The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football Podcast

Audrey & Jon return to discuss the latest availability with Penn State coaches including James Franklin, Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles. Plus, news that defensive Max Granville suffered a long-term injury and will miss extended time for Penn State. How does that affect the defensive line depth and who will need to step up? Plus, thoughts on the Nittany Lions scheduling and the White Out game against Oregon.

Audrey & Jon return to discuss the 2025 Blue White game their takeaways from James Franklin's last practice of the Spring. How do the new look Penn State Wide Receivers look so far and how will the addition of Trebor Pena impact that group, where does he fit in the offense. With Drew Allar locked in for his final season, how did backups Ethan Grunkmeye and Jaxon Smolick look in their time in front of the Beaver Stadium crowd? Plus, Draft reactions for Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren, Jaylen Reed, KJ Winston and Kobe King.

Audrey shares her first thoughts on the 2025 Penn State Nittany Lion squad coming out of the Blue White Game at Beaver Stadium. Both the stadium and team are under construction and Audrey shared her reaction to the unique format of the game this year, who stood out among the non projected starters and additional news out of the transfer portal including the addition of Trebor Pena to the Wide Receiver room. Plus, what did James Franklin have to say postgame, how has Drew Allar looked this offseason and what's next going out of Spring practice. Audrey & Jon will be back for a full show tomorrow but enjoy this initial reaction from Audrey.

Audrey Snyder & Jon Sauber return for updates on the Nittany Lions as they near closer to the Spring Game. Plus, news on the transfer portal and the departures of Jon Mitchell, Ta'Mere Robinson and more. How will this impact Penn State going forward and will there be any additional departures in the next week? This week the media also caught up with Jim Knowles and James Franklin and got a look at the new defense under Knowles.

Audrey & Jon share their first impressions of the Nittany Lions Spring Practice and the new faces already turning heads in Happy Valley. How did Lavar Arrington II look in the Stix City uniform? How did wide receiver transfers Kyron Hudson and Devonte Ross show up in their first public work in Blue & White and what to make of Jim Knowles new defense? Plus, thoughts on the continued dominance of Penn State wrestling and the name change to Beaver Stadium that no one will actually say.

Audrey & Jon return to discuss the latest in the coaching carousel surrounding Penn State football as the Nittany Lions hired Stan Drayton to be their next head of the running backs group. Drayton coached Brian Westbrook, Ezekiel Elliott and Bijan Robinson before his head coach stint at Temple. James Franklin appears to have found a good replacement for JaJuan Seider who left for Notre Dame and will help guide the best running back room in college football for 2025. Plus, hear the latest on the Beaver Stadium renovation plans, thoughts from some of the younger Nittany Lions who were available to media this week and what to expect heading into Spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber react to Penn State making a splash hire and bringing on Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator. Tune in for thoughts on big a hire this is for the program, what it means for the 2025 Nittany Lions and how James Franklin made the biggest offseason move to date. Plus, with the return of Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zane Durant and more is 2025 a make or break year for Penn State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audrey & Jon are back late night to discuss Penn State's season-ending loss to Notre Dame. Despite another 10-0 lead, the Nittany Lions could not pull off a monumental win this season as the fourth quarter mistakes led to a devastating loss in the national semifinal. James Franklin's team got a memorable performance from Nick Singleton and the defense but the wide receivers and Drew Allar struggled to make much noise and the season came to an end. Hear Audrey & Jon's first thoughts on the loss and what is next for this program. Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest game of the last two decades for Penn State is finally here as the College Football Playoff semifinal is just a day away as the Nittany Lions meet the Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl. Tune in for the latest from the Audrey & Jon as they share info from South Beach and the latest on Abdul Carter, the coaching staff's gameplan and their predictions for the matchup. Will Penn State advance to its first ever national championship game and who will step up for James Franklin's squad? Will Nick Singleton or Kaytron Allen lead in rushing? Can Tyler Warren get space against an ND defense that will be keying in on them? Who on the defense will spy Riley Leonard and is Jeremiyah Love going to be 100 percent? Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for the 2025 Orange Bowl as Notre Dame faces Penn State for the chance to move on to the National Championship. Matt Fortuna & Pete Sampson join from The Independent and Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber from The Nittany Dispatch to give a preview of the upcoming semifinal. Find out what both sets of reporters think of the opposing team and how Riley Leonard, Drew Allar, Jeremiyah Love, Nick Singleton, Jadarian Price, Kaytron Allen, Abdul Carter and Xavier Watt will play in this massive game for both teams. Also, which coach has the edge between Marcus Freeman and James Franklin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audrey & Jon share their thoughts on Penn State's win against Boise State in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl by the score of 31-14. The Nittany Lions jumped out with the early lead on stellar play from the offense led by Drew Allar, Tyler Warren and Omari Evans touchdowns. The defense stifled Ashton Jeanty and Amin Vanover, Dvon J-Thomas, Zakee Wheatley and Dani Dennis-Sutton all stepped up in the absence of Abdul Carter who was out due to injury. Late it was Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton who took over behind a stout offensive line. The victory James Franklin is his second straight over a top 10 opponent as the Nittany Lions get their 13th win of the season.  Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nittany Lions have arrived in the desert as they prepare for their matchup with the Broncos of Boise State. James Franklin leads a team that is still riding high after a dominant performance against SMU in the first round of the playoff into their next game with a path to the semifinals on the line. How will Penn State prepare to slow down the top running back in college football in Ashton Jeanty? What did the defensive line have to say about the job they have ahead of them and how does the offense matchup with the Boise D? Can Drew Allar go off against their passing defense or will Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen continue their late season big game trend? Plus, can Boise slow down Abdul Carter or Dani Dennis-Sutton how will Jaylen Reed be lined up.  Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a day for the defense as Dominic DeLuca had two interceptions, including a pick six, and Tony Rojas had one that went for another pick six as the Nittany Lions stifled the SMU offense to earn a place in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Abdul Carter threw in numerous pressures and a sack as well as Dani Dennis-Sutton who helped terrorize Kevin Jennings in a huge win for James Franklin. Penn State's offense struggled early but took over on the ground as Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen both averaged nearly seven yards per carry. Drew Allar could not find his receivers but made plays with his legs to help the cause as the Nittany Lions had a comfortable lead at the half. Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first round of the College Football Playoff is almost set to kickoff from Happy Valley on Saturday as SMU faces the Nittany Lions for a chance to advance. Audrey & Jon breakdown the matchup and what to expect on both sides of the ball as well as where Penn State has the advantage against the Mustangs. Will Drew Allar be able to buy time against the SMU front and how will the run game fair against one of the top run defenses in college football? How will Tom Allen's defense matchup against Kevin Jennings and who else should fans keep an eye out for? Will Abdul Carter show up on the biggest stage and will a holding call ever be called? Tune in for predictions and everything you need to know heading into Saturday.  Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the anticipation of the playoff weren't enough, the Nittany Lions were all over the breaking news world over the last two days. The quarterback news out of Happy Valley dominated headlines and led to a commitment at wide receiver from Kyron Hudson but first Audrey & Jon discuss the news that Drew Allar will return to Penn State for the 2025 season leading to the departure of backup Beau Pribula. Pribula needed to make a decision and rightfully is moving on to get his opportunity but Penn State is in a tough spot now that they do not have the proven backup for the College Football Playoff run. All of this and the preview of the SMU game is still to come later this week. Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Audrey & Jon return after recovering from their trip to Indianapolis to discuss the news out of State College as the Nittany Lions prepare for their matchup with SMU in the first round of the College Football Playoff. What players will Penn State be looking for out of the portal, how close was Andy Kotelnicki to leaving the Nittany Lions and how is James Franklin preparing for the playoff run? Plus, what are the departures that the Nittany Lions have already seen and how will they impact the team? Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans, find out more at FutureFans.com 

Audrey & Jon react to the selection of the Nittany Lions as the number six seed in the 2024 College Football Playoff. Penn State will host a first round playoff game against SMU in Beaver Stadium on Dec. 21st at noon ET. What is the path for James Franklin and his team? Can they make a deep run and how will they build off the Big Ten Championship offensive success? Will Drew Allar shine on the biggest stage and what adjustments will the defense need to make? Plus, will anyone ever call a hold on an offensive lineman against Abdul Carter?

The Nittany Lions fell one score short of the Oregon Ducks on Saturday night in Indianapolis as they fall by the score of 45-37. Drew Allar had moments of brilliance and a few costly picks while the defense had their worst showing of the season in the first half. Audrey & Jon share brief thoughts postgame before going live after the selection show to discuss everything Penn State heading into the college football playoff. 

The Nittany Lions are back in the Big Ten Title game for the first time since 2016 and James Franklin is eyeing a second conference crown against the Oregon Ducks. Audrey & Jon return to discuss the matchup and what it all means if Penn State is able to pull off a massive upset on Saturday in Indianapolis. Is this game a chance for Franklin to right the ship against Top 5 teams? Will Abdul Carter have a night against the Ducks o-line? Can the secondary slow down Dillon Gabriel and who will step up among the PSU receivers? Plus, notes on Signing Day and what the staff brought in to bolster the roster headed into next season and how the transfer portal will impact key Nittany Lion needs. 

The Nittany Lions are headed back to Indy for the first time since 2016 where they will face the No. 1 Oregon Ducks for the Big Ten Title. Penn State defeated Maryland 44-7 as they dominated the game after a slow start with the ground game and passing game taking advantage of the Terps deficiencies. Tune in for Audrey & Jon's thoughts on the game, Michigan's upset of Ohio State and what to expect from the matchup with Dillon Gabriel and the Ducks. Plus, will Tyler Warren head to New York for the Heisman Ceremony and has Nick Singleton turned a corner with his health plus is Drew Allar ready for the pressure of the Oregon defense? 

Audrey & Jon have another week of playoff ranking reactions to wade through as well as preview the season finale against Maryland in Beaver Stadium. Will the Nittany Lions close out their 2024 campaign with a win to seal a college football playoff berth? What are the possible first round matchups and what would be most advantageous for Penn State? How will James Franklin and his team respond to the injuries that popped up against Minnesota with Anthony Donkoh sidelined for the rest of the year? Is Tyler Warren going to find his way to New York for the Heisman Ceremony? 

Nothing came easy for the Nittany Lions on the road against Minnesota but a series of gutsy coaching decisions on the final drive led Penn State to a 26-25 win. James Franklin and his staff had Penn State go for it on three different fourth downs on the final drive of the game including a fake punt that was the game changer for the fourth ranked team in the country. Despite defensive struggles early in the game and an offense that took time to get going, the Nittany Lions found a way to go 1-0.  Tyler Warren continued his game-changing performances and made the final catch to seal victory. Was this the final hurdle to Penn State making the College Football Playoff? Where will the Nittany Lions rank after this game and what did Audrey & Jon think of the performance of Drew Allar? 

Audrey & Jon return for another College Football Playoff ranking reaction pod where all the wild reactions from Tuesday were discussed. Did Penn State struggle against UCLA? What would a matchup with Georgia in December look like, can the SEC handle the cold? Meanwhile, James Franklin and the staff are prepping the Nittany Lions for a Minnesota team that has been a spoiler past. Tune in for a preview of the matchup with the Gophers and predictions as Penn State tries to close out the final two weeks of the regular season.

The Nittany Lions took care of business on Saturday in West Lafayette with a dominant win over Purdue. Drew Allar threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns going 17-19 and Tyler Warren had another huge day with 190 all purpose yards and two touchdowns. Tune in to hear Audrey & Jon's thoughts on the win as well as what it means to James Franklin's team's evolution throughout the season. Plus, how does the rest of college football's result impact Penn State and early thoughts on the match up with Minnesota next week. 

Audrey & Jon return to discuss the latest college football playoff ranking and where the Nittany Lions sit going into the final three games of the regular season. The college football landscape does not respect the Nittany Lions #4 ranking but the question is who does deserve to be above them other than the unbeaten teams? James Franklin's team does not have a ranked win but they also do not have a bad loss. What's the update on Nick Singleton and what can we expect of Drew Allar and the wide outs against Purdue? Tune in for predictions and thoughts on what a Playoff home game would be like in Beaver Stadium on Dec. 20 or 21st. 

In a dominate White Out performance, No. 6 ranked Penn State beat Washington 35-6 in Happy Valley. Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 228 yards and one touchdown, while tight end Tyler Warren added to his impressive season with two rushing touchdowns as well as eight catches for 75 yards. The Nittany Lion defense stifled the Huskie offense by sacking their quarterbacks five times. Abdul Carter has two sacks and four tackles for a loss. Jon and Audrey discuss the win, Tyler Warren's impressive season, Penn States positioning for the College Football Playoff and more! Co-Hosts: Audrey Snyder, Jon Sauber Producer: Mike Wolf

Audrey & Jon are back for a midweek look at the Nittany Lions before they face Washington in primetime for the White Out from Happy Valley. Tune in for thoughts on James Franklin's midweek remarks, the decision making on the four chances from inside the five in the 4th quarter against Ohio State as well as how the thought Drew Allar and the offense performed in their biggest test of the season. Will there be a hang over from the loss to the Buckeyes or will Penn State come out and take care of Washington. Plus, what does it mean that the White Out is on Peacock this year? Will they go see it in an IMAX theater? 

For the eighth consecutive matchup, the Penn State Nittany Lions fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite an early pick six by Zion Tracy, James Franklin's team could not muster an offensive performance that would keep them in the game with Ohio State as they lost by score of 20-13 despite a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. Audrey & Jon discuss everything that went wrong for Penn State including the playcalling decisions of Andy Kotelnicki as well as the lack of use of Tyler Warren in goalline scenarios. Where does Penn State go from here? They have the chance to still write their ticket to the playoff but can they close out the final four games of the year with victories? 

Audrey & Jon are back to discuss the matchup of the year as the Buckeyes head to Happy Valley for a Big Noon showdown for the Nittany Lions. Tune in for thoughts on how James Franklin's team stacks up, the health of Drew Allar, can Beau Pribula carry the Lions if needed and what is the status of the other injuries to Anthony Donkoh and Dani Dennis-Sutton.  Plus, a brief look back at the win against Wisconsin as well as a conversation with Ohio State beat writer Bill Landis. Penn State looks to stay unbeaten on the season, is this the year that the Nittany Lions breakthrough agains the Buckeyes? 

Penn State heads to Wisconsin to meet the surging Badgers in Camp Randall. Tune in for thoughts on the matchup and what has led to the turn around in Madison and if the Nittany Lions will come away still unbeaten. How does this Penn State team stack up and how can they avoid a slow start on the road again? 

Penn State found a way! Despite a disastrous first half that saw the Nittany Lions fall behind 20-6, the Nittany Lions adjusted as they tend to do and made the plays to improve to 6-0. Tyler Warren had an unforgettable day that started chants of Warren for Heisman as he had 200 plus receiving yards and 17 receptions while playing nearly every position on the field. Drew Allar threw for 391 yards and two touchdowns and the defense made plays in the second half to give the team a chance. Audrey & Jon talk about what the win means for the Lions and James Franklin and how it sets the team up before the bye week. 

Audrey & Jon gear up for the journey west as Penn State makes its first cross country journey of the new Big Ten conference when it heads to USC this weekend. Tune in for thoughts on the matchup, how will the line play define the game? Is Nick Singleton back and ready to break the explosive plays the Nittany Lions need?  Plus, Audrey caught up with Penn State commit Troy Huhn and reaction to James Franklin's comments about the Nittany Lion travel situation and how the airport could be improved. 

The Nittany Lions got off to another slow start on both sides of the ball but took control of the game in the second half and improved to 5-0 on the season. Penn State beat UCLA 27-11 and James Franklin's team avoided a let down following the win over Illinois. Drew Allar threw for 237 yards and a touchdown while Kaytron Allen was the primary back with Nick Singleton out for an undisclosed reason. Liam Clifford had over 100 yards receiving and Vega Lane had an unforgettable pancake that will go down in Nittany Lion history.  Now the lions head on the road to meet USC in LA and Audrey & Jon share their first thoughts on the matchup.

Audrey & Jon return to preview the first matchup of a new Big Ten opponent when UCLA comes to Happy Valley on Saturday. What is the quarterback situation for the Bruins and do the Nittany Lions have any cause for concern against a team that has struggled to score and defend the pass?  Find out the latest from James Franklin at practice this week and the impact Julian Fleming has had on the offense this season. Will Drew Allar have a big day or will Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen go off? How was the offensive line praised and is Tyler Warren the definitive best tight end in the game? What should we expect from Tom Allen's defense and is this the start of Abdul Carter being a game changing defender for the rest of the season? 

Audrey & Jon are back for a late late postgame show to discuss Penn State's top 20 win over Illinois on Saturday night. The ground game wore down the Illini defense and carried the Nittany Lions to the win with Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen both showing up throughout the game to get chunk plays and keep this offense moving. The offensive line had an exceptional night and Tyler Warren continued to play every role the Nittany Lions needed him at to earn the victory.  Abdul Carter and the defense got off to a slow start but settled in and once again owned the second half thanks to Zane Durant, Kobe King, A.J. Harris and the rest of the squad. What can we take away from the game and how did Drew Allar look when the game needed him most? What did James Franklin have to say postgame? 

Audrey & Jon discussed the ranked matchup under the lights of Beaver Stadium this Saturday as James Franklin's Nittany Lions meet Bret Bielema's Fighting Illini. How will Penn State fare against the undefeated Illini and is Tom Allen's defense going to hold Luke Altmeyer in check? Will Drew Allar keep up his stellar start to the season or will the Illinois secondary present new challenges for the second year quarterback? Tune in for predictions, White Out Energy discussion as well as who will be the MVP of the game for the Nittany Lions, will it be Nick Singleton, Tyler Warren, Tony Rojas, Kaytron Allen or one of the wide outs? 

Penn State dispatched Kent State in expected fashion with a 56-0 victory in Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Eight different players scored and Drew Allar accounted for four touchdowns as the Nittany Lions rolled in their last non-conference game before meeting Illinois next Saturday.  Tune in for thoughts on the win as well as how much we can take away from the game against an overmatched opponent. Plus, thoughts on Omari Evans touchdown, Nick Singleton's performance and will Tyler Warren become the top tight end in college football. James Franklin also spoke about trying to create a White Out atmosphere for the game against Illinois.

Audrey & Jon are out of the bye week haze and back to preview Penn State's matchup with Kent State on Saturday as the Nittany Lions look to improve to 3-0. To start off the podcast, late news on Wednesday from James Franklin that star safety K.J. Winston will be out with a long term injury. How will this affect the defense and who will step up, will Jaylen Reed move to true safety, can the Nittany Lions matchup against their best opponents without Winston?  Plus, tune in for a preview of the game against Kent State, is this a forgone conclusion and what will the stats look like at the end of the day for Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Tyler Warren, Trey Wallace and the rest of the receivers?

Audrey & Jon are back to discuss their rewatch of the win over Bowling Green and all the questions that were raised by the week two performance from the Nittany Lions. James Franklin spoke to the media on Tuesday and despite the performance he reiterated things could be worse as the team did get a win.  Tune in for thoughts on the big day from Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, is Tom Allen's defense going to have issues going forward or was this a one time issue. Is Abdul Carter the gamebreaker Nittany Lion fans hope he will be?

The Nittany Lions gave up nearly 400 yards of offense to Bowling Green and trailed at the break but found a way to pull off the second half come back and improve to 2-0. James Franklin's team looked like they were sleep walking through the first half defensively letting transfer quarterback Connor Bazelak chew them up for nearly 200 yards. Drew Allar and the offense got the team within in a score at the half led by Tyler Warren's career day and Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen both went over 100 yards in the victory. Questions remain though, is this an indication of greater problems for Penn State or just a weak follow up to a big win on opening weekend. Tune in for all of Audrey & Jon's thoughts on the week two scare. 

Audrey & Jon are back to talk about the aftermath of the win over West Virginia and the newfound hype for this Nittany Lion team. Will Penn State be unbeaten when they head to USC in October? How will James Franklin keep the team focused on 1-0 now that the team is back in Beaver Stadium? Is Andy Kotelnicki the most popular coordinator in college football after week one?  Plus, a preview of the game against Bowling Green and what we expect from Drew Allar, Trey Wallace, Nick Singleton, Krytron Allen, Tyler Warren, Beau Pribula, Abdul Carter, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Jaylen Reed, A.J. Harris, K.J. Winston as well as the usage of Julian Fleming in his first game as a Nittany Lion.

Despite a lengthy halftime weather delay, the Nittany Lion spirits could not be dampened in the opener on Saturday as they controlled both sides of the ball to cruise to a 34-12 victory over West Virginia in Morgantown.  Tre Wallace had a day with two touchdowns while Drew Allar looked like a different QB under Andy Kotelnicki as he threw for 216 yards and 3 TDs. Nick Singleton also got into the act with a couple of long runs including a 40-yard second half TD as James Franklin's team improved to 1-0.  Tune in for Audrey & Jon's thoughts on the victory and how much can we take away from this performance in week one. 

It's officially Penn State Football Season. Week one is here and the Nittany Lions are headed to Morgantown to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a noon kickoff to start the 2024 campaign. Tune in for a full preview of the matchup from Audrey & Jon as well as what they heard from James Franklin at his weekly presser. How will Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton split the work load? What will the receivers look like Saturday, will Tre Wallace, Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming, Kaden Saunders, Omari Evans all see the field? Who will start at right tackle Nolan Rucci or Anthony Donkoh?  Plus, predictions for the opener. Will Penn State come out of the weekend 1-0? 

We made it! Football season is back and Audrey & Jon are ready to get you prepared for how the 2024 Nittany Lion season will unfold. Tune in for thoughts on what improvement we can expect from Andy Kotelnicki's offense, where will the defense stacks up and what bold predictions are our hosts willing to make? What kind of impact will AJ Harris have this year, who will have more sacks Dani Dennis-Sutton or Abdul Carter? Who scores the first touchdown of the year, Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Tyler Warren? Plus, predictions for how the season will play out, is this a playoff bound Penn State team, can James Franklin win the big games this year and Audrey & Jon play a game of Either Or on what they expect to happen on the field for the Blue & White. 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Offense SP+ Ranking 11:33 - Defense SP+ Ranking 16:39 - Penn State Either Or Picks 43:00 - Nittany Lion Bold Predictions 49:06 - Season Predictions

Audrey & Jon can feel the season fast approaching with week zero only a few weeks away. Tune in for the latest from practice including player notes, Andy Kotelnicki's latest insights on the Nittany Lions offense as well as Tre Wallace emerging as a greater threat for the beleaguered wide receiver group.  Also, Cooper Cousins buzz is building around the staff and is Jon the one keeping the story going? Plus, share your questions for next week's season preview, what can we expect from James Franklin in 2024? Can the receivers step up and what will the second year out of Drew Allar look like? 

Audrey & Jon are back to discuss Fall Camp and the latest out of Happy Valley. What have they seen so far from the Nittany Lions and what is the outlook for the Wide Receivers under new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki? James Franklin also addressed the media prior to practice starting this month. Plus, the news on Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys no longer being on the roster.  And finally, Stephen Nedoroscik fever hits the pod. 

Audrey & Jon return to discuss the latest from Big Ten Media Day as the new look conference descended on Indianapolis. How will Penn State use Abdul Carter this season and is James Franklin's strategy the right one for the disruptive defensive start. What did they learn from the players who made the trip in Jaylen Reed, Tyler Warren and Dvon J-Thomas. Plus, news about the White Out being the game against Washington and what the new teams to the conference know about Penn State. 

At long last College Football has returned to the video game world with the release of EA Sports College Football 25 and Audrey & Jon are here to talk about everything Nittany Lions in the new game. Find out where Penn State's top players came in for their overall rankings, did Kaytron Allen deserve a higher overall, is Drew Allar fairly represented and what happened to so player's hair? How is Dani Dennis-Sutton represented and does Abdul Carter get enough credit for the gamebreaker he is. Plus, find out what the simulations said about James Franklin's squad's chances this year, will they go to the playoff in 2024? Find out all the details you need to know before the game launches later this week and great ready to take Penn State to the college football playoff for the very first time.

Audrey & Jon return to the discuss the latest from Penn State's offseason as we roll into summer. Tune in for their thoughts on the news that Beaver Stadium's renovation has been approved and what they want to see from the upgrades. Plus, James Franklin & his assistants, including new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, were made available to media for the first time in months and the latest about the Nittany Lions. 

The Transfer Portal has closed and Audrey & Jon are back to discuss the latest news out of Happy Valley including King Mack moving on to Alabama as well as other departures. Plus, the latest on the Beaver Stadium renovations and the approvals that are on horizon as well as what other events you could expect at the venue. Plus, a swirl of wrestling news has taken over Audrey & Jon's lives during the football offseason.

Back from Windy Beaver Stadium, Audrey & Jon discuss everything they saw from the Blue White Game on Saturday. How much can you take away from this scrimmage? Did we learn anything about Andy Kotelnicki's new offense? Is KeAndre Lambert-Smith done at Penn State and entering the portal? What did James Franklin have to say postgame? Who made a big impression on Saturday and what is the status of the players who didn't play? A.J. Harris stood out, Julian Fleming had his first showing in a Nittany Lion uniform and we got our first look at Ethan Grunkmeyer in Blue & White. Tune in for the full spring recap.