Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look back on what worked for Bill O'Brien at Penn State and how the new Ohio State offensive coordinator may handle coaching his new group of talented Buckeyes. Plus, do James Franklin's Nittany Lions remind you of a team that is consistently just coming up short in the NFL playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss a few Penn State early enrollees who have the talent and the opportunity to make an impact in the fall. Plus, PSU adds an offensive line prospect to its 2025 recruiting class. Plus, PSU adds an offensive line prospect to its 2025 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss what Penn State great Paul Posluszny meant to the Nittany Lions' program during his time in State College. The linebacker is part of college football's 2024 Hall of Fame class. Jones evaluates the men's basketball season to date, plus thoughts on Jim Harbaugh's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down the importance of some of Penn State's transfer adds and also look at what Ryan Day's Ohio State program has been able to do this offseason. Plus, PSU has a new special teams coordinator and former PSU QB Billy Fessler has a new job in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the potential impact of Penn State transfer portal additions Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci in 2024. And Johnny and Bob react to Michigan's impressive win over previously unbeaten Washington in the national championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's pass-game struggles, both in the Peach Bowl and during most of the season. What needs to change? Plus, Jones and Flounders discuss the playoff semifinal results and Dave reacts to some of his well-wishers from the podcast and from PennLive videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the 38-25 loss to Ole Miss, and Jones reflects upon a moment he had with former head coach Joe Paterno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders analyze the players and matchups that will decide the Peach Bowl clash between Penn State and Ole Miss on Saturday. Despite missing Chop Robinson, PSU's team speed on defense looms as a big issue for the Rebels. Players to watch for the Lions, plus Johnny and Bob make their picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the biggest news involving James Franklin's program with Penn State wrapping up preparations for Saturday's Peach Bowl date with Ole Miss. Why have there been so few opt-outs? Several key young players have committed to a PSU return in 2024. Plus, Tyler Warren is coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and David Jones discuss how new defensive coordinator and former Indiana coach Tom Allen fits at Penn State. Plus, Johnny and David look at the Nittany Lions’ 2024 recruiting class after signing day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has officially hired former Indiana coach Tom Allen as its defensive coordinator. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal breaks down the hire and what it means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Lane Kiffin's impact at Ole Miss with an eye toward Penn State's Peach Bowl matchup with the Rebels. Plus, David and Bob look at Penn State's success in the transfer portal in recent years and reveal their Heisman Trophy ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss James Franklin's search to replace defensive coordinator Manny Diaz on this episode. How serious of a candidate for the permanent job is PSU safeties coach Anthony Poindexter? Johnny and Bob also discuss the impact of Chop Robinson at Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the four playoff teams and Florida State's omission. But let's get to what's really important: Should James Franklin's 2016 Penn State team have been included in the college playoff, and what would have happened if the Lions had gotten in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State's Peach Bowl matchup with Ole Miss. Johnny and Bob also discuss the potential impact new OC Andy Kotelnicki can make in 2024 and beyond. Plus, did the four best teams make the college playoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is hiring Kansas coach Andy Kotelnicki to be its new offensive coordinator. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal drops in to give his take on the hire and fill you in on who will be leading the Nittany Lions’ offense next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders examine Penn State's most likely bowl game destinations on this episode. Jones cautions that PSU's bowl picture could change if there are upsets in the conference championship games this weekend. Plus, Jones has an interesting thought on which team could emerge as the national champ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State winter storylines with the 10-2 Lions coming off a 42-0 victory over Michigan State at Ford Field. What are the bowl possibilities for the Lions? Johnny and Bob also discuss Penn State and the transfer portal. What position is the Lions' biggest priority? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has a short week before its season finale against Michigan State in Detroit, but the Lions still have a long list of questions to answer. James Franklin has to figure out how to use both his quarterbacks following Drew Allar’s injury and Beau Pribula’s emergence against Rutgers, plus there’s still the matter of an offensive coordinator vacancy. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hoc...

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the Penn State QB picture short-term and long-term. Will we see both Drew Allar and Beau Pribula on Friday night? Jones shares his thoughts on Nicholas Singleton and what offense would be best for him. And of course, an Ohio State-Michigan pick is made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with the Lions prepping to play Michigan State at Ford Field on Friday night. The Lions are looking to finish the regular season with a 10-2 mark. Plus, Franklin had an interesting way of describing Nicholas Singleton's sophomore year to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

With two games left in the 2023 regular season, Penn State coach James Franklin made the move following Saturday’s 24-15 loss to No. 3 Michigan to part ways with offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and go in a new direction. His interim solution was to give OC duties to both running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider and tight ends coach Ty Howle. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled...

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders examine the many offensive issues that surfaced for Penn State against Michigan. Plus, a look at some potential offensive coordinators to replace the ousted Mike Yurcich. And Jones revisits James Franklin's late two-point try against the Wolverines with PSU down nine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference one day after Franklin fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. Franklin discussed some of the reasons for the in-season change and Johnny and Bob look at why it had to happen with the Lions prepping for a game with Rutgers on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones as they break down today's matchup between Penn State and Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices