Podcasts about Beaver Stadium

In this episode, we touch base with Ben Jones to make sense of the lofty expectations for Penn State football ahead of the 2025 season. Could this really be the top team in the country? Are fans being fair to Drew Allar? Who's to blame for the late of WR production? How will the addition of Jim Knowles impact the Nittany Lion defense? Did James Franklin get the monkey off his back by winning two CFP games? And will the construction at Beaver Stadium effect the home field environment in Happy Valley?A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss some predictions involving James Franklin's 2025 Penn State Nittany Lions. Will the Nittany Lions have a 1,000-yard wideout, given the additions the team made at the position? Will PSU beat Ohio State? And here is an interesting one: Will either Kaytron Allen or Nick Singleton pass Evan Royster and become Penn State's all-time leading rusher? Could both runners do it? Plus, Johnny and Bob look at the initial point spread for Penn State's season opener vs. Nevada at Beaver Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve continue their annual May tradition of picking the kick times for every Penn State football game coming up this season.  Plus, some reaction to the Beaver Stadium auction.  Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

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Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions Football team completed spring camp this past weekend with the annual Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium. While practice is over, the team's preparations for pursuing a College Football National Championship is nowhere near complete. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll recap the Blue-White Game, discuss the latest portal activity with the team, and more! Join the show live at 10 am to discuss your thoughts about spring football, the portal, the game and more! We'll be taking questions from the live chat and discussing your comments throughout the show! Be sure to catch us live every Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. on YouTube by subscribing to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enabling notifications. Blue-White Game RecapBefore we dive into the Blue-White game recap, we'll also take a moment to discuss the Penn State football players who were drafted or found a home in the 2025 NFL Draft this weekend. The team sent five players to the NFL via the draft over the three-day weekend and many more found homes as undrafted free agents. Next, we'll dive into our thoughts on the Blue-White Game. We did our instant analysis on Saturday after the game, but we'll dig deeper into our notebooks to give a more comprehensive conversation about the game and our thoughts about Penn State's progress through spring football. Reporters Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz were on hand to see the game, and we'll relate our experience to fans who didn't get a chance to see the game. Also, we've been running a contest for new subscribers to the YouTube channel over the last month. Today, we're revealing the five winners who will get a subscription to the site for signing up during the last 30 days. Transfer portal recapHours before the Blue-White Game, Penn State football got a shot in the arm of positive news. Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena committed to the program after skipping a visit with Miami. The team addressed a major need in the portal with one of the best players available. We'll discuss how he fits into the lineup and what his presence means for the team's passing attack. Next, we'll discuss Penn State head coach James Franklin's comments from Saturday about the team's need for a linebacker in the portal. We'll recap the news from Sunday that the staff is aggressively pursuing options in the portal, which is now closed. Finally, we'll recap the latest recruiting news, including a weekend commitment and recruits visiting campus for the Blue-White Game. Penn State Blue-White Game Recap | Will Team Add MORE Talent In The Portal?#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on what transpired in Saturday's Penn State Blue-White game at windy Beaver Stadium.   Johnny and Bob analyze what they saw from transfer wideouts Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson and also discuss James Franklin's post-scrimmage comments on reserve quarterback Jaxon Smolik and Penn State's linebacker depth.   Plus, Johnny and Bob take a closer look at what the recent addition of another transfer wideout, Trebor Pena, could mean for Penn State's offense in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh out of Beaver Stadium, we discuss who and what stood out during Penn State football's Blue-White Game. There are several storylines to review, along with a Saturday commitment from Syracuse receiver transfer Trebor Pena. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's 2025 NFL draft class led by All-Americans Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren. Both are expected to go in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Johnny and Bob also discuss some PSU spring storylines that have emerged ahead of the Blue-White game on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aeneas Hawkins & Christian Hackenberg sit down with BJ Werzyn at Penn State's Pro Day! Penn State's NIL revolution is here as Hack and Werzyn go in-depth on how the Nittany Lions are navigating this transformative era of college football. Here's what to expect: - BJ Werzyn's leadership in Penn State's NIL journey and his record-breaking donation.- How Penn State leverages NIL to support student-athletes.- Behind-the-scenes insights on Pro Day and how alumni and donors are getting involved.- Coach Franklin's efforts to balance old-school values with modern-day football dynamics.- The benefits and access available to NIL contributors.FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:20 - BJ's NIL Insights02:47 - Tips for Getting Involved in NIL06:47 - Benefits of Involvement in NIL#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley

In this episode of On the Fly, host Gene DeFilippo is joined by Pat Kraft, the Director of Athletics at Penn State. They discuss the success of Penn State's football program, including their recent achievements and coaching hires. Pat also gives an in-depth look at the $700 million renovations for Beaver Stadium, the dominance of Penn State in collegiate wrestling, and the remarkable story of Katie Schumacher-Cawley and the women's volleyball team. They touch on challenges in the new era of college athletics and how everyone at Penn State, from administrators to coaches and student-athletes, are aligned for continued success. Pat emphasizes the importance of academics and a strong, united culture in achieving excellence in athletics.

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders break down some good news on the Penn State recruiting front on this episode. Max and Bob offer updates on a pair of running back targets, Harrisburg's Messiah Mickens and McKeesport's Kemon Spell. Penn State also got a commitment from talented 2027 wideout Khalil Taylor from Seton-LaSalle. Over the weekend, Penn State also provided a Blue-White game update with regards to seating at Beaver Stadium. Plus, Max and Bob share their thoughts on how Penn State's Pro Day played out for a few ex-Lions on Friday inside Holuba Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team briefly paused for spring break, but is back in action this week, preparing for the 2025 spring football season. Today, we're reviewing the latest winter workout winners and ranking the Penn State offense by position heading into spring camp. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay anytime on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, embedded in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. With practice just around the corner, now is a great time to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated! Join us for just one dollar and get access for a week to try us out.Penn State Athletic Director up for awardPenn State athletic director Pat Kraft has been a busy man. He's helped push through the long-awaited renovation of Beaver Stadium, secured naming rights for the building, found donors for the project, and enacted other building projects for other sports simultaneously. With the football team reaching the final four last year, he's up for the Athletic Director of the Year award from the Sports Business Journal. We'll discuss Kraft's impact on the program since his hiring. Next, we'll shift to the team's latest winter workout winners. Penn State broke for spring break last week but is back to finish up winter conditioning before starting spring football next week. Reporter Greg Pickel reviews the latest winners for the award and will point out any standouts or repeat winners from the group. Penn State offensive positions rankedLast week, we ranked the Penn State offense by position from five to one, and today, we'll discuss those rankings and take feedback from the chat! Join us during the Live show to give us your rankings and discuss what you think of our list. We'll discuss why the offensive line isn't ranked higher, what factors led the tight ends to take a step back, and more. Lastly, we'll finish up answering questions from the BWI Mailbag. We didn't get to the entire conversation with fans who submitted questions on the BWI Message board, so we'll answer those to end the show. Be sure to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel this week so you don't miss any updates or action during the first week of spring cam. Head coach James Franklin speaks with the media next Tuesday, so be sure to hit the subscribe button so you're the first to hear his comments about opening spring football next week!#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Ranking the Penn State Offense before Spring Football

The Pocket is RETURNS for another loaded episode this week! Former Nittany Lion & NFL Jason Cabinda Fullback steps into The Pocket with Christian Hackenberg to discuss some more offseason Penn State Football breaking news! This episode tackles the big picture surrounding West Shore Home's massive donation, its impact on Beaver Stadium, and how it intertwines with the ongoing conversation about Joe Paterno's legacy. Here's what to expect in this loaded discussion:- BJ Werzyn's $50M contribution and its influence on Penn State's future.- The balance between honoring past legacies and embracing modern college football economics.- Insights on the cultural and emotional weight of Joe Paterno's impact on PSU football.- The importance of preserving Penn State's "Success with Honor" ethos through change.- Personal anecdotes and heartfelt reflections on the program's deep-rooted traditions.FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | / statemediapsu⁠ ► TIKTOK | / statemediapsu⁠ ► INSTAGRAM | / @statemediapsu ► YOUTUBE | ⁠ / @statemediapsu CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro03:04 - West Shore Homes Donation to PSU04:09 - Setting the Stage for Discussion08:38 - BJ Werzyn's Influence on PSU15:26 - Success with Honor Concept17:48 - Simple Solutions for Challenges20:18 - Joe Paterno's Legacy24:35 - Importance of Legacy in Sports27:35 - Cultural Impact and Legacy Significance31:36 - The Witchcraft Moment Explained36:25 - Final Thoughts and ReflectionsThe Pocket is co-hosted by former Nittany Lions Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda, presented by The College Sports Company.For sponsorships or business inquiries, reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com#pennstate #psufootball #cfb #collegefootball #weare #football #nfl #ncaa

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin King weighs in on the public backlash surrounding Penn State's naming rights deal for Beaver Stadium. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X and Instagram @stateofstatepod

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State's new field naming rights deal after West Shore Home pays $50 million over 15 years to have the field at Beaver Stadium bear its name.  Plus, Penn State wrestling and Penn State hockey talk.  Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

Today on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Sam Darnold finds his home and moneybags in Seattle. The Steelers and Giants race for Aaron Rodgers over Russell Wilson? Plus, mixed feelings about renaming Beaver Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross is joined by B.J. Werzyn, the founder & CEO of West Shore Home to discuss West Shore's naming rights deal with Penn State & Beaver Stadium! Afterward, Ross & Jack break down all of the big deals that were agreed to on the first day of NFL free agency division by division including Sam Darnold & Justin Fields finding new homes, Laremy Tunsil being traded, and more! AFC East: 14:35 AFC North: 16:20 AFC South: 17:15 AFC West: 19:00 NFC East: 20:30 NFC North: 22:40 NFC South: 24:35 NFC West: 25:35 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod: Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Youtube: Youtube.com/RossTuckerNFL TikTok: tiktok.com/@rosstuckernfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State announces they've sold the naming rights to Beaver Stadium, which makes us obviously think of how it would go down at Memorial Stadium?

Three victims of a Lancaster County plane crash were taken to a burn unit for treatment. Water utility Aqua Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against chemical manufacturer Arkema. State health officials told state legislators that new weight-loss drugs are driving up costs for Medicaid in Pennsylvania. Penn State's Beaver Stadium is becoming the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Thirty-three images on the U.S. Army War College website were flagged for removal under a Trump administration order because they highlighted diversity, equity and inclusion. Pennsylvania congressman Scott Perry says that anyone who is “legitimately” on Medicaid will not lose their coverage under GOP budget cuts. It’s almost time again for cicada season. Pennsylvania updates its 22-year-old voter registration system.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom reacts to breaking news: Penn State has agreed to a 15-year, $50M naming rights deal for “West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium” beginning in 2025 and running through 2039. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X and Instagram @stateofstatepod

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the news that Penn State's iconic Beaver Stadium has a new naming-rights partner in West Shore Home. Johnny and Bob discuss the importance and timing of the 15-year deal worth $50 million. Plus, two talented second-year PSU players – edge rusher Max Granville and interior offensive lineman Cooper Cousins – could loom large in Penn State's 2025 plans. Johnny and Bob discuss their many talents and how they fit on defense and offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPenn State athletic director Pat Kraft spoke with the media on Monday morning for the first time since the Big Ten Media Days in 2024. He updated fans on the Beaver Stadium Project, the state of the football program's NIL, and the plans for the athletic department's future. We'll discuss those topics plus more on today's BWI Live Show. Join us at 10 a.m. on YouTube! The best way to know when we're going live is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. You'll receive an alert when we post our breaking news, press conferences, live shows and more. Also, football is exactly one month away from spring practice so now is a great time to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated to get insider info on your favorite team. Penn State ready to spend with the top teams?Kraft covered a diverse number of topics on Monday, many of which we'll discuss in our weekly segment, Between the Lines. Today, we'll cover his pivot to focusing on the "marketing" aspect of the new era of college football and player payment. Kraft started out strong, discussing the way things are changing this year with revenue sharing entering college sports. Senior Editor Nate Bauer gives fans context about Kraft's comments and what they should take away from his answers to questions about NIL this past week. Kraft also mentioned the team's plan for player retention over aggressive portal acquisitions. At the same time, he made it clear that the team won't be bystanders for filling key roles that the team needs to fill. Did he hint that the program will be aggressive this spring to try and win a championship in 2025? We'll also review his comments about Beaver Stadium, spring football and what's next for the college football calendar. Fitz's recruiting udpateThe Penn State Class of 2026 got a fresh update on Monday as well. On3 updated the rankings for the upcoming cycle and several targets made serious climbs up the rankings. Meanwhile, other players slid back down the rankings. Recruiting expert Sean Fitz will discuss the situation in his latest Fitz's recruiting update. Stan Drayton introduction and the BWI MailbagFinally, we'll discuss what we learned from new Penn State running backs coach Stan Drayton during his introductory press conference. He spoke for roughly 15 minutes following Kraft on Monday, and we'll give our first impressions. Finally, we turn the show over to you on the BWI Mailbag. Do you have a question that you didn't make into the Mailbag thread before the show? Join us live to ask your questions and we'll take the best ones from the chat and answer them on the show! #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Ready to SPEND In The Spring Transfer Portal Window?

Happy Valley Insider's Richie O'Leary breaks down what Penn State Football is getting in new recruiting coordinator Naz Oliver from Shabazz High School in New Jersey (1:52).After that he recaps the Stan Drayton Introductory Press Conference (5:30) and recaps everything Athletic Director Pat Kraft said about NIL, Beaver Stadium and more (8:40). He wraps things up by chatting about what the Nittany Lions are looking for in the new General Manager role for football (12:00).----------------------------------------------------------------⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN Happy Valley Insider Today for FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow @PennStateRivals on Twitter/X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow @PennStateRivals on Instagram⁠⁠

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from a couple of Penn State press conferences. PSU AD Pat Kraft and new RBs coach Stan Drayton met with media on Monday. Kraft provided a Beaver Stadium renovation update and discussed the Lions' wideout issues, among other things. Drayton had some comments on Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. Plus, Johnny and Bob discuss a few of Penn State's most important players heading into spring drills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve cover two of the biggest Penn State sports stories of late, as Penn State announces the Legacy Fund and the Beaver Stadium renovations. Plus, Penn State men's hockey's recent run and more.   Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

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

Steve talks Jayson Stark's article about Bob Uecker, and some of the interesting numbers contained within; We talk CFP ratings and the hubris of the NFL; in the second segment, we talk Beaver Stadium renovations, a story about the cold during a remodel of Indiana's Stadium and the Big Ten and SEC are meeting again in Feb.

A winter weather advisory is in effect across Central Pennsylvania until midnight. Snow is expected to fall throughout the morning -- with two to four inches forecast in most of the region. Hundreds of people gathered in the snow early Saturday morning to watch the demolition of the press box in Penn State’s Beaver Stadium. Employees, and elected leaders have had strong reactions to the news that President Joe Biden has rejected Nippon Steel's bid to purchase U.S. Steel. Special elections have cost Pennsylvania taxpayers more than one million dollars to replace members of the legislature who left office early -- since 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling heading into the playoffs -- and will be on the road to face their rivals -- the Baltimore Ravens. All eyes were on Pennsylvania’s election directors last year as they carried out one of the biggest, most closely watched elections ever. Sean Drasher runs Lebanon County elections for 92,000 registered voters. He discusses the ups and downs of the November election, what’s next for voters and running for local office. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas preview the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State with a trip to the Orange Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinals on the line. Will Ashton Jeanty and the Broncos provide a tougher test than SMU did in Round 1? Or will Penn State's talent advantage yield a similar result? How much will the neutral site factor into the game after the Beaver Stadium crowd was a major factor against the Mustangs? And who will have the biggest performance if Penn State wins? Drew Allar? Nick Singleton? Kaytron Allen? Abdul Carter? Tyler Warren? Or someone else, like Dominic DeLuca, who had a pair of interceptions against SMU? Later our duo ponders the goings on in the rest of the playoff bracket and Penn State world. Should Penn State prefer to face Georgia or Notre Dame in the next round? Should it hope Oregon or Ohio State advances out of the Rose Bowl? Will Troy transfer Devonte Ross provide a boost to the receiving corps in 2025? And what's next for the women's volleyball program after Katie Schumacher-Cawley and Jess Mruzik led it to an eighth national title last weekend?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDPre-book your trip to the Orange Bowl at: athletictravel.comGet 10% off of your purchase now until Christmas with promo code Bluewhite10!The Penn State Nittany Lions football team advanced to the second round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday in a cold and windy White Out environment at Beaver Stadium. The team defeated the SMU Mustangs for the right to face Boise St. in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve. Recap and relive the game today with the BWI Live Show. Experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer were at the game on Saturday and give you their thoughts about how the team performed and what it all means for its chances of reaching the championship game. With the holidays upon us, the BWI Live schedule will shift over the next two weeks. We'll have a live show today and Friday, Dec 27. Then, we'll be back on Dec 30 for a game preview, followed by a recap show later in the first week of January. The best way to know when we go live during the holidays is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive an alert every time we go live, post breaking news, commitments, press conferences, and more!Penn State transfer portal newsToday's show will primarily be a recap of the game, but there's always something else percolating in the background for Penn State football in December. We'll start the show with the latest news, including where former quarterback Beau Pribula will land in the transfer portal. We'll also give you the latest highlights from the recruiting and portal news for the team's acquisition efforts. White Out Crowd Delivers Next, we'll discuss the team's win over SMU in the first round of the playoffs. Despite concerns that Beaver Stadium would be half-empty in the leadup to the game, the crowd of over 100,000 fans delivered. We'll discuss the impact of the noise and the cold on SMU. We'll also recap the defensive performance with the defensive line's dominant effort against the Mustangs. However, one component of that conversation that's missing is the offense. What should fans make of the performance in the cold on Saturday? We'll recap the team's rocky start, the run game's dominance, and another bumpy game from the passing attack. Gift Blue White Illustrated for the holidaysWith the holidays here, give the gift to keep the Penn State fan in your life entertained year-round. Buy a Blue White Illustrated subscription and access premium content for 365 days! Sign up right now to try us out for one week for just a dollar before deciding.  #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationGet the 2024 Penn State Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/PSU24PreviewBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State vs. SMU Recap | Defense, Run Game, Crowd, Fuel Victory

Rich joins the show to discuss Saturday's win over SMU; the atmosphere at Beaver Stadium; the play of the defense; some thoughts on fans being unhappy with James Franklin; Ashton Jeanty; some overall thoughts on the CFP and some tweaks Rich and Steve would like to see

Penn State used two defensive touchdowns and a strong rushing attack to jump on SMU during a 38-10 win in the College Football Playoff. We break down top takeaways from an impressive performance in Beaver Stadium. Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send JD a text message and be heard!GUY & TREETOP @markdwithat & his brother braved the conditions & saw @ndfootball crush @indianafootball 27-17.  Score wasn't that close.  #curtcignetti punting down 20-3 makes no sense to me.  It's the #cfp win or go home.  Hey announcers it's not “Nittany Lions Stadium” @beaver_stadium @pennstatefball fans deserve your respect.  Already have 2 #picksixes vs @smufb blowouts are us so far.  Thanks @companyadjace @paddy_bailey on the #toyotathon stats for @jordan3love went with him in #fantasyfootball and @patrickmahomes of course is playing better than last week.  @thomaswdonovan & @muncieharts @nyrangers @shesterkinigor was unstoppable vs @dallasstars last night. 21 saves during #penaltykill last night's win.  @canes visit @thegarden tomorrow.  @nikkischwartz_ and I there today to see @unc_basketball play @uclambb got to get ready!  #paulgoldschmidt one year deal with @yankees & @brandonfurtado2 excited about reliever @fcruz_48 trade from @reds yesterday.  Has a #splitter that's legit. So now Cruz @_dvn23 & @dreamweava7 to close out games.  2025 #mlb season can't get here soon enough.  #sportstrivia at the finish.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom recap Penn State's 38-10 win vs SMU in the First Round of the College Football Playoff! PSU dominated the runners-up in the ACC in frigid conditions at Beaver Stadium. How did the Nittany Lions look considering that Boise State now awaiting in the Quarterfinals? Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate and like us! Become a “We Are STATE of STATE” Channel Member NOW and enjoy ad-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod     For more information on Future Fans, visit http://www.futurefans.com and use promo code PENNSTATE for 15% off your order! For official STATE of STATE merchandise, visit Blue White Outfitters at https://www.athlete-ecosystem.com/search?q=%22state+of+state%22&options%5Bprefix%5D=last For more information on the State IPA beer, visit https://illuminationbrewing.com/beer/state-ipa/

Penn State insiders Joel Haas and Lyle Alenstein react to Penn State's dominant College Football Playoff victory on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. How far can James Franklin and Drew Allar take the Nittany Lions after finally earning a signature win? Will this victory silence their critics? Or is a Fiesta Bowl win against Boise State in the next round essential to that narrative as well? Can any defense in the playoffs stop running backs Katron Allen and Nick Singleton after their huge days? How much praise do OC Andy Kotelnicki and DC Tom Allen deserve? And have Abdul Carter, Tony Rojas and Dominic DeLuca helped the defense find its stride after forcing numerous turnovers against SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team defeated the SMU Mustangs at home to advance to the second round of the College Football Playoffs. Join the Labatt Postgame Show immediately following the game to discuss the win, how the team performed, and get your thoughts on the show! We'll be breaking down the key aspects of the game and discussing what's next for the team as they advance to face Boise St. in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve. If you can't catch the show live, you can always watch the replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, in the video embedded in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow along for the rest of the Penn State postseason by subscribing to the BWI YouTube Channel. Enable notifications so you know when we go live during our modified holiday and playoff schedule. Penn State takes care of SMU by forcing mistakesIn the Big Ten Championship game, Penn State was the team that made mistakes and turned the ball over. The script flipped on Saturday in the win over SMU. The defense forced three first-half turnovers on interceptions of Kevin Jennings, two of which were returned for touchdowns. Linebackers Dom DeLuca and Tony Rojas fueled a 28-0 first-half surge from the Nittany Lions that put the game out of reach. The Penn State offense had another sluggish and uneven performance. However, they did enough to complement the defense in the win. The ground game got going with a 25-yard touchdown run by Kaytron Allen in the first half. Overall, it was still a quiet day for the running backs, who failed to crack 100 yards on the day. More postgame contentJoin us for more reaction from Beaver Stadium after the win. Penn State head coach James Franklin will speak to the media following his team's win over the Mustangs, and we'll have his complete comments for you on the BWI YouTube Channel, your home for Franklin press conferences. We'll also have players' reactions and our game recaps over at Blue White Illustrated. Subscribe right now and access seven days of postseason content for just one dollar! Check out our Instant Analysis from Blue White Illustrated's trio of reporters, Sean Fitz, Nate Bauer, and Greg Pickel, who were at the game. After the game's conclusion and postgame press conferences, they'll give you their thoughts and feedback from the field level at Beaver Stadium. Next week, catch our recap of the game on Monday, tentatively at 10 a.m. on YouTube. Penn State head coach James Franklin will also speak that day, so stay tuned for more information about the broadcast schedule for next week. #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationGet the 2024 Penn State Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/PSU24PreviewBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

DisruptU PSU Presents Quite Franklin With LaVar Arrington And Penn State Football Coach James Franklin. In this engaging conversation, LaVar and Coach Franklin discuss the historical significance of the Sugar Bowl, the current state of SMU's football program, the implications of the transfer portal, and the structure of the college football playoffs. They also celebrate the achievements of All-American players and share insights on preparing for cold weather practices, all while reflecting on the rich history of Penn State football. Takeaways •It's important to educate people on the history of Penn State. •SMU has a strong football history and a successful alumni base. •The transfer portal has complicated athlete transitions. •A football commissioner could help streamline college football decisions. •Starting the season earlier could alleviate end-of-season pressures. •The playoff structure needs to be more consistent and fair. •Celebrating All-Americans reflects the program's success. •Cold weather practices require a balance of old and new school methods. •Maintaining player health during cold practices is crucial. •The atmosphere at home games can be intimidating for opponents. #upongame #fsrweekends #2ProsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DisruptU PSU Presents Quite Franklin With LaVar Arrington And Penn State Football Coach James Franklin. In this engaging conversation, LaVar and Coach Franklin discuss the historical significance of the Sugar Bowl, the current state of SMU's football program, the implications of the transfer portal, and the structure of the college football playoffs. They also celebrate the achievements of All-American players and share insights on preparing for cold weather practices, all while reflecting on the rich history of Penn State football. Takeaways •It's important to educate people on the history of Penn State. •SMU has a strong football history and a successful alumni base. •The transfer portal has complicated athlete transitions. •A football commissioner could help streamline college football decisions. •Starting the season earlier could alleviate end-of-season pressures. •The playoff structure needs to be more consistent and fair. •Celebrating All-Americans reflects the program's success. •Cold weather practices require a balance of old and new school methods. •Maintaining player health during cold practices is crucial. •The atmosphere at home games can be intimidating for opponents. #upongame #fsrweekends #2ProsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's new episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell go in-depth on the matchup vs SMU. They outline the keys to the game including STARTING FAST and playoff WHITE OUT energy! Shop official Penn State clothing & merchandise at The Family Clothesline. Visit ⁠https://www.pennstateclothes.com/⁠ Get back that new car look at feel at Ziebart. Visit ⁠https://www.ziebart.com/⁠ Pour The Roar with Hidden Still's Blue & White bourbon. A percentage of all proceeds go directly to Penn State NIL through Happy Valley United. Visit Hidden Still for the perfect gameday drink: https://www.hiddenstillspirits.com/shop-online#!/Blue-&-White-Straight-Bourbon-Whiskey/p/658177276/category=0 FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠ ► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠ ► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠ ► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠ The Pocket is co-hosted by former Nittany Lions Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell and is presented by The College Sports Company. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDcheck out athletictravel.com to book your flight to the Orange Bowl! The Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces off against SMU on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The team hosts the Mustangs on what's expected to be a cold, windy day at Beaver Stadium. Today, we'll give you our predictions for what we think will happen this weekend. We'll also give you the latest portal and recruiting news from experts Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay embedded in the article below, on the channel or wherever you get your podcasts! Penn State Recruiting Update It's a slow time of year for recruiting, with all but the last bits of Penn State's recruiting efforts in 2025 wrapped up. The portal is open, but the closer we get to game day, the fewer nuggets there are. However, Fitz and Snyder are the best in the business and still have some interesting tidbits to share on the show. Snyder spoke with 2026 wide recevier commit Jerquaden Guildford this week to understand why he pulled the trigger early on Penn State. He'll share parts of that interview and what his inclusion in the upcoming class represents. Next, we'll discuss Penn State's open practice from Wednesday night. The team opened the doors of Holuba Hall for the media to get a brief glimpse of what was going on between the lines for the Nittany Lions as they prepared for SMU. We'll discuss some takeaways from practice and then discuss some of James Franklin's comments afterward. Transfer portal We've discussed the transfer portal daily on the BWI Live show this week. There have been several updates since our last conversation on Wednesday morning, including news about the team's first signee, wide recevier Kyron Hudson. We'll relate that update to you and also discuss what we know about linebacker Kendal Daniels and his potential fit with the program. Penn State vs SMU  game preview and predictionsOf course, the most important event on the calendar for Penn State is the game this weekend. The team has worked since January for the right to play in the College Football Playoff, and that starts on Saturday at noon. We'll preview the game from both sides of the football and give our score predictions to end the show. Join us live and put your thoughts and score predictions in the live chat. We'll answer your questions and give your takes throughout the show! #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationGet the 2024 Penn State Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/PSU24PreviewBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State vs. SMU Predictions | Will Lions Take the Next Step in the CFP?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas to preview the College Football Playoff first-round matchup with SMU on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Is this Drew Allar's big chance to show a big audience what he can do in a do-or-die moment? Have he and coach James Franklin been slept on because casual fans only see them fail in big games? Was Allar's announced return in 2025 a surprise? Or a smart move for his NFL draft stock? And how will the rest of the quarterback room fill out behind him, with Ethan Grunkemeyer and Jaxon Smolik vying to replace transfer Beau Pribula as the No. 2 guy? Our duo tackles those questions and more, including: How much can transfer portal addition Kyron Hudson help the weak wide receiver corps next season? Could former USC Trojans teammates Zachariah and Zion Branch join him in Happpy Valley? Could Penn State see other key players like Abdul Carter, Kaytron Allen or Nick Singleton return next season? How does the PSU defense match up with SMU stars like QB Kevin Jennings, RB Brashard Smith and WRs Roderick Daniels Jr. and Key'Shawn Smith? Does the men's basketball team have March Madness potential after receiving AP poll votes this week? And what are the women's volleyball tam's chances to stop rival Pitt from winning a national title this week?

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions Football team is dealing with multiple layers of college football simultaneously. Sunday evening, backup quarterback and offensive contributor Beau Pribula announced that he would transfer and leave the program. The next morning, starter Drew Allar announced his decision to return. All of this is playing out in the roster-building portion of the calendar while Penn State is still playing. Head coach James Franklin addressed all of these ideas during his Monday press confernece ahead of the team's playoff game against SMU. We'll discuss what Franklin said yesterday, give a preview of the transfer portal work the team is doing, plus preview the upcoming game against the Mustangs on the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. Join the show live or catch the replay embedded below, on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or wherever you get your podcasts. Franklin calls for a massive change to college football. Yesterday, Franklin discussed the issues that led to Pribula's decision to transfer. The third-year passer wanted to stay with the program but couldn't manage the responsibilities on his plate. Franklin described it as a "no-win" situation and called for a change to the way the sport is run. "Beau should not be put in this position. Whether we don't play as many games during the season, whether we don't play conference championship games -- which could equal things out for teams not playing them anyway, finish this season so it aligns more with the academic calendar for most institutions because that's part of this pressure as well," Franklin said. To have a transfer portal/free agency going on right in the middle of the playoffs, there's just a lot of things that don't really make sense.I know there's been a lot of discussions about maybe a commissioner of college football, but I think it's pretty obvious we need that. We need somebody running college football."Transfer portal activity Penn State has hosted several transfer portal targets for the upcoming season. The team gained its first commitment on Monday evening when USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson joined the program for the 2025 season. We'll discuss Hudson's impact on the roster and his ability to make a dent in the team's receiver room next year. We'll also discuss the latest in Penn State recruiting during Fitz's recruiting update and give a preview of the game against SMU to close the show. Join us live at 10 a.m. to discuss all of that and more on the BWI Live Show! #PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationGet the 2024 Penn State Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/PSU24PreviewBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Penn State Head Coach James Franklin Calls Out College Football for Broken Process

Host Chris Caputo welcomed Justin Jonas from Nassau County Section 8 Athletics to discuss the pressing issues surrounding high school sports, including the importance of sportsmanship and the challenges faced by referees. The conversation highlighted how the organization is taking steps to ensure a positive experience for student-athletes while addressing incidents of poor behavior at games. Later, Mets podcaster James Ciano joined the show to delve into the latest Juan Soto trade rumors, analyzing the implications for both the New York Mets and Yankees in what has become a heated bidding war. The episode wrapped up with AJ Rovner sharing insights on Penn State football and the newly introduced College Football Tournament, emphasizing the team's potential path to success in the playoffs. Tune in for an engaging discussion that covers everything from local athletics to major league trade dynamics.Show Notes:Chris Caputo led a dynamic conversation on the latest episode of Sports Talk New York, featuring a trio of insightful guests. The show opened with Justin Jonas, the Assistant Executive Director of Nassau County Section 8 Athletics. Jonas provided a detailed look into the world of high school sports, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship and the ongoing challenges faced by referees. He shared personal anecdotes from his time overseeing athletic programs, emphasizing the need for better support for officials amid rising tensions in youth sports. The discussion delved into the legislative aspects of maintaining eligibility for high school athletes in the wake of the changing landscape of college athletics, particularly with the emergence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities. Jonas's passion for fostering a positive environment for young athletes resonated throughout the conversation, as he explained how Section 8 is taking proactive measures to enhance the experience for student-athletes and their families.As the episode progressed, the focus shifted to Major League Baseball with guest James Ciano, a prominent Mets podcaster. Ciano provided an update on the ongoing Juan Soto saga, dissecting the implications of his free agency and the potential bidding war between the New York Yankees and the Mets. With Soto's rumored contract exceeding $700 million, Ciano analyzed the financial strategies of both teams and the broader impact on the MLB landscape. The conversation also touched on the Mets' offseason strategy, with fans eager to see how the organization navigates the competitive free agency market. Ciano's insights into the dynamics of player negotiations and the role of agents like Scott Boras added depth to the discussion, making it clear that strategic maneuvering will be key as teams prepare for the upcoming season.The episode concluded with A.J. Rovner sharing his thoughts on Penn State football and the newly introduced 12-team college football playoff system. Rovner expressed optimism about Penn State's chances after a strong season, despite some lingering doubts about head coach James Franklin's ability to secure wins against top-tier opponents. The conversation highlighted the excitement surrounding the upcoming playoff match against SMU and the potential for Penn State to make a deep run in the tournament. Rovner's perspective on the atmosphere at Beaver Stadium and the passionate fan base underscored the significance of home-field advantage in college football. This episode of Sports Talk New York not only covered a broad spectrum of sports topics but also engaged listeners with passionate discussions about the future of athletics at all levels, underscoring the deep connections fans have with their teams and the ongoing evolution of sports in the modern era.Takeaways: Justin Jonas discussed the...

Penn State can punch its ticket to the college football playoff by beating Maryland in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. We break down the matchup, injury notes, Nittany Lions to watch and offer predictions for the regular-season finale. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a difficult stretch of questions and criticism, Ohio State went on the road to Penn State on Saturday and sent a message that it's not going to back down from any challenges. The Buckeyes may not have played perfectly at Beaver Stadium, but they certainly showed toughness in fighting to a gritty win that has them back in control of their championship destiny. Former Ohio State captain starts off the week on THE Podcast Daily by breaking down the victory from all angles.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.#OhioStateFootball #bigtenfootball #BigTen #buckeyesfootball #Buckeyes #THEPodcast

Penn State suffered its first lost of the season, and eighth straight against Ohio State, on Saturday. We bring you postgame notes, quotes, context and analysis while recording inside Beaver Stadium. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is live from Happy Valley inside Beaver Stadium on the campus of Penn State ahead of College GameDay before the Ohio State and Penn State game, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night's massive win for the Jets over the Texans that maybe saw the Jets get back on track, and they also preview the entire NFL week 9 slate and make their picks for the games, while also highlighting the biggest college football matchups of the weekend. Joining the progrum to chat about this weekend's massive tilt against Ohio State is the Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, James Franklin to chat about this year's team, the expectations at Penn State, the amount of commitment from boosters, NIL, and the AD at Penn State to make them a National Championship contender, and his expectations for this game against Ohio State. Later, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, future first ballot Hall of Famer, and current Quarterback of the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about last night's massive win, if that's what they needed to get going, Garrett Wilson's unbelievable catch, getting Davante going, the Jets remaining schedule, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you on Overreaction Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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