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

Hear the post-game wrap-up of Penn State vs. Iowa from Pennlive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones, where Dave admits he may have miscalculated in the predictions area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State plays host to Iowa for its annual Whiteout game, which had PennLive reporter Johnny McGonigal looking back at the history of the Nittany Lions’ blowout event. He joins Dustin Hockensmith to share his top five Whiteout games, and they get into the latest from coach James Franklin’s Wednesday availability. Fans also share their thoughts on the 2021 “injury-faking” game and whether they’ve...

Penn State and Iowa tangle Saturday night and the two defenses should be in the spotlight. PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze the matchups and go over some players to watch on both sides. Selections are made and one of them is picking the Hawkeyes in an upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Tuesday news conference. Franklin shared his thoughts on the growth of former Lion Micah Parsons and discussed some of the issues that plagued Penn State in its 30-13 victory at Illinois last Saturday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State hits the road for its eighth straight road Big Ten opener, marching into Champaign as two-touchdown favorites against Bret Bielema’s Fighting Illini. PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith look ahead to the matchup, break down intriguing freshman Jameial Lyons and wonder how legit James Franklin’s Beau Pribula plans really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Saturday's Penn State-Illinois matchup in Champaign. James Franklin's Nittany Lions are two-touchdown favorites, and the Illini were roughed up by Kansas last week. Is this a trap game for PSU, or are the Lions simply too talented? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders get Penn State-Illinois week started with some reactions to James Franklin's Tuesday news conference and a few thoughts on the development of PSU sophomore quarterback Drew Allar. The talent and maturity of Allar have stood out in the Lions' first two games and now he will make his first road start against an Illinois team that has some talented player...

Hear the postgame wrap-up from Pennlive's Bob Flounders and Dave Jones on Penn State's win over Delaware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive reporters Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down two of the hot topics of the week with the play of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar against West Virginia and the Lions' decision to score a late touchdown to make it 38-15. They also get into James Franklin’s thoughts on his wide receiver competition and dive into this weekend’s matchup against Delaware at Beaver Stadium. Lear...

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's matchup with FCS Delaware on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions are overwhelming favorites, so Jones and Flounders turn their focus to the Lions' defensive effort against West Virginia. And Jones peeks ahead to PSU's Week 3 contest at Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Tuesday press conference with 1-0 Penn State getting ready for a date with FCS Delaware at Beaver Stadium. Franklin had plenty to say about sophomore quarterback Drew Allar, who was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. Allar showed off his strong right arm early against West Virginia and Franklin said his QB's ability t...

PennLive reporters Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith tackle the big news of the week surrounding offensive lineman Landon Tengwall’s medical retirement from football. They look at the emerging role for J.B. Nelson as a result and any other potential role changes that could happen further down the depth chart. They also get into Saturday’s matchup against West Virginia and the good recruiting...

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Penn State's opener with West Virginia Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The play of PSU offensive tackles Olu Fashanu and Caedan Wallace could be key against WVU with the Lions breaking in a new quarterback. Plus, Jones makes his case for Penn State as the Big Ten East champ and the guys give their game predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down the first James Franklin Tuesday news conference of the regular season. Franklin did not name a starting quarterback for the West Virginia game but offered up some strong praise for Drew Allar. Franklin also revealed the names of the four true freshmen who are expected to play in every game this year. And Johnny and Bob reveal their regular-...

PennLive reporter Johnny McGonigal joins Dustin Hockensmith on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown to break down the significance of Messiah Mickens, a four-star running back in the 2026 recruiting class, and where he fits into the Lions’ future plans. They also dive into Ja’Juan Seider’s recruiting hot streak, the 2023 running backs, the announcement of team captains and the role true freshm...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to some of James Franklin's practice updates from Monday's availability. What is Landon Tengwall's status? Why are the PSU coaches taking it easy with Olu Fashanu? And how many Penn State players made Bruce Feldman's Freaks list in The Athletic this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their impressions from Penn State's Media Day session on Sunday. What will James Franklin and Mike Yurcich do with young quarterback Beau Pribula early in the season? Plus, Johnny and Bob give their early-season candidates for a Penn State "freaks" list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's August practice sessions with optimism high for James Franklin's program following an 11-2 season. Are there any intriguing position battles or depth issues for the Nittany Lions? And is there any chance a healthy Drew Allar won't be PSU's staring quarterback when the Lions open the season vs. West Virginia on Sept. 2? Learn more a...

PennLive columnist David Jones joins Dustin Hockensmith on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown to run through all 14 Big Ten coaches and share his thoughts on the programs they lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith and Bob Flounders discuss some of the top Penn State football storylines that have developed since January. The coaching change at the wideout position, PSU's continued recruiting success and a look at some of the spring breakouts from first and second-year players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders dig into some recent Penn State recruiting news that includes the commitment of four-star defensive end Mylachi Williams of Monsignor Bonner. And Johnny and Bob have different answers for the question: Who is the most talented Nittany Lion on the roster that isn't getting enough attention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State QB commit Ethan Grunkemeyer, a 2024 verbal who recently was upgraded to four-star status. He is a player to watch in the fall. Johnny and Bob also discuss a couple of PSU players who could help themselves in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the latest Penn State recruiting news, which includes some very good news at the wideout position. The Lions' offseason has produced some impressive results with regard to player development. Johnny and Bob go through the many ways Manny Diaz's 'D' can cause problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at the recent explosion of attention that Penn State quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer is getting following a standout performance at the Elite 11 finals. Plus, they take a brief look ahead to the start of camp in August and which players and areas of the roster they want to see unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

On this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown: national pro golf and college basketball writer Brendan Quinn of The Athletic joins PennLive’s David Jones direct from the U.S. Open in Los Angeles to talk about where golf is headed after the stunning LIV/PGA merger, whether the tour needs an infusion of personality beyond the average Brooks Koepka. and what the ultimate answer is for the chaotic lands...