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Penn State’s path to victory over Michigan and a possible Jim Harbaugh suspension 10.11.2023 24:57

Penn State has a huge matchup against No. 3 Michigan looming Saturday at Beaver Stadium (noon ET, FOX). PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down why they picked the Lions to spring the upset and what the possible fallout could be if the Big Ten decides to move forward with suspending Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The questions Penn State must answer to beat Michigan, reacting to feedback from the PSU fan base, game predictions 08.11.2023 35:58

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Penn State's showdown with unbeaten Michigan on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Have the Wolverines played anyone of note? What happens if the Lions can make U-M uncomfortable during the second half? Will the PSU 'D' slow Jim Harbaugh's run game? Plus, Bob and Dave react to comments and questions from PSU fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

How many points will a roaring Beaver Stadium crowd be worth to Penn State against Michigan? Will the Lions continue to use a two-RB approach? 06.11.2023 34:20

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with Penn State prepping for Saturday's showdown with unbeaten Michigan at Beaver Stadium. Is the Lions' run defense really this good or has PSU not faced a rushing attack anywhere near as good as Michigan's? And will Kaytron Allen get 20-plus carries against the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choi...

Instant analysis from Penn State's 51-15 win over Maryland and look forward to Michigan 06.11.2023 6:24

PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones analyze Penn State's 51-15 win over Maryland and look forward to Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State pledges return to dominant D, and does anyone really want a James Franklin apology for winning? 02.11.2023 27:39

Penn State’s vaunted defense had two uncharacteristic breakdowns early against Indiana last weekend, and the Nittany Lions had to work to the finish for a 33-24 win. That group was one of the best in America coming out of the Ohio State loss – and still is, statistically – and was a vital part of Penn State’s 6-0 start to the season. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled that...

Penn State's defense should be able to exploit the flaws in the Maryland passing game, but will James Franklin turn Drew Allar loose in College Park? 01.11.2023 25:26

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's road matchup with Maryland on Saturday. Jones feels strongly that the Terps, losers of their last three, will be in big trouble if they fall behind early. And the Lions' defense should able be able to force Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa into some mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Penn State's wideout room turn things around? Five Lions who could be sitting on big efforts in November 01.11.2023 39:09

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Tuesday news conference with the 7-1 Lions prepping to face 5-3 Maryland in College Park. Plus, Johnny and Bob look at five talented PSU players who could take a big step forward during the Lions' final four regular-season games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State escapes with win over Indiana; Bob Flounders and Dave Jones break it all down 29.10.2023 7:11

Bob Flounders and Dave Jones give their instant analysis from Beaver Stadium following Penn State's win over Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s recovery from brutal Ohio State loss and the early key vs. Indiana 26.10.2023 22:17

While Penn State doesn’t likely have a dramatic challenge coming to town in struggling Indiana on Saturday, the Nittany Lions do have an important task of their own to handle. Following a 20-12 loss at Ohio State, Penn State must show it can move forward quickly, especially many of the team’s goals still mathematically in play. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackled that topic,...

Discussing why Penn State's loss to Ohio State was a giant missed opportunity for the program, plus a few thoughts on PSU-Indiana on Saturday 25.10.2023 30:43

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders revisit the Lions' demoralizing offensive performance against Ohio State in this episode. James Franklin is 1-9 against the Buckeyes and it may not get much better in the future. Plus, Jones weighs in on the Phillies' Game 7 loss to Arizona and the guys offer a couple thoughts on Penn State-Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Penn State attempts to pick up the pieces after the Ohio State disappointment; how can the Lions' offense help the 'D' moving forward? 24.10.2023 37:04

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the Lions' poor offensive showing against the Buckeyes and what James Franklin had to say about it during his Tuesday news conference. The 6-1 Lions host Indiana this Saturday but the only two games left that matter are a visit to Maryland and the Nov. 11 Michigan matchup at Beaver Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Penn State falls to Ohio State; Bob Flounders and David Jones analyze what went wrong 21.10.2023 7:48

Bob Flounders and David Jones talk about what went wrong as Penn State loses to Ohio State, 20-12 in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Ohio State picks, QB comparison, and sleeper players for both the Lions and Buckeyes 19.10.2023 26:19

As Penn State gets set for a massive road test at No. 3 Ohio State, PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith and Johnny McGonigal explore the matchup, make their predictions and assess a couple other key areas in this game. The Nittany Lions are underdogs, but they have some public favor on their side with the Buckeyes still looking for their top form, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Defenses poised to dominate the Penn State-Ohio State game Saturday at Horseshoe; can the Lions pull off the upset? 18.10.2023 32:04

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview the battle of the unbeatens in the Big Ten -- Penn State vs. Ohio State in Columbus. Both sides feature dominating defenses and James Franklin is 1-9 vs. the Buckeyes during his time at Penn State. Who are Jones and Flounders picking in this one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Means of Cleveland.com dishes on what Penn State can expect from unbeaten Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus 17.10.2023 33:51

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders are joined by special guest Stephen Means, who covers the Ohio State Buckeyes for Cleveland.com. Means goes into detail on the progress of OSU quarterback Kyle McCord, the other-worldly talents of Marvin Harrison Jr. and the challenges that the Buckeyes' defense will present against Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Breaking down Penn State's dominant win over UMass 16.10.2023 7:17

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones break down Penn State's dominant win over UMass in its homecoming game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State coach James Franklin’s podium moments and the Lions’ to-do list for UMass 12.10.2023 23:20

Penn State’s position as a 43-point favorite called attention to the philosophy of playing – and paying for – these types of games, which coach James Franklin addressed this week. His response on that front and another, when asked about throwing the deep ball, spread on a national level. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith discussed those situations and got into the bye week and Sat...

Making sense of the Penn State offense's issues stretching the field vertically, plus PSU-UMass game predictions 11.10.2023 27:32

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's home contest with heavy underdog UMass. Jones and Flounders also examine why the deep ball has been largely missing from the PSU offense. Plus, game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that Penn State's future Big Ten schedules are out, what will the Lions' future non-conference schedules look like? 10.10.2023 30:04

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders recap James Franklin' s Tuesday news conference as the Lions prepare for a home date with heavy underdog UMass on Saturday. Franklin discussed PSU's approach to scheduling non-conference games moving forward, and it's possible that not all of the Lions' fans will agree with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS Sports analyst Ross Tucker on Penn State’s Chop Robinson, a ball-control offense, and Taylor Swift-level fame 09.10.2023 26:16

Ross Tucker brings his football and pop culture expertise to the Blue-White Breakdown this week as a former NFL offensive lineman who now analyzes college and NFL games on CBS. He also shares Wyomissing as a hometown with Taylor Swift and her family, so naturally he’s asked about the phenomenon of Swift and Travis Kelce. Tucker also talked about the rarity of Chop Robinson’s talent, Drew Allar’s...

The trouble with Penn State’s offense, fake kneeldowns and Big Ten games to watch: Blue-White Breakdown 04.10.2023 34:53

PennLive columnist David Jones joins Dustin Hockensmith on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown to assess Penn State’s lack of explosive plays, talks of a fake knee from Beau Pribula and Maryland’s chances of springing an upset over Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's checklist for the bye week involves a few fixes on offense, but that defense is just fine 03.10.2023 31:40

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss some of the areas that Penn State's football program must address on the bye week. Most of the issues are on offense. The Lions are 5-0 and host UMass in two weeks. Plus, Johnny and Bob react to a couple of Tuesday news conferences involving Manny Diaz and Mike Yurcich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s westward recruiting, offensive explosions and the push for 5-0 28.09.2023 25:25

PennLive reporters Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith cover the latest from Penn State coach James Franklin, look closer at this weekend’s trip to Northwestern and the Lions’ recruiting success in Western Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's depth has shined through four games, Northwestern an underrated destination trip for PSU fans 27.09.2023 38:12

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's trip to Evanston to play Northwestern. Ryan Field is a great venue for fans from visiting teams. The Lions' defense has been superb but there are still some issues with James Franklin's offense. Plus, game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fired-up Penn State defense drops the hammer on Iowa, plus a look at James Franklin's big-picture plan for Beau Pribul 26.09.2023 33:41

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders revisit Penn State's 31-0 domination of Iowa and examine some of the Lions' strategy that triggered a shutout victory. Plus, a look at why PSU has been so successful on fourth down this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices