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

Penn State’s Keaton Ellis explains the Lions’ phased return process. An NCAA plan to kickstart the preseason could have benefits for Penn State. The Lions announce a virtual combine to give high school players tools they need. And Penn State could make a run at Ohio State and winning a Big Ten title. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy f...

Greg Pickel and guest PennLive Photojournalist Joe Hermitt talk about Penn State football players returning to campus this week, the youngest Penn State commit ever, Mathias Barnwell, and some of Hermitt's favorite moments over his 20 seasons photographing Penn State football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State loses a veteran defensive back to the NCAA transfer portal. Former Lions defensive tackle Damion Barber finds his next college home. Penn State gets a top-5 national ranking from 247Sports. And 2023 commit Mega Barnwell explains why he picked the Lions this week. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...

Penn State picks up its first commitment in the 2023 recruiting class. Mathias Barnwell is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end from Virginia. James Franklin sends out an official memo and says “We’re back.” And what exactly does being back mean for Penn State’s players and program? We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Penn State coach James Franklin talks about the idea of losing home-field advantage this fall. We take a look at Penn State’s most important senior players for the 2020 season. Let the Micah Parsons hype continue. And Franklin breaks down how he got the most out of quarantine. 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 announces a big first step toward the return of football. Sean Clifford has a built-in advantage as he preps for the 2020 season. Micah Parsons lands on the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list. And the Lions state their claim as having the Big Ten’s best backfield. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...

PennLive's Greg Pickel and Bob Flounders address the social unrest nationwide because of George Floyd's death, player reaction and its possible impact on Penn State football. They talk with Quarterback Sean Clifford and discuss Damion Barber entering the transfer portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Sean Clifford sees big things ahead for his young wide receivers. Clifford also hopes society can start making a change. Big Ten programs are prepping to return to campus, but Penn State isn’t one of them. And a . 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 your ad choices. Visit...

Penn State is called a candidate to break through for a national title. The Lions are picked second in Big Ten power rankings from 247Sports. PJ Mustipher talks leadership in uncertain times. And the Lions have the sixth-easiest 2020 schedule in the Big Ten. 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 m...

Penn State loses a defensive tackle to the NCAA transfer portal. A checklist for the Lions as they look to return to school and get back to football. Rivals says Penn State has just the 29th-best uniforms in the country. And a five-star target leaves the Lions off his list of his top four schools. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for...

A look at Penn State offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s to-do list. James Franklin and Eric Barron release statements on racially charged deaths. The 2020 college season could be turned into a political football. And Penn State adjusts to an NCAA dead period that now runs through July. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

Penn State takes one of its most talented teams of the James Franklin era into the 2020 season, and many analysts believe the Lions have a real chance to make a serious push for the College Football Playoff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State had the second-highest home attendance in the nation in 2019. Saquon Barkley planned to spend time in a coaching role at Penn State this spring. James Franklin has high praise for the play and leadership of Cam Brown. And Pat Freiermuth talks about the prospect of playing in an empty Beaver Stadium. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com...

Penn State comes up short with another top tight end on its recruiting board. Pat Freiermuth has big goals and expectations for his 2020 season. One national analyst believes Penn State can follow Clemson’s ascent plan. And James Franklin is ranked among the top 10 coaches in the country. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...

Penn State football players can start voluntary workouts on June 1 while OSU returns to campus June 8. Will Centre County, Pa., going to green have a big impact? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State’s Lamont Wade is looking to get back to football as soon as possible. Defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins says he was the target of a racial slur. The Big Ten others release a statement on a delayed 2020 schedule announcement. Penn State commit Zakee Wheatley explains why he chose the Lions. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for...

Penn State slips out of the top-6 schools for one-time commit Dont’e Thornton. Two tight end targets are set to commit this week. The Lions land in the top five schools for four-star offensive lineman Rocco Spindler. And a look at six Penn State players to watch when the 2020 season begins. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

Penn State’s PJ Mustipher ranks among the Big Ten’s best returning defensive tackles. Tariq Castro-Fields is ready to lead the Lions’ cornerback room. Miles Sanders’ confidence is through the roof going into Year 2 with the Philadelphia Eagles. And Micah Bowens has lofty goals for his Penn State career. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privac...

College football and basketball can begin voluntary activities in June. Ohio State eyes the possibility of playing football games in front of 20,000 fans. Two young Penn State players from Florida highlight the Lions’ many options at wide receiver. And Penn State’s Shane Simmons looks to finish his football career on a high note. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State U...

Penn State University Pres. Dr. Eric Barron said this week that the university is planning to operate like it will return to campus this fall. Are we inching closer to a season with a fractured schedule? Coach Taylor Stubblefield's comments on reliables pass catchers this fall. And recruiting update on four-star tight end Ma-LEAK-E MO-TAY-VO announces his choice on May 27. Where do the Lions stand...

Penn State sets its sights on finally joining the postseason elite. A ranking of the Lions’ offense by position group. Micah Parsons and Pat Freiermuth make the All-Pro Football Focus team for 2020. And Penn State emerges as a contender for a four-star wide receiver from Mississippi. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op...

Penn State has the nation’s top playmaker at two different positions. Jeffrey Davis Jr. explains how playing offense will help him at the next level. Top target De’Jahn Warren plans a September visit to State College. And the Lions rank among the national leaders sending EDGE rushers to the NFL. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for pr...

A top Penn State target is expected to announce his commitment soon. Michal Menet and Will Fries are still happy with their decisions to return to school. The Lions have a championship-caliber roster with one big question remaining. And Penn State recruit Rodney McGraw explains his choice to flip his Indiana commitment. We’ll break down those headlines on this edition of The Penn State Update. See...

When Penn State resumes classes and brings students back to campus, the final members of its 2020 recruiting class will kick off their careers. We’ll take a look at four players from that class who deserved more recognition on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State could have a special group of prospects hear their names called in the 2021 NFL Draft. We’ll take a look at the program’s four most intriguing NFL talent on this edition of The Penn State Update. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices