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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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Penn State-Minnesota review (offense): Tight ends involved, Clifford bounces back, Washington’s 1st TD 25.10.2022 10:37

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

Penn State-Minnesota predictions, Whiteout recruiting and Sean Clifford vs. Drew Allar 21.10.2022 28:07

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith take a look at a big game week with Minnesota coming to Beaver Stadium, and they recap what James Franklin had to say this week about quarterbacks Drew Allar and Sean Clifford. The Whiteout is also a big weekend on the recruiting front with a huge list of VIPs set to visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Penn State on upset alert vs. Minnesota in the White Out game? What's wrong with James Franklin's offense? 19.10.2022 35:22

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look at the key storylines surrounding Penn State's Big Ten contest with Minnesota Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. The Lions may still be smarting from a 24-point loss at the hands of Michigan. Both PSU and Minnesota have health issues at the quarterback position and the Lions cannot afford a second consecutive loss with unbeaten Ohio State looming next w...

Penn State talking points: James Franklin, Manny Diaz update position battles, preseason camp on defense 19.10.2022 13:21

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks at what came out of Penn State’s media day as it relates to the Lions’ defense, from the middle linebacker job to the pass rush and secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will it be Sean Clifford or Drew Allar for Penn State on Saturday night? Who should it be? Can the Lions' defense slow Minnesota's run game? 18.10.2022 37:23

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach Franklin's assertion Tuesday that veteran quarterback Sean Clifford has earned the right to be the starting quarterback against Minnesota. Is Clifford healthy enough start against the Golden Gophers on Saturday night after he left the Michigan loss early in the fourth quarter? And Johnny and Bob examine Penn State's "size" iss...

Penn State-Michigan thoughts, James Franklin vs. Jim Harbaugh, and the importance of the Lions D 14.10.2022 33:20

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Penn State’s mega matchup at Michigan this weekend, and they answer the question, who would you rather to lead your program, Jim Harbaugh or James Franklin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State talking points: PSU-Michigan picks, Zuriah Fisher’s recovery and freshmen growth 13.10.2022 12:04

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at the latest from Penn State coach James Franklin and gives his pick for Saturday’s showdown at Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quarterbacks in the crosshairs for Penn State-Michigan, players to watch, PSU's offensive plan of attack 13.10.2022 37:52

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look at Penn State's matchup with Michigan from all angles on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. The play of both quarterbacks will be key, and field position is another huge factor. David and Bob are split on their game predictions. Will Penn State move to 6-0? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Penn State have a big-play problem in the passing game? James Franklin on Sean Clifford's season to date 11.10.2022 39:30

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Tuesday news conference. It's Michigan week and Franklin shared his thoughts on the Lions' wideout room, KeAndre Lambert-Smith's availability and the first five games of Sean Clifford's season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s bye week to-do list, the Lions’ deep game struggles, and running back recruiting 07.10.2022 27:49

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith take a closer look at Penn State’s 5-0 start and what the coaching staff can do to make fixes following an underwhelming 17-7 win over Northwestern. They also look at a troubling offensive stat for the Lions’ passing attack and discuss running back recruiting in the aftermath of Devyn Ford’s exit from the program. Learn more about your ad choices....

Updated Penn State won-loss projections, early look at Wolverines-Lions, is Minnesota-PSU still worrisome? 06.10.2022 33:06

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look at the state of Big Ten football and where 5-0 Penn State fits. David and Bob also forecast the Lions' wins and losses the rest of the way and discuss whether the Lions' White Out date with Minnesota in a couple of weeks is still a tough matchup for PSU. Happy bye week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Northwestern review (defense): Lockdown coverage, making the Wildcats one-dimensional, and Tarburton’s big day 04.10.2022 11:10

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s defense in a 17-7 win over Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's to-do list on offense for the bye week, the Lions' biggest surprises through five games 04.10.2022 36:43

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's 5-0 start with the Lions resting on their bye week. There is still plenty of work to do on offense with regard to the passing game. Johnny and Bob also take a look at some of the surprise players on the team in all three phases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Northwestern review (offense): Fumble-itis, the run-pass ratio and a thinned-out RB depth chart 04.10.2022 12:09

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s offense in a 17-7 win over Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s depth-building mission, Sean Clifford’s health and Northwestern predictions 30.09.2022 23:38

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down the latest from Penn State coach James Franklin and look at his quest to build as much depth as possible going into the heart of the Nittany Lions’ 2022 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down Penn State's running back play after four games, Pat Fitzgerald's struggles at Northwestern, game picks 29.09.2022 36:01

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders analyze Penn State's Big Ten matchup with underdog Northwestern on Saturday. How will the running back rotation play out after Kaytron Allen's 100-yard day last week? Are the Wildcats doomed in Big Ten play this season? Will Drew Allar play in the second quarter? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Sean Clifford have another level? Plus, how deep is the receiving core? 27.09.2022 36:13

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders get into some positives that made James Franklin smile during Tuesday's press conference, but first touch on Sean Clifford's consistency and how he will fare later in the season against stiffer competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Central Michigan review (defense): Takeaways in bunches, Kalen King a PFF star, Dennis-Sutton dominates 26.09.2022 9:53

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s 33-14 win over Central Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Central Michigan review (offense): Kaytron’s big day, fast start and a keyO-line stat 26.09.2022 10:36

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith takes a final look back at Penn State’s 33-14 win over Central Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Central Michigan: Key objectives for the Lions to improve to 4-0, plus CMU players to watch 23.09.2022 11:40

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith has four key storylines and objectives for Penn State in its Saturday matchup with Central Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s path to covering against Central Michigan and freshmen redshirt outlook 23.09.2022 28:43

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Dustin Hockensmith break down Penn State coach James Franklin’s latest media scrum, look ahead to Central Michigan, and investigate the Lions’ stance on redshirts for their true freshmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State talking points: PSU-Central Michigan picks, Lions pass rush emerges, and the ‘hit hammer’ 22.09.2022 11:08

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at the latest from Penn State’s week of prep leading up to Central Michigan, including game predictions, James Franklin’s thoughts on Adisa Isaac and the maturity of the Lions’ freshman running backs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evaluating Chad Powers' tryout at Penn State, assessing the job done by Mike Yurcich and Phil Trautwein 22.09.2022 28:40

PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones explore Penn State's offensive improvement through three games. OC Mike Yurcich and offensive line coach Phil Trautwein definitely deserve high marks for the unit's performance. And Bob and Dave dig deeper into Chad Powers' walk-on tryout video at Penn State. Plus, PSU-Central Michigan picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Penn State's offensive line turned the corner? Kaytron Allen delivers against Auburn 20.09.2022 33:23

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders look back at Penn State's decisive win at Auburn and break down James Franklin's Tuesday press conference. Johnny discusses where he placed the Nittany Lions on his AP ballot. Plus, a look at the performance by PSU's O-line and the play of young runner Kaytron Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State-Auburn review (offense): Credit to the O-line, Nick Singleton’s speed, Brenton Strange’s dual threat 20.09.2022 11:05

PennLive’s Dustin Hockensmith has four takeaways on the offensive side of the ball from Penn State’s 41-12 road win over Auburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices