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You'll never miss a moment of Penn State commentary, analysis, recruiting updates, team news, and more thanks to PennLive's Blue-White Breakdown. Hosts Bob Flounders, Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph offer pregame analysis, weekly predictions, and postgame takes! Visit pennlive.com/pennstatefootball for more and subscribe to the Blue-White Breakdown today.

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A closer look at Penn State's latest two commitments, Lions and Utah dealing with NFL declarations ahead of Rose Bowl 13.12.2022 29:08

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders sift through a busy last week for James Franklin's Nittany Lions. Parker Washington is off to the NFL, Penn State adds two talented new recruits and the guys assess how big the recent NFL declarations by a pair of Utah Utes could impact the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is not facing a typical Pac-12 team in the Rose Bowl, semifinal playoff keys, Heisman Trophy thoughts 08.12.2022 29:24

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders give their initial thoughts on the college semifinal playoff games (Ohio State-Georgia, Michigan TCU). Jones discusses worthy candidates in this year's Heisman Trophy race. And the Utah team that Penn State will face in Pasadena is not your typical Pac-12 squad, which is a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early thoughts on the Penn State-Utah matchup, transfer portal notes, and will James Franklin be able to keep his staff intact? 06.12.2022 36:27

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their early thoughts on a marquee Rose Bowl matchup between Penn State and Utah. What should the Lions' fan base expect from the transfer portal this year? And who are the PSU assistant coaches who could be on the move in the offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Lesmerises on Penn State, Ohio State bowl game scenarios plus, is PSU closing the gap on the Buckeyes? 01.12.2022 37:45

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders are joined by Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. The guys discuss possible bowl scenarios for Penn State and Ohio State and Doug assesses the state of Ryan Day's Buckeyes after the Michigan beatdown. And yes, more Woody Hayes impersonations from Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The significance of Olu Fashanu's return to Penn State, a look at some Lions with NFL decisions to make 29.11.2022 31:21

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders analyze the huge news that talented left tackle Olu Fashanu is returning to Penn State in 2023. James Franklin's Nittany Lions have a number of players who could leave for the NFL draft. Who are the names to know? Johnny and Bob also look at players who could leave in the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Penn State-Michigan State, Sean Clifford’s legacy and the latest in recruiting 25.11.2022 33:17

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Penn State’s season finale against Michigan State, which will feature the final home game for a number of key veterans, including quarterback Sean Clifford. The Lions also have some key movement on the recruiting trail with December’s early National Signing Day looming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Land-Grant Trophy story or two, Penn State primed for Michigan State, plus Ohio State-Michigan thoughts 23.11.2022 34:27

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's Land-Grant Trophy history and preview the Lions' Senior Day clash with Michigan State. Jones also shares some impersonations of Woody Hayes and Bobby Knight and the guys make their Ohio State-Michigan picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State moves forward without injured Parker Washington, Lions prep for Senior Day meeting vs. Michigan State 22.11.2022 29:43

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal react to James Franklin's announcement that top wideout Parker Washington's season is over. The Lions go for a 10-2 mark against Michigan Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Plus, thoughts on Ohio State-Michigan and Sean Clifford's final game in State College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State talking points: Michigan State storylines, players to watch and a de-commitment in the 2023 class 21.11.2022 11:15

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith recaps key news items from the weekend, including an early look at Michigan State, plus looks back at the Lions’ 55-10 win over Rutgers and the significance of a 2023 de-commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Penn State-Rutgers, Cristian Driver’s position change and WRs in ’23 and beyond 18.11.2022 22:58

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Saturday’s Penn State-Rutgers game and recap the latest from wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield, who welcomes a talented true freshman in Cristian Driver but could very well lose top wideout Parker Washington to the 2023 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State talking points: PSU-Rutgers picks, Ji’Ayir Brown’s career, latest in recruiting 17.11.2022 12:34

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith recaps key news items from the week, including Ji’Ayir Brown’s reflections on a standout career, good and bad news on the recruiting front, and picks and predictions for Penn State-Rutgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will it be the same old story when Penn State meets Rutgers? Analyzing Abdul Carter's first-year progress 17.11.2022 34:15

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's battle with Rutgers Saturday in New Jersey. Jones believes the Scarlet Knights are scrappy and will put up a fight. Flounders notes the Scarlet Knights have scored a total of 39 points in their last eight games with PSU. Plus, the guys weigh in on the impressive play of first-year linebacker Abdul Carter, who should be a force for the n...

What's ailing Penn State corner Joey Porter Jr.? The Lions' impressive defensive depth will be a problem for Rutgers 15.11.2022 34:50

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Tuesday press conference. Franklin provided a medical update on top cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who missed the Lions' 30-0 victory over Maryland on Saturday. Rutgers is up next for PSU, and the Lions' defense should make another statement Saturday in Piscataway, N.J. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Penn State-Maryland picks and analysis, plus TE development and the future of the O-line 11.11.2022 27:13

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Saturday’s Penn State-Maryland game and look at a key spot along the offensive line, which could be without left tackle Olu Fashanu for the second straight week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Penn State go after Maryland's Achilles' heel on Saturday? Lions' freshmen continue to impress 10.11.2022 35:22

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders breakdown No. 14 Penn State's chances against Maryland Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The Lions are double-digit favorites and PSU's running game is rolling behind freshmen Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. The Maryland rush defense could be in for a long day. Plus, Jones is not impressed with Ohio State's win over Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choice...

Penn State-Indiana review (defense): D-line dominance, Ji’Ayir Brown’s playmaking, Kobe King worth watchin 08.11.2022 12:10

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s defense in a 45-14 win over Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some good news, some bad on Penn State's offensive line, James Franklin's pleased with his top four quarterbacks 08.11.2022 34:13

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the state of the Nittany Lions' offensive line on this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. James Franklin revealed during his Tuesday news conference that one prominent offensive lineman had season-ending surgery and another announced his intention to return for 2023. Plus, Franklin is excited about the progress of all four of his scho...

Penn State-Indiana final review (offense): A patchwork O-line, Kaytron Allen’s impressive stat, Drew Allar’s football IQ 08.11.2022 12:33

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s offense in a 45-14 win over Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Indiana breakdown, O-line injuries and force-feeding Parker Washington 04.11.2022 34:04

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Saturday’s Penn State-Indiana game and look at the latest talking points, from Olu Fashanu’s NFL Draft stock to Parker Washington’s scorching two-week stretch and the idea of giving backup quarterback Drew Allar more reps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An overlooked performance by a Penn State player vs. Ohio State, the Lions' improved play at scrimmage 03.11.2022 37:18

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss the positives that emerged from Penn State's loss to Ohio State. The performance by a Lions skill player goes overlooked, Olu Fashanu is a beast, Ohio State-Michigan thoughts, plus David and Bob pick Penn State-Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will it be Sean Clifford or Drew Allar on Saturday at Indiana? Penn State's Olu Fashanu continues to wow talent evaluators 01.11.2022 32:09

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Tuesday news conference which included several questions about the Penn State quarterback room. Sean Clifford turned the ball over four times in PSU's loss to Ohio State and Franklin knows he has a unique talent in freshman Drew Allar. How will Franklin play it the rest of the season? Olu Fashanu might be the best tackle in th...

Penn State-Ohio State storylines and predictions, Julian Fleming’s PA homecoming, and Vega Ioane’s rise 28.10.2022 29:25

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Saturday’s Penn State-Ohio State game and look at the return of former Southern Columbia five-star prospect Julian Fleming, now a big-play threat for the Buckeyes. They also look at Chop Robinson’s status for the game and the possibility of seeing true freshman Vega Ioane playing significant snaps at guard. Learn more about your ad choi...

Special guest Doug Lesmerises joins the show to break down Penn State-Ohio State, discusses Buckeyes' strengths, weaknesses 27.10.2022 42:46

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders welcome Cleveland.com's Doug Lesmerises to this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown with Penn State-Ohio State set for Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Lesmerises covers the Buckeyes and also hosts a variety of podcasts, including Buckeye Talk. Doug gives a detailed scouting report on Ohio State and the guys make their game picks. Learn more about your ad choice...

Penn State-Minnesota review (defense): Run D improves, Abdul Carter starts, plus what the win means for Ohio State 26.10.2022 12:34

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s defense in a 45-17 win over Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's James Franklin makes sure everyone knows Sean Clifford is the B10 Offensive Player of the Week, PSU-OSU point spread thoughts 25.10.2022 30:21

PennLIve's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal dive into James Franklin's Tuesday presser with the Lions preparing for Ohio State Saturday. Franklin had a clever way of reminding the PSU writers that PSU QB Sean Clifford was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his effort vs. Minnesota. Plus, Bob and Johnny debate whether PSU should be a two-touchdown underdog at home. Learn more about your...