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

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down the key moments from James Franklin's Monday news conference with the Lions prepping for unbeaten Illinois on Saturday night. The Illini are coming off an impressive win at Nebraska. Franklin has some strong opinions on Illinois QB Luke Altmyer and also believes his improved WR room will be tested by the Illini's secondary. Learn more about...

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to the news that Penn State standout safety Kevin Winston Jr. will be out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury. Winston, a third-year Lion, is one of the top safeties in the country. Who must step on the PSU defense? Plus, Max and Bob give a brief preview of the Lions' game with Kent State on Saturday and make their (spread) picks. Learn more about y...

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday news conference. The Lions are seven-touchdown favorites against Kent State on Saturday. Young tight end Luke Reynolds has impressed Franklin and PSU is prepping fellow freshman Dejuan Lane for a bigger role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's injury situation and potential off-field issues for a veteran defender. Plus, Max shares his practice observations with PSU on a bye week. Max and Bob also look at how a more mobile Drew Allar has impacted the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders examine all of the success on the offensive side for Penn State. The Lions are 2-0 and the big three of Drew Allar, Tyler Warren and Nicholas Singleton have done serious damage in the first two games. Plus, a look at Johnny's top 25 ballot and some former Penn State players who shined for their NFL teams in Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

It was a closer game than any Penn State fan expected. PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap the Nittany Lions' struggle against Bowling Green and what's next for the team after their bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders delve into the verbal commitments Penn State has secured from offensive lineman Malachi Goodman and wideout Matthew Outten. Plus, could Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins play against Bowing Green on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph give their final thoughts on Penn State's win at West Virginia and break down the home opener against Bowling Green. Which freshmen could see their first action? And which backups coul provide a pop? 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. Franklin was obviously pleased with Penn State's effort in the Lions' win at Morgantown on Saturday and Franklin also discussed the offseason growth of QB Drew Allar. The PSU captain looked more confident and more mobile against WVU. Plus, Johnny and Bob discuss Andy Kotelnick's impact on the offense an...

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down Penn State’s season opener at West Virginia, complete with keys to the game, players to watch and predictions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday news conference with PSU preparing for a road trip to West Virginia on Saturday. Franklin discussed the offensive position groups that made the most progress in the offseason and also revealed a couple of freshmen who have been given the "green" light to play in 2024. Learn more about you...

Ex-NFL scout and executive Jim Monos, a Central Pa. native, has watched a lot of Drew Allar film. The junior quarterback absolutely has NFL arm talent, but there are some hurdles to clear before he gets there. Plus, how can WVU cause problems for Penn State? Quarterback Garrett Greene has Monos’ attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders assess third-year junior quarterback Drew Allar's growth heading into Penn State's opener vs. West Virginia. Allar was recently named a team captain and James Franklin and OC Andy Kotelnicki have been pleased with Allar's leadership within the PSU locker room. Plus, a talented young offensive lineman may be switching positions. Learn more about your ad...

PennLive's Bob Flounders is joined by Doug Lesmerises, one of the creators of the "Kings of the North" college football podcast that focuses on northern superpowers in the sport. Lesmerises, formerly a columnist at Cleveland.com who covered Ohio State, believes PSU can make the Big Ten championship game this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State’s place in the preseason Associated Press top 25 poll. They also break down news from the Nittany Lions’ preseason camp, including freshman contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the potential impact of Andy Kotelnicki on the offense and specifically the run game. Johnny and Bob also answer questions from PennLive's Penn State text subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders recap some news from Penn State Media Day. How big of a loss is DE Jameial Lyons and who needs to step up? Are there a couple of wideouts worth watching in August and early in the regular season? Plus, Max and Bob share their early impressions of Tom Allen and Andy Kotelnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the verbal commitment of Harrisburg High star lineman Kevin Brown to Penn State's program. Johnny and Bob also preview some players and storylines for August with PSU Media Day set for Saturday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders provide an early preview of next week's Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. What are some early storylines for Penn State and the rest of the Big Ten? Plus, the Lions' White Out game is set and some PSU player rankings for the college 2025 video game are discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State’s recruiting run and the newest additions to the Nittany Lions’ 2025 and 2026 classes. Who might be next for James Franklin and his staff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State's busy recruiting week. What should you know about the five newest commits in the 2025 class? And why did two players flip their commitments elsewhere? We dissect what it all means for Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Penn State’s first big recruiting weekend of what promises to be a busy June. Who could be the first 2025 commit of the summer? Plus, an early outlook for the Nittany Lions’ 2024 summer enrollees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders welcome Max Ralph to the Penn State beat on this episode. Max, a Penn State alum, covered James Franklin's team during his college days and shares his thoughts on the last couple of PSU teams. Max also has an early thought or two on the 2024 version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss what to expect from Penn State QB Drew Allar in his second season as starter. How much will the presence of new OC Andy Kotelnicki improve Allar's production? Plus, an early look at PSU win total bets for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share thoughts on some of the Penn State players who entered the transfer portal, notably second-year safety King Mack. Plus, a look at some key position battles with an eye on August practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices