BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State Football

Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley joins the KGB gang on the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. McSorley talks about bouncing back after a tough loss, tough conversations that take place in the locker room, the excitement of coming back to State College as a fan. Trace also talks about what he wants the fanbase to know about Coach James Franklin. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the goal line p...

THE week is finally here as the Ohio State Buckeyes come to Happy Valley. #3 Penn State versus #4 Ohio State in a big noon kick (we know that sucks). Penn State legend Grant Haley stops by to talk about that blocked kick return that changed the direction and attitude of the Penn State Football program. Eight years later Grant is ready to see another Penn State moment take center stage. What does h...

It is time to "Jump Around" as Penn State heads into Wisconsin as they look to badger Bucky on their way to 7-0. Coming off a bye week and big comeback win on the road at Southern Cal, the Lions look to avoid this trap game before a date with Ohio State.   In this episode Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss the growth of Drew Allar and what that 4th down conversion against the Trojans means for his con...

What a game. What a win for Penn State.  Make no mistake  this victory was a must win for Penn State in terms of perception on the national stage.  Was it pretty, no it was not but style points doesn't matter for this one.  What does it mean going forward Mike and Frank discuss that here.  Tyler Warren had a game that we thought would happen on the national stage and it is one that will be remembe...

Penn State has a chance to make a statement win on Saturday and announce themselves to the nation, can they get it done. Steve Jones stops by for a great 30 minutes talking everything from logistics to what makes Abdul Carter and Tyler warren special. We don’t forget the emergence of yet another WR for PSU. Finally what does PSU have to do to leave Troy with a victory? Listen and find out!

"White Out" energy was on full display and helped power the Nittany Lions to a close 21-7 win over a gritty Illinois team.   What stood out from this game, the running game showed a type of power that Penn State has been lacking.  Is this offensive line that lost three starters to the NFL the best offensive line in 20 years at Penn State?  We answer that question.  We address comments about Drew A...

As the 1994 Nittany Lions make their way back to Beaver Stadium for their 30th reunion. We had to catch up Keith "Goon" Conlin. Goon as he is affectionately known as, is through. and through Penn State. That is what brought him back to Happy Valley after graduation. There is no better story teller on the 1994 roster. Always with a smile Keith tells it as with great behind the scenes stor...

Get ready for Penn State versus Illinois as the KGB gang welcomes All-American TE Kyle Brady into the Pawcast den to talk about the 1994 team and their dramatic win against the Illini in a driving rain storm 30 years ago. Saturday is going to be electric with a top 20 match-up under the lights in Beaver Stadium. Kyle gives us some insight on Tyler Warren's game, takes us inside the huddle for...

The Nittany Lions come off the open date ready to get back to work against an overmatched opponent in Kent State.  In a game like this, coming out healthy is the most important event or non-event that could happen for PSU.  While the spread is at 49.5 points make no mistake there is work to be done in this one, even if PSU is only competing against themselves.  Ahead in this weeks episode we talk...

After a close scare against Bowling Green in the home opener at Beaver Stadium the KGB gang of Kalista, Gross and Bodani breakdown the concern moving forward for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Is the Penn State defense overrated?  Is Tyler Warren going to be an All-American? Is the first "bye week" happening at a good time? Can Nick Singleton's emergence in the pass game be the differ...

After Penn State roars to a season opening win dominating West Virginia ,  Mike, Frank and Andrew give out some roars and shout out some deserving players that don't have their contributions show up in the stat sheet. The new coordinators passed the eye test in week 1, which one do you believe did the better job? And finally what are we looking for from Penn State against a Bowling Green team?...

Week 1 is here for the Nittany Lions as they kick off the 2024 campaign.  West Virginia is the task on the road in what is sure to be a great environment for college football fans. Veteran Penn State Football beat reporters Mike Gross of LNP, Frank Bodani of (YDR) and former TV sports anchor Andrew Kalista preview the contest.  Who has the Blue and White covering the spread and who has them with a...

With preseason camp complete veteran Penn State Football beat reporters Mike Gross of LNP, Frank Bodani of (YDR) and former TV sports anchor Andrew Kalista discuss the Nittany Lions upcoming season. Penn State seems poised to possibly make a run to college football playoffs as James Franklin enters his 11th year at the helm of the PSU program.