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

The Big reportedly announces a move to have a conference-only football schedule in the fall. Jonathan Sutherland talks safety depth and the uncertain future of college football. Zack Kuntz provides some intel on the new-look offense the Lions will run this season. And we take a look at what Zuriah Fisher brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition...

Lions tight end Zack Kuntz believes he's ready for prime time in 2020, the Ivy League suspends all fall sports, could Shaka Toney double his sack total from 2019? And Olu Fashanu is an offensive tackle prototype who can be as good as he wants to be. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about...

PennLive's Greg Pickel and Bob Flounders talk about the coming Penn State and Big Ten football season and what they may look like during the coronavirus pandemic. They also discuss new season polls and where Penn State falls, recruiting and as always the mail bag. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An updated look at where Penn State stands in the pursuit of five-star recruit Nolan Rucci. Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth took the pursuit of blue-chip recruit Theo Johnson personally. The Lions are projected to finish second in the Big Ten East. And we take a closer look at what Tyler Elsdon brings to the Lions’ 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The...

Penn State basketball coach Pat Chambers responds to allegations of a controversial “noose” statement. Urban Meyer breaks down the Lions and their chances of making the College Football Playoff. What happens if a Penn State opponent can’t play this fall because of the corona virus? And we break down what Jaden Dottin brings to the Lions’ 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on t...

Will Penn State’s 2020 football season kick off on time? Position battles at linebacker and cornerback will soon come into focus. A young Penn State cornerback is charged with drug possession after a traffic stop. And Trace McSorley talks about how he handled his pivotal first offseason as a pro. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for p...

Penn State’s 2020 football season might hinge more on hope than certainty. Jesse Luketa has been pushed through the spring by an NHL star training partner. Sandy Barbour offers no specifics on medical bills for athletes who might get coronavirus. And we take a closer look at what Nick Dawkins brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn...

First down: The best of Sandy Barbour--The Nittany Lions' athletic director touched on a number of topics, including testing, thoughts on an on-time start to the season, and much more. Bob and Greg discuss the highlights. Second down: What we learned from Jesse Luketa--The linebacker who will battle for a spot in the middle wants to be a leader and had some interesting offseason training partners....

Penn State AD Sandy Barbour says zero of the 102 athlete coronavirus tests were positive. Only season ticket holders could get a seat in Beaver Stadium this fall. Moving the fall football season to the spring is a last resort option. And we take a closer look at what Jimmy Christ brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update...

Jesse Luketa is eager to tackle a leadership role in Penn State’s linebacker room. Penn State commit Christian Veilleux completes his first day in the Elite 11 finals. The Lions make the list of top choices for a four-star defensive lineman. And we take a look at what Ji’Ayir Brown brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Upda...

Saquon Barkley is named to the Big Ten Network’s All-Decade team. Penn State commit Christian Veilleux gears up for the Elite 11 finals. The Lions’ NFL Draft pipeline takes them away from their Linebacker U roots. And we take a closer look at what Cole Brevard brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/priv...

We’ve got six players to watch when Penn State opens training camp. Ricky Slade makes his transfer to Old Dominion official. Jordan Stout could be a triple threat for the Lions’ special teams this season. And we look at Penn State’s most important recruits of the James Franklin era. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...

Penn State lands two players on the Sporting News All-America team. Micah Parsons is called one of the nation’s top five defenders by FOX Sports. Kicker Jake Pinegar looks to make his biggest strides yet as a junior in 2020. And PennLive’s David Jones shares thoughts on the odds that the 2020 season happens. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/p...

Beaver Stadium capacity will be lowered dramatically this fall. Penn State Athletics also delays student ticket sales for the 2020 season. A Penn State target is off the board after he commits to LSU. And a look at what quarterback Micah Bowens brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

Penn State beat reporter Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith look at Penn State's quarterbacks, including incoming freshman Micah Bowens, outgoing transfer Michael Johnson Jr., linebacker Micah Parsons and recruiting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has 7-to-1 odds to make the College Football Playoff. James Franklin says his family will stay in Florida during the fall football season. Three Lions with the most to prove in 2020. And we take a closer look at what Norval Black brings to Penn State’s 2020 recruiting class. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

Penn State president Eric Barron offers some insights into how full stadiums will be this fall. Iowa pauses its football ticket sales. The Penn State coaching staff is back in the Lasch Football Building. And we take a look at what Golden Israel-Achumba brings to the table as a freshman. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...

Penn State prepares for an influx of freshmen. The youngest Lions arrive amidst nationwide uncertainty about the coronavirus. Noah Cain explains how he has improved since the 2019 season. Former Penn State running back Ricky Slade might have found his next college home. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...

Penn State’s annual Lift for Life event is canceled due to the coronavirus. What are the odds Journey Brown can top his 2019 touchdown total? Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his doubts about the fall football season. And a former Penn State quarterback joins Ricky Rahne’s staff at Old Dominion. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

PennLive Sports Lead Greg Pickel is joined by Dustin Hockensmith and examines Penn State players returning to campus, some that have not yet returned, how the coronavirus affected running back Noah Cain, Micah Parsons and the linebacker corps and the latest on recruiting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven Penn State players earn preseason All-Big Ten recognition from Athlon Sports. Penn State has plans to expand the Lasch Football Building. We look at what a fall football season might look like. And college football has its first game cancellation due to the coronavirus. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...

Penn State gets set to welcome the final members of its 2020 recruiting class. Four Lions are on the 2021 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. An updated look at where Penn State stands on its NCAA scholarship limit. And Noah Cain talks about COVID-19 and his return for voluntary workouts. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for...

Penn State’s Micah Parsons outlines why he isn’t back on campus yet. James Franklin joins the Big Ten’s new Anti-Hate, Anti-Racism Coalition. Video shows Penn State players returning to campus. And Penn State announces in-person classes will begin in late August. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Le...

Penn State loses a quarterback to the NCAA transfer portal. What are the odds Penn State’s Micah Parsons can top last season’s numbers? Christian Hackenberg is pursuing a new career as a professional pitcher. And a pick for the Lions’ biggest trap game of the 2020 season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform...

Penn State’s Micah Parsons and Pat Freiermuth are preseason All-Americans. Jahan Dotson talks quarantine and testing since returning to campus. The Lions are still pushing for wide receivers in the 2021 recruiting class. And Lions players are ready to make some sacrifices for the 2020 season. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for priva...