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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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Recapping Penn State coach James Franklin's thoughts on NIL, P.J. Mustipher, Chop Robinson and his O-line 10.06.2022 38:19

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look back at Penn State coach James Franklin's Wednesday media availability and what he had to say about the state of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Dana O'Neil, a Penn State grad, on her passion for PSU football and life as college basketball writer 07.06.2022 31:03

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders chat with Dana O'Neil of The Athletic on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. O'Neil, a Penn State grad who recently wrote a book about Big East basketball, was a freshman during the Lions' 1986 national championship run. She shares stories on PSU football and tales from her life as a college basketball writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Penn State talking points: Lions kick off busy recruiting stretch, and Bo Nickal records quick KO in MMA debut 06.06.2022 10:31

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest from a busy camp weekend at Penn State and former Nittany Lion Bo Nickal’s impressive pro MMA debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State schedule updates, plus late enrollees who could make an impact and veterans set for big seasons 02.06.2022 33:33

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at the latest kickoff times and TV info for the 2022 season, highlight a few late-arriving freshmen, and make their picks for breakout veteran players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State talking points: Breaking down the Lions’ May enrollees 01.06.2022 9:29

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at the five new freshmen on Penn State’s official roster and what to expect from them in Year 1 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dick Jerardi discusses the greatness of Penn State's 1994 unbeaten team, the future of PSU men's basketball, and his passion for horse racing 31.05.2022 35:15

PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones are joined by Dick Jerardi, one of the top writers in the country, on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Jerardi, who is the radio analyst for the Penn State men's basketball team, also covered PSU football for more than a decade when the Lions entered the Big Ten. Plenty of Penn State football and basketball stories here, plus some of Jerardi's thou...

Four Penn State talking points: Penn State schedule info, missing out on Rodney Gallagher, freshmen added to roster 31.05.2022 11:34

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in Penn State football with a look at the nonconference showdown at Auburn, a top target committing to West Virginia, and some new names on Penn State’s official roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young Penn State players meet reporters and a tough decision could loom for the next Whiteout 26.05.2022 32:45

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith talk about Penn State's redshirt freshmen and sophomores who spoke to reporters for the first time, plus a look at the PSU-Auburn kick time and the potential for a noon Whiteout against Ohio State this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger on Penn State great Mike Reid, Buddy Ryan's Philadelphia Eagles and lifelong friend Tommy McDonald 24.05.2022 33:11

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders chat with Hall of Fame journalist Ray Didinger on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Didinger, who carved out a distinguished career at the Philadelphia Daily News, also wrote a play about his good friend and former Eagles wideout Tommy McDonald. Didinger calls Penn State great Mike Reid one of the most interesting athletes he has ever interviewed an...

Four Penn State talking points: Instant-impact freshmen, potential NCAA changes, and a top prospect’s new commitment date 23.05.2022 13:42

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in Penn State recruiting, proposed changes from the NCAA Division 1 Council, and three freshmen who are candidates to hit the field early in their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State players who flew under the radar this spring 19.05.2022 38:22

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith name three Penn State players on offense and three on defense who deserve a little more hype going into training camp this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Penn State talking points: Four position groups worth watching after the spring 18.05.2022 15:56

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at four position groups whose dynamics have shifted this spring season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Penn State talking points: Cole Brevard’s new home, Parker Washington’s place as a 2023 NFL Draft prospect 17.05.2022 12:09

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in Penn State news, including a transfer destination for a former Lion and a Penn State player to watch in early 2023 NFL Draft conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Nourzad officially joins the Penn State program, early Big Ten win totals 17.05.2022 32:36

PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones discuss the addition of Cornell transfer Hunter Nourzad on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. There are early Big Ten win totals listed online. What is the over-under for wins by the Nittany Lions? And guess who is favored to win the Big Ten championship this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if Joe Moorhead had never left Penn State? Ryan Day's program-changing influence at Ohio State 12.05.2022 39:33

Special guest Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com joins PennLive's Bob Flounders for a detailed look at the state of the Ohio State and Penn State programs. Doug brings up a critical question: What if noted offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead never left Penn State after the 2017 season? Plus, an update on one-time PSU recruit Julian Fleming and his OSU development. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Comparing Penn State's Sean Clifford to former Lion Will Levis, Ohio State lands another five-star quarterback recruit 10.05.2022 33:22

PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders look back at quarterback Will Levis' decision to leave Penn State after the 2020 season on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Levis had a breakout season at Kentucky last fall and is being mentioned as a potential first-round pick. But why did he leave Penn State? Plus, Ohio State lands five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola. Yes, another five-st...

Penn State players in the 2023 NFL Draft: Joey Porter Jr. a first-rounder? Could Sean Clifford be drafted? 05.05.2022 32:49

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look ahead to the 2023 NFL Draft and some potential Penn State players who could hear their names called, highlighted by cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is already the subject of early first-round projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Penn State talking points: A new home-and-home opponent, busy recruiting stretch, RBY is coming back 04.05.2022 13:04

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the latest in must-know news from Penn State football, wrestling and recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviewing Penn State and the 2022 NFL draft: How will the Nittany Lions fit in with their new teams? 03.05.2022 32:32

Penn State's 2022 draft class was the program's biggest since the 1996 draft. Eight Nittany Lions were selected during the three-day draft in Las Vegas. On this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones go through each player picked and examine the fit between the Penn State player and his new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Four Penn State talking points: Highlighting the Lions’ 8 selections in the NFL Draft 03.05.2022 12:24

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down where Penn State’s eight NFL draftees landed after a busy weekend in Las Vegas for the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forecasting Penn State players in the NFL Draft and eyeing James Franklin's handling of his QBs this spring 29.04.2022 33:28

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at former Penn State players expected to go in the late rounds of the NFL Draft, plus the Lions' philosophy at safety and how James Franklin handled his quarterbacks this spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at Penn State's strengths coming out of spring, key players for the fall, plus the Lions' athletic director search 26.04.2022 28:21

Penn State concluded its spring Saturday at Beaver Stadium with an interesting rendition of the Blue-White Game. PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders take a look at some potential team strengths and give their players to watch on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Jones also discusses some of the merits of Penn State's likely replacement for AD Sandy Barbour. See acast.com/privacy for p...

Four Penn State talking points: Lions add a commit, plus a transfer portal update and a spot in 4-star safety DaKaari Nelson’s top 6 26.04.2022 13:27

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down Penn State’s newest 2023 commit Conrad Hussey and looks at Anthony Whigan’s new landing spot, an update on a top ‘23 target and the touchdown and takeaway leaders from the spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Penn State talking points: Lions lose defensive tackle Cole Brevard to transfer portal, plus 3 Blue-White takeaways on offense 25.04.2022 14:06

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith breaks down the news of Penn State defensive tackle Cole Brevard’s transfer and three items worth noting from the Lions offense in Saturday’s Blue-White game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's Blue-White format and preview, plus the latest on the Lions' DBs and offensive line 22.04.2022 25:22

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith discuss the latest from Penn State practice and availability with thoughts on the Blue-White spring game, offensive line depth, and assistant coach Terry Smith's thoughts on young defensive backs set to arrive for training camp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices