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

PennLive’s Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal air out their grievances on the national CFP discussion, which might give too much credit to SEC teams these days. Plus, they react to Penn State’s No. 4 placement and whether the Lions could stomach another loss this year. Our content: pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/ Follow them on Twitter/X: @maxralph_ @jmcgonigal9 PennLive Socials Twitter/X: @psufootbal...

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders look at the key matchups and coaching strategy that will shape No. 4 Penn State's Big Ten road game with Minnesota on Saturday. The Golden Gophers are double-digit underdogs and James Franklin's team is 4-0 away from Beaver Stadium. Max and Bob give their game picks, and Bob has a bold Penn State prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with 9-1 Penn State prepping for Saturday's road game at Minnesota. Franklin was asked about the play of PSU edge rusher Abdul Carter, who has 17.5 tackles for loss despite some "grabby" play by opposing offensive linemen. Johnny and Bob discuss whether Carter has drawn enough holding calls this season f...

The point spread says it all. Penn State is a four-touchdown favorite against a Big Ten team on the road. So, will it really be that easy for the 8-1 Nittany Lions vs. Purdue in West Lafayette? PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview the game and share their thoughts on James Franklin's expectation that running back Nick Singleton is ready to play. Plus, a quick update on tackle Nolan Rucci...

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph field questions from subscribers on Penn State football, its standing in the College Football Playoff rankings and where the rest of the Big Ten factors in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with 8-1 Penn State preparing to face heavy underdog Purdue on Saturday in West Lafayette. Nick Singleton left the Washington win early in the second half. Franklin did provide an update on Singleton. In his absence, a young PSU runner shined in his college debut. How good is Corey Smith? Learn more abou...

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss the aftermath following Penn State’s loss to Ohio State, as well as where the Nittany Lions sit in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and their path to 11-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's White Out game with Washington on Saturday. The Lions, who dropped a tough decision to Ohio State last Saturday, likely need to win out to guarantee a spot in the college playoff. Bob and Max give their game picks and Max provides some significant injury updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday press conference with the 7-1 Nittany Lions preparing for a Beaver Stadium White Out visit from Washington on Saturday. Franklin also spent a good chunk of time reviewing PSU's 20-13 loss to Ohio State last Saturday in State College. Franklin went into detail on what went wrong on PSU's fourth-quarter p...

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap Penn State's disappointing 20-13 loss to Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders dissect Penn State's matchup with Ohio State on Saturday. Max and Bob provide practice updates on three PSU players who left the Wisconsin game with injuries — Drew Allar, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Anthony Donkoh. Ohio State QB Will Howard, a Pennsylvania prep star, had some colorful comments last Saturday. What will his impact be? Plus, game picks! Learn more a...

Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph went out of the box this week, taking turns drafting who they think are the top Nittany Lions and Buckeyes at each position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Bob Flounders is joined by special guest Doug Lesmerises to take a detailed look at the Big Ten showdown between unbeaten Penn State and Ohio State on this episode. Lesmerises, a former Cleveland.com columnist who covered the Ohio State program, currently hosts the popular college football podcast, “Kings of the North”. Doug has some strong opinions on Ohio State and the Buckeyes’ big f...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with unbeaten Penn State prepping to face Big Ten power Ohio State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Johnny and Bob discuss each player's injury issues and the players who may have to replace them. Plus, a few thoughts on Pribula and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph field questions from subscribers on all things Penn State, including Andy Kotelnicki’s offense, Big Noon Kickoff and the biggest disappointment in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten contest with Wisconsin on Saturday night. The Badgers have traditionally been tough to beat in Madison, but the Nittany Lions have won the last five meetings in the series. How will Penn State's defense slow the Badgers' run game? What tricks does PSU OC Andy Kotelnicki have up his sleeve? Plus, Max and Bob make their gam...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference with unbeaten Penn State prepping for a trip to Madison to face Wisconsin on Saturday. Franklin provided an update on safety Kevin Winston Jr., who has been out since the Bowling Green game. Plus, Johnny and Bob share their early-week thoughts on Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph turned to PennLive’s Subtext subscriber base for another mailbag podcast. They discussed USC’s environment compared to the rest of the Big Ten, Penn State’s bye week fixes and the important hits on the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss some major recruiting news and reflect on unbeaten Penn State's trip to the West Coast to beat USC. James Franklin flipped a defensive back who visited State College a couple of weeks ago. Max provides some background on Josh Johnson and his potential impact. Plus, the start time for Penn State-Wisconsin has been announced. Learn more about your ad ch...

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten showdown with USC in California. The Lions are favored, and the Trojans are desperate after a recent upset loss at Minnesota. Max provides injury updates on Nick Singleton and Anthony Donkoh. Who wins the game? Max and Bob disagree on the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph turned to PennLive’s Subtext subscriber base for a mailbag podcast. They discussed Julian Fleming, Nolan Rucci, Penn State’s offensive identity and their predictions for the Big Ten Championship. If you want to have your question featured in a future episode, you can subscribe to our Subtext here: https://joinsubtext.com/bluewhitebreakdown Our content: pennlive.com/p...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference with unbeaten Penn State preparing for a trip to California to face USC on Saturday. Franklin provided an update on Nick Singleton's health and talked about the development of safety Zakee Wheatley. Plus, Johnny and Bob discuss potential problem areas for the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten matchup with struggling Illinois on Saturday in State College. James Franklin's team is a heavy favorite against the Bruins, who have lost three consecutive contests. Max provides a practice update and discusses the availability of a few key regulars. Plus, game predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference with Penn State prepping for UCLA on Saturday. Franklin was impressed with the Lions' showing in the run game against Illinois. Franklin also offered updates on Dom DeLuca, Sal Wormley and Jalen Kimber. Plus, Johnny explains where he had the Lions on his recent AP ballot. Learn more about your ad choice...

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders analyze unbeaten Penn State's Big Ten opener with unbeaten Illinois. PSU is heavy favorites but remember: Illinois beat the Lions in State College as a heavy underdog in 2021. Will veteran linebacker Dom DeLuca play against the Illini? Plus, game picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices