Straight From The Kres

Penn State blew a 17-point lead in Madison. Now what? On this episode of Blue Bus , we break down Penn State’s 24–20 loss to Wisconsin and try to figure out what actually went wrong — because “they blew a 17-point lead” only gets us so far. Rocco Becht threw for just 114 yards. Chase Sowell was the lone Nittany Lion to record a reception. The offense completely stalled after halftime, and Penn Sta...

Penn State heads into Week 4 with a 3–0 record. In Episode 5 of Blue Bus, Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, and Justin Beck break down the matchup from every angle — including what Penn State has shown through the first three games, where the Nittany Lions still have questions to answer, and what Wisconsin can do to make this game uncomfortable.

Penn State is off to a 2-0 start after downing Temple on the road in week 2. Rocco Becht has been phenomenal, the defense has been stout and playmakers are emerging. This week Penn State battle's Buffalo as the Nittany Lions conclude their out of conference schedule.

Penn State is 1-0 after defeating Marshall, 45-0 week 1. This week, the Nittany Lions travel to Philadelphia to face off against Temple. The Trio breaks down PSU's win over Marshal, previews the Temple matchup and is joined by Harrison to discuss all things Philadelphia.

The Matt Campbell era officially gets under way Saturday Sept. 5 as Penn State hosts Marshall. Michael, Garrett and Justin give an overview of Marshall's roster, list expectations for Penn State's offense and defense in its opener, offer both game predictions and first Penn State touchdown predictions. Later in the show, the trio conducts a 'snake draft' as they select their favori...

Welcome to the first episode of Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast with Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, and Justin Beck. We’re starting with a full breakdown of the 2026 Penn State roster and coaching staff, focusing on the personnel changes that could define the season. In this episode:• New Coaching Staff — Breaking down the new regime, coordinator hires, and the schemes they’re bringi...

Michael Kresovich and Justin Beck break down this Saturday’s Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. The guys dive deep into how Penn State’s offense matches up against one of the nation’s best defenses, what the Nittany Lions need to do to move the ball effectively, and why Ohio State continues to look like a playoff contender. They also analyze the Buckeyes’ roster and schedule so fa...

Penn State football falls to Iowa — what went wrong, and what does it mean going forward? On this episode of SFTK, we break down the Nittany Lions’ loss, key takeaways from both sides of the ball, and give out our official Quarter 2 grades for the offense and defense. From execution issues to standout performances, we dive deep into the film-style analysis to see where Penn State needs to improve...

On this episode of Straight From The Kres, we dive into the the firing of James Franklin and the start of a new chapter under Interim Head Coach Terry Smith. We break down what led to Franklin’s dismissal after the Northwestern loss and what PSU fans can expect from Smith’s debut this Saturday in Iowa. We also:Analyze Iowa’s strengths and weaknesses heading into the matchupRevisit what went wrong...

James Franklin has been from his position of Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lion football team. Franklin spent nearly 12 years in Happy Valley which included a Big Ten Title, multiple New-Years 6 Appearances and 104 wins. What does this mean for PSU moving forward? Who's going to replace him

After back-to-back losses, Penn State finds itself unranked with almost all postseason aspirations gone. The Nittany Lions fell, 42-37, to UCLA to fall to 0-2 in Big Ten play as they return home to face the Wildcats of Northwestern this week. Michael and Justin break down what went wrong in PSU's loss to UCLA, speak on the future of the program and preview the PSU-Northwestern game. Preview, p...

It's Oregon vs. Penn State. The No. 6th ranked Ducks travel to Beaver Stadium to meet the No. 3rd ranked Nittany Lions Saturday night in a Whiteout. Dante Moore brings his high-flying offensive attack to State College as the likes of DDS, Aj Harris and Amare Campbell hope to stop it. Michael, Garrett and Justin discuss the matchup and offer their predictionsMusic by Zach Bryan Video credits to...

Penn State cruised through its first three games behind three dominate defensive performances, but how's its offense played so far this year? Grade assessments for the Nittany Lions offensive, defensive and special teams play. Later in the show, we discuss who has stuck out to us from an individual perspective and end the show with a snake-draft of our all-time favorite Nittany Lion football playe...

Penn State managed to shutout FIU, 34-0, in week 2 to to move to 2-0 on the season. The trio of Michael, Garrett and Justin breakdown the Nittany Lions's win and preview this weekend's matchup against the Wildcats of Villanova. Music by Zach Bryan, photos courtesy of PSU Sports and video provided by Sports Hookup

Back for Season 5. The Trio of Michael, Garrett and Justin breakdown PSU's win over Nevada + Preview Saturday's game against FIU and offer their season predictions. Music by Zach Bryan Video credits to PSU sports & Sports Hookup Photo Credit: PSU sportsX- @mikeykresovich

Penn State and Wisconsin are set to battle Saturday night with Big Ten title implications on the line. After the Nittany Lions escaped USC a two weeks ago, their biggest test is yet to come as they battle the Badgers on the road. Preview, predictions and much more on this episode of SFTK with Garrett and Michael. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beveragehttps://protocholbeverage.com/M...

Penn State is 5-0 but faces its toughest challenge yet. The Nittany Lions travel to USC to battle a scrappy Trojan team. Preview and Predictions. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beverage https://protocholbeverage.com/ Music: Zach Bryan

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Penn State rolled to a 21-7 home victory over Illinois this past weekend. The Nittany Lions are home once again as they host the Bruins of UCLA. Garrett and Michael preview the game and offer their predictions. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beverage https://protocholbeverage.com/ Music: Zach Bryan

Penn State set a team record in total yards during its shutout win over Kent State. This weekend the Nittany Lions open up Big Ten play as the Illinois comes to Beaver Stadium. Special guest Justin Beck joins Garrett and Michael as the trio recaps the win over Kent State and previews Illinois. Preview, predictions and more. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beverage https://protoch...

PSU narrowly escaped Bowling Green last time it was in action, this weekend the Nittany Lions welcome in a defeated, Kent State bunch. Preview, predictions and more. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beverage https://protocholbeverage.com/ Music: Zach Bryan

Penn State picked up an impressive road win to open its season last week against West Virginia. SFTK discusses what went well for the Nittany Lions in the victory and previews PSU's home-opener this weekend in Happy Valley. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beverage https://protocholbeverage.com/ Music: Zach Bryan

SFTK Season 4 begins as PSU heads to Morgantown. Preview, Predictions and Takes.

Penn State suffered a devastating loss to Michigan this past weekend. A loss that knocked the Nittany Lions out of playoff contention, forced them to fire their OC and hunt for another 10-2 finish. Garrett and Michael discuss what PSU's offense will look like this weekend as the two preview Rutgers

On this episode of SFTK, Garrett and Michael discuss how PSU solidified itself as a contender in the Big Ten, what went right for the Nittany Lions during their win against WVU and what to expect this Saturday against Delaware. Video by NBC Sports and PSU Athletics Music by Zach Bryan Twitter: @mikeykresovich