights next week. Next, they dip into the witeout recruiting list. They touch on the linebacker group that will come to the game next Saturday, which is something Snyder and Blue White Illustrated publisher Sean Fitz discussed on Tuesday. Aaron Chiles, Anthony Speca and the rest of the 2024 linebackers make up a deep and talented group of players. Snyder starts with that group before covering running backs and the offensive line. Beyond position groups, individual players stand out as well. Top-170 defensive end Brian Robinson will visit next weekend, as well as top-15 wide receiver Ryan Wingo. While it's always a strong list of prospects, next weekend's White Out list is shaping up to be a star-studded group of players, including Quinton Martin and Omilio Agar. Finally, T-Frank and Snyder break down Ryan Snyder's Best Bets for week seven of the college football season. Here are the games Snyder is picking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State takes on Michigan Saturday in Ann Arbor for the biggest game of the 2022 season so far. Senior Editor Nate Bauer and publisher Sean Fitz discuss the game, the DNA of both teams and give a final prediction. They'll also provide observations of what happened at Penn State practice this week. Fitz and Bauer start with a conversation about the game's overarching themes. How important is this game for the season and the narrative about this team? They'll also dive into how close the series between Penn State and Michigan has been under Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Penn State's head man James Franklin. Next, they discuss what they saw at practice this week. Penn State held an open practice on Wednesday, and some important advances in the situation surrounding tight end Tyler Warren, receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad. They'll also give their impressions of the tone around the practice and Franklin this week. Bauer also digs into one of Franklin's comments about "big boy football" that they'll have play this weekend. That conversation about playing a Big Ten-style game this weekend morphs into a discussion about what Penn State wants to be versus what they are right now. Bauer and Fitz discuss the archetypes of teams that the Nittany Lions face and which one they would most like to resemble. Where do they land on that spectrum this year? The duo explains. Finally, they discuss the Michigan Wolverines and what Penn State faces on Saturday. They describe the overall personality of the Wolverines and what they've done this season. Next, Fitz dives into the numbers for the Michigan offense and discusses the major players that make an impact, including JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum. They also have a conversation about the nature of the Michigan offense and how they have been able to get the game script they want all season long. With Penn State playing a similar brand of football this season, something will have to give on Saturday.They close the show with keys to the game for a Penn State victory and a prediction from each analyst. Fitz discusses the Nittany Lions pass rush and how he thinks Manny Diaz will attack that team. Next, Bauer highlights the showdown of the run defense against Corum. They hit on the matchups that will matter on defense before giving game picks to close the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To help Penn State fans get a better sense of what the Nittany Lions face on Saturday, host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by a special guest on the show. Clayton Sayfie, reporter for The Wolverine, joins the show to discuss the team and the game in depth. They’ll cover JJ McCarthy’s progression as a second-year quarterback, the strengths and weaknesses of the offense, and the defense’s ability to get pressure this season. Subscribe to the BWI Daily Edition on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode of the show. T-Frank and Sayfie start with Wolverines, starting quarterback JJ McCarthy. What has Sayfie seen from him this season and how did the season start for the team at that position? They discuss McCarthy’s ascendence, an offseason injury that changed his trajectory this year and his development as a passer. What sort of player will Penn State face on Saturday?While McCarthy has been very good at what he’s been asked to do, can he take his game to another level against Penn State? Sayfie and T-Frank discuss the nature of the Wolverine’s offense, it’s strengths and weaknesses and where McCarthy needs to take the next step. They also discuss how Penn State’s defense will present unique challenges that the team hasn’t faced this year. Next, they discuss the offensive line for Michigan. T-Frank called them ‘average’ earlier this week so Sayfie is here to defend the Michigan front-five’s play this year. They talk about that unit’s play through the Big Ten schedule so far and how injuries have affected the group this season. After spending an extensive amount of time on the offense, they shift to the Michigan defense and what the Penn State offense will see on Saturday. They start up front with Mazi Smith and Mike Morris, the defensive tackle and edge rusher that lead the unit. How important are they and how well does Michigan use that duo? Sayfie and T-Frank discuss how the Wolverines deploy the defensive line and which players fans need to be aware of on Saturday. Lastly, they take a look at the Michigan secondary and what Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford will throw against this weekend. Are they capable of taking the ball away? They discuss the talent of the unit and how they’ve replaced Daxton Hill who now plays in the NFL. They close out the show with a some prediction and discussing how close this game feels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State football was off last week, meaning the coaching staff had a chance to get out on the road and do extensive recruiting. It also meant that recruiting insider Ryan Snyder had a chance to travel to watch several commits in action. That's the topic of discussion on today's episode of the BWI Daily Edition: Recruiting Show. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube, so you don't miss the show! https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.