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Ep 953Perception vs Reality: How Did Penn State QB Drew Allar play in the biggest games?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State quarterback Drew Allar is one of the most polarizing players on the team's roster. The senior quarterback is a major driving force behind the program's preseason prediction by many outlets to win the Big Ten Championship. Despite that, parts of his own fan base view him as a limiting factor because of the way he played in big games last year. So, before Penn State has its turn on the stage at the Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis and unofficially kicks off the start of the 2025 season, we're taking one last look back at its performance against Ohio State and Oregon in 2024. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to get a rare sneak peek into our premium content as we discuss a series of articles on the site from this week outlining how Allar performed based on advanced data. If you can't catch the show live, be sure to catch the replay on the channel, in this article, or wherever you get your podcasts. Trying to strip away the emotion of a Penn State loss Fans can point to any number of critical plays or turning points in the games against Ohio State and Oregon as the "reason" that Penn State lost. We can also blame the defense, receivers, or other parts of the offense beyond the quarterback. It's an impossible task, but the plan for these articles was to remove those elements and focus solely on Allar's performance in those games. We also try to establish a baseline of comparison for Allar's performance. After all, the Buckeye and Duck defenses were two of the better units in the conference last year. We'll try to establish a baseline of their performance by context and comparison to the rest of the conference, and then compare Allar's performance to how that unit forced quarterbacks to play. Play under pressure and within a pressure environment Next, we'll look at how pressure affected Allar during these two games and the playoffs overall. Pressure means more than one thing. First, we'll look at how Penn State's starting quarterback played with direct game pressure, as in when a defender was about to tackle him in the pocket. Next, we'll try to sniff out the pressure of the moment. Big games create a form of energy in their own right and can affect a player's normal performance. So, we'll look at Allar's play when in a clean pocket and compare that to season averages in both situations. Finally, we'll take that pressure data and compare Allar's playoff performance to his regular season performance. Big Ten Media Day SchedulePenn State head coach James Franklin will speak today in Las Vegas, and Blue White Illustrated will have you covered! Hear his comments on our YouTube Channel after he's done speaking with the media. We'll also have a recap from reporter Greg Pickel, who is out in Vegas covering the event. Be sure to subscribe to the BWI YouTube channel so you don't miss any of what Franklin has to say!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Perception vs Reality: How Did Penn State QB Drew Allar play in the biggest games? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 23, 202554 min

Ep 952Penn State Camp Battle Preview: Who Will Fill Critical Roles on Offense?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football begins training camp next week. The offseason is coming to a close, so we're previewing the upcoming month of camp battles that will help shape the roster and depth chart for the upcoming season. Reporter Nate Bauer will also share his latest round of insight from the top people in the Lasch Football building. With Big Ten Media Days this week, we'll also preview the unofficial start to the fall season on today's show. Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube! With so much going on, including Greg Pickel's reporting from Las Vegas, now is a good time to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We'll have clips and press conferences from the open media session on Wednesday, plus Penn State media day next week. Penn State at Big Ten Media Days Penn State head coach James Franklin, safety Zakee Wheatley, quarterback Drew Allar, and Nick Dawkins will represent the Nittany Lions at the Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas this week. We'll start today's show by discussing the event and what sort of meaningful conversations can come from this week. Bauer will share his thoughts on what he wants to learn from the conference representatives attending the event this week. Camp battle preview Next, we'll continue previewing the upcoming camp battles, which start next Wednesday for the Nittany Lions. We'll preview the next round of camp position battles that will take place in late July and through August. Today, we'll look at some of the more interesting battles that may or may not materialize through camp. We'll start with the deepest position on the roster: the running back room. There's no question who will start for the Nittany Lions, but who will back up Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen as the third running back? We'll look at the three or four primary candidates to fill in behind the superstar duo and discuss what each player can bring to the table. Next, we'll look at a surprising situation brewing on the right side of the offensive line. Will offensive line coach Phil Trautwein find a way to get both right tackles Nolan Rucci and Anthony Donkoh on the field? If he does, what does that mean for the rest of the line? We'll look at the men up front to give fans some insight into the battles on the right side. Summer conversation series Bauer continued detailing his conversations with Penn State's top brass this summer this week. Today, we'll ask him about his most recent articles, detailing his conversation with Franklin, including how Franklin processed the loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and what Franklin thinks about various positional groups on the 2025 roster. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show! Want to ask a question or leave a comment for us to discuss? Give us your thoughts in the live chat, and we'll answer them throughout the show! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Camp Battle Preview: Who Will Fill Critical Roles on Offense? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 22, 20251h 1m

Ep 951Penn State's Class of 2027 off to an Elite Start in Rivals Rankings

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDRivals released the updated rankings for the Class of 2026 as it heads into its senior season and the newest rankings for the upcoming class of 2027, heading into its pivotal junior seasons. We'll break down where Penn State's commits and top prospects moved this week on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show. We'll also discuss the latest news, including two new prospect offers for 2026 on the defensive line. Speaking of the D-line, stick around to the end to hear from commit Isaac Chukwurah. Catch the full show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. We're less than two weeks away from the start of fall camp, meaning you'll soon be getting fresh highlights, press conferences, and more! Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on all the news coming in August. If you can't catch today's show live, you can watch the re-airing 24/7 on the channel, here in this article, or listen to the audio version on any podcast platform. Penn State offers a new wave of 2026 D-line prospectsThere's no secret that Penn State missed out on its top defensive line prospects, including defenisve tackle Damari Simeon, who chose Ohio State over the Nittany Lions at the end of June. To fill that gap, defensive line coach Deion Barnes has put out a new wave of offers to 2026 defensive tackle prospects. Today, we'll tell you more about Emanuel Ruffin and Djidjou Bah. Recruiting updates for 2026 and 2027 Next, recruiting reporter Ryan Snyder will dive into the rankings updates for 2026 and 2027. He'll discuss where the movement happened among the committed prospects this cycle and how the integration of Rivals into the On3 rankings system changed the profile of certain players in the class. We'll also look ahead to 2027 and see where Penn State's top target and commited players landed in the update before the next cycle's junior season. Did Kemon Spell remain near the top of the recruiting rankings? We'll outline where the trio of Spell, receiver Khalil Taylor, and tackle Layton von Brandt found themselves in the updated list. Want to discuss the Class of 2026 and 2027 with us? Join the show live on YouTube and join the chat. Penn State DT commit joins the showFinally, we'll sit down for a 15-minute discussion with Chukwurah to end the show. Get to know the Delaware commit from his background to his favorite pastimes and his on-field skills. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State's Class of 2027 off to an Elite Start in Rivals Rankings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 20251h 6m

Ep 950ESPN Puts James Franklin in Elite Company: Does He Belong? Penn State Season Preview

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State head coach James Franklin has captained one of the most consistent programs over the last decade. The team was a regular New Year's Six participant and routinely won ten games during the current stretch from 2016 to 2024. Yet Franklin's biggest critics point to his lack of production in big games and the team's lack of a title during his tenure at Penn State. So, is Franklin a top-five coach in college football? ESPN's Bill Connelly thinks so. We'll discuss his most recent article about the top historical and active coaches in college football on today's show. We'll also continue our discussion about Penn State's open lifting session with reporter Greg Pickel, and discuss the biggest What Ifs from last year. Finally, we'll dive deep into the numbers to figure out if Penn State should play more three-receiver or two-tight-end sets this year. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube! If you can't make the show live, you can always check it out 24/7 on the channel embedded in this article or on the site. Of course, the show is available on demand wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State head coach James Franklin in elite company ESPN's Bill Connelly put together a list of the top coaches from the last 20 years of college football. Not only is Franklin on that list for his work at Vanderbilt and Penn State, but he's high on the list. We'll discuss where Franklin ranks in the historic context that Connelly compiled using win above the historic baseline and SP+ ranking. Connelly went a step further to find the best coaches currently active in the sport. We'll show you where Franklin ranks among the best in his profession and discuss what Connelly's data indicates. The biggest What Ifs of the 2024 season and a preview of 2025Penn State's season changed on several important moments that shaped the narrative of the team's postseason run. Pickel discussed the biggest turning points and narratives from last year to reimagine what could have been for the team's title run. We'll discuss those on today's show. Finally, we'll preview the upcoming season by discussing how Penn State's offense should change this year, if at all. Offensive coordiantor Andy Kotelnicki's first year in Happy Valley was a huge success. The team was one of the most explosive offenses in college football last year, bringing a dangerous and balanced approach to the field. Still, fans will point to the team's struggles against top opponents and the inconsistencies in its passing game. How can the team tweak that this year? We examined the personnel-level information to determine where explosive plays were generated in the offense. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3ESPN Puts James Franklin in Elite Company: Does He Belong? Penn State Season Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 16, 202548 min

Ep 949Penn State Camp Battle Preview | Who Will Back up Drew Allar?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team held an open lift for the media on Monday, and Blue White Illustrated was there to check it out. It's the second-to-last event before the start of fall training camp. So, today, we'll discuss what we saw and heard from the program, plus begin previewing fall training camp battles. Penn State strength coach Chuck Losey spoke to the media after the event to outline the team's progress since March. We'll preview his comments during our recurring segment "Between the Lines." Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube! If you can't be part of the live chat and give your thoughts about the team heading into August, you can always catch the show on Channel 24/7 or on replay here in this article. BWI Live is also available wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State lifting session update We'll start today's show by discussing what we observed from the players during the final phase of summer conditioning under Losey and his staff. The offensive line, defensive line and linebackers worked out in a group on Monday and we'll discuss who stood out from the group. Next, we'll discuss what Losey and sports performance expert Andrew Nelson had to say about the team's preparations for fall camp. Losey told reporters what he's seen from transfers Trebor Pena and Amare Campbell, as well as his insights into the May freshmen. We'll cover all of that on today's show. Fitz's Recruiting UpdateThe new Rivals 300 dropped for the Class of 2026 this week. Recruiting reporter Sean Fitz will discuss what he thinks of the latest updates and which Penn State players made moves on the list. We'll also discuss the newest offer for Penn State that went out this weekend. Penn State Fall Camp Preview Finally, we'll preview the upcoming season's camp battles to end the show. Losey discussed his goal of making the team "bulletproof" from a physical standpoint to get through the grind of fall training camp and emphasized its importance. There are nearly a dozen important battles taking place across the Penn State roster this summer, and we'll preview four to start our three-week look at the roster's biggest positional showdowns, starting on July 30. Don't see something that you want to discuss? Join the show live on YouTube to be part of the discussion. We'll take comments from the live chat throughout the show to discuss your thoughts and opinions live on air! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jul 15, 20251h 7m

Ep 948Discussing Penn State commit Roseby Lubintus' flip to Syracuse

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State football's recruiting class of 2026 received another blow on Wednesday evening when three-star offensive lineman Roseby Lubintus flipped his commitment from the Nittany Lions to Syracuse. We'll discuss the situation on today's show with recruiting reporters Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz. We'll also use today to turn the page from 2026 to 2027 and preview the important names emerging from the summer camp season for the next class.Join today's show at 10 a.m. on YouTube! The best way to know when we go live is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll be the first to know when we post content or go live! If you can't catch the show live, you can get the replay 24/7 on the channel, here on the site, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Penn State Class of 2026 takes a hitPenn State's June recruiting didn't go as planned, with the team losing out on all of it's top targets. Now, the team is losing recruits in July. Lubintus, a New Jersey lineman who committed to the program in the spring, flipped his commitment to Syracuse on Wednesday evening. We'll discuss what why he said he made the change and what it means for the group of offensive linemen in this cycle.However, it's not all bad news from yesterday. Class of 2027 offensive lineman from Coatesville, Maxwell Hiller included Penn State in his top eight schools. We'll discuss which schools made the list and discuss what the team will need to do to land the next elite lineman prospect from Pennsylvania.Introducing the Class of 2027We've discussed the players individually, but today is the first time we’ll preview the upcoming recruiting cycle in 2027. We’ll discuss the important names to know for Penn State’s next run at a top ten class, including the players committed to program, early names interested in the program, and the team’s top regional prospects. Snyder recently spoke with Kemon Spell and Isiaah Rogers, two of the top running back prospects for this current cycle. Spell is already a top 15 player nationally and committed to the program. Rogers is a fast-rising regional prospect, who we’ll discuss on the show. Finally, we’ll discuss the changes to the recruiting calendar for this year. There’s a full dead period between now and the start of the 2025 football season at the end of August. Is that a detriment to Penn State’s chances of landing another recruit for 2027? The team has accomplished strong results at the end of summer in past years. Can they find a way to keep themselves ahead for the next cycle? Join the show to discuss that, plus whatever is on your mind in the live chat!Discussing Penn State commit Roseby Lubintus' flip to Syracuse#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jul 10, 20251h 3m

Ep 947Penn State Wrestling offseason update: World Team Competition Preview

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State wrestling show from Blue-White Illustrated is back following a short late June hiatus as the Nittany Lions continue to prep for the 2025-2026 college season while also having lots of success on the freestyle circuit with more International tournaments to come.Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel kick off the show with a look at the latest headlines surrounding the program, including a report that four-time NCAA champ Aaron Brooks is facing a possible suspension after failing a drug test. His father, John, told The Herald Mall that Aaron Brooks took an over-the-counter supplement that contained a banned substance while recovering from an illness. As of the time of this article's posting and the show's recording, no decision about potential punishment from the USADA has been made.#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jul 9, 202516 min

Ep 946Penn State vs Nebraska Preview: Can Matt Rhule’s Offense Find Its Rhythm in 2025?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe continue our look at the Penn State football schedule and the team's upcoming opponents today by studying the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Join the BWI Live show as we discuss what Penn State fans should know about Matt Rhule's team and the offensive changes the program made this year. We'll explain what the offense is trying to accomplish, where they needed to improve and who they acquired to do so. We'll also discuss Penn State Hockey's seismic addition of top prospect Gavin McKenna last night. Join the show to ask your questions and give your thoughts during the BWI Mailbag! All of that and more coming up today!Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube. Join us in the live chat to be part of the conversation. If you can't make it, you can always catch the replay on the channel embedded in this article or anywhere you get your podcasts! Penn State Hockey lands a game changer Penn State Men's Ice Hockey made it official last night when McKenna, the number one overall prospect in the upcoming class, committed to the program. We'll also discuss how that changes the team's outlook for the upcoming season. Next, we'll shift our attention back to Penn State football and discuss what the national media is saying about the team this July. Reporter Greg Pickel has his pulse on the consensus about the Nittany Lions and shares his perspective on where the team sits heading into August. 2025 Season Preview: NebraskaWe continue our deep dive on Penn State's top opponents for the upcoming 2025 season today by profiling the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Matt Rhule's team will visit Happy Valley in November, but the ties to his former university have his team at the forefront of the collective consciousness of the fan base. We'll discuss the team's offense on today's show and take a deep dive into the issues the program faced last season and the solution Rhule found late last year. Once we understand the issues with the offense, we'll discuss what Rhule and new offensive coordinator Dana Holgerson did to fix the problems via talent acquisition this offseason. BWI Mailbag Finally, we'll answer your questions during the BWI Mailbag. We have questions selected from the message board. We'll discuss potential changes to the transfer portal calendar, predict a breakout player on offense and defense and more. Join the show to give your thoughts on the Nittany Lions this fall! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jul 9, 20251h 2m

Ep 945Does Penn State have the perfect September schedule? | 2025 Season Preview

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions are nearing the beginning of fall camp. Before they do, we're taking a big-picture look at the 2025 season to preview the team's chances at a playoff and title run. Join the show today as we take another July Tuesday to discuss Penn State's lead into the game against Oregon, Drew Allar's offseason transformation, and how the team's November date with Ohio State is an advantage or disadvantage. We'll also take your questions during the BWI Mailbag to end the show! Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube. If you can't catch us live, be sure to watch the replay 24/7 on the channel embedded in this article or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State news and notes It's not just Penn State football making moves this fall. After a successful frozen four-run, the Men's Ice Hockey team secured an offseason prize unlike any other in program history. Top recruit Gavin McKenna chose the Nittany Lions as his school of choice. We'll discuss the program's outlook and Penn State's approach to NIL in the current landscape. It's also EA Sports College football week! The game drops on July 10th, but deluxe edition subscribers gained access to the game on Monday. Summer conversation series: Drew AllarReporter Nate Bauer sat down with the important members of the 2025 Penn State football team and staff this summer, including starting quarterback Drew Allar. Bauer shares excerpts and parts of his conversation with the staff on today's show. We'll discuss Allar's transformation this offseaons and what's behind the starting quarterback's decision to get into the best shape of his career ahead of his senior year. Fitz's recruiting update Football and recruiting reporter Sean Fitz joins the show to discuss the latest Penn State recruiting news. Penn State secured two more commitments over the holiday weekend, effectively wrapping up the team's recruiting for this cycle. He'll discuss what he thinks of Gonzaga defensive end Tyson Harley and DePaul Catholic offensive lineman Marlen Bright. Fitz also turned the page to 2027 this week with an early preview of the names to know at several offensive positions. Be sure to check out his article on that. We'll discuss some of the important names on the show. Penn State season preview month continues Today, we'll ask more questions of our staff to get their big-picture thoughts on the 2025 season. Is it a good thing that Penn State plays three easy non-conference games and then has a bye before Oregon? We'll answer that question in the BWI Mailbag to end the show. We'll also discuss the team's showdown with Ohio State in early November. Is it better to see a team with so much turnover early or later on the schedule? We'll discuss those topics, and more! If you want to be part of the show, join us and ask your questions or give your takes in the live chat. We'll be interacting with you all show long and taking questions in the BWI Mailbag! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Does Penn State have the perfect September schedule? | 2025 Season Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 8, 20251h 3m

Ep 944Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class Nears Finish Line: Who's Left to Commit? | June Recap

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State Football wraps up the majority of its recruiting for 2026 this weekend with the last major string of commitment announcments from top prospects. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we'll preview the biggest names that will decide their college fate during the holiday weekend, plus recap June. How badly did Penn State get beaten for its top targets compared to other years? Reporter Ryan Snyder will do his best to illustrate how much NIL has eroded the top of the Penn State recruiting pile compared to previous years. Join BWI Live today at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay anytime on the YouTube channel, embedded in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Be ready for the next round of commitments by subscribing to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now and enabling notifications. That way, you'll be the first to know when a commitment video drops. The Good news: Penn State's top recruit at Rivals Five-Star ChallengePenn State offensive lineman Kevin Brown once again shone on the recruiting stage. Last week, Brown was at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge and earned accolades for his performance. Snyder will recap Brown's accomplishments among his peers and discuss what that means for his outlook and future in Happy Valley. We'll also recap the team's three-man recruiting weekend to end June with Jackson Ford, Jack Fuchs, and kicker Adam McCann-Gibbs on today's show. What has Snyder learned about Ford? He spoke to the defensive end's head coach to learn more about the latest Nittany Lion. The final wave of commitments coming up this weekend Penn State still has several top targets on the board who will make their college destinations known this weekend. This will likely be the last big recruiting weekend of the calendar now that the process has moved earlier into May and June. We'll preview the decisions coming from players like Tyson Harley, Marlen Bright, and cornerback Dorian Barney. The Bad: Penn State June Recap stingsWe've chronicled how many prospects Penn State missed on this recruiting cycle over the last two and a half weeks. From Grayson McKeogh to Luke Wafle, most of the team's top targets left after official visits went to different schools. While it's undoubtedly a loss, how much of a loss is still a fair debate. Today, we'll try to better understand the new gap between what Penn State previously achieved before NIL and now. The team didn't routinely land elite prospects at the most valuable positions, but there's also a clear erosion of their recruiting. Snyder will attempt to pick through the results to give fans a better understanding.#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State's 2026 Recruiting Class Nears Finish Line: Who's Left to Commit? | June Recap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 3, 20251h 5m

Ep 943Can Penn State Knock off Big Ten Champ Oregon Ducks in White Out? | Season Preview

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions are in the final summer preparations for the 2025 season. While the coaching staff can take time off this month, following a hectic recruiting calendar, we're using the downtime to preview the upcoming season. Join the BWI Live show as we preview the season, starting with the team's most challenging and meaningful games this fall. We'll start with the team's White Out matchup with the 2024 Big Ten Champion Oregon Ducks. Did Oregon lose too much talent this offseason to repeat as champions? Or did the rising Titan in college football pour enough resources into the transfer portal and recruiting to restock for another run? We'll also cover the latest Penn State news, plus open up the mailbag! Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube so you can be part of the live chat. We'll be taking questions from the audience to answer your burning season preview questions on the show. If you can't catch us live, be sure to catch the replay 24/7 on the channel embedded in this article or anywhere you get your podcasts. On3 makes major changes and additionsCollege football national reporter Brett McMurphy has joined the On3 family! McMurphy is well known for his bowl projections each year. To kick off his start with us, McMurphy put out his 2025-26 College Football Playoff projections. Where does he think Penn State will end up in the championship run? Join the show to find out. We'll also discuss Greg Pickel's June recap, including information we learned about the coming year. Penn State season Preview: Oregon Today, we're diving headfirst into previewing the upcoming season, starting with the Oregon Ducks. Penn State hosts Dan Lanning's team on Sept. 27 for the team's annual White Out game in prime time. The Ducks will get Penn State's best shot in its best environment on the biggest stage. Yet, with so much turnover this offseason, what will the Ducks be bringing to Happy Valley? We've begun investigating the team's new DNA after spring football and will give fans an early preview of what they should expect from the team. Today, we'll cover Oregon's transfer portal and freshman class additions, plus recap how the team likes to play football on both sides of the ball. We'll break down the basics of the teams' schemes and styles on offense and defense. BWI Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show with the BWI Mailbag. We've preselected questions from the Lions Den Message board to feature on the show, but we're answering your questions in the live chat as well. What do you want to know about the team's upcoming season? Drop your thoughts and questions in the chat and we'll answer them during the mailbag! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Can Penn State Knock off Big Ten Champ Oregon Ducks in White Out? | Season Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 20251h 2m

Ep 942Penn State Season Preview Month Begins: Can Drew Allar Deliver In Senior Season?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football team begins its 2025 season in earnest this month when the team convenes at the end of July for the start of training camp. Now that it's July, we're starting our season preview on the BWI Live Show. Today, we'll discuss reporter Nate Bauer's interviews with several important figures on the Penn State staff and roster. We'll hear what they have to say about the team's goals this year and how they achieve them. We'll also preview the schedule to kick off our month of preparation for the upcoming season. Join BWI Live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the conversation. Ask our staff any questions you have during the live chat, and we'll answer them during the show! If you can't catch us live, watch the replay on the channel embedded in this article or wherever you get your podcasts. New new era of college football is hereNot only is July the start of training camp for many college and NFL teams, but it's also the start of a new era in college football. With the NCAA's House Settlement rules going into effect today, teams can officially start paying players directly from internal revenue. Yet, does this day and this landmark change anything for Penn State or college football at large? We'll discuss that idea with Bauer on today's show. We'll also preview Big Ten Media Days, which happen this month. Penn State sits down with Blue White Illustrated Bauer recently did one-on-one interviews with both of Penn State's coordinators - Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles - plus quarterback Drew Allar. You can read Bauer's work at Blue White Illustrated, but we'll discuss those conversations on today's show. We'll be focusing on specific aspects of these conversations to discuss in detail, which will hopefully help us gain a better understanding of the team's mindset for this fall. It's the last ride for the Penn State Football Recruiting Class of 2022, which includes team stars like Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Dani Dennis-Sutton, and Zane Durant. What did they come back for, and what are their goals? Of course, we'll discuss Allar and his goals for this upcoming season and how that relates to the passing game. Season preview month beginsFinally, we'll end the show by starting our season preview of 2025. What are we most curious about learning as we begin our own preparations for the season? What's the biggest wildcard on Penn State's schedule? We'll discuss those topics, what the toughest stretch of games looks like, and anything else that comes to mind! Didn't see a topic you want us to cover? Join the show and bring it up in the comments section!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jul 1, 20251h 4m

Ep 941Can Penn State Rebound? Key recruiting decisions loom after tough week: BWI Live

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football recruiting department has been taking body blows for the last week. Many of the team's top targets have chosen other destinations since Grayson McKeogh kicked off the trend by committing to Notre Dame last Wednesday. Yet the team has a chance to fight back and close out the week with a series of wins with other top prospects ready to decide. We'll cover it all on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, plus recap the final weekend of recruiting visits. Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder sit down for an hour to discuss the team's situation heading into July. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the conversation. We'll be talking with fans in the live chat throughout the show. If you want to make sure you're the first to hear about the team's commitments when they happen, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive alerts when we post our Committed videos. Of course, if you can't catch today's show live, you can watch the replay on our channel, embedded in this article, or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State lands another high-potential tight end, more decisions comingPenn State secured a recruiting victory on Wednesday afternoon when four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn committed to the program. If you want a recap of his journey to the Nittany Lions, check out our latest video. However, we'll discuss Petersohn further to start today's show. Petersohn kicked off a string of recruiting decisions this week that will culminate in one of Penn State's top targets making his choice Friday evening. We'll recap the announced dates for the team's top targets in the coming days and weeks. Penn State tackle situation: Want vs NeedEarlier this week, Snyder wrote about the wants and needs left in the Class of 2026. Who is essential to add, and which players are luxury additions now that the team has 21 committed players? You can check out the full articl here, but one position we've detailed for several weeks is at tackle. We'll review how Penn State has recruited that position this year and what to make of the team's prospects at the position. White out and Lasch Bash Recap Finally, we'll review the team's final recruiting weekend in June. Penn State hosted its Lasch Bash and White Out camp on Sunday of this past week. Who showed up and who showed out? We'll recap the prospects and commits who were in attendance and what we learned about them. Did we miss something you want to discuss? Join the show live at 10 a.m. and drop your thoughts in the live chat!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Can Penn State Rebound? Key recruiting decisions loom after tough week: BWI Live Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 20251h 2m

Ep 940Penn State Recruiting: Decision Dates, Hidden Gems, and What’s Next in 2026

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is nearing its next round of commitment decisions in the Class of 2026. Today, we'll discuss the upcoming date and players to know. Also, after a week of missing top targets, it's a good time to give an equal voice to the work the team has done so far. We'll discuss the team's commitments and point out which players are hidden gems and underrated prospects. Finally, we'll answer your questions during the show and play Buy or Sell! Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show. Catch the show on replay in this article, on the BWI YouTube Channel, or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State decision days Minnesota native and Penn State tight end target Pierce Petersohn announced last night that he'll be revealing his decision for a college destination today. He kicks off the next round of important decisions from the team's top remaining targets, which include Jackson Ford and Damari Simeon this week. We'll run down the names and times that have announced their decision dates so far. If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications so that when the commitments break, you'll be the first to hear if Penn State has landed another prospect. From there, we'll pivot to discussing the team's current commits. Four-star tackle Kevin Brown was at the Rivals Five Star Challenge this week and did very well. We'll discuss his work this week. Brown is the team's highest-ranked player in the Class of 2026, but he's not the only good football player. After a week of missing on high-rated prospects, we'll try to give Penn State fans a bit of hope. We're listing the most underrated prospects in the class, and where we think they could end up by the time, all is said and done. Finally, reporter Greg Pickel will discuss the latest with Penn State wrestling prospect Bo Bassett, who made news by decommitting from Iowa last week. Buy or SellFinally, we'll round out June with another edition of Buy or Sell. We'll present a statement about the Penn State football team and either Buy or Sell that statement as fact. This week, we're discussing the team's chances of having a surprise starter and the team's long-term outlook on offense. Want to be part of the conversation and get your question on the BWI Mailbag? Join the live chat and ask a question. We'll answer your questions and take comments from the live chat during the show! Penn State's Most Underrated Prospects In 2026#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 25, 202553 min

Ep 939Penn State Recruiting Takes a Hit + Roster Update and Weight Changes

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDNormally, Tuesdays on the BWI Live show are reserved primarily for discussions about the current Penn State football team, while the Thursday show focuses on recruiting. However, the Nittany Lions lost four top recruiting targets between Wednesday and Friday of last week. This recruiting news sparked a frenzy of panic among Penn State fans to the point that even reporter Nate Bauer wrote about it on Friday. So, today, we'll discuss the bigger implications of Penn State's loss of Khary Adams, Joey O'Brien, Greyson McKeogh, and Luke Wafle to its top rivals. We'll discuss the emotional impact, the logical next steps, and what the big picture means for the team's ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport, given the influence of NIL on recruiting. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss this, plus the latest roster update from the team and your questions! We'll be opening the live chat for discussion from fans throughout the show. Gang Green sets in for Penn State recruitingThree of the four players mentioned earlier all chose Notre Dame over Penn State. Meanwhile, Wafle chose USC over Ohio State in a bidding war that reportedly eclipsed 2 million dollars in NIL money. We'll address each individual recruiting situation and then consider them as part of a larger picture. Can Penn State's current model of retention withstand the new economy of recruiting? Will the program be cut off from top talent each cycle? Bauer and recruiting reporter Sean Fitz will dive deep into the topic to give Penn State fans a much-needed perspective on the topic. Penn State roster update and long-term weight changes In team-specific news, Penn State released its latest roster update, with Jabree Coleman joining the program this week. With it came updated weights for the program's athletes. We've tracked the progress of each player since January, and today, we'll reveal the biggest weight gainers and losers this offseason. What context should fans take from this? We'll discuss players who are transforming their bodies and which players may be falling behind for one reason or another. Nickel corner battle hinges on fall camp We also talked to Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles this month. What did he say about his defense, and what he expects from the team this year? Bauer spoke to Knowles in an exclusive one-on-one interview recently, and he'll preview that conversation on today's show. In a separate conversation, Knowles discussed his nickel position in depth with BWI. We'll discuss the big takeaways from that conversation and what they mean for the team's defense this fall. Finally, despite the earlier recruiting focus on the show, there's more recruiting news to discuss this week. We'll wrap up the show with Fitz's recruiting update, discussing the news from this past weekend and the decisions looming on the horizon for the Penn State Class of 2026. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Recruiting Takes a Hit + Roster Update and Weight Changes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 24, 202559 min

Ep 938Recruiting Trouble for Penn State? Why the 2026 Class Is Trending the Wrong Way

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe decision days are here for Penn State's top targets in the Class of 2026 and so far, the news hasn't been great. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we'll discuss the top prospects that have made or will make their college decisions in the coming days. Reporter Ryan Snyder sits down for an hour to relate the current situation to Penn State fans on today's show. We'll also recap the prospect camp from Wednesday and preview the weekend of camps starting on Friday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest Penn State Football recruiting news and ask your questions of the show! We'll interact with the live chat throughout the show and take questions from the audience. Want to know when we go live? Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now and enable notifications so you can know when we post breaking news, live shows and more. Of course, if you want to get to the source of the news, subscribe to the site right now for just one dollar to try us out for a week. Penn State suffers a recruiting loss this week. More to come? The bad news for the top of Penn State's 2026 prospects started Wednesday when four-star tackle Greyson McKeogh chose Notre Dame over Penn State and Texas. Shortly after, industry experts put in picks for top defensive back targets Khary Adams and Joey O'Brien to join him in South Bend. After that, reports from On3 surfaced that USC and Ohio State were in a bidding war for top defensive end Luke Wafle, who was about to command a seven-figure NIL package. Where does that leave Penn State? Snyder will do his best to give fans the intel on why things are trending away from the Nittany Lions with in-state and regional targets. We'll also discuss who is left on the board and what the program can do to make up ground. Penn State finishing June with three camps in five days Penn State hosted a smaller mid-week camp on Wednesday that BWI attended. Several top commits and prospects were also in attendance. We'll discuss what we saw from defensive line commit Isaac Chukwurah, and 2027 target Abraham Sessay. Defensive back commits Julian Peterson and Matt Sieg also attended camp, which was our first time to see them work up close. We'll discuss how they performed. Previewing Visits and Camps to close JuneFinally, we'll preview the end of the 2025 June calendar. A recruiting dead period starts next week, lasting until the start of the 2025 season. It's the final chance to get prospects on campus for official visits and to have top targets visit the program. We'll discuss the upcoming players making their way to campus for a final round of official visits, and then those players will be invited to the Lasch Bash and White Out Camp on Sunday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 19, 20251h 3m

Ep 937Penn State Wrestling Show: Final X Recap | Big Ten Schedule Update

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State wrestling show from Blue-White Illustrated is back with a recap of Final X plus the latest on the Nittany Lions' 2025-2026 schedule.Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel start this week's show with a look at how past, present, and future members of head coach Cael Sanderson's program, plus Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members, performed at the event that sets the U.S. National team. Incoming freshman PJ Duke stole the show in Newark and thus dominates the conversation on this episode. Despite not yet receiving his high school diploma, the New York native is going to World's as his country's representative at 70 kilograms after stunning Cornell great Yianni Diakomihalis with a pin to win their best-of-three series 2-1. Duke, who is a four-time state champ, capped it off with a back flip seconds after the referee slapped the mat to end the match.#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Wrestling Show: Final X Recap | Big Ten Schedule Update Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 202515 min

Ep 936Troy Huhn at Elite 11: What It Means for Penn State Football

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team is deep in its offseason workouts but the recruiting efforts for the program are in high gear. On today's show, we'll preview Day Two of the Elite 11 Finals, where 2026 quarterback Troy Huhn is competing for Finals MVP. We'll also discuss the team's prospect camp schedule, which is busy this week, plus dig into the team's plans at linebacker. Join the show today at 10 a.m. with Greg Pickel hosting! The best way to know when Penn State news breaks is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, when Penn State gains a commitment, you'll be the first to know with our Committed video series. Go deeper into recruiting and more with a subscription to Blue White Illustrated. Get access for just one dollar to try us out for the first week. Penn State at the Elite 11 It's been six out of seven years that Penn State has had a quarterback commit at the Elite 11 finals in Los Angeles. We'll discuss the importance of having a player at the event and what it means for Huhn, who is Penn State's representative this year in a two QB class. Does Huhn need to win the event for it to be a successful year for Penn State? We'll discuss the event's history and how it found quarterback talent through the years. Next, we'll discuss what Penn State linebackers coach Dan Connor said about recent transfer Amare Campbell. Pickel wrote about the team's acquisition in the transfer portal and what drew Connor to him out of North Carolina. We'll discuss how he fits with the program and what Connor had to say about the room. Finally, we'll discuss Penn State's hunt for more talent this summer. The team hosts a prospect camp on Wednesday, which Blue White Illustrated will attend. Be sure to follow us on social media and on the Blue White Illustrated message board to get up-to-date information about the event. Buy or Sell We'll end the show by playing another round of Buy or Sell? We'll give a statement and then ask if you buy that fact or want to sell it for the upcoming 2025 season. Today, we'll be discussing the defensive starting unit and whether a transfer will start for the Nittany Lions; we'll also examine the team's backup quarterback situation. Of course, we'll be taking your questions throughout the show! JOin us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the action! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Troy Huhn at Elite 11: What It Means for Penn State Football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 202559 min

Ep 935How many O-Line Combos will Penn State play in 2025? | Where team stands with elite 2026 Talent

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions hosted critical players this weekend, including a five-star offensive lineman. We recap the visits, plus discuss the big men up front for the current Penn State team. How many different line combinations can the team have this fall? We discuss what Phil Trautwein had to say about the group in June. We'll also preview Nate Bauer's conversation with Drew Allar, Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles. #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: https://bluewhiteonline.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.

Jun 17, 20251h 7m

Ep 934Penn State OV Weekend Preview: Five Stars, Sleepers and Top Targets on Campus

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThis time of year is all about the official visits in Penn State football recruiting. The team hosted elite players last weekend at critical positions like defensive end, defensive tackle and offensive tackle. This week, they'll bring in a five-star player, top targets at tight end, and several sleeper targets to round out the group. Join the BWI Live Recruiting show as reporter Ryan Snyder discusses those topics, plus he takes your questions on the show! We're live at 10 a.m. on YouTube. If you can't catch the show live and be part of the chat, check us out on replay either on the channel, here in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Penn State recruiting news and previewsOf course, it's not all about official visits. Penn State will continue its search for the next wave of prospects on Friday with a team camp, hosting seven-on-seven teams from across the region. Snyder will give you a quick preview of what to expect. Next, we'll return to cornerback Amauri Polydor's commitment to the Penn State last weekend. Snyder spoke with On3 National recruiting director Charles Power about the three-star cornerback. He'll relate what Power had to say about Polydor's film and what he expects from the St. Frances cornerback this coming season. Finally, Snyder will recap the conversations he had with Penn State's elite targets from last weekend. What did Grayson Mckeogh have to say about his time with the Nittany Lions? Snyder spoke with the LaSalle offensive tackle. He also spoke with potential five-star defensive Luke Wafle's father about the visit his son took last weekend. We'll review the highlights of those conversations. Official visit preview Finally, we'll spend the second half of the show discussing the players visiting campus this weekend. From five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho to commits Ben Eziuka and Terry Wiggins, Snyder will discuss the stories and importance of the players visiting this weekend. Can Penn State swing for the fences with the elite lineman visiting, such as Texas native Drew Evers? We'll also track the story of fast-rising offensive tackle Charlie Thom. The Avon Old Farms prospect received an offer less than a week ago and has quickly scheduled an official visit to Penn State for this weekend. We'll discuss the tackle situation with Snyder to understand how Thom fits into the picture with so many elite prospects considering joining position coach Phil Trautwein's room. Join us at 10 a.m. to get your weekly dose of Penn State recruiting info!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 12, 20251h 3m

Ep 933Penn State Wrestling Show: Final X Preview

The Team USA roster for the Senior World Wrestling Championships will be announced this weekend in Newark, N.J. Penn State standouts and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members are competing at Final X. Some are vying for a backup spot on the early portion of the day-long card. Others are seeking a starting spot on the national team for this year's championships, which are set for September in Croatia.We preview Saturday's action on a fresh episode of the Blue-White Illustrated Penn State wrestling show.Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel start by taking a look at the true third place matches. Those start at 12:30 p.m. ET. Multiple wrestlers, including incoming freshman Marcus Blaze and five-time NCAA champ Carter Starocci, are competing for a backup spot on Team USA. Blaze is in the 65 kilogram (143.3 pounds) true third place match opposite Nebraska's Brock Hardy. Starocci, then, has a familiar foe in Parker Keckeisen of Northern Iowa in the 86-kilogram (189.5 pounds) true third place match. A win would mean Blaze and Starocci have national team resources for the next year. And, for Blaze in particular, it would mean the U23 Team USA spot at 65 kilograms is his to turn down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 11, 202515 min

Ep 932Discussing What We Learned From Penn State's Coordinators This June

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team opened the doors of the Lasch Building to the media last Thursday for an hour-long discussion with the media. Today, we'll dive deeper into those conversations on the BWI Live show and discuss what we learned and what we gleaned from the conversations with Penn State's coordinators and staff. We'll also play another round of buy or sell and take your questions in the live chat! Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or catch the replay wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe right now to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel and enable notifications so you're the first to know when we go live or publish new content. Penn State gets even more preseason accolades There's no secret at this point that the Penn State football team is the national media darling of the 2025 offseason. Phil Steele published his top 40 teams for the upcoming season, and Steele was very high on the Nittany Lions. Find out where he ranks the program and how many All-Americans he expects the team to produce this fall. To do that, the team will need to be elite on both sides of the football. We'll put those ideas to the test in our latest edition of Buy or Sell. Today, we'll focus primarily on the defensive side of the ball. Can Penn State allow fewer rushing yards than it did last season? Will they produce more takeaways? We'll debate those ideas on today's show. Reporter Greg Pickel will give his thoughts on Steele's analysis and then give you his thoughts on those ideas. You can play along in the chat by playing Buy or Sell with us! We'll read the best answers live on air. Between the LinesIt's now a summertime tradition for the Penn State coaching staff to sit down with the media at the start of June to discuss the offseason topics on the minds of fans and the media. Today, we'll dive deeper into those conversations in Between the Lines. We'll review Penn State head coach James Franklin's comments on why Ta'Mere Robinson left the program. You'll also hear what differences the linebacker room faces, according to Jim Knowles. Finally, Andy Kotelnicki will give his scouting report on Trebor Pena and what he thinks the differences will be in his offense now that the team is in its second year under his direction. Discussing What We Learned From Penn State's Coordinators This June#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 11, 20251h 1m

Ep 931The New Era of College Football Begins — What It Means for Penn State

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe new era of college sports is here. Penn State football, along with the rest of the sport, finally got a resolution on the future of the sport this past weekend when the NCAA v. House settlement finally passed. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll discuss the latest news on revenue sharing, Penn State's deal, or lack thereof, with private capital, plus the latest Penn State football and recruiting news. Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the conversation. We'll be taking comments and questions from the live chat during the show and answering your questions about today's topics. The best way to know when we go live is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive alerts when we post breaking news or go live. Penn State News update There was plenty of news that dropped after our final show on Thursday of last week. Today, we'll cover the biggest Penn State football news that's happened since then. Firstly, we'll discuss the report that Penn State and UCLA were the first two athletic departments to take on private equity from Elevate’s College Investment Initiative. However, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft quickly released a statement denying those reports, as did UCLA's athletic department. We'll discuss the situation to start the show. Next, we'll dig into the news that redshirt freshman Max Granville suffered a long-term injury after spring practice. Reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer will discuss the impact on the defensive end position and where that leaves Penn State's pass-rushing unit. NCAA Settlement ushers in new era of college footballNext, the college sports world learned over the weekend that Judge Claudia Wilkins signed off on the House v. NCAA settlement agreement. The agreement sets into motion a new framework for college sports where the program can directly pay athletes. Does this mean the end of NIL? What does this mean for walk-on players? We'll discuss the most pressing questions for fans during the show. Fitz's recruiting update and Between the Lines Finally, we'll end the show by getting into some real football topics. Penn State hosted a massive contingent of offensive and defensive line prospects this weekend, including some of the top remaining players in the Class of 2026. How did the team do in convincing those players that Penn State is the place to be? Fitz will discuss the reaction to the weekend, plus share his thoughts about what he saw at the team's various prospect camps on Friday and Sunday. Lastly, we'll rewind the clock to last Thursday at noon when Penn State head coach James Franklin sat down (literally) with the media to discuss the state of the team in June. We'll review three of his comments during our series Between the Lines. Join the show today to be part of the action! We're live at 10, and you can catch the replays on the channel, here in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 10, 20251h 7m

Ep 930Penn State Hosting Elite DL Targets + Joey O'Brien Commitment Countdown | BWI Live

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe're in the thick of official visit season for Penn State football recruiting. The team hosted its current commitments in the Class of 2026 last weekend, tying up loose ends and bringing the class together for a celebratory weekend. Now, the team will host one of its most important weekends of the summer, with most of its top defensive line targets and several top players at other positions coming to Happy Valley en mass on Friday. We'll discuss that, break down Joey O'Brien's final four schools, and recap the past weekend's camps. Join the BWI Live show for a special 9 a.m. start time today. We'll cover those topics, along with your comments and questions, in the live chat! The best way to stay up to date with the latest Penn State football news, including James Franklin's press conference this afternoon, is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Enable notifications so you get an alert when we post videos, go live, or bring you breaking news about Penn State commitments. One of Penn State's top targets in 2026 sets commitment date La Salle College High School safety Joey O'Brien has set his commitment date and trimmed his list of finalists down to four schools. We'll give you the latest information on the four-star prospect and what the news could mean for Penn State. Official visit previewOf course, the most critical news this week is that Penn State hosts its most star-studded lineup of the official visit season. While they've hosted top talent and players critical to this cycle's success, no weekend has as many as June 6-8. Multiple targets at the top of their positions will visit, including Carter Meadows and Luke Wafle at defensive end, Damari Simeon and Titan Davis at defensive tackle, and Grayson McKeogh at offensive tackle. We'll discuss how critical it is for Penn State to land a number of the players visiting this weekend, especially considering this group comprises mostly trench players, which is where the Class of 2026 has its most remaining spots. Reporters Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will break down the visitors and we'll show you highlights of the team's top targets visiting this weekend. Wrapping up last weekend's biggest events Of course, last weekend was also crucial to the program's current and future success. Snyder went to the Under Armour camp in Baltimore and will give his report on what he saw and who stood out during the event. We'll also recap the reactions and news coming out of the team's last official visit weekend, which consisted of the team's committed players and a handful of top targets. Join the show live at 9 a.m. to join the show and get your thoughts on air! Penn State Hosting Elite DL Targets + Joey O'Brien Commitment Countdown | BWI Live#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 5, 20251h 3m

Ep 929Surprise Freshman Contributors? Who Could Play Early for Penn State in 2025

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is loaded on offense and has a strong core returning on defense. So, is there room on a potential playoff team for freshmen to contribute? Today, we'll look at the possible paths to the field for Class of 2024 and 2025 players who still have a freshman lable on the Penn State roster. We'll also preview the upcoming season by playing Buy or Sell on several important Penn State football topics. Finally, we'll answer your questions in an extended BWI Mailbag. Join the BWI Live show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or catch the replay on the site and wherever you get your podcasts. For fans of the recruiting show, we'll be going live at 9 a.m. on Thursday this week. Penn State will host a media session with the Nittany Lions coaching staff at noon. So check back later in the day for comments from Penn State head coach James Franklin. Penn State Buy or SellWe start today by continuing our offseason series on the Penn State football team's most probable outcomes with the next edition of "Buy or Sell?" Today's topicsDrew Allar throws for 30 or more TDsPenn State will allow fewer passing yards per game than last seasonPenn State will have more than one All-American in 2025Want to give your thoughts on the subject? Join the live chat to play along! We'll be taking the best answers and reading them live on the show! Path to the field for Penn State freshmen The best football players will play on any team, regardless of position or age. However, the situation is also critical for a young player to see the field early. Is there a role on the team that they can fill, even if its not a starting job? We'll look at the team's roster and examine the best places for a young player to contribute this fall. BWI MailbagFinally, we'll spend an extended period of time in the BWI Mailbag to end the show. We've taken questions from the Lions Den message board to feature in the segment, but if you've got a question that you'd like to ask, join the show live and give us your best shot! If you listen to the podcast version, submit a question to Apple podcasts with a five-star review, and we'll answer that question on a future episode. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Jun 4, 20251h 8m

Ep 928Better or Worse? Tracking Penn State's Secondary This Offseason

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team received good news late last week. The long-standing issue of when to hold the annual White Out Game is over. Television partners announced that the game will be on in primetime on Sept. 27, giving the Nittany Lions its biggest atmosphere against the best opponent on the home schedule. We'll discuss that, another honor for Saquon Barkley, plus recruiting and team discussion throughout the show! Join the BWI Live show at 10 a.m. on YouTube today as we discuss if the defensive secondary will be better or worse than last season. Reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer join the show for a 60-minute conversation with you! Join the live chat to ask questions and interact with the show. We'll take questions throughout the program and open up the floor for you during the BWI Mailbag to end the show. Penn State NewsPenn State will host Oregon on NBC this fall in primetime. Not only does the team get to host the reigning Big Ten Champions at night, they also get to open the season at home. We discuss how significant a win, either in perception or reality, this decision is for the program. Next up, we'll discuss the news that Barkley is the latest cover athlete for the Madden video game franchise. Is this a boost for Penn State recruiting? Or just another fun achievement for Nittany Lions fans to celebrate? Fitz's Recruiting UdpateThe next phase of Penn State recruiting began in earnest over the weekend. The team hosted its 2025 signing class on Friday and Saturday followed by its first camp of the summer to evaluate prospects for coming cycles. However, most of the focus this weekend was on one 2026 athlete trying to prove he belonged in the current class. Detroit offensive lineman Ben Eziuka camped with the program to prove that he'd improved from last offseason. How did that go? We tracked his progress and performance throughout the afternoon and Fitz will discuss what he thinks on today's recruiting update. We will also highlight the rest of the offensive line, thanks to our tracking of the group through the afternoon. Finally, we'll preview the upcoming official visit weekend, which is stocked with elite talent. Is this Penn State's most important recruiting weekend of the official visit calendar? Fitz will weigh in. Better or Worse and the BWI Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show by discussing the Penn State football team for 2025. Is the team better or worse in the defensive backfield? We'll finish our look at the team's roster heading into the fall by assessing the linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties. The last few minutes of the show, as always, are dedicated to you! We'll be answering questions in the BWI Mailbag live to end the show so join us at 10 to get your questions answered live! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Better or Worse? Tracking Penn State's Secondary This Offseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 3, 20251h 7m

Ep 927Penn State Wrestling Show: U23 Nationals, U20 Team Trials Preview

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilD There are plenty of Penn State wrestling connections at the U23 Nationals and U20 Team Trials this weekend. Reporter Greg Pickel breaks down what fans should know, when to tune in and who to watch this weekend. #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: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Penn State Wrestling Show: U23 Nationals, U20 Team Trials Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 202513 min

Ep 926Recruiting Show: Can Penn State Land a Top 10 Class? Key June Visits & Commit Dates Revealed

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDAfter months and sometimes years of recruiting, the picture is starting to crystalize for some of Penn State football's top targets in the Class of 2026. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're discussing the commitment dates that top targets set this week, new official visits added to the summer schedule, plus a preview of the upcoming official visit weekend. Reporters Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz join the show to discuss the team's position heading into the month that will determine whether the team secures a top-ten recruiting class this year. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube, on replay, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe now to the channel so you don't miss any of our breaking news commitment videos coming in the next few weeks! Of course, if you want the latest intel updates daily, join Blue White Illustrated for just a dollar to try us out for a week! Penn State Recruiting News UpdateWe'll start with the news of the week for Penn State football. Several of the team's top targets, including cornerbacks Khary Adams and Dorian Barney, have told On3 about their commitment dates and what they expect from the coming month. We'll discuss Penn State's chances and if the news changes anything for our reporter's thoughts about the race to acquire the top defensive backs on the team's recruiting board. The team also added several high-profile national prospects to the June official visit calendar. We'll discuss which players are coming to see the program and what Penn State's chances are to land a national prospect like defensive tackle Titan Davis. Official Visit Preivew Snyder outlined what's left for the Penn State offensive skill positions this week. We'll ask him what he learned about the recruiting roster spots left for the running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers. Finally, we'll preview the upcoming official visit weekend. Penn State's committed players make up the vast majority of the team's guests this weekend, but there are still critical visitors joining the team in Happy Valley. We'll preview what fans need to know about this official visit weekend. We'll also discuss the uncommitted players coming to campus, including Texas linebacker Kosi Okpala, offensive lineman Marlen Bright and more! Want to know more about a prospect we didn't highlight today? Join the show live at 10 a.m. and discuss Penn State recruiting with the staff via the live chat function! We'll be talking with you live to get feedback and answer follow-up questions during the hour-long show. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Can Penn State Land a Top 10 Class? Key June Visits & New Targets Revealed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 202559 min

Ep 925Keystone Players: The 5 Most Crucial Penn State Nittany Lions Defenders for 2025

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDIt's no secret that the Penn State football team is loaded for the upcoming season. Several high-profile players chose to return for their senior seasons, seeking the chance to win a national title and enhance their draft stock. But which players on the team are absolutely critical to the team's success this year? We're naming the team's "Keystone Players" on which the season's hopes hinge. We'll also preview the upcoming season by playing Buy or Sell and answer your questions in the BWI Mailbag! Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay any time. You can also catch the show wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State news We'll start the show with a quick Penn State football news segment. The new cover for College Football '26 was released this week, and the team is featured on the cover. We'll show you the cover art featuring Nick Singleton and Penn State head coach James Franklin and discuss it. In more real-world news, the Athletic put out kick-time predictions for the first three games of the 2025 season. We'll discuss the potential impact of those games on the team's opening schedule and exposure against Nevada, FIU, and Villanova. Buy or SellWill Zakee Wheatly lead the Penn State defense in tackles? Can Singleton and teammate Kaytron Allen combine for over 2,500 rushing yards? We're playing Buy or Sell on today's show to discuss what we expect from the team's offensive and defensive output this year. We'll highlight areas where we believe the team will produce significant statistical outputs and others where we anticipate the team may fall behind. Keystone Players Football is a game built on the collective efforts of 11 individuals working together. Yet, not every job or position on the field is as critical as the next. So, we're not asking which players are the best or will put out the most stats this coming year; we're discussing which players are the most irreplaceable on the team. Today, we'll outline the Keystone players on defense, without whom the team's defensive plan may fall apart. BWI MailbagFinally, we open the show's last segment to you! Join us for the BWI Mailbag by asking your questions in the live chat throughout the show. We'll highlight the best ones during the Mailbag and answer your questions about Penn State Football. Join us at 10 a.m. to be part of the show! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Keystone Players: The 5 Most Crucial Penn State Nittany Lions Defenders for 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20251h 4m

Ep 924Penn State Hype: What’s Real and What’s Not for 2025? | BWI Live Show

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe're continuing our examination of the Penn State football team's position as a top team heading into the 2025 college football season. Today, we'll discuss the facts and fiction behind the offseason narratives that national media outlets are weaving about the team this offseason. We'll also continue our look at the team's offseason progress by playing Better or Worse? to end the show. Of course, we'll have the latest Penn State football and recruiting news on Today's BWI Live Show as well. Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube, on replay, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Subscribe now so you don't miss any of our football, recruiting, or wrestling coverage all offseason! Penn State news We'll start the show with the terrible news of former Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming. Reports this weekend say that Fleming was in an ATV accident. From the original report:“In a release, troopers say before 8:15 p.m., authorities were called to Painter Lick Lane in Columbia Township Friday night after an ATV crash. State police explain that the ATV was traveling Northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it struck a deer that jumped out into the roadway.”We'll discuss the situation. In less sober news, we'll move on to today's main topic. Penn State is now a favorite topic of conversation for national media. Some of the compliments and criticism are fair for the 2025 squad. Some are not. Reporter Nate Bauer broke down what he saw as the facts and the fiction behind the hype for the program this offseason. We'll discuss his recent article on today's show. Fitz's Recruiting Update It was a big weekend in New Jersey for top prospects in the Northeast on Saturday. The Under Armour camp circuit came through the region, attracting top talent from Penn State's recruiting footprint, especially on the offensive and defensive line. We'll discuss what recruiting reporter Sean Fitz saw this weekend from players like offensive line commits Roseby Lubintus and Layton von Brandt, as well as top prospects like Jackson Vaughn and Maxwell Hiller. It's also another important weekend for the Class of 2026 coming up on Friday. We'll have another official visit preview on Fitz's Recruiting Update. Better or Worse? One of the narratives we'll discuss earlier in today's show is about the Penn State defense. There's a feeling that unit can be better this year under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. We'll dive deeper into that topic today in our summer series Better or Worse? We'll examine the front seven to see if the defensive ends, linebackers, and defensive tackles can be better than they were in 2024. Have a question? Want to discuss a different Penn State football topic? Join the live chat to ask your questions and give us your comments! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Hype: What’s Real and What’s Not for 2025? | BWI Live Show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20251h 3m

Ep 923Who’s Next to Commit? Breaking Down Penn State’s Top Targets & OV Weekend Buzz

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions have a brief pause this weekend from official visits, but the news doesn't stop. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the reaction from the last recruiting weekend, plus a preview of an upcoming decision from a top target in 2026. Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder delve into the most important topics from the last week in Penn State football recruiting each Thursday on the Recruiting Show! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel now so you don't miss any shows or breaking news. Penn State recruiting news While most of our attention is on the Class of 2026 as it comes to a pivotal decision time over the next two months, we'll start today with the Class of 2027. The Nittany Lions have an elite start to the next cycle, according to the latest On300 rankings for the juniors-to-be. Snyder and Fitz discuss where commits Khalil Taylor, Kemon Spell, and Layton von Brandt rank in the updated list, which dropped this week. Snyder will also detail where Pennsylvania stacks up in the national recruiting scene for the next cycle. Penn State is also waiting on a decision today from three-star cornerback Jaziel Hart. The Virginia native will announce his commitment from a final five of Notre Dame, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Penn State. Our reporters will tell you which way the wind is blowing before the final announcement. There are also several other defensive targets narrowing in on various decisions, which we'll recap. Who are top defensive tackle Damari Simeon's top schools? We'll recap his final four and discuss the official visit situation for one of the team's top remaining targets. Elite 11 Recap Next, we'll recap the State College regional camp for the Elite 11. Several Penn State commits competed in the passing challenge and the All-22 camp before the quarterbacks took over. Our recruiting team was there in force and we'll recap what we saw and heard from the event, plus review the news that dropped last night about finals invites. OV Recap and BWI Recruiting Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show by discussing the program's first big official visit weekend. While Blue White Illustrated subscribers have been briefed on the impressions from recruits this week, we'll synthesize that information into one conversation on today's show. Which players stood out? Which is Penn State in a good position to land? We'll give you the lay of the land. Then, we'll close out the show by taking questions from the BWI Mailbag. Submit your questions via a five-star review on your preferred podcasting app, or drop a comment into the live chat! We'll take the best questions and answer questions submitted from the Blue-White Illustrated Message board. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Who’s Next to Commit? Breaking Down Penn State’s Top Targets & OV Weekend Buzz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 20251h 4m

Ep 922Cael Sanderson Does It Again: Penn State Secures Back-to-Back #1 Recruiting Classes | Wrestling Show

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State wrestling is bringing another highly-regarded group of high school recruits into its program this year. That headlines today’s newsstand. Willie Saylor of MatScouts put the Nittany Lions at No. 1 in his Class of 2025 team rankings. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s team becomes the first program to land back-to-back top classes since the rankings began in 2020. The list of newcomers is headlined by the top senior wrestlers in the country, New York’s PJ Duke and Ohio’s Marcus Blaze. It also includes top 60 recruits William Henckel (Connecticut, No. 18), Asher Cunningham (Pa., No. 22), Nate Desmond (Pennsylvania, No. 39), and Dalton Perry (Pa., No. 54).#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Cael Sanderson Does It Again: Penn State Secures Back-to-Back #1 Recruiting Classes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 202512 min

Ep 921Daniel Jennings Reclassifies + Penn State Defensive Power Rankings | BWI Live

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team officially added the remainder of its Class of 2025 this week, with ten players joining the squad as freshman May enrolees. On today's BWI Live, we'll discuss that group of players, show you their current heights and weights, plus discuss which players might have a shot at making an impact this fall. We're also power ranking the Penn State defense from five to one on today's show. Join us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube! Want to be the first to hear from BWI? Subscribe right now for free and enable notifications so you never miss any of our shows, breaking news or commitment videos. Team adds eleven freshmen We'll start the show by discussing the news that we hit on yesterday, but we will discuss it further today. Class of 2026 defensive end Daniel Jennings made a big move this week, reclassifying to 2025 and joining the team a year early. It's the second time in two years the team has added a player in this manner. We'll discuss Jennings's skills and what they mean for the program. With Jennings on board, the team added 11 freshmen this week. We'll discuss the remaining bulk of the class by giving you the officially listed heights and weights for the incoming freshmen. Can any of them find a role on the roster this fall? We'll discuss the players who arrive at a position with an opportunity to see if their skills match the timeline. Penn State News Update Beyond the freshmen that joined the roster, Penn State officially added Trebor Pena and Amare Campbell, the two transfer portal commitments for the spring cycle. We'll discuss where the duo checked in at from a size perspective. Finally, we'll run down the latest Penn State news and social media updates from the program. BWI Mailbag Next, we'll discuss your questions and thoughts on the BWI Mailbag. Subscribers to Blue White Illustrated submitted questions on Monday, which we're answering on the live shows throughout the week. Today, we'll be discussing the Penn State offense run-pass ratio and if the team has any elite pass rushers on the rise behind the duo of established veterans currently set to start for the defense. Want to ask a question? You can put your thoughts in the live chat, or you can leave a comment on our podcast with a five-star review! We'll answer the best on the show. Power Ranking the Penn State defense Finally, we'll end the show by power ranking the Penn State defensive positions in our post-spring analysis. The team added talent in the transfer portal this spring, but the unit is changing defensive schemes under new coordinator Jim Knowles. We'll shine a light on which positions can dominate the defensive personality this fall based on the combination of talent and scheme. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

May 21, 20251h 1m

Ep 920BWI Live: Penn State Updates Beaver Stadium Project | Elite 11 Recap

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is in full offseason mode with the team working out mostly on its own for the summer. We're taking that time to review where the team stands heading into the upcoming season on today's BWI Live Show. We'll also discuss the latest updates from Penn State on the Beaver Stadium renovation project, with new details about how the stadium's west side will transform with the project. Finally, we'll answer your questions in the BWI Mailbag! Want to keep in touch with Penn State football this offseason? Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you get updates when we go live, post breaking news content, or commitment videos for the team's Class of 2026 and beyond. Penn State updates renovation of Beaver Stadium Penn State athletics revealed the latest renderings and updates on the Beaver Stadium revitalization project this week. We'll discuss how the new club levels will change seating patterns and impact fans' options in the future. In light of the Penn State Men's Lacrosse team beating Notre Dame and advancing to the semifinals, reporter Nate Bauer compiled the list of sports that the program has achieved success in recently. He profiles the changes and advancements in the team's 31 sports under new athletic director Pat Kraft on today's show. Fitz's Recruiting Update It was a busy weekend for the Penn State recruiting department as well. The team hosted one of its most important official visit weekends of the year. Top defensive back targets Khary Adams, Joey O'Brien, and Dorian Barney all visited this weekend. What sort of impression did they leave on that trio? Recruiting reporter Sean Fitz discusses the feedback from this weekend during Fitz's Recruiting Update. It was also the Elite 11 Regional in State College on Sunday. Fitz and the recruiting team were at the State College Area High School track facility to watch the event. We'll recap the performance from quarterbacks Peyton Falzone and Troy Huhn. Lastly, we'll preview the latest RPM pick for a Penn State Class of 2026 target that Ryan Snyder put in on Tuesday morning. Better or Worse and the BWI Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show discussing the team's progress from the 2024 season to now. Penn State is considered one of, if not the top program in College Football heading into 2025. After advancing to the final four last season, is the team better or worse than last year at each position? Today, we're wrapping up the offense by discussing the tight ends and offensive line. We turn the final segment of the show over to you! Join us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to ask a question of the BWI Live crew. We'll answer select questions throughout the show and during the BWI Mailbag segment to end the show. Penn State Updates Beaver Stadium Project | Elite 11 Recap#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

May 20, 20251h 3m

Ep 919Recruiting Show: Penn State Official Visit and Elite 11 Preview | Lions Securing a Top Ten Class?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDOfficial visit season for Penn State football gets underway tomorrow in a big way. Several of the team's top targets will join the program for its last, best impression before many decide on their college destinations this summer. We're previewing the action this weekend on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, today at 10 a.m. on YouTube. Join recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder as they discuss the team's chances at securing the commitments that will ensure a top-ten class for the 2026 cycle. If you want to get more on recruiting than just an hour's worth of conversation and insight, join Blue White Illustrated right now! You can access the site for just one dollar for the first week to try us out. Penn State recruiting news We'll start with the latest recruiting news for the Penn State football team that doesn't include players visiting this weekend. Probable five-star defensive end Luke Wafle announced his top four schools and released his official visit schedule for the upcoming months. We'll discuss where Penn State sits on the list of final schools and when he'll visit Happy Valley. Next, we'll flip to the other side of the football to discuss the offensive line. Penn State has built a strong culture under offensive line coach Phil Trautwein, who seems to have his pick of the class in 2026. Which players stand out, and is there a race to secure a spot in the class? We'll discuss what Snyder pieced together in his reporting. Finally, we'll wrap up our discussion of Davion Brown's commitment to the program on Monday and discuss any other topics our experts think you need to know. Official visit weekend Of course, the main event this weekend begins on Friday. Top players like safety Joey O'Brien, cornerback Khary Adams, and linebacker Cincere Johnson will take their official visits this weekend. We'll look at each player's impact on the class, where they are on the big board for the program, and more. Of couse we'll preview all of the players visiting this weekend. Elite 11 Wraps up qualifiers for Finals in State College Finally, we'll preview the Elite 11 qualifier coming to State College on Sunday. Penn State's quarterback commits, Troy Huhn and Peyton Falzone, will attend the event. We'll discuss what we expect and want to see from the duo this weekend. However, the Elite 11 isn't just for quarterbacks. In years past, top commits like Luke Reynolds, Andrew Olesh, Layton Von Brandt, and Lyrick Samuel have attended the event's All-22 camp. We'll end the show by previewing that portion of the event. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

May 15, 20251h 4m

Ep 918Penn State Wrestling Show: Freestyle Season Recap, World Team Challenge Preview

The Penn State wrestling show from Blue-White Illustrated returns to get you ready for the U.S. World Team Trials tournament this weekend while also catching you up on the latest news about the Nittany Lions offseason.Three Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members, Luke Lilledahl (57 kilograms), Mitchell Mesenbrink (74kg), and Kyle Snyder (97kg) have already qualified for Final X, which is the best-of-three matches event in June that sets the U.S. World team for this cycle. Snyder is still expected to compete at the event after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in Columbus. Lilledahl and Mesenbrink will definitely be there. The former knows he will face former Iowa star Spencer Lee in the 57kg finals. Mesenbrink and Snyder will learn their foes this weekend when the Team Trials challenge ends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14, 202518 min

Ep 917BWI Live: Power Ranking the Penn State Offense Post-Spring Football

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football team has completed spring football camp and the 2025 transfer portal window is closed. While the team could still add players already in the portal, it's less likely by the day that will happen. So, today on the BWI Live Show, we're re-ranking the Penn State offensive positions. We ranked the positions before spring football on the site and will now reveal which positions we think took the biggest steps in player acquisition and development over the last two months. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show! Don't like the rankings? Give us your rundown in the live chat, and we'll read the best out while live. Penn State Football NewsIt's a quiet time of the year for the program, with most of the focus shifting to recruiting. However, there has been news about former Penn State players trying to make it in the NFL this week. Two former Nittany Lion defensive linemen signed with teams in the last four days for tryouts or rookie practice spots. We'll discuss how Amin Vanover and Dvon J-Thomas can make a roster this spring. We'll also briefly discuss the recruiting weekend. The Elite 11 wraps up its national tour in State College on Sunday. Blue White Illustrated will be at the event to watch two Penn State passers. The team has fielded at least one committed passer at the last three events in the shadow of Penn State's campus. We'll preview what we want to learn about Peyton Falzone and Troy Huhn this weekend. Power Ranking the offenseEach year we track the team's progress in the offseason by ranking it's collective pieces on both sides of the ball pre and post spring football. This year, we're starting with the offense in our post-spring evaluation. Penn State added another wide receiver to the mix hours before the Blue-White Game when former Syracuse receiver Trebor Pena committed to the program. Was that enough to get the position out of the basement? We'll discuss the team's roster, counting from five to one on the show. We'll also track how certain positions developed this spring, vaulting one team to a new number one on the offense while two critical positions merged even closer in the rankings. Be sure to check out the show live at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the site. You can also listen to the audio version anywhere you get your podcasts. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

May 14, 20251h 0m

Ep 916Better Or Worse? Examining the Penn State Skill Positions to See Who Improved from 2024

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions Football team picked up a commitment yesterday as part of the Class of 2026, days before the first full official visit weekend of the summer. Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll discuss the impact of Davion Brown joining the program, plus we'll preview the upcoming season. We'll run through the roster and discuss if we think each position is better or worse than it was last season. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube so you don't miss any of the information or entertainment we've got for you today! The best way to know when we go live is to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive an update when we go live or post breaking news. Does Penn State look like other championship teams at this point in the season? We've seen plenty of ways that other programs have won a national championship in college football. There's no one way to do it. Yet, there are some clues as to how other comparable programs have operated before they went on a championship run. Today, we'll see if Penn State stacks up to that with the recent speculation about the program. We'll review how many 2026 draft picks the team could put into the NFL in the top three rounds and how Penn State is building a strong consensus as the top team in college football. Fitz's Recruiting Update: A surprise commitment Penn State picked up a surprise commitment late Monday night when four-star wide receiver target Davion Brown committed to the program. Brown planned on visiting the team this coming weekend for an official visit, but pulled the trigger early and joined the team a few days ahead of his trip to HappY Valley. Why? Recruiting reporter Sean Fitz will discuss what he knows about the situation, and we'll give you an early impression of what Brown can provide Penn State in the Class of 2026. We'll also discuss how the team has another wide receiver target visiting this weekend and what fans should know about the offensive line class this cycle from reporter Ryan Snyder. Better or Worse? Finally, we'll end the show discussing the Penn State roster. The team was one drive away from the College Football National Championship game this January. With most of the team's talent returning, we'll ask a simple question. Is each position better or worse than it was in 2024? Today, we'll review the skill positions on offense to see where we think the program stands heading into the upcoming football season. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Better Or Worse? Examining the Penn State Skill Positions to See Who Improved from 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 13, 20251h 3m

Ep 915BWI Live: Decision Day Looming For A Top Penn State Target | Official Visit Previews

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team secured a linebacker for 2025 earlier this week but the team's roster building efforts are never over. The program is switching into recruiting mode after the conclusion of spring football last week. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we'll discuss the latest news, including Penn State's place in several final school cutdowns for top targets, an RPM for tomorrow, coaches on the road, and more! Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube or check it out on replay wherever you get your podcasts. The best way to stay up to date on the latest conversations and breaking news is to subscribe to the BWI YouTube Channel and enable notifications. Penn State recruiting news We'll start off the show discussing Penn State's addition of Amare Campbell on Tuesday. Sean Fitz wrote a comprehensive breakdown of Campbell's journey from North Carolina to the Nittany Lions and why he was such a quick take for the team. From there, we'll shift to the latest recruiting news. One of Penn State's top defensive targets, defensive lineman Alex Haskell, will make his college decision on Friday. Reporter Ryan Snyder has put in his pick for where he thinks Haskell will choose, which we'll discuss on today's show. The team also made the final cutdown for several top targets in the 2026 cycle this week. We'll discuss those names and why the lists don't matter as much as another list Penn State needs to be on for those players. Finally, we'll end this section of the show by discussing where coaches have visited during the month of May. It's a contact period for the staff, meaning they can go out and visit players across the country and continue the relationship-building efforts to secure talent for the next chapter. Where have they been so far? Snyder and Fitz will outline their stops. Top contendersLastly, we'll end the show by looking at some of the team's top targets and discussing the recruiting battles that Penn State is facing to land those players. Who are the top contenders for players like Luke Wafle, Joey O'Brien, and Khary Adams? We'll preview some of the top official visits coming up this and next month in our Top Contenders segment to end the show. Join us to hear which schools pop up the most in Penn State's battle to land a top ten recruiting class for 2026. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Decision Day Looming for a top Penn State target | Official Visit Previews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 20251h 8m

Ep 914BWI Live: Penn State Lands TOP Linebacker In Transfer Portal | Who is a PSU Game Wrecker?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions under head coach James Franklin are going for it all this year. The team was on the doorstep of the 2024 College Football National Championship game a few months ago. Now the team is loading up at key positions in the transfer portal this spring. Today on the BWI Live Show, we discuss the team's latest addition, former North Carolina linebacker Amare Campbell. We'll discuss the team's progress in the portal this spring, and its roster now that the team has addressed all of its public-facing needs after spring football. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest news, plus more topics coming up on the show! The best way to know when we go live is to subscribe to the BWI YouTube channel and enable notifications. Penn State lands Campbell in the portalPenn State head coach James Franklin made it obvious that his team was looking for help in the portal after the Blue-White Game at the end of April. "As you guys know, we're not a big portal team, but you know, we're going to have to address some issues. So if there is a linebacker out there that wants to come and be a part of our program and play for LBU, the most historic linebacker program in the history of college football, there's an opportunity here to join the room and compete," he said. Less than a day later, the team set up visits from the top two linebackers in the transfer portal. On Tuesday, Campbell committed to the program shortly after his visit. Today, we'll discuss how he performed at North Carolina, his fit with Penn State, and his addition to the team's outlook for the upcoming season. Finally, we'll look at the complete portal picture, including transfers out of the program this offseason. Penn State game wreckersThe team has made it clear that it won't settle until it feels like its weaknesses are addressed, but what about its strengths? How many "game wreckers" does Penn State have on its roster? We're bringing this discussion from the BWI Message board to the show. We'll discuss how many bona fide threats the team has on offense and defense, and discuss which players could make that leap this year. Sunday "film' StudyFinally, we'll wrap up with a final look back at the Blue-White Game. What did we learn about the team's plans for the upcoming season? We'll discuss the biggest schematic clues that the team showed during the game. Penn State Lands TOP Linebacker In Transfer Portal | Who is a PSU Game Wrecker?#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

May 7, 20251h 2m

Ep 913BWI Live: Penn State gets ANOTHER Vote for Top Team In 2025 | Transfer Portal Update

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions are in full offseason mode now that spring football has concluded. However, that doesn't mean that the news has completely stopped. Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll discuss the team's efforts to find players in the transfer portal, including hosting a target today, the team's latest efforts to raise money for NIL, and recruiting news. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel right now and enable notifications so you don't miss any of our shows, breaking news, or other content! Penn State has a new initiative to raise money for scholarshipsOn Monday, Penn State unveiled a new initiative to raise money for the program. Reporter Nate Bauer detailed the new initiative, which includes putting your name on the seats in the Lasch Building auditorium. New to the program, the Nittany Lions’ football excellence fund is opening the opportunity to fans this summer to put their names on the chairbacks of the team auditorium at the Lasch Building. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.Read more here. https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-launches-new-excellence-fund-initiative-james-franklin-added-to-we-are-in-philly-lineup/We'll discuss what Bauer knows about the program and what group of players it helps to support. Transfer portal and recruiting newsPenn State hosted former Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure last week, and this week they're hosting linebacker Amare Campbell. We'll discuss what we know about the visits and what's next for the team's pursuit of talent in the spring transfer portal window.Now that the portal window is closed, we'll also discuss which losses hurt the team heading out the door this year and which are natural attrition for the team's roster management. Next, we'll discuss the latest additions to the program, which are part of the next recruiting Class. Reporter Sean Fitz gives his thoughts on linebackers Terry Wiggins and Mathieu Lamah, who committed on Friday and Monday. How do they fit into the program, and what does it mean for the team's overall recruiting efforts? We'll get his thoughts on that, and what the two players bring to the table. Finally, top cornerback target Brandon Arrington joined the program for the season's first official visit this year. We'll discuss what Fitz knows about the visit and what Arrington would mean to the program's cornerback recruiting efforts for 2026. Vibes Check Finally, we'll end the show by discussing the latest Penn State news from a different angle. Our reporters work on facts and information, so we're giving them a chance to relax and just give us a gut check on several topics. We're calling the new segment a Vibes Check. We'll discuss their thoughts on the team's recent climb to number one in off-season rankings, the outlook for the defense, and more. Penn State gets ANOTHER Vote for Top Team In 2025 | Transfer Portal Update#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

May 6, 20251h 6m

Ep 912BWI Live: Penn State Blue-White Game Recap | Will Team Add MORE Talent In The Portal?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions Football team completed spring camp this past weekend with the annual Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium. While practice is over, the team's preparations for pursuing a College Football National Championship is nowhere near complete. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll recap the Blue-White Game, discuss the latest portal activity with the team, and more! Join the show live at 10 am to discuss your thoughts about spring football, the portal, the game and more! We'll be taking questions from the live chat and discussing your comments throughout the show! Be sure to catch us live every Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. on YouTube by subscribing to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enabling notifications. Blue-White Game RecapBefore we dive into the Blue-White game recap, we'll also take a moment to discuss the Penn State football players who were drafted or found a home in the 2025 NFL Draft this weekend. The team sent five players to the NFL via the draft over the three-day weekend and many more found homes as undrafted free agents. Next, we'll dive into our thoughts on the Blue-White Game. We did our instant analysis on Saturday after the game, but we'll dig deeper into our notebooks to give a more comprehensive conversation about the game and our thoughts about Penn State's progress through spring football. Reporters Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz were on hand to see the game, and we'll relate our experience to fans who didn't get a chance to see the game. Also, we've been running a contest for new subscribers to the YouTube channel over the last month. Today, we're revealing the five winners who will get a subscription to the site for signing up during the last 30 days. Transfer portal recapHours before the Blue-White Game, Penn State football got a shot in the arm of positive news. Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena committed to the program after skipping a visit with Miami. The team addressed a major need in the portal with one of the best players available. We'll discuss how he fits into the lineup and what his presence means for the team's passing attack. Next, we'll discuss Penn State head coach James Franklin's comments from Saturday about the team's need for a linebacker in the portal. We'll recap the news from Sunday that the staff is aggressively pursuing options in the portal, which is now closed. Finally, we'll recap the latest recruiting news, including a weekend commitment and recruits visiting campus for the Blue-White Game. Penn State Blue-White Game Recap | Will Team Add MORE Talent In The Portal?#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 29, 20251h 5m

Ep 911BWI Live: Penn State Practice Recap and Blue-White Recruiting Preview

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDIt's an incredibly busy end to Penn State Spring football calendar. Not only does the 2025 NFL Draft kick off tonight in Green Bay, but the team concluded its final open media session on Wednesday night. With the Blue-White Game this weekend, the team's visibility on the college football and national radar is high. We're covering all of that today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the team's progress as they exit camp, the Draft, and of course, recruiting. The team hosted players yesterday and will host more over the next few days, culminating in the Blue-White Game on Saturday. We'll cover the names you need to know who are visiting the program this weekend. NCAA Lawsuit conclusion held up by roster limits We'll start with possibly the most impactful news on the program's upcoming season, which has nothing to do with the team. The House v. NCAA case settlement has hit a major roadblock with judge Claudia Wilken refusing to accept a hard cutoff of walk-on players this year and instead grandfathering players into a gradual limitation of the roster limits over the next several seasons. We'll discuss what that means for the Penn State roster and the players fighting for a spot on the team this spring and summer. Next, we'll discuss the team's NFL Draft prospects who will go in the first round of the Draft tonight. We'll take a recruiting angle on the conversation, discussing the value of having two first-round picks: Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren. Penn State practice recapOf course, the team held open practice last night, so we'll recap what we saw and heard on Wednesday night. What did Penn State head coach James Franklin say about the format for the game? We'll review that, show you highlights from practice, and more! Penn State recruiting visits and conversationsThe team will hold four practices this week, including the Blue-White Game on Saturday. How has the team done at getting prospects on campus? It's the final push before the May evaluation period leading into official visits at the end of the month. Can the team push a few more commitments across the line this weekend? Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will discuss the upcoming names for the Blue-White Game, plus detail conversations they've had over the last week with recruits, parents, and coaches. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Practice Recap and Blue-White Recruiting Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 20251h 3m

Ep 910BWI Live: Penn State Maximizing FINAL Week of Spring Football

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team has just three practices left in the 2025 spring football camp. Today, we'll preview tonight's open practice on the BWI Live Show. With the transfer portal window open, recruits coming to campus, and players fighting for roster spots, we're breaking it all down for Penn State fans to understand. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube so you don't miss any conversations about the team's progress through spring football. We'll also take your questions on the show in the BWI Mailbag. Join the live chat and ask a question to hear it answered live! We're also in the final week of our giveaway for five free subscriptions to Blue White Illustrated. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel right now, and you're automatically entered to win. We'll announce our winners live on the show Tuesday, April 29. Penn State transfer portal updates and practice previewThings have gone relatively quiet on the transfer portal side of recruiting since Trebor Pena visited the program last weekend. Still, there are some news updates, including new homes for several outgoing Penn State football players. Where did Ta'Mere Robinson land after leaving the program last week? We'll give you the latest. Next, we'll discuss the critical facts we'll try to gather at Penn State's final open practice of the spring period before the Blue-White Game. Which players need to have a strong final week to gain momentum into the summer portion of roster battles? We'll discuss what we're going to focus on this week. Head coach James Franklin gave an update during the Penn State Coach's Show last night about how the Blue-White Game will work. Join the show to hear more about what that means for fans and what they will see this weekend. NFL Draft Preview and BWI Mailbag The NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow night and Penn State football will have two players selected in the first round. We'll discuss where Tyler Warren and Abdul Carter can land in the draft. Plus, we'll discuss where the rest of the team's talent will fall during the three-day event. Finally, we turn the show over to you! Join the BWI Mailbag by asking questions in the live chat. We'll also feature questions from the message board and Apple Podcasts. It's the last week of spring football! Get ready for the big weekend by joining the BWI Live Show!#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 23, 20251h 2m

Ep 909Blue-White Game Preview: What to expect During Penn State Spring Game

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDIt's game week for the first time since January for Penn State football. For the only time until the 2025 season, Penn State suits up to play for fans in the annual Blue-White Game on Saturday. Join the BWI Live Show as we discuss the final week of practice, the latest transfer portal news, and more! Veteran reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer sit down for an hour to talk about the latest football and recruiting news with you! Join the show live on YouTube at 10 a.m. to ask the staff your football questions or to give your thoughts on the team. It's also the last week of our contest to win a free subscription to Blue White Illustrated. Join our YouTube Channel for free between now and the Blue-White Game, and you're automatically entered to win a year's worth of access to the site. We'll pick five winners and announce them on the BWI Live Show on Tuesday April 29. Penn State portal update Penn State football moved quickly last week, hosting one of the top wide receiver options in the portal on Friday. Former Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena joined the program to meet the staff and see how he'd fit with the Lions as one of his first stops in his portal free agency. We'll discuss what we've learned about Pena, his skills, and how he fits into the program. From there, we'll zoom out and discuss what we've seen in the portal while discussing Penn State's chances of hosting or landing more prospects before the window closes on April 26. Fitz's Recruiting UpdatePenn State was also busy recruiting at the end of last week. Three-star safety Darrell Carey committed to the program. We'll discuss his fit, Fitz's impressions of the prospect, and how he works into the program's overall strategy for 2025. Of course, the team has two safeties committed and a third athlete who could play the position already. How does that affect Joey O'Brien's place on the roster? Fitz will discuss the news from his visit, which took place on Thursday and Friday. Finally, we'll review the rest of the important names and faces of those who showed up last weekend or on Monday. Blue-White Game Preview Finally, we'll dedicate the rest of the show to previewing the Blue-White Game. From the weather forecast to the players we're watching, we'll break down the most important aspects of this weekend for you. Which players and position battles are at the top of our watch list? We'll discuss. Join the show today at 10 a.m. to get the lowdown on everything Blue-White week! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 22, 20251h 5m

Ep 908US Open Preview: Penn State Wrestlers Set To Compete On National Stage

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Wrestling team won a national championship less than a month ago but the team's current, former and future wrestlers are already on to the next challenge. On the Penn State Wrestling Show, we preview the US Open, the U20 and U17 Opens. We'll also recap the Class of 2025 recruiting rankings. Penn State ties at the senior levelCurrent Nittany Lions are entered in both the U20 (also referred to as the junior division) and the Senior divisions. Starting with a look at the entries for the latter tournament, which helps set the team that competes at the Olympic level, Luke Lilledahl is one of the favorites at 57 kilograms (125.6 pounds). The same can be said for defending NCAA champ Mitchell Mesenbrink at 74 kilograms (163.1). Newcomer Rocco Welsh is the 86 kilogram (189.5 pounds) field. And, Class of 2025 signee Marcus Blaze is in the senior level tournament at 61 kilograms (134.4 pounds).Penn State alum Beau Bartlett is in the senior tournament at 63 kilograms (143.4 pounds) and could see familiar foe Jesse Mendez of Ohio State in that weight class' final. Other Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members competing in that division include Kyle Dake, who is bumping up two weight classes to 86 kilograms (189.5 pounds), and Kyle Snyder (97 kg/213.8 pounds). And, former Penn State wrestlers Nico Megaludis and Terrell Barraclough will compete at 61 and 74 kilograms, respectively.Nittany Lion ties in the U20 tournamentA large batch of young Penn State wrestlers will compete in the U20 tournament. The list includes Cole and Connor Mirasola at 92 and 125 kilograms, respectively, Brock Weiss at 70 kilograms, Joe Sealey at 74 kilograms, Nate Demsond at 61 kilograms, Dalton Perry at 65 kilograms, PJ Duke at 70 kilograms, and William Henckel at 79 kilograms.One Class of 2026 commit is also in the U20 field. Johnstown Bishop McCort PIAA placer Sam Herring is in the 61 kilograms field.James set for U17 actionLast but not least on the list of Penn State competitors at the U.S. Open is new Class of 2026 commit Jayden James. He is in the 71 kilogram bracket#PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 21, 202517 min

Ep 907BWI Live: Penn State Setting Up Important Final Weekend Before Blue-White Game

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team heads into the final week of spring football on Saturday. That means the team is in the final week of spring football recruiting as well. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today to hear which players are joining the team for practice this weekend. Reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the team's visitors, the importance of the prospects this coming weekend, and more! The BWI Live Show airs Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. on YouTube. Join the show live to ask Fitz and Snyder questions or give your thoughts on the recruits the team is assembling in the Class of 2026. The best way to know when we go live is to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive alerts for when we go live and post breaking news and commitment videos. More Penn State Portal Updates Of course, the biggest Penn State football news this week is about the spring transfer portal window. Three additional players entered the portal on Wednesday afternoon. Linebackers Ta'Mere Robinson and Beckham Dee, plus cornerback Jon Mitchell, will no longer be part of the program. Snyder and Fitz will discuss what they know of the situation and describe the impact of the losses. If you haven't checked it out yet, we have a transfer portal HQ at Blue White Illustrated, bringing all the intel and updates you need about the team's portal activity into one place. Upcoming weekend packs a punch The upcoming recruiting visitors for Penn State football might be one of the better lists of the spring. Snyder will discuss the important names he's gathered this week about who is joining the program to watch practice. We'll preview the importance of these late spring visits now that most teams are done with spring football. Can the team make some big moves with the Blue-White Game on the horizon? Top cornerback target Khary Adams is no longer visiting USC for an official visit this summer. Does that increase Penn State's chances of landing one of its top cornerback targets on the board? We'll discuss the latest movement in the recruiting world outside of Penn State. Finally, our recruiting experts will discuss their conversations with prospects who've recently visited Penn State. Snyder spoke with both quarteback passing coach Brad Maendler and Tom Falzone, father of new PSU QB Commit Peyton Falzone. What has he learned about the latest Nittany Lion? He'll highlight what led to Falzone's decision to join the program. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 17, 20251h 2m

Ep 906BWI Live: Penn State Practice Open Update #4 | Portal Discussion Intensifies

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Football team held open practice on Tuesday evening for the fourth week of spring football. The event was just hours before the spring transfer portal opened and discussions were tense around the topic with head coach James Franklin after practice. On today's BWI Live show, we're discussing what we saw and heard during the open portion of practice and our conversations afterward. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest news from the program and ask questions of the show! Be sure to subscribe to the Blue-White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications so you don't miss any breaking news, discussions, or live shows on the channel. If you do, you'll be entered to win a free subscription to the site. We're picking five winners from fans who subscribe between now and the Blue White game to win a year's worth of access to BWI! Penn State practice Update and Transfer portal primerThe transfer portal is officially open for college football players to enter their names and teams to begin contacting them about joining their squads for the upcoming season. We'll give you the latest on what we know about Penn State's situation and the strain it puts on the program with the potential roster limit rules in the future.Next, we'll discuss what we saw and heard at practice last night. Reporter Greg Pickel will discuss his conversation with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and get his thoughts about what open practice looked like on Tuesday evening. The event featured more competitive portions of practice than normal, which we chronicled last night for members of Blue White Illustrated. Between the Lines Next, we'll discuss what Franklin had to say when he spoke for roughly ten minutes with reporters after practice. What sort of comments did he have about the transfer portal, and what did he leave unsaid? We'll break it down in our weekly segment "Between the Lines." Today, we'll discuss the portal, Franklin's thoughts on the Penn State offense evolving in year two, plus a long-awaited update on offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier. BWI Mailbag and Vibes Check Finally, we'll end the show with a familiar segment plus a brand-new one. We'll open the BWI Mailbag for our weekly discussion with Penn State fans about the team and then we'll do a Vibes Check on the program by discussing various topics. We're not giving you hard news; we're discussing our opinion about different aspects of the team and our impression of how things are going. Join the show to find out! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 16, 20251h 10m

Ep 905BWI Live: Penn State Spring Football Second Half Preview | Camp and Transfer Portal Collide

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team enters the back half of the Spring Camp football calendar this week. Only two more weeks of practice remain before the team gears up for the Blue-White Game on April 26. Join the BWI Live Football show today at 10 a.m. to hear the latest on what you need to know regarding the Nittany Lions. Reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer join the show to discuss football, recruiting and your questions! Join the show live to interact with us in the live chat function. You can also ask a question for the BWI Mailbag, which ends the show. The best way to never miss an episode is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. If you do that between now and the Blue-White Game, you'll be automatically entered to win a yearly subscription to the site! You can enjoy premium content and information just for support the YouTube channel! Penn State spring portal newsOf course, the news from the end of last week, which became official on Monday, surrounds the spring transfer portal. Guard JB Nelson officially put his name in the transfer portal on Monday as part of the spring rush. We'll discuss how his absence affects the battle for the left guard position and how big of a loss he is for the team. We'll also discuss how the unregulated spring portal in the lead-up to the House Settlement could change the landscape of college football in its wake. How will Penn State navigate one of the craziest and most ruthless portal markets? Fitz's Recruiting UpdateIt was another good weekend for Penn State recruiting. Four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone committed to the program late on Saturday, bringing the total commits for 2026 up to ten. Falzone is also the second quarterback in the class. How do all of those dynamics work out for the program heading into the Blue-White Game in two weekends? Fitz will recap what he learned this weekend and what important names have bubbled up in recent weeks. Penn State practice preview and BWI MailbagFinally, we'll the final open practice of spring football before the Blue-White Game. What are our experts looking for on Tuesday evening as part of our weekly view of practice? We'll discuss what we're looking for and what important factors are at play this week. Finally, we'll open the show to you! Want to ask about something we haven't covered so far? Ask your questions by posting them in the live chat during the show. We'll either answer them throughout our hour-long conversation, or in the BWI Mailbag to end the show! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Spring Football Second Half Preview | Camp and Transfer Portal Collide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 15, 20251h 4m

Ep 904BWI Live: Penn State Recruiting Laying the Groundwork for a Strong Summer?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions Football team is halfway through Spring football, meaning the recruiting staff is also halfway through its spring recruiting visits. How has the team done at getting elite talent in town to see, practice, and experience the program? We're discussing the latest recruiting intel with Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz on the BWI Live Recruiting Show!Join us live on YouTube at 10 a.m. to ask questions and hear the latest information on the team's progress through spring football. As always, the best way to know when we're going live or breaking news is to subscribe to the BWI YouTube Channel. You may also get something more than just great information out of it! We're picking five people who subscribe between now and the Blue-White Game to earn a year's subscription to premium content here on the site. Penn State practice recap and portal preview The Penn State coaching staff must balance the information they've gained through three weeks of camp while keeping an eye on the transfer portal next week. What should fans expect of that situation? We'll preview the coming weekend and the flood of names that will likely enter the portal in the next four to five days. Snyder and Fitz will give their thoughts on how the team balances finding more talent while not driving its current players to look for new opportunities. We had our latest open practice session on Tuesday. Fitz was with the media inside Holuba Hall to view the team. He'll give us his thoughts on what he saw. Elite prospects check out Penn StateSnyder caught up with the father of five-star pass rusher Luke Wafle, who is one of the team's top targets in the Class of 2026. Wafle is also the father of a current Nittany Lion, Michigan transfer Owen Wafle. What did Snyder learn from the conversation? We'll discuss that on today's show to kick off the review of the latest recruits who visited campus since our last show a week ago. From there, we'll review the important names of those who checked out practice this past weekend and on Tuesday evening. Is Penn State setting up for a strong run in the late spring and summer official visit season? We'll get the expert's opinions on that and more! Upcoming visitors Of course, there are plenty more names to know in recruiting! Penn State hosts more players at practice on Thursday night and this coming weekend. Fitz and Snyder will discuss the names we know and what they mean for the team's efforts rounding into the final weeks of Spring football. Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to get all of that, and more! #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com 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.

Apr 10, 20251h 0m