BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State Football

Penn State falls to Indiana at home 27-24. The. Hoosiers mount a two minute drive for the ages going 80 yards in under 75 seconds. The drive features big hits, clutch throws and hairline catches for the Hoosiers as they pull out a dramatic road victory to stay undefeated. The loss, Penn State's sixth straight, is another setback as Terry Smith tries to right the ship for the Lions as they sear...

Penn State's issues continued against the Buckeyes and when you look close more were exposed. Where does Penn State go from here.? Do they stand a chance against IU? After multiple talks with people in the know we dive into the coaches. to discuss a dynamic that hasn't been discussed. Former Penn State great, linebacker Trey. Bauer joins the program to discuss essentially the "State o...

Penn State gets blown out in. the second half as they fall 38-14 to the Buckeyes. Mike, Frank and Andrew break down the game that saw a competitive first half only to become a nightmare in the second half. What did Terry Smith have to say after the game? What did Amare Campbell have to say? Hint hint he is pissed. Let us know. your thoughts in the comments and email the show for Tuesday at BlueWhi...

Penn State limps into Columbus looking to rebound and prove it that this team can still hang with the best. Do the Nittany Lions have a real shot against Ohio State? Andrew, Mike, and Frank dig into what has to go right for the Blue & White to have a shot at the Shoe. The guys also discuss how Terry Smith has adapted to his new leadership role and what changes are starting to take shape on off...

Penn State may have a bye week but there is plenty to talk about. "Producer Jesse," Jesse Myers of the Josh Pate College Football Show, joins Penn State beat reporter Mark Wogenrich of Penn State on SI to discuss the Penn State coaching hot board. Who is falling in the minds of Penn State fans and who is rising? Are fans setting themselves up for disappointment? The guys join Mike Gross...

Frank Bodani and Mike Gross Join Andrew Kalista as they breakdown the loss from Iowa City. Once again Penn State has a late lead, once again the defense finds a way to let it slip away. Penn State has big plays with Kaytron Allen on the sideline again and play calling has lettermen upset. What has to change inside the Penn State football building? Let us know in the comments and subscribe email th...

James Franklin is out as the head coach at Penn State. His 11 plus seasons come to an end after a loss to Northwestern extends Penn State's free fall to three straight games. As fan apathy began to take hold, Penn State AD Pat Kraft decided to make a move. In comes Terry Smith as the head coach as the Lions get set to head to Iowa. How did Penn State get to this point? Were there warning signs...

Mike Gross and Andrew Kalista react to another face plant by the Nittany Lions at home. It feels like this game sealed the fate of head coach James Franklin. It truly does feel that way. Let us know in the comments and email the show at bluewhitetailgatepawcast@gmail.com

Penn State and James Franklin seem to be in a free fall and the path forward is murky at best. In this episode Mike, Frank and Andrew address fans' concerns with the media, you make like that segment or you may hate it but we give it a fair shake. The gang also addresses the pressure now coming from the national media and how this is much different than 2016 and 2021. We dive into Pat Kraft&#3...

Penn State is out coached, out played, and disorganized for 60 minutes against an 0-4 UCLA team. Is this the end of James Franklin at Penn State? At least two of us believe so. Email the show at BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast@gmail.com

Penn State once again fell flat in a big game? Drew Allar once again essentially ended a game with an interception? Where does Penn State go from here? Can they bounce back and do they have a legitimate shot at a national title or has this program peaked under James Franklin? Are we overreacting to the double OT defeat? Former Penn State OL and member of the 1994 undefeated Big ten Championship te...

A special hoops edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast as we talk ball with Penn State Basketball head coach Mike Rhoades. We dives into the continued growth of the program as Rhoades looks to build a consistent winner in Happy Valley and the challenges he faces. Rhoades talks culture, toughness and the style of play a young Nittany Lions squad will bring to the court this season. With so many...

An all to familiar scene taking place at Beaver Stadium as Penn State falls to a top ten ranked opponent. This time it is Oregon coming out on top 30-24 as Drew Allar is picked off in overtime to end this one for the Nittany Lions. Mike and Andrew go through the game and cover as many talking points as possible from high above Beaver Stadium. What are your thoughts? Share them at bluewhitetailgate...

It is put up or shut up time. Finally!  Penn State hosts Oregon in a White Out showdown in Beaver Stadium. The story lines are endless.   Can James Franklin finally win a big game against a formidable foe?  Is this a must win game for Penn State?  Is this the most important game since 2017 for Penn State? Is Drew Allar ready to show he truly is the top QB in the nation?  Is the Penn State defense...

Penn State is on a bye this week, but that doesn't mean there isn't work to be done! As James Franklin would say "it's a work week," and here at BlueWhite Tailgate Podcast we get to work with what we saw at practice on Tuesday. James Franklin spoke to the media after practice and had some "telling" words for what he expects to see with young players as they develop....

Penn State defeated Villanova 52-6 on Saturday in Beaver Stadium. The BlueWhite Tailgate Podcast guys react to what they saw take place on the field from high above in the press box and also at field level. Andrew and Mike give their instant reaction after talking with the players in post game and hearing from head coach James Franklin.

Penn State is 2-0 on the season.  They have not dominated or looked anything like how they ended the 2024 campaign.  Are you worried? Are you relaxed? Should you be freaking out? Frank, Mike and Andrew take you around the swirl of emotions right now in Nittany Nation and find reasons to be optimistic and yes, concerned. Game 2 was a shutout, but it exposed recurring offensive issues that the Lions...

Penn State opened up their season with a convincing win. History was made in more ways than one for the Nittany Lions. What was up with James Franklin and the white hat after the game? That isn't the only question for the Blue and White though. While the wideouts were impressive, why did Penn State struggle in the run game? Should there be a concern? We hear from WR Trebor Pena on the communicatio...

The wait is over and Penn State's march to their ultimate goal of a national championship begins Saturday against Nevada. The #2 ranked Nittany Lions seemed poised to make this an historic season. As camp breaks, what did James Franklin say that has surprised us? What freshman have the green light early on? Who is the breakout player that Nittany Lions sees step up? These are some of the topic...

The AP poll and coaches polls have dropped and Penn State is not a preseason #1! Andrew Kalista predicted the Lions would be, but the hype around Manning at Texas was too much to overcome as Penn State fell just five points short of #1. We aren't complaining, but we dive into the poll and see what has surprised us. Camp continues for the Lions in a hot and steamy State College. We hear from Za...

Penn State has massive expectations in 2025. One man who knows a thing or two about expectations, hype, and meeting those expectations is Penn State great Lavar Arrington. For nearly an hour, Arrington hits on a variety of topics from the team to NIL and the legacy of the "Grand Experiment." The All-American and All-Pro dives deep on the BlueWhiteTailgate podcast with the guys as he give...

The calendar turns to August and the hype train is full steam ahead for Penn State in 2025.  Who do you have as the preseason number one team in the nation?  At least one among Andrew, Frank and Mike sees Penn State being ranked #1 in the AP poll.  Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall, who is building a media empire featuring his Behind the Wall podcast and College Football Show joi...

The heat is up and we mean way up as Penn State hits Big Ten Media Days in Vegas.  The only thing hotter than the temps are the expectations around the 2025 Nittany Lions.  At Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Penn State was represented by James Franklin, QB Drew Allar, OL Nick Dawkins, and S Zakee Wheatley.  Frank, Mike and Andrew dive right into Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti continuing to ad...

Talkin' Hockey Valley in JulyMike, Frank, and Andrew welcome Penn State Author and writer Ben Jones to the show to talk Penn State Hockey as Gavin McKenna commits to the Lions. What does this generational talent mean for expectations for next season? Is there more pressure on Penn State to make this marriage work out? Penn State's program has had a meteoric rise in the decade since Pegula...

Contact the show at BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast@gmail.com The tides of recruiting are as unpredictable as the Drake Passage. Top recruiting targets that seem like a lock suddenly bolt across the country spurning the home state school. A week later a long shot decides to make a pledge. Part of that intrigue is what makes college football great all year long. The world of recruiting continues to evolve...