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

While Penn State fans wait to hear the outcome of a Board of Trustees meeting that's expected to confirm a contract extension for James Franklin this afternoon, there's still plenty to recap over the past week on the recruiting trail.The big news this week is the updated On300, which saw two Penn State commits, QB Drew Allar and RB Nick Singleton, earn a five-star rating. Hosts Greg Pickel and Ryan Snyder get into their rise, especially Allar, who has jumped from outside the top 15 at his position to the No. 1 quarterback in just 11 months.The list also includes top Penn State prospects like DE Dani Dennis-Sutton, LB Abdul Carter, RB Kaytron Allen, CB Cam Miller and Saf. KJ Winston, among others. Ryan and Greg get into some of the reasons they're ranked where they are.Ryan also feels as if future Penn State WR Kaden Saunders, who's down at No. 231 overall, needs to be someone On3 looks at closely when he participates in the Under Armour All-America game in January.The pair finish up the podcast discussing a few notable recruits who attended the game against Rutgers this past Saturday. Notable names include Saf. Dakaari Nelson, OL Sam Pendleton and LB Kamar Archie.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: http://bluewhiteonline.comDownload our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the headlines are about true freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux this week, he wasn't the only true freshman to play on Saturday. Landon Tengwall, a four-star prospect in the Class of 2020, made his collegiate debut as well and, according to host Thomas Frank Carr, stood out. Tengwall didn't start the game, but after starting tackle Caedan Wallace exited midway through the first quarter with illness, Tengwall was inserted at the most challenging position on the offensive line. T-Frank looked at the film and was impressed with the physical aspects of Tengwall's performance and the mental ones. He provides the data to back up what he saw on film as a pass protector and explains just how hard that is to do. He also explains how Rutgers was trying to confuse the young tackle and the rest of the reshuffled offensive line and how it didn't work. It's not just the fact that Tengwall was solid protecting Veilleux. He made a significant difference in the run game as well. T-Frank breaks down the techniques that the Maryland native used to his advantage and just how well he performed at them. Finally, he wraps up with what he would do with Tengwall moving forward in the season's final two games. 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 football team put together one of their most complete efforts of the season, shutting out Rutgers 28-0 on Senior Day. The team was led, not by fifth-year quarterback Sean Clifford in what might have been his final action at Beaver Stadium, but instead by true freshman Christian Veilleux. So how did Penn State go about generating their most explosive offense of the season with a freshman?Host Thomas Frank Carr, senior editor Nate Bauer, and reporter Dave Eckert break down the game on the BWI Live: Monday Recap Show! They look at each position group, storyline, and significant moment from the game and give you their thoughts. They also take your questions and comments about 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 senior day it was a freshman that led the Penn State Nittany Lions to victory. Quarterback Christian Veilluex threw three touchdowns after coming in for an injured and ill Sean Clifford and performed admirably. Veilleux threw three touchdowns on the day and led Penn State to a 28-0 victory over Rutgers.Host and film analyst for On3 Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Tom Hannifan of the Paydirt Podcast to break down the shutout victory for the Nittany Lions. They take questions from the audience and spend most of the show talking about the Veilleux's performance and trying to put it into context. They discuss each of the young quarterbacks touchdowns, his road to get to this point and what might happen going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re into the final stretch of the Penn State football season, and with that comes the early signing period in recruiting. With less than a month until the deadline, On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition to update the status of some final 2022 targets for the Nittany Lions. They start with an update on four-star linebacker Jaishawn Barham, a 2022 prospect that Penn State fans have followed for quite some time. This week, Snyder has an update on the St. Francis Academy product that is the 149th player in the nation, according to On3. The ordinarily quiet Barham still isn’t talking, but there is a new development in his recruiting. The Nittany Lions are still interested in adding another tackle to the class of 2022 as well. Snyder says that after the commitment of Aamil Wagner to Notre Dame, the focus has shifted to a different player, but not the one that Penn State had pursued in the days around Wagener’s commitment. T-Frank brings up the obvious issue of adding more players to this current class and asks how much getting a transfer lineman plays into the overall approach to the remaining scholarship spots Penn State is holding. The last name to know this week is 2022 linebacker Moses Walker. The current Rutgers commit is someone that Snyder has learned more about in recent weeks and tells T-Frank what the updated situation is with the Erasmus Hall four-star defender. With less than a month remaining, T-Frank asks Snyder how confident he is that Penn State can get the Class of 2022 to the finish line of the early signing period in December. Earlier this week on the recruiting podcast, Snyder noted that Kaytron Allen took an official visit to Florida State. He gives context to that again on the show. After that, they move on to the Class of 2023 and some key names in that group. Snyder wrote an article recently about Life Christian Academy offensive lineman Joshua Miller, so he fills the audience in on what he learned. The four-start lineman at On3 opened up about just how close he was to committing early this month and to which school. Another high-priority target in the class of 2023 will make an announcement early next month, and Snyder gives his impressions of what Rodney Gallagher will have to say at that time. The four-star two-sport athlete isn’t expected to commit for several important reasons that Snyder highlights, but he does paint a good light for Penn State when it comes to the top-100 player in the class of 2023. They wrap up the recruiting section of the show discussing the recruit list for the final home game of the 2021 season against Rutgers. Snyder notes that it won’t be a list heavy with key names, but several players, including 2024 athlete Quinton Martin, are necessary to watch. He says he’s gotten high praise for the Pittsburgh athlete from his sources and should be a name for Penn State fans to know. Finally, Ryan Snyder’s Best Bets returns with a 37-27 record. Here are the games for this week: VANDERBILT AT OLE MISS (-36.5) VIRGINIA AT PITT (-14.5) UCLA (-3) AT USC SDSU (-10.5) AT UNLV RUTGERS AT PENN STATE (-17) JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 held their open practice yesterday, and senior editor Nate Bauer is back for his weekly chat to discuss what he saw and heard. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss what they saw from the players and what head coach James Franklin said after practice to the media. They start with the issues along the offensive line that Penn State is dealing with this week. Three players, tackles Rasheed Walker, Caedan Wallace, and center Mike Miranda, were all absent from Wednesday night’s open availability. Franklin said that they are among several players with a non-COVID flu. So who stepped in for them in practice, and how did they look? T-Frank and Bauer discuss. Franklin delivered another new piece of information yesterday that freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux has overtaken Ta’Quan Roberson for the backup quarterback position in the past few weeks. Nate doesn’t think the information is relevant to this weekend or the rest of the season, but T-Frank tries to put it into a context that matters going forward. He contends that it’s a positive sign from a specific aspect that bodes well for Veilleux next season. A reporter brought up Penn State facilities and program health on Wednesday night, so T-Frank and Bauer dig into the topic one more time. Franklin’s latest comment piqued T-Frank’s interest, so he asked Bauer to elaborate on what Franklin meant. After a lengthy discussion about the program’s trajectory and where it stands in college football, they switch gears and answer questions submitted by listeners on Twitter. The topics they discuss include: Is there hope for improved quarterback play next season? Is there a specific list of projects that Nate and T-Frank can identify to make Penn State a relevant football program? How should fans feel about the 2021 season, given where it started, how it went, and where it’s ending? What goes wrong when Sean Clifford holds on to the ball? Should Penn State be more aggressive in the transfer portal for receiver depth going forward? What improvements and strides have been made that fans don’t see? Why is the nature of being a fan so torturous? Finally, T-Frank wraps up the show with a quick preview of what he’s seen of Rutgers on film and what their identity can tell him about how the game plays out. Only one facet of the Scarlet KNight’s offensive attack interests him, and he says it might play a factor on Saturday. However, despite his best efforts, one key piece of information is missing to give an accurate projection. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 hosts Rutgers for their final home game of the 2021 regular season on Saturday. To get you ready, Thomas Frank Carr, host of the BWI Daily Edition, brings on James Kratch of NJ.com to preview the game from the Scarlett Knights perspective. They start with the well-known ties of former Penn State assistant coach Greg Schiano coming back to Penn State for the first time as a head coach. T-Frank asks Kratch about how Schiano handles those emotions and feelings this week as he prepares for the game. After that, they start with the running game for Rutgers, which features an interesting statistic that T-Frank found this week. First, Kratch explains why so many players for the Scarlett Knights have touched the ball on offense. Then, they discuss how vital that facet of the game has been and just how inconsistent it’s been. A crucial part of the rushing attack is quarterback Noah Vedral, one of the more prolific rushing quarterbacks in the Big Ten. T-Frank asks how important Vedral is to that part of Rutgers’ offense, and Krtach explains that it’s a complicated situation. Next, they move on to the passing attack. The Rutgers and Penn State offenses share one particular commonality, according to T-Frank. Kratch explains why Rutgers struggles to move the ball through the air and compensate for lack of quality pass protection. From there, they move on to a large picture of the program so that Penn State fans have an idea of what Schiano is building in New Jersey. T-Frank asks how the team is using the transfer portal, ties to the state, and recruiting the east coast to battle the other titans of the division. Kratch tells him that Schiano is doing better than his predecessors in one key area but still lags in others. From there, they move no to the defense and how they’ve performed this season. T-Frank has noticed on film how Schiano may want to play differently than he needs to win games. So he asks Kratch to fill him in on how the Scarlett Knight’s leader is building the defense and what he wants their identity to be. A prominent part of the Rutgers plan is to stop the run. T-Frank highlights nose tackle Julius Turner as a player that stood out to him and found out his story from Kratch. They also go over the injury situation at linebacker and how that might dictate a personnel switch this weekend. Finally, they wrap up looking at the key elements that will determine the game on Saturday. Kratch also explains this game is a benchmark for Rutgers and its fans, outside of just a win that will make the team bowl eligible. T-Frank wraps up by asking for keys to the game. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s senior day on Saturday at Beaver Stadium for the Penn State football team. Typically this has been a time to celebrate outgoing classes and reflect on their accomplishments as they head on to the next chapter of their lives. But, is that the case anymore? On the BWI Daily Edition, host Thomas Frank Carr looks at the senior class and precisely two members in it as to whether or not they should return for their extra year of eligibility. First, senior tackle PJ Mustipher exited in early October with a season-ending injury. Should he come back for one more season to put tape on film for NFL scouts? T-Frank weighs the pros and cons of Mustipher’s upcoming decision. T-Frank spends the bulk of the first segment considering the future of signal-caller Sean Clifford. The fifth-year senior could come back for a future season, but does that do him any good for his NFL future? On the flip side, does Penn State want him back? Finally, would it be good for the team and fans to have Clifford under center in 2022? T-Frank looks at some key factors that would determine Clifford’s success based on his performance this season and some stark contrasts in critical metrics. He also plays some comments from James Franklin about players that will directly impact that situation in the future. Next, T-Frank checks in with basketball reporter Dave Eckert about the Penn State Hoops team and their upset loss on the road to UMass Monday night. He gets the scoop on what happened, why Penn State struggled, and what it means for the team going forward. They also discuss the program as a whole under first-year coach Micah Shrewsberry and what casual fans need to know as the season ramps up at the Bryce Jordan Center. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 20BlueWhite & 20PSU at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blue-White Illustrated hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel are back with the latest Penn State recruiting podcast. On this week's show, Ryan and Greg discuss the status of four-star running back Kayton Allen and defensive lineman Zane Durant after both prospects took visits to other schools recently. From there, the two recap the Michigan visitor list and preview the Rutgers game, which marks the final chance for the Lions to host prospects at Beaver Stadium for a game this season. They also discuss James Franklin's status and how the wild coaching carousel will impact recruiting across the country. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 football team lost 21-17 this weekend in another dud performance from the Penn State offense. So what has happened to the ordinarily high-flying squad under head coach James Franklin? Is it the new coaching staff or something else? Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through the moments and stories off the field that all led up a 4th-and-2 pass to Cam Sullivan-Brown to end the game. He argues that James Franklin the recruiter has let down James Franklin the coach, not the other way around. The story's first and most crucial element is that James Franklin has not adapted and adopted the transfer portal. As a result, while players and talent have left the program, the influx of players has been drastically lower. While some teams can offset this in recruiting, T-Frank argues that Penn State is not one of them for one key reason. He also addressed the issue of coaching stability on the offensive side of the ball since 2018. While most people who follow the program point to the offensive coordinator position as the reason for lack of success, T-Frank highlights the issues among the positional coaches. Just how much of a mess has the receiver coach position been? T-Frank explains. From there, he addresses the recruiting aspect of Penn State's problems and how the portal, turnover, and other factors played into a brief talent dip. He also points out why recruiting alone cannot solve the problems the portal creates. Finally, he points out just how cyclical the issues at Penn State can become if Franklin and his staff begin to lose too many games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State lost their fourth game of the season on Saturday, this time 21-17 to Michigan. The Nittany Lions were able to move the ball, but could not find the end zone, with 86 plays but going 3-4 in the red zone with two field goals. What went into the loss? What does this mean for the program going forward? Listen to the BWI Live Monday recap show with host Thomas Frank Carr. He's joined by senior editor Nate Bauer and writer Dave Eckert to give you their reactions to the game. Link to promo: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State faced Michigan in a highly-anticipated showdown in the Big Ten East Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Unfortunately for the Nittany Lions, they weren’t able to pull off the upset. After going down 14-6 in the third quarter, Penn State managed to tie the game 14-14 following a Sean Clifford to Tyler Warren touchdown and a Jahan Dotson two-point conversion. The Nittany Lions then got a fumble recovery on the following drive deep in Michigan territory following an Arnold Ebiketie sack. However, they could only get a field goal out of it, leaving the door open for Jim Harbaugh’s squad. Michigan TE Erick All made them pay with a 47-yard touchdown on 2nd and 9. The Nittany Lions then went four-and-out and were unable to stop Michigan from getting a first down. Penn State is now 6-4 on the season with Senior Day set for next Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Host Thomas Frank Carr takes you through the key moments in the game, his thoughts on individual performances, and takes questions from the audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A packed Friday edition of the BWI Daily is now live. Host Thomas Frank Carr is joined not by Ryan Snyder this week but instead by his colleague, Blue-White Illustrated report Greg Pickel. T-Frank and Greg start the show by looking at a big surprise in the recruiting world from Thursday. Ohio four-star tackle Aamil Wagner picked not Kentucky or Penn State but instead Notre Dame. How did that come to be, and what does it mean for the Lions? Greg also shares his amazement at the fact that a surprise decision can still take place in 2021. From there, the pair dive into a conversation about the state of the Penn State offensive line moving forward. T-Frank notes that there are a few offensive tackle commits in the PSU Class of 2022 and the Lions seemingly want to add another still with how Ryan has been talking about Penn State’s interest in Julian Armella. Does loading up at that spot make sense? T-Frank and Greg discuss the pros and cons. Next, key questions are asked: What is the timeline for ‘help’ arriving on the offensive line? Who are some young guys on the offensive line that could make a move next season and become contributors if not starters? Transfers have to be part of the equation now too, right? Beyond the offensive line, what positions are the easiest to get in the transfer portal, and which should be prioritized? T-Frank and Greg answer them one by one while trying to assess how things could look in the future. The show then moves away from recruiting and into a College Football Playoff rankings discussion. Is it shocking that Penn State was not ranked by the committee for a second-straight week? Does it matter? And what issues do T-Frank and Greg have with the committee? T-Frank calls it a Because we said so” group and explains why. Finally, they end the week with Greg filling in for Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. You can see them below. The pair also goes in-depth on the Penn State-Michigan matchup. What must the Lions do to say in it? Why does Greg think the Wolverines could win by a touchdown? And, what are some key matchups to watch? It's all addressed in the final BWI Daily edition of the week. Stay tuned to bluewhiteillustated.com and youtube.com/bluewhiteillustrated for continuing coverage of Penn State-Michigan plus the BWI Live postgame show with T-Frank! As for Greg's picks while filling in for Ryan's best bets, this week's action includes: CINCINNATI AT SOUTH FLORIDA (+23.5) WYOMING (+14) AT BOISE STATE HAWAII (-3.5) AT UNLV AIR FORCE (-2.5) AT COLORADO STATE GEORGIA AT TENNESSEE (+20) ARIZONA STATE AT WASHINGTON (+6.5) MICHIGAN (-1.5) AT PENN STATE #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 held open practice yesterday, and senior editor of Blue White Illustrated Nate Bauer joins the BWI Daily Edition to fill you in on what he saw. Host Thomas Frank Carr joins him to discuss their observations from open practice and what head coach James Franklin said after practice. From his perspective, Bauer thought that one particular position group was sharp on Wednesday night, which has been the case for several weeks now. T-Frank focused on the offensive and defensive lines during the open period and came away with some distinct impressions. He noticed what they were working on and how offensive line coach Phil Trautwein was coaching his players. Next, they have a lengthy discussion about the running game and the running backs for Penn State. After practice, James Franklin was very clear about what he's looking for to separate one runner from the rest. With that in mind, T-Frank has a clear picture of what he thinks should happen going forward with the reps at that position. Next, he and Bauer talk about the pros and cons of the run game and how one or two runs can change the picture dramatically. After that, T-Frank introduces a new question segment on the show where he takes questions from fans submitted on Twitter. The topics include: -Was the succession of offensive coordinators over the last four years due to financial limitations, or were they decisions by Franklin? -Does the Class of 2022 factor into whether or not James Franklin will leave Penn State this offseason? -A question about the NFL Draft -Sean Clifford's ability to run against Michigan Finally, they wrap up by previewing the game this Saturday. T-Frank brings up that both teams have a quality, veteran quarterback who doesn't make many mistakes. How will that affect how the opposing defenses call the game? Bauer and T-Frank then discuss how things could play out in a game that features two very different play styles. From an offensive perspective, Michigan has the very thing that Penn State is lacking from its running game. So how does Penn State combat that? T-Frank has an idea. He also gives his thoughts on the Michigan offensive system, how funky it is, and how the offensive line plays within it. They wrap up the discussion by giving some predictions about the final score and how they think the game will play out. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 Michigan in their second-to-last home game of the regular season on Saturday. So what do you know about the Wolverines? Clayton Sayfie of The Wolverine jones host Thomas Frank Carr to give an in-depth scouting report on Penn State's next opponent. As always, they start on the offensive side of the ball, but unlike most shows, T-Frank begins up front with Jim Harbaugh. Facing a crossroads this offseason, Harbaugh made significant changes on that side of the ball, resulting in a much more effective offense in 2021. What did he change? Sayfie fills T-Frank in on the details and how they've changed the Michigan front. They also go into how former Penn State assistant coach Josh Gattis' influenced the offense and blended the two philosophies. After that, they discuss some specific schemes that Penn State has struggled against historically and that Michigan has incorporated this season. Have they been effective? Sayfie gives an answer you might not expect. Next, they talk about the stars of the Michigan offense, the running backs. Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum are two of the top-10 leading rushers in the Big Ten and have been dynamic this season. Yet after an injury, last week, will this duo be ready to go this weekend? Sayfie also describes the duo's playing style and how they work off of one another. They shift their focus to the passing game, and T-Frank claims that quarterback Cade McNamara is the perfect quarterback for Jim Harbaugh. Does Sayfie agree? And what makes McNamara fit so well into the system? That conversation evolves into the passing attack, which may be down several players this weekend, according to Sayfie. T-Frank then asks if this unit can be explosive enough to compliment the rest of the team. After that, they shift to the defensive side of the ball to discuss the changes under new defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Macdonald was hired from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason and has changed the way the team plays dramatically. What are the most significant differences? Sayfie explains that the changes he has made have improved one unit drastically. At the same time, T-Frank gives his summation of that group. Next, they discuss some of Macdonald's changes since the loss to Michigan State and how that might change things for the Wolverines this weekend. Yet, the stars of the Michigan defense are along the defensive line. They talk about defensive ends David Ojabo and Aidan Hutchinson and just how good they have been this season. Sayfie also clues T-Frank into just how quickly Hutchinson has turned into an elite-level defender. His backstory is not what you'd think. After talking about the bookends of the defensive line, they discuss the rest of the front seven and how they complement those two players. Finally, T-Frank asks Sayfie what matchups he thinks will decide the game. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 faced Michigan on Saturday in one of the most anticipated home games of the season. After watching the film, looking up the data, and listening to experts, host Thomas Frank Carr has boiled the entire game down to just one key matchup. He believes how left tackle Rasheed Walker, right tackle Caedan Wallace and quarterback Sean Clifford handle the pass rush of Michigan edge rushers Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo will determine the outcome of the game on Saturday. The path to victory for Michigan is clear. First and foremost, they need to win enough one-on-one battles on the edge of the pocket to force quarterback Sean Clifford to make a critical mistake. If they can disrupt the Nittany Lions' passing attack with quick pressures and sacks, Penn State does not have an effective means of moving the football. On the flip side, the path to victory is much messier for head coach James Franklin's squad. T-Frank plays clips from Franklin's weekly press conference to give listeners the head coach's perspective and then deciphers what he means after that. He also provides context to the matchup by describing the types of players that Wallace and Walker have succeeded against this season. Does that match the playing style of the Wolverines? T-Frank also gives key pass rushing and pass protection stats to back up his theory. Then he discusses different ways to neutralize the duo from Ann Arbor. The wildcard in all of these paths to success for Penn State will be the play of Clifford. Has his game changed since his injury? T-Frank digs into the numbers about Clifford outside of his passing to find a dramatic shift in his playing style. Finally, he wraps up by giving an edge to one group or the other based on the evidence. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new episode of the Blue-White Illustrated Penn State recruiting podcast is live! Hosts Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel focus on the Class of 2022 during the first half of this show. The pair discuss a commit who recently visited another school, share an overview of how solid the class is from a commitment standpoint overall, and review some top performances as high school football playoffs continue across the country. They close the first half of the show by discussing who the Nittany Lions are still targeting in the Class of 2022. What's the latest on Jaishawn Barham, Aamil Wagner, and other names to know? During the second half of the show, Ryan and Greg focus on the visitors list for Saturday's matchup with Michigan. How does a Noon start change things? Who should fans expect? And are any players on commitment watch? It's all covered in this edition of the Penn State recruiting podcast from Blue-White Illustrated. 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 their sixth win of the season on Saturday to make the team bowl eligible. Yet inconsistencies on offense continue to be a problem, and the team still cannot run the football. It's causing some fans to question whether or not head coach James Franklin got the wrong guy in offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. Trautwein was hired in the winter of 2020 after Franklin decided not to renew the contract for then offensive line coach Matt Limegrover, who has been with the team for four seasons. Trautwein was brought in and regarded as an upgrade at the position as both a technical coach and a recruiter. Thomas Frank Carr dives into Phil Tratuwein's resume before Penn State and finds that it's exceedingly short at his current position. He also looks at the situation that Tratuwein inherited both at Boston College and Penn State in 2020. Lastly, T-Frank tries to find a common link between all situations to form a conclusion on Tratuwein's coaching ability. JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 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 Football team pulled away late 31-14 over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday. The BWI Live crew of Thomas Frank Carr, Nate Bauer and Dave Eckert discuss the game and what went into the Nittany Lions' victory. They talk about the season as a whole now that it is largely completed, and also answer questions from fans. 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 critical win 31-14 over Maryland on Saturday in College Park. On3 film analyst Thomas Frank Carr breaks down the game and takes questions from the audience postgame. 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 may have stalled out on the field, but are they still making headway in recruiting? On3 recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to talk about just where the Nittany Lions stand in several vital areas. A significant change to the show and Blue White Illustrated's recruiting coverage took place this week with our switch to On3, the newest recruiting site in high school and college sports. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Snyder talk about what you should expect from On3 and how they plan to take high school scouting and recruiting coverage to the next level. One of the most significant changes that On3 is planning to bring to the table is the amount of information and interactive data that fans can access through their recruiting database. Snyder breaks down how many ways you can view a player in terms of historical perspective, high school prestige, and even which coaches are recruiting him. They also cover how On3 is changing the way classes are ranked. The new system gives a real-time picture of where any given school projects to finish, not just where they rank at the moment. For example, On3 ranks Penn State differently in their overall team rankings than other sites. Snyder explains the difference and why he's been pushing for this type of ranking system for years now. Next, they get into Snyder's recruiting hot boards for the 2023 class. He explains what they are and why he's tracking recruits this way instead of a full list of all of the offers that Penn State has sent out. He goes through the offensive hot boards and picks out some interesting nuggets from each article that are available at https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/. That conversation turns at the offensive line. T-Frank wants to know why Penn State has so many linemen in the Class of 2022. Is it simply that there were a larger number of good players available? Or is this offensive line coach Phil Trautwein aggressively going after upgrades in his position group to change the depth chart drastically? Snyder and T-Frank give their thoughts and how the 2022 class is affected by 2023. Snyder also says that he's seen the first evidence of the James Franklin rumors influencing recruiting this week. They wrap up the recruiting portion of the show by discussing a mailbag question from Ryan's Friday feature. Which positions are the hardest to recruit? Which positional groups are the hardest to scout? Ryan spoke to several recruiters to get their thoughts on the question, and T-Frank gives his thoughts on the scouting aspect of the question. Finally, they end the week with Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This week's action includes: Utah (-9) at Stanford Michigan State (-3) at Purdue SMU (-4.5) at Memphis Penn State (-10) at Maryland JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn 3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Saturday, the Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces the Maryland Terrapins in a key game for both teams. The winner will climb to .500 in conference play, while the other will sink into the basement of the Big Ten East. What sort of practice did Penn State have last night? Host Thomas Frank Carr and senior editor Nate Bauer were both at practice last night and give their impression of the mood, and tenor of the team. In fact, their differentiating views spark a debate about how Penn State should view the game coming up with Maryland, and how the three-game losing stream may, or may not play into that. They also briefly touch on backup Ta'Quan Roberson, who was at practice this week after after being described as limited last week. Then, they take questions from fans on Twitter about the team as they head into the final month of play. The questions include: -Does Mike Yurcich have the players on the roster to execute the schemes and plays he wants? Or is there a difference between what he would call and what he is calling? -Will Caziah Holmes see time at running back at any point during the season? Then, T-Frank and Bauer delve into a relatively broad topic about team identity. What do you do when can't do what you want to do? How do you adjust? They bring the topic up to discuss both Penn State, who has struggled during the middle part of the season, and Maryland who has had their own unique problems, especially on defense. From there they take that conversation and apply it directly to the game. How will those identity problems for both teams shape the way this game plays out? T-Frank finally offers a firm stance on what he thinks Penn State will be able to do offensively against a Maryland defense that struggles to stop the big play. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join BW at On3I: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Emily Giambalvo of the Washington Post to discuss Penn State football's next opponent, the Maryland Terrapins. This weekend, Penn State and Maryland square off in College Park for a critical game between two teams at a crossroads deep into the season. Both are 5-3 and 2-3 in Big 10 play where injuries to key positions have played a major role. After discussing the season in broad terms they dive into the depth chart to get a better understanding of how quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has performed so far this season. Giambalvo notes that while he's had some big moments, there have been some struggles with consistency for the second-year starter. T-Frank also asks if he's improved since the poor performance against Iowa where he threw three interceptions in the first half. Tagovailoa hasn't had a lot of help recently due to a rash of injuries at the receiver position. Giambalvo fills T-Frank in on who has stepped up in the absence of Dontay Demus Jr. and Jeshaun Jones, both of whom are done for the season. Is it next man up? Or has Maryland shifted where they're throwing the ball with a void of experience on the boundary? They then discuss the running game and how Mike Locksley's team has a similar problem to that of James Franklin's when it comes to consistently having a threat on the ground. Next, they shift their focus to the defense and look at the defensive line. Giambalvo does not think that Maryland has been good at stopping the run but does that mean Penn State will be able to take advantage of that weakness? T-Frank asks about the depth at the defensive line and the ability to maintain their level of play throughout games. Injuries have once again bitten the Terps, with several key players in the secondary missing large stretches of the season. How has that changed the way they defend? And what exactly does Maryland want their identity to be on defense? Giambalvo and T-Frank discuss the pros and cons of Maryland's defensive approach given their talent level and ability to play that particular style consistently. They wrap up by looking at the major matchups that will decided the game and trying to determine which will be the most important in determining the outcome of the game. T-Frank wraps up by asking Emily what she's working on this week and what fans should look out for from her. Join BWI: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ 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 Big 10 East foe Maryland on Saturday in College Park hoping to stop a three-game losing streak. Host of the BWI Daily Edition, and film analyst for Blue White Illustrated, Thomas Frank Carr brings his unique look at the Terrapins after watching several of their games on film this season. He points out just how similarly the two offenses are built and how they try to accomplish the same things through the same means. He also takes a look at the signal callers for each team and how they compare in those systems. From there he compares the running games, their output, and how each offensive line is built. The differences, according to T-Frank are on the defensive side of the ball. Penn State is better in several key areas. Maryland has a slightly different philosophy in how they want to play in the defensive secondary, which has hurt them at times this year. Finally he wraps up by judging the strengths and weaknesses of each team and how those might play out on the field this weekend. Join BWI: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blue-White Illustrated is now apart of the On3 Network , and on this edition of the Penn State recruiting podcast, Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel are joined by On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power. Join BWI and On3 today with a special sign up offer of just $1 for an entire year of Penn State football, basketball and recruiting coverage. Take advantage of it today by visiting us at: https://bit.ly/3mudKog The conversation begins with a look at what fans need to know about On3, including how the consensus rankings work, insight about the player database, and more. Then, the trio discusses why Drew Allar is On3's No. 1 quarterback nationally, in addition to Nicholas Singleton being the site's No. 1 running back. Ryan and Greg then gets Charles' take on two underrated Nittany Lions Class of 2022 commits, Cam Miller and Tyler Johnson, before closing down the show with a few final thoughts about Penn State recruiting and the exciting things on the horizon at On3. 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 under first-year coordinator Mike Yurcich has been enigmatic this season. Other than not being able to run the football, their offensive identity has been very hard to pin down. That is until today. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by senior editor Nate Bauer to discuss exactly what the Nittany Lions are with quarterback Sean Clifford and the pieces that surround him. T-Frank looks at the number of drives this season where Penn State has had to methodically work the ball down the field versus the times where they've had a quick-strike touchdown and the results were surprising. With that information in hand, T-Frank and Bauer discuss the players involved and how this offense has been shaped into what it is by the situation and talent on the field. JOIN Blue White Illustrated at On3 for just one dollar: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue White Illustrated is back for their Monday recap show of Penn State's 33-24 loss to Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday. What went into the game? Are there such things as moral victories? The staff of Thomas Frank Carr, Nate Bauer and Dave Eckert discuss those topics and more on the show. First, some exciting news. Blue White Illustrated is officially a part of the On3 Network, the newest and best iteration of high school and college sports coverage. The team shares the news and why it's important to them as well as why it should be important to you. If you'd like to check out On3, it's just one dollar for the first 12 months you sign up. For more information, check out the following link! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual Once they get into the game, they break down the offensive performance from quarterback Sean Clifford and discuss some of the reasons for his major turnaround offensively after a rough outing in a loss against Illinois. Next they look at his supporting cast and delve into what the offensive identity for Penn State is right now, and how it may or may not need to change going forward. They examine the performance of the receivers as well. Finally, they get into the running game issues and how Penn State once again did not run the ball well overall. They do point out some areas of improvement, as well as an interesting choice by offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich in his play-calling tendencies. Next they switch to the defensive side of the ball and discuss the secondary. Does this unit need to be perfect for Penn State to win games? Is it reasonable to ask more of them? They discuss that along with who stood out, good and bad, on Saturday. They give a good amount of attention to the defensive line, which had a bounce-back performance against Ohio State. Can they keep that up going forward? What about the linebackers? Can they gain some sort of consistency to help the overall play of the defense? They discuss that, and more, to end the show. Check out On3: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State crawled back from two 10-point deficits against Ohio State on Saturday night, but after a Sean Clifford interception in the fourth quarter, could not muster another. They fell 33-24 in Columbus in a hard fought game that ultimatley leaves the team at 5-3 and on a three-game losing streak. Host Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Tom Hannifan of the PayDirt Podcast to break down the game. They discuss the key moments, stats and decisions that decided the fate of the game on Saturday night. They also take questions from the viewers and respond to topics fielded from the chat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite an 0-2 skid in the middle of the Big 10 season, Penn State is still pushing strong on the recruiting trail for the Class of 2023. Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Daily Edition to log another FutureCast for the Class of 2023, the second in as many weeks. Host Thomas Frank Carr takes a look Joshua Miller, the most recent player that Snyder has put a pick in for Penn State and tries to give Nittany Lion fans a glimmer of hope about the offense going forward. The two discuss the player and his situation heading into an announcement date of Nov. 2. Next they discuss the decommitment of Jordan Allen, a three-star cornerback prospect out of Louisiana. T-Frank asks Ryan for a quick breakdown of the timeline and what happened, but they spend most of their time focusing on what happens next for the Class of 2022 and how Penn State can use that particular scholarship. Ryan also gives T-Frank his thoughts on how much this turn of events stings for the Nittany Lions on a scale of one to five. Next they take a look at the stretch run for Penn State recruiting and what sort of December and January that staff is in store for this winter. Snyder brings up a new name of a top offensive lineman prospect that has popped up on the Nittany Lions' radar in recent weeks as well. Finally, T-Frank and Snyder discuss how James Franklin's response to the rumors this week has either calmed the fears, or left commits feeling uneasy about the future of Franklin at Penn State. After wrapping up recruiting, they get into Ryan's best bets of the weekend. The games include: North Carolina At Notre Dame (-4) Michigan (-4) At Michigan State Florida Vs. Georgia (-14) Kentucky At Miss State (Pick Em) Ole Miss At Auburn (-2) Texas At Baylor (-3) Penn State At Ohio State (-18.5) SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State opened up practice to media availability on Wednesday night and senior editor Nate Bauer was there to take in the sights and sounds. He joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss what he saw and his thoughts about it. They discuss: -The absence of Ta'Quan Roberson -Focus on the running game -The offensive line They take a good amount of time talking about the Penn State offensive line and how we got to its current personality this season. T-Frank and Nate also discuss the situation on the right side of the line where Juice Scruggs and Mike Miranda flipped positions late in the game against Illinois. From there they focus on the game this weekend against Ohio State. T-Frank and Nate go back and forth on Penn State's ability to score with the Buckeyes as well as their ability to stop Ohio State's attack. Finally, T-Frank gives a path to Penn State being able to compete with Ohio State and the game plan he'd use on Saturday. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals 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 0-2 over its last two game weeks and is now staring down a matchup with fifth-ranked Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday. While you may have seen the lopsided scores that the Buckeyes have been piling up over the last several weeks, host Thomas Frank Carr takes you deeper into the Buckeyes depth chart with Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch. Rabinowitz joins the BWI Daily Edition to give a closer look at Ohio State's offense, defense, and coaches as he tells you just how this season has gone for head coach Ryan Day's team. They start on the offensive side of the ball with redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Stroud and take a look at his season to date. The young signal-caller had some bumps to start the season, but Rabinowitz explains why that was the case and what has happened since he sat against Akron early in the season. From there T-Frank asks Rabinowitz if this is the most talented group of pass-catchers that Ohio State has had in recent memory. Does he think so? And what separates this group from the teams of the past? After that, the pair moves on to talk about the Ohio State offensive line and how talented they are up front. A line shuffle this offseason created a unique group of players up front and Rabinowitz tells T-Frank what he thinks of their potential as a unit. While discussing the running game, Rabinowitz compares freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson, not to a former Ohio State player at his position, but rather one that might surprise Penn State fans. They then shift their focus to the defense and how it's changed since secondary coach Matt Barnes took over play-calling duties mid-season. There's one key area that Ohio State has improved according to Rabinowitz and he says it's helped a young group of defenders. Speaking of that group, is there a player that can contend with Jahan Dotson? Rabinowitz gives his thoughts. What about up front? Is there another Joey Bosa or Nick Young on the way for the Buckeyes that the Nittany Lions have to deal with? The group along the defensive line is built differently than in the past according to Rabinowitz and he thinks their strengths lie in more than just one player. Finally they wrap up by looking at the linebackers and then discussing if Penn State's offense can produce enough points to keep up with Ryan Day's squad. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Note: James Franklin clarified during his Tuesday press conference that he had changed agents during the summer and it was being released now. He also did not respond with "yes" or "no" when asked directly if he was committed to being the head coach at Penn State beyond 2021. News broke last night that Penn State Head Coach James Franklin had hired mega-agent Jimmy Sexton so host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr is joined by BWI Writer Dave Eckert to discuss the implications of the move. Does it mean that there's fire to the smoke of Franklin's name being mentioned in high-profile jobs around the country? Is there significance to the timing of that release? They give their thoughts and examine how Penn State fans should feel about that move. After the loss to Illinois and a game with Ohio State looming, Dave and T-Frank take a look at the recent bowl projections and where Penn State may land in post-season play. Next they take a look at the upcoming game against Ohio State and what the opening line of 17.5 points in the Buckeye's favor means for Penn State. Does Dave think that it's a fair line? What would change Dave's mind on Penn State's chances this upcoming weekend. T-Frank pushes back on the idea that Penn State is as bad as they showed last Saturday for several key reasons. They discuss the pros and cons of what Penn State should do on both sides of the ball as well. Finally they take a quick look at winter sports including Micah Shrewsberry's media day press conference and Dave gives an update on the hockey team's progress early in the season. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The final Penn State recruiting podcast of October with the Blue-White Illustrated duo of Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel covers plenty of ground. This week's episode begins by breaking down new Class of 2023 commit and Pa. tight end Joey Schlaffer before moving on to talk about Class of 2022 corner Jordan Allen decommitting and how that process played out. Ryan and Greg then answer a key question: Is this the start of a decommitment run after two consecutive losses, and are the James Franklin coaching carousel rumors going to impact recruiting and the highly-rated class? From there, the hosts breakdown Class of 2023 lineman Josh Miller's Nov. 2 announcement, discuss Ryan's trip to see quarterback commit Beau Pribula in action, and finally, look ahead to what's coming in November. The Blue-White Illustrated Penn State football and recruiting podcast, which is now presented by our friends at Manscaped. Join over 2 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED, with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free shipping with the code: 20PSU at manscaped.com. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals #PennState #NittanyLions 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 lost 20-18 to Illinois on Saturday in a heartbreaking game for Nittany Lions football fans. Thomas Frank Carr, the host of the BWI Daily Edition, gives you some of his observations of Penn State's game plan and execution throughout the loss. He starts on the offensive side of the ball and looks at the team's apparent game plan of running the football early and often. Did they accomplish that? Why can't the Nittany Lions get movement on the ground? T-Frank takes a look at the players upfront and their performance in certain schemes versus others. He also offers some suggestions about changes up front that might help. Next, he takes a look at the defensive side of the ball and how the Nittany Lions are constructed upfront. The way Penn State has lost players on the defensive line, along with a lack of depth in some key areas, highlighted the team's inability to play in close, ugly games that rely on the ground game by both teams. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Blue White Illustrated analysts Nate Bauer and Dave Eckert to break down Penn State's 20-18 loss to the Illini on Homecoming. They discuss the defense, offense and then give their opinion of what this game should tell fans about the program's chances moving forward through a brutal end to the season. ORDER THE 2021 BWI FOOTBALL PREVIEW: https://bluewhiteonline.com/football-preview/ SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://bwi.rivals.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals 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 Football team saw their seasons come crashing down around them on homecoming Saturday with a 20-18 loss to Illinois is game that featured nearly 400 yards rushing by the Illini. Host of the BWI Live Post Game Show Thomas Frank Carr breaks the game down from both side of the ball and explains why the Nittany Lions could not stop the run, why they couldn't run and why they couldn't throw the football. 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 football coaching staff is busy preparing for Illinois, but we start with some recruiting talk on today's episode of the BWI Daily Edition. Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder has placed a FutureCast for a player in the Class of 2023 that will be attending the game this weekend, Joey Schlaffer. Ryan explains why, and host of the Daily Edition and film analyst for Blue White Illustrated, Thomas Frank Carr, also gives his thoughts about what he's seen on film from the junior tight end from Reading. Penn State will host other prospects to know for Saturday's Noon kick. Three-star offensive lineman Joshua Miller will be in attendance and is a player that is being pursued by a number of top schools in the country. Why is he a three-star? Is he a top prospect for Penn State in the next cycle? Ryan tells you what he knows about the recruitment to date. From there, Ryan and T-Frank move on to the rumors about James Franklin possibly leaving Penn State, which continue to swirl with several top jobs open across the nation. Ryan gives his thoughts on the situation, his opinion on whether Franklin will leave, and whether or not it is impacting recruiting. Ryan also gives an update on some rumors and news about prospects that have shown interest in going elsewhere since committing to Penn State. After that discussion, T-Frank asks about the opposite, as several highly ranked players have de-committed from other top programs. How much space is left, and are there any players with mutual interest? Finally, they wrap up with Ryan Snyder's Best Bets of the Week. Ryan is coming off of a 4-3 week, is 19-19 on the year, and is trending in the right direction. Here are this week's games: LSU AT OLE MISS (-7) OKLAHOMA STATE AT IOWA STATE (-7) OKLAHOMA (-38.5) AT KANSAS CLEMSON AT PITT (-3) WAKE FOREST (-3) AT ARMY ILLINOIS AT PENN STATE (-23.5) SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some of the mysteries around starting quarterback Sean Clifford were cleared up on Wednesday when the media was able to see Clifford take part in, and throw at practice. Host Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer were both at media availability this week to take in the sights and sounds and give you a report on what they saw in this edition of the BWI Daily. They start with their impressions of what they saw from Clifford and what his presence means not only for the game this weekend potentially, but also going forward. They also dive into what James Franklin said after practice in relation to his quarterback and how he's handling the situation where all three players - Clifford, Ta'Quan Roberson, and Christian Veilleux, are all receiving first team reps this week. Next, they dive into the upcoming game and how the offense and defense will need to operate to win. Nate also gives his prediction on what sort of entertainment value there will be in Penn State and Illinois. They discuss the running back situation and what Nate saw, and didn't see at practice on Wednesday and what that means for the game and the season moving forward. They discuss how it may not be the worst thing to have fewer tailbacks available after the bye and some presumed health improvements for Noah Cain. PJ Mustipher's situation going forward is of great interest to the team and to Nate so he and T-Frank discuss the paths forward for the senior defensive tackle and the possibility of him returning for a fifth year at Penn State. T-Frank gives his assessment of where Mustipher might stand as a draft prospect and what coming back might do, good and bad, for his future. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code 20BlueWhite at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penn State hosts Illinois for their annual homecoming game on Saturday under new Head Coach Bret Bielema. What are the Illini shaping into under the former Wisconsin coach? Scott Richey, who covers Illinois football for The News Gazette joins host Thomas Frank Carr to discuss Bielema, the team and how things have gone so far this season. They start with Bielema's comments this week where he seemingly threw several parts of his team under the bus and Scott's interpretation of what the first-year head coach was trying to say. Then they get into what it's been like for Illinois fans and how they're reacting to their new head coach after several very unsuccessful seasons under previous Head Coach Lovie Smith. T-Frank also asks for Scott's impressions of Bielema so far. After that they get into the roster as it stands and start that quarterback position, which has been a revolving door with the constant injuries to Brandon Peters. Richey gives an update on who might start on Saturday as well as his prediction on how Peters will fare this week based on what Bielema said earlier. Then they discuss the offensive line and their abilities, and inabilities as players on the field. Richey gets into the strength of the Illinois offense and then says why the weakness of the offensive line is potentially more detrimental than what it does well. The receivers are next and Richey paints an even bleaker picture for their capabilities through seven weeks of the season. Finally they end on a positive note for the Illini, focusing on the running backs, which have been the most productive part of the offense. After that T-Frank brings up Bielema's comments from earlier this week and pushes back on what the head coach had to say about his defensive line. They get into the scheme they run, the players they're using and the adjustments they've made this year. Injuries have also been a big part of the situation so far and Richey gives an update on one key player at linebacker that won't play this weekend, and may not play the rest of the year based on some comments this week. Lastly, they get into the secondary and how they've tweaked some schemes and players in order to play differently after a disastrous start to the season. 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 Football Team is about to begin the second half of the season this weekend when they host Illinois at Beaver Stadium. To get ready for the stretch run, Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr brings on writer at Blue White Illustrated Dave Eckert to take a look at the final six games and give some predictions. They begin with some True or False questions that T-Frank wants to know Dave's answers to. The questions include: - Penn State’s defense will be able to overcome the loss of PJ Mustihper. - Jesse Luketa will have an equal number of pressures to Arnold Ebiketie. - The Penn State defensive starters will shut out at least one more opponent. - Penn State’s rushing attack will have a statistically better output going forward. - Sean Clifford will play the majority of the snaps in the next six games. - Jahan Dotson will go over 100 yards receiving in more than three games to end the season. - Penn State will match their 5-1 record to start the season in the second half. Next they take a more open-ended look at the last stanza and discuss Penn State's chances of getting near or being in the conversation for the College Football Playoff. That question ultimately leads to the discussion of Penn State vs Ohio State and the Nittany Lions chances in that game. Finally they look at the key factors to success that they haven't discussed, take a stab at evolving the Penn State offense after the bye week and then give a quick preview of the game this weekend against Illinois. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com / Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week off, Ryan Snyder and Greg Pickel return for another Penn State Nittany Lions football recruiting podcast. Following a few quiet weeks on the recruiting trail, the pair open the show by discussing what Penn State's Class of 2023 could look like in a year from now, based on what the landscape currently looks like. In addition to discussing who the pair believes are the staff's top targets at each position, the pair also highlight who's most realistic as of October 2021, and how that could impact what the class will look like when it's all said and done. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteil... Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.... Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIll... Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off the bye week the Penn State Nittany Lions Football Team faces Illinois for a homecoming game at Beaver Stadium to start the stretch run of the 2021 season. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr gives you five players he thinks need to step up and play well in the meat of the Big 10 East schedule in order for Penn State to have a chance at finishing the season the way they started it. His list includes 5. Coziah Izzard 4. Brandon Smith 3. Brenton Strange 2. A running back 1. One particular receiver you might not expect. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BWI Daily Edition wraps up on Friday as it always does with Rivals recruiting insider Ryan Snyder. This week he tells host Thomas Frank Carr where the Penn State coaching staff will be recruiting during their bye week from Big 10 competition. It's an expansive list that Ryan includes mentioning most of the commits in the Class of 2022 as well as priority players in 2023 through 2025. Ryan himself will be on the road Friday heading to the Philadelphia area to see Pennridge linebacker Phil Picciotti. They also discuss the update that Rivals National Reporter Adam Friedman did on St. Francis Academy linebacker Jaishawn Barham that is available at bwi.rivals.com. It includes an update on what Barham's parents thought about the trip to the White Out game against Auburn, as well as what impressed them about their school. Finally, Ryan and T-Frank get into the final segment of the week, Ryan Snyder's Best Bets. This week's lineup includes: -Oklahoma State at Texas (-4) -Purdue at Iowa (-11) -Arizona State (-1) at Utah -Army At Wisconsin (-14) -Clemson (-14) at Syracuse -Ole Miss (-3) at Tennessee -UAB (-15) at Southern Miss SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The storylines around Penn State and Iowa's game on Saturday continue to swirl as James Franklin responded to allegations that his team was faking injuries during the loss on Saturday. Host of the BWI Daily Edition Thomas Frank Carr and Senior Editor Nate Bauer bring you their impressions of James Franklin's comments, along with some of the specific comments he made last night. Nate also brings up the idea that the days of decorum for opposing teams may be behind us in sports. Is that the case? T-Frank thinks otherwise. James Franklin revealed the status of some players last night, but left others with a hint as to where they might be in their injury process, specifically starting quarterback Sean Clifford. They also discuss what they saw from practice and specifically about backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson and his abilities that were on display as the main guy in front of the media. From there they talk about Mike Yurcich's interactions with him over time, and how they may have changed this week. T-Frank tells you what he saw when not paying attention to the quarterbacks, and what his interpretations of some of Franklin's answers mean for the team going forward. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The good news for Penn State fans is that their team is 5-1 on the season and has exceeded expectations to this point, being ranked in the top 10 nationally. The bad news for Penn State fans is that the loss to Iowa last weekend came with the loss of several key players including starting quarterback Sean Clifford and starting defensive tackle PJ Mustipher to injury. So how should Penn State fans feel about the second half of the season? BWI senior editor Nate Bauer joins host Thomas Frank Carr on the BWI Daily Edition to discuss just that. They also get into what rumors they are hearing about the status of Clifford and what that might mean for the season ahead. From there, they extrapolate what an offense, and team, identity will need to be for the Penn State football team to be successful if Clifford misses any amount of time in 2021. They also discuss the parts and pieces around backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson that will need to improve for the team to continue to find success. All of that is wrapped up in the single game that Penn State played against Iowa and how the Nittany Lions' offensive and defensive performances on Saturday will have to change moving forward. Finally, they get into mid-season awards, which players are the MVP of both sides of the ball, most improved players and more. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Film analyst and host of the BWI Daily Edition, Thomas Frank Carr, is back with his bye week breakdown of Penn State's offensive line and the problems that have surfaced this season in the running game. With the uncertainty of starting quarterback Sean Clifford going forward, the Nittany Lions will need to get every ounce of productivity out of their offense in the event they need to support backup quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson for an extended period of time. To do that, the offensive line will have to block better on the ground. T-Frank takes you through several levels of looking at the five-man unit upfront. -How they were constructed to start the season and why. -How the interior of the offensive line is very different from the tackles. -How each unit excels in a specific scheme of blocking, but maybe not the other. -Who is playing well and in what scheme. -How he would try to blend those two better by simplifying some key aspects of the running game. -Taking a look at other players who could play and replace struggling starters. - Moving players to better suit their skills and schemes Finally he wraps up by taking a look at the potential offense as a whole and how it would have to change with Roberson under center. #PennState #NittanyLions SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been widely known that the Penn State Nittany Lions were thin at quarterback. Transfers over the past three seasons have led to just three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, led by senior Sean Clifford. The worst possible scenario happened on Saturday, and Clifford went down with an injury, not to return. His backup, Ta'Quan Roberson played poorly in the game, completing just seven passes for less than 50 yards. How did Penn State get into the situation where their backup quarterback was so ill prepared? Host Thomas Frank Carr delves into the situations surrounding college football, rather than the team itself to try and find reasons why James Franklin and his staff would not be able to prepare their backup to be more effective. He examines practice rules, time limits, padded practice limits, and more as well as the expectations of Roberson as a four-star prospect in the class of 2019. While there may not be a reason that Penn State fans are happy with, T-Frank points out the circumstances that led to his play on Saturday. SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Blue White Illustrated Staff returns for their Monday Live Show Recapping Penn State's 23-20 loss to Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Dave Eckert and Greg Pickel join host Thomas Frank Carr as they discuss the details and the fallout of Penn State's loss of not only the game, but potentially starting quarterback Sean Clifford. They spend the first half of the show breaking down Ta'Quan Roberson's performance replacing Clifford, and how the team got to the point that their backup quarterback was unable to perform against the Hawkeyes’ defense. They also discuss how Penn State was playing before the injury and how things might have played out if Clifford had stayed healthy throughout the contest. Then the question is asked: What’s next? How does Penn State use the bye week to prepare in the event that Clifford can't play, and how might the offense change moving forward. They focus on the offensive line and their ability to block players, as well as the schemes and other blockers that have led to an anemic rushing attack from the Nittany Lions. They look at the receivers and their contributions to the offense to see if they will be able to burden any more of the load going forward. Running backs have yet to make a true impact for the team and T-Frank, Dave and Greg talk about the group of players there. T-Frank gives his thoughts as to why Noah Cain is still valuable despite being clearly less than 100% and why Keyvone Lee struggles to be consistent as a runner. Dave and Greg also chime in on the rotation and whether or not it's time to pick just one player. They then shift to the defensive side of the ball and highlight Tariq Castro-Fields' play this season and whether or not fans are correct in being unhappy with his play. T-Frank also asks how you should feel about the defense's performance on a day that they ultimately gave up a late game-winning touchdown, but kept the Nittany Lions ahead for most of the game without an offense to support them. They look at the defensive line and how they performed without PJ Mustipher, discuss the pass rush and then look at the linebacker's performance against the Hawkeye rushing attack before closing the show with final thoughts. 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 lost starting quarterback Sean Clifford in the second quarter of a close loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes 23-20. Thomas Frank Carr, film analyst for Blue White Illustrated and Tom Hannifan, co-host of the Paydirt Podcast take you through what happened during the game. They also take questions and reactions from the audience. They discuss the injury to Clifford, it's affect on the game and how backup quarterback Taquan Roberson's play changed the game. They also go through how the rest of the season will play out for the Nittany Lions. Outside of the quarterback situation, Tom and T-Frank also talk about the defense, who stood out, and how they ultimately gave up the game winning points. 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 have been surging on the recruiting trail in recent weeks, but now that we're heading into the thick of the season, will Penn State pick up another player for its Class of 2023? BWI recruiting analyst Ryan Snyder is back on the BWI Daily to give his thoughts on who is the most likely to pull the trigger. He and host Thomas Frank Carr go through his list, while also discussing if certain recruiting trends at tight end are intentional, or circumstantial, with the talent that Penn State has been targeting. They also discuss a new NCAA rule regarding the expansion of recruiting classes in the event of transfers. Is head coach James Franklin already taking advantage of that rule with the large class in 2022? Or is something else at play. T-Frank and Ryan also get into the likelihood of potential transfers from the program and adding players in the portal at key positions. T-Frank then gives an impassioned plea to Penn State fans about their expectations from their young signal callers in the class of '22. They wrap up with an interesting conversation about how to project a players speed from high school to college and how Penn State views the numbers that they gather from prospects. Finally they get into Ryan Snyder's Best Bets of the week which include: South Carolina at Tennessee (-10.5.) Alabama (16.5) at Texas A&M Boise State at BYU (-5) Vanderbilt at Florida (-38) Penn State at Iowa (-2) SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: http://bluewhiteillustrated.com/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/BWIonRivals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.