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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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Hall of Famer LaVar Arrington's memorable Penn State career, Georgia-Alabama title game reaction 11.01.2022 34:02

Penn State great LaVar Arrington is headed to the College Football of Fame and PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders discuss his college career on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Jones was just a youngster on the Penn State beat when Arrington played in the late 1990s and he shares his memories of covering him. Plus, David and Bob react to Georgia's win over Alabama on Monday...

Assessing Penn State's D-tackle depth, Sean Clifford's play and Neeo Avery's commitment 07.01.2022 29:30

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith break down the Penn State football topics of the week in the aftermath of the Lions' loss to Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State takeaways from the Outback Bowl that are relevant in 2022: Defense 06.01.2022 14:05

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith looks at four angles from Penn State's 24-10 loss to Arkansas and how they can impact the team's chances next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State takeaways from the Outback Bowl that are relevant in 2022: Offense 06.01.2022 14:17

PJ Mustipher returns and Rasheed Walker exits, an early look at Penn State’s 2022 offensive line, and a veteran name to know this offseason 06.01.2022 31:26

One big man decided to return to the Penn State football program in 2022 and another one opted to get ready for the NFL draft. On this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown, PennLive’s Daniel Gallen and Bob Flounders react to the news involving PJ Mustipher and Rasheed Walker. How does Walker’s decision to leave impact the offensive line? Plus, Daniel and Bob discuss the impact of kicking specialist...

Penn State's fatal flaw during the James Franklin era, James Franklin loses two more key staff members, reacting to the Outback Bowl 04.01.2022 32:13

Penn State's 24-10 Outback Bowl loss to Arkansas wasn't all that surprising and PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones provide some takeaways from the performance in this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Jones also shares his thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's criticism of players opting out. Plus, after eight years, Jones and Flounders look at the one area of James Franklin's program tha...

Previewing Penn State-Arkansas in the Outback Bowl, Sandy Barbour on James Franklin 31.12.2021 35:57

PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Daniel Gallen preview Saturday’s matchup between Penn State and Arkansas in the Outback Bowl while also discussing offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s comments about his unit, Sandy Barbour’s press availability and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State might have a new O-line starter, another defender opts out of Outback Bowl 30.12.2021 30:14

PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Daniel Gallen discuss a potential new starter on Penn State’s much-maligned offensive line, two freshman linebackers who could see significant playing time, another defensive starter who opted out and more ahead of the Nittany Lions’ matchup with Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Penn State's opt-out problem heading into the Outback Bowl, what will the Nittany Lions' defense look like against Arkansas? Young players to watch on Saturday 29.12.2021 28:58

The Blue-White Breakdown podcast comes to you live from Tampa this week. It's Outback Bowl week and Penn State will have its hands full with an 8-4 Arkansas Razorbacks team. PennLive's Bob Flounders and Daniel Gallen examine some of the key PSU personnel defections and look back at some of the great moments produced by Arnold Ebiketie and Jaquan Brisker this season. Bob and Daniel also look at som...

Penn State 2022 recruiting class rundown and superlatives on offense 27.12.2021 16:17

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a quick look at Penn State's 2022 recruiting class on offense and offers a sleeper and instant-impact pick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State bowl opt-outs, 2023 recruiting and what to expect at linebacker 24.12.2021 23:42

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith talk about the latest in Penn State football going into the holiday weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down Penn State’s Pennsylvania signees in the Class of 2022 23.12.2021 32:55

PennLive’s Daniel Gallen and Eric Epler discuss Penn State’s in-state signees in the Class of 2022. The group of recruits includes stars like Governor Mifflin’s Nicholas Singleton and CD East’s Mehki Flowers, along with more under-the-radar prospects like Manheim Township’s Anthony Ivey and Central York’s Beau Pribula. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about you...

Former Penn State coordinator Joe Moorhead talks 2017 Rose Bowl, favorite moments with Nittany Lions, move to Akron 21.12.2021 26:45

Special guest Joe Moorhead, Penn State’s offensive coordinator from 2016-2017, joins PennLive’s Dave Jones to talk about his time with the Nittany Lions. He discusses the 2017 Rose Bowl, some of his favorite — and most frustrating — moments and why he chose to move on from Oregon to coach at Akron. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

National Signing Day recap and what's next for Penn State's recruiting efforts 17.12.2021 28:06

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith look at the 23 players who signed with Penn State and where the Lions go from here, in terms of recruiting and the NCAA transfer portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State Signing Day from all angles, James Franklin on his 2022 quarterbacks, Sean Clifford's impact, and a couple sleeper picks 16.12.2021 32:30

This episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast is all about Penn State's 2022 December Signing Day. Now that the dust has settled, it would appear James Franklin and his assistants have hit a home run. The Lions' top-10 class includes Drew Allar, Nick Singleton and Kaden Saunders, and PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Bob Flounders discuss some of the most interesting comments and observations made b...

Four talking points: Penn State Signing Day primer, Ta'Quan Roberson to the portal 15.12.2021 18:00

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look around Penn State football news headlines to kick off National Signing Day week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Penn State getting in new DC Manny Diaz? The pros and cons of Sean Clifford's return for a sixth year, Micah Parsons is a force of nature 14.12.2021 33:07

Opinions, we have more than a few in this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. PennLive's Bob Flounders and David Jones dig into James Franklin's decision to hire Manny Diaz as Brent Pry's replacement. Sean Clifford is returning for a sixth season, so what does that mean for young quarterbacks Christian Veilleux, Drew Allar and Beau Pribula? Micah Parsons' amazing rookie season with the Da...

Penn State talking points for the weekend: Outback Bowl opt-outs, Jordan Stout and Tyler Bowen 10.12.2021 14:59

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith gets you ready for a busy week in Penn State football with a look back at news headlines to know from Tyler Bowen joining Brent Pry at Virginia Tech, the latest on the Outback Bowl, and Jordan Stout's big season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Anthony Poindexter and Penn State-Arkansas in the Outback Bowl 10.12.2021 26:43

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith discuss the meaning of co-defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter's return to Penn State and opt-outs ahead of the Lions' date with Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State players in the transfer portal, Sean Clifford and his looming decision, the Lions’ prized 2022 verbals 09.12.2021 31:04

The activity involving Penn State players and the transfer portal is heating up, and December Signing Day is a week away. Plenty of news involving James Franklin’s Nittany Lions and PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Daniel Gallen dig in during this edition of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast. Flounders and Gallen also examine the decision facing Sean Clifford, Penn State’s veteran quarterback. All that...

Bill O'Brien's impact on Alabama-Georgia, Penn State draws Arkansas in Outback, David Jones' Big Ten realignment idea 07.12.2021 30:19

This episode of the Blue-White Breakdown podcast is loaded with analysis on a number of fronts. PennLive's David Jones and Bob Flounders give their early impressions of Penn State's Outback Bowl date with Arkansas. The guys also look at former Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien's work as Alabama's OC against Georgia on Saturday and leak some news involving Joe Moorhead, Akron's new coach. And you...

Penn State talking points: Penn State-Arkansas and James Franklin's search for a new DC 06.12.2021 12:16

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith offers a quick look at Penn State-Arkansas in the Outback Bowl, James Franklin's thoughts on replacing Brent Pry and a breakdown of the College Football Playoff pairings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State talking points: Anthony Poindexter and Virginia, plus two former OCs land new jobs 05.12.2021 15:30

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a mid-weekend look at the latest in Penn State football before the College Football Playoff pairings and the Lions' bowl destination are announced. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviewing Brent Pry to Virginia Tech and looking ahead to bowl matchups and National Signing Day 03.12.2021 29:21

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Dustin Hockensmith take a look at the latest in Penn State football and look ahead to the Lions' potential bowl destinations and their search for a defensive coordinator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking at Penn State's search for Brent Pry's replacement and the importance of the '22 recruiting class 02.12.2021 16:55

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith takes a look at defensive coordinator Brent Pry's hiring at Virginia Tech, possible replacements for him, and the early prospects for 2022 commits Drew Allar and Nicholas Singleton to make an immediate impact in Happy Valley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices