Podcast appearances and mentions of James Franklin

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It's just one of those days...On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) was back on the program to recount Athens and Fourth of July shenanigans with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com).Together, they looked at Big 12 Media Days beginning on Tuesday, as well as who some of the better quarterbacks in the country are.Outside of Tempe, who is taking Sam Leavitt over Garrett Nussmeier?To wrap up the show, the guys looked at James Franklin's chances of driving Penn State to a national championship, as well as some Local Scouting Report from Athens, Atlanta and Los Alamos.I could sleep when I lived alone and there were no fireworks, and this is False Start!

It's going to be a big year for Nick Singleton in 2025, acting as one of the faces of a Penn State team wrapped up in national championship expectations and potential preseason No. 1 recognition. But it's been a big offseason, too, as Singleton's face has quite literally been plastered everywhere ahead of the release of EA's College Football 26, which comes out on July 10. He (and James Franklin) appear on the cover of the deluxe edition of the video game. So ahead of the game's release and Singleton's long-anticipated senior season, PennLive caught up with the superstar running back to chat about the game, why he came back to Penn State and his goals for 2025. 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/3u8dilDThe Penn State football recruiting department has been taking body blows for the last week. Many of the team's top targets have chosen other destinations since Grayson McKeogh kicked off the trend by committing to Notre Dame last Wednesday. Yet the team has a chance to fight back and close out the week with a series of wins with other top prospects ready to decide. We'll cover it all on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, plus recap the final weekend of recruiting visits. Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder sit down for an hour to discuss the team's situation heading into July. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the conversation. We'll be talking with fans in the live chat throughout the show. If you want to make sure you're the first to hear about the team's commitments when they happen, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive alerts when we post our Committed videos. Of course, if you can't catch today's show live, you can watch the replay on our channel, embedded in this article, or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State lands another high-potential tight end, more decisions comingPenn State secured a recruiting victory on Wednesday afternoon when four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn committed to the program. If you want a recap of his journey to the Nittany Lions, check out our latest video. However, we'll discuss Petersohn further to start today's show. Petersohn kicked off a string of recruiting decisions this week that will culminate in one of Penn State's top targets making his choice Friday evening. We'll recap the announced dates for the team's top targets in the coming days and weeks. Penn State tackle situation: Want vs NeedEarlier this week, Snyder wrote about the wants and needs left in the Class of 2026. Who is essential to add, and which players are luxury additions now that the team has 21 committed players? You can check out the full articl here, but one position we've detailed for several weeks is at tackle. We'll review how Penn State has recruited that position this year and what to make of the team's prospects at the position. White out and Lasch Bash Recap Finally, we'll review the team's final recruiting weekend in June. Penn State hosted its Lasch Bash and White Out camp on Sunday of this past week. Who showed up and who showed out? We'll recap the prospects and commits who were in attendance and what we learned about them. Did we miss something you want to discuss? Join the show live at 10 a.m. and drop your thoughts in the live chat!#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/PennStateOn3Can Penn State Rebound? Key recruiting decisions loom after tough week: BWI Live

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom explore the expectations for Penn State football this season. In a recent interview on “The Triple Option” podcast, head coach James Franklin spoke about the opportunity ahead of the Nittany Lions in 2025, RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, plus the future of college football. 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

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is nearing its next round of commitment decisions in the Class of 2026. Today, we'll discuss the upcoming date and players to know. Also, after a week of missing top targets, it's a good time to give an equal voice to the work the team has done so far. We'll discuss the team's commitments and point out which players are hidden gems and underrated prospects. Finally, we'll answer your questions during the show and play Buy or Sell! Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show. Catch the show on replay in this article, on the BWI YouTube Channel, or wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State decision days Minnesota native and Penn State tight end target Pierce Petersohn announced last night that he'll be revealing his decision for a college destination today. He kicks off the next round of important decisions from the team's top remaining targets, which include Jackson Ford and Damari Simeon this week. We'll run down the names and times that have announced their decision dates so far. If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications so that when the commitments break, you'll be the first to hear if Penn State has landed another prospect. From there, we'll pivot to discussing the team's current commits. Four-star tackle Kevin Brown was at the Rivals Five Star Challenge this week and did very well. We'll discuss his work this week. Brown is the team's highest-ranked player in the Class of 2026, but he's not the only good football player. After a week of missing on high-rated prospects, we'll try to give Penn State fans a bit of hope. We're listing the most underrated prospects in the class, and where we think they could end up by the time, all is said and done. Finally, reporter Greg Pickel will discuss the latest with Penn State wrestling prospect Bo Bassett, who made news by decommitting from Iowa last week. Buy or SellFinally, we'll round out June with another edition of Buy or Sell. We'll present a statement about the Penn State football team and either Buy or Sell that statement as fact. This week, we're discussing the team's chances of having a surprise starter and the team's long-term outlook on offense. Want to be part of the conversation and get your question on the BWI Mailbag? Join the live chat and ask a question. We'll answer your questions and take comments from the live chat during the show! Penn State's Most Underrated Prospects In 2026#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

Chuck believes the full season start moving up to the current week zero is inevitable. Chuck and Heath discuss the building fan frustration at Auburn. Ryan Green of 1010 XL in Jacksonville looks at Florida's recent recruiting momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDNormally, Tuesdays on the BWI Live show are reserved primarily for discussions about the current Penn State football team, while the Thursday show focuses on recruiting. However, the Nittany Lions lost four top recruiting targets between Wednesday and Friday of last week. This recruiting news sparked a frenzy of panic among Penn State fans to the point that even reporter Nate Bauer wrote about it on Friday. So, today, we'll discuss the bigger implications of Penn State's loss of Khary Adams, Joey O'Brien, Greyson McKeogh, and Luke Wafle to its top rivals. We'll discuss the emotional impact, the logical next steps, and what the big picture means for the team's ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport, given the influence of NIL on recruiting. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss this, plus the latest roster update from the team and your questions! We'll be opening the live chat for discussion from fans throughout the show. Gang Green sets in for Penn State recruitingThree of the four players mentioned earlier all chose Notre Dame over Penn State. Meanwhile, Wafle chose USC over Ohio State in a bidding war that reportedly eclipsed 2 million dollars in NIL money. We'll address each individual recruiting situation and then consider them as part of a larger picture. Can Penn State's current model of retention withstand the new economy of recruiting? Will the program be cut off from top talent each cycle? Bauer and recruiting reporter Sean Fitz will dive deep into the topic to give Penn State fans a much-needed perspective on the topic. Penn State roster update and long-term weight changes In team-specific news, Penn State released its latest roster update, with Jabree Coleman joining the program this week. With it came updated weights for the program's athletes. We've tracked the progress of each player since January, and today, we'll reveal the biggest weight gainers and losers this offseason. What context should fans take from this? We'll discuss players who are transforming their bodies and which players may be falling behind for one reason or another. Nickel corner battle hinges on fall camp We also talked to Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles this month. What did he say about his defense, and what he expects from the team this year? Bauer spoke to Knowles in an exclusive one-on-one interview recently, and he'll preview that conversation on today's show. In a separate conversation, Knowles discussed his nickel position in depth with BWI. We'll discuss the big takeaways from that conversation and what they mean for the team's defense this fall. Finally, despite the earlier recruiting focus on the show, there's more recruiting news to discuss this week. We'll wrap up the show with Fitz's recruiting update, discussing the news from this past weekend and the decisions looming on the horizon for the Penn State Class of 2026. #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 Recruiting Takes a Hit + Roster Update and Weight Changes

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe decision days are here for Penn State's top targets in the Class of 2026 and so far, the news hasn't been great. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we'll discuss the top prospects that have made or will make their college decisions in the coming days. Reporter Ryan Snyder sits down for an hour to relate the current situation to Penn State fans on today's show. We'll also recap the prospect camp from Wednesday and preview the weekend of camps starting on Friday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest Penn State Football recruiting news and ask your questions of the show! We'll interact with the live chat throughout the show and take questions from the audience. Want to know when we go live? Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now and enable notifications so you can know when we post breaking news, live shows and more. Of course, if you want to get to the source of the news, subscribe to the site right now for just one dollar to try us out for a week. Penn State suffers a recruiting loss this week. More to come? The bad news for the top of Penn State's 2026 prospects started Wednesday when four-star tackle Greyson McKeogh chose Notre Dame over Penn State and Texas. Shortly after, industry experts put in picks for top defensive back targets Khary Adams and Joey O'Brien to join him in South Bend. After that, reports from On3 surfaced that USC and Ohio State were in a bidding war for top defensive end Luke Wafle, who was about to command a seven-figure NIL package. Where does that leave Penn State? Snyder will do his best to give fans the intel on why things are trending away from the Nittany Lions with in-state and regional targets. We'll also discuss who is left on the board and what the program can do to make up ground. Penn State finishing June with three camps in five days Penn State hosted a smaller mid-week camp on Wednesday that BWI attended. Several top commits and prospects were also in attendance. We'll discuss what we saw from defensive line commit Isaac Chukwurah, and 2027 target Abraham Sessay. Defensive back commits Julian Peterson and Matt Sieg also attended camp, which was our first time to see them work up close. We'll discuss how they performed. Previewing Visits and Camps to close JuneFinally, we'll preview the end of the 2025 June calendar. A recruiting dead period starts next week, lasting until the start of the 2025 season. It's the final chance to get prospects on campus for official visits and to have top targets visit the program. We'll discuss the upcoming players making their way to campus for a final round of official visits, and then those players will be invited to the Lasch Bash and White Out Camp on Sunday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube! #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

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 deep in its offseason workouts but the recruiting efforts for the program are in high gear. On today's show, we'll preview Day Two of the Elite 11 Finals, where 2026 quarterback Troy Huhn is competing for Finals MVP. We'll also discuss the team's prospect camp schedule, which is busy this week, plus dig into the team's plans at linebacker. Join the show today at 10 a.m. with Greg Pickel hosting! The best way to know when Penn State news breaks is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, when Penn State gains a commitment, you'll be the first to know with our Committed video series. Go deeper into recruiting and more with a subscription to Blue White Illustrated. Get access for just one dollar to try us out for the first week. Penn State at the Elite 11 It's been six out of seven years that Penn State has had a quarterback commit at the Elite 11 finals in Los Angeles. We'll discuss the importance of having a player at the event and what it means for Huhn, who is Penn State's representative this year in a two QB class. Does Huhn need to win the event for it to be a successful year for Penn State? We'll discuss the event's history and how it found quarterback talent through the years. Next, we'll discuss what Penn State linebackers coach Dan Connor said about recent transfer Amare Campbell. Pickel wrote about the team's acquisition in the transfer portal and what drew Connor to him out of North Carolina. We'll discuss how he fits with the program and what Connor had to say about the room. Finally, we'll discuss Penn State's hunt for more talent this summer. The team hosts a prospect camp on Wednesday, which Blue White Illustrated will attend. Be sure to follow us on social media and on the Blue White Illustrated message board to get up-to-date information about the event. Buy or Sell We'll end the show by playing another round of Buy or Sell? We'll give a statement and then ask if you buy that fact or want to sell it for the upcoming 2025 season. Today, we'll be discussing the defensive starting unit and whether a transfer will start for the Nittany Lions; we'll also examine the team's backup quarterback situation. Of course, we'll be taking your questions throughout the show! JOin us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the action! #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/PennStateOn3Troy Huhn at Elite 11: What It Means for Penn State Football

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions hosted critical players this weekend, including a five-star offensive lineman. We recap the visits, plus discuss the big men up front for the current Penn State team. How many different line combinations can the team have this fall? We discuss what Phil Trautwein had to say about the group in June. We'll also preview Nate Bauer's conversation with Drew Allar, Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark 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 Max Ralph and Bob Flounders review how Penn State's big recruiting weekend played out. James Franklin and his staff have their sights set on a number of top prospects, notably Maryland offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho. Who else was up in State College? Plus, Max and Bob discuss the ramifications of edge rusher Max Granville's injury and what it means for veteran Zuriah Fisher. 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/3u8dilDThis time of year is all about the official visits in Penn State football recruiting. The team hosted elite players last weekend at critical positions like defensive end, defensive tackle and offensive tackle. This week, they'll bring in a five-star player, top targets at tight end, and several sleeper targets to round out the group. Join the BWI Live Recruiting show as reporter Ryan Snyder discusses those topics, plus he takes your questions on the show! We're live at 10 a.m. on YouTube. If you can't catch the show live and be part of the chat, check us out on replay either on the channel, here in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Penn State recruiting news and previewsOf course, it's not all about official visits. Penn State will continue its search for the next wave of prospects on Friday with a team camp, hosting seven-on-seven teams from across the region. Snyder will give you a quick preview of what to expect. Next, we'll return to cornerback Amauri Polydor's commitment to the Penn State last weekend. Snyder spoke with On3 National recruiting director Charles Power about the three-star cornerback. He'll relate what Power had to say about Polydor's film and what he expects from the St. Frances cornerback this coming season. Finally, Snyder will recap the conversations he had with Penn State's elite targets from last weekend. What did Grayson Mckeogh have to say about his time with the Nittany Lions? Snyder spoke with the LaSalle offensive tackle. He also spoke with potential five-star defensive Luke Wafle's father about the visit his son took last weekend. We'll review the highlights of those conversations. Official visit preview Finally, we'll spend the second half of the show discussing the players visiting campus this weekend. From five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho to commits Ben Eziuka and Terry Wiggins, Snyder will discuss the stories and importance of the players visiting this weekend. Can Penn State swing for the fences with the elite lineman visiting, such as Texas native Drew Evers? We'll also track the story of fast-rising offensive tackle Charlie Thom. The Avon Old Farms prospect received an offer less than a week ago and has quickly scheduled an official visit to Penn State for this weekend. We'll discuss the tackle situation with Snyder to understand how Thom fits into the picture with so many elite prospects considering joining position coach Phil Trautwein's room. Join us at 10 a.m. to get your weekly dose of Penn State recruiting info!#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

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 opened the doors of the Lasch Building to the media last Thursday for an hour-long discussion with the media. Today, we'll dive deeper into those conversations on the BWI Live show and discuss what we learned and what we gleaned from the conversations with Penn State's coordinators and staff. We'll also play another round of buy or sell and take your questions in the live chat! Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or catch the replay wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe right now to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel and enable notifications so you're the first to know when we go live or publish new content. Penn State gets even more preseason accolades There's no secret at this point that the Penn State football team is the national media darling of the 2025 offseason. Phil Steele published his top 40 teams for the upcoming season, and Steele was very high on the Nittany Lions. Find out where he ranks the program and how many All-Americans he expects the team to produce this fall. To do that, the team will need to be elite on both sides of the football. We'll put those ideas to the test in our latest edition of Buy or Sell. Today, we'll focus primarily on the defensive side of the ball. Can Penn State allow fewer rushing yards than it did last season? Will they produce more takeaways? We'll debate those ideas on today's show. Reporter Greg Pickel will give his thoughts on Steele's analysis and then give you his thoughts on those ideas. You can play along in the chat by playing Buy or Sell with us! We'll read the best answers live on air. Between the LinesIt's now a summertime tradition for the Penn State coaching staff to sit down with the media at the start of June to discuss the offseason topics on the minds of fans and the media. Today, we'll dive deeper into those conversations in Between the Lines. We'll review Penn State head coach James Franklin's comments on why Ta'Mere Robinson left the program. You'll also hear what differences the linebacker room faces, according to Jim Knowles. Finally, Andy Kotelnicki will give his scouting report on Trebor Pena and what he thinks the differences will be in his offense now that the team is in its second year under his direction. Discussing What We Learned From Penn State's Coordinators This June#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

More Pressure this Year? James Franklin or Brian Kelly?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT explains why USC and Miami face national backlash for using NIL money in ways no different than Alabama, Georgia, or Texas—and why that double standard reveals deeper resentment. He also breaks down why Florida's playoff hopes are still alive despite a brutal SEC schedule, and how DJ Lagway could lead a breakout year. JT examines what Bill Belichick's presence means for college quarterbacks and why Alabama could overpower FSU in their Week 1 showdown. The episode wraps with a sharp critique of James Franklin's track record against elite teams and a takedown of the growing narrative that the Big Ten is catching the SEC in power, talent, or depth.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe new era of college sports is here. Penn State football, along with the rest of the sport, finally got a resolution on the future of the sport this past weekend when the NCAA v. House settlement finally passed. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll discuss the latest news on revenue sharing, Penn State's deal, or lack thereof, with private capital, plus the latest Penn State football and recruiting news. Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the conversation. We'll be taking comments and questions from the live chat during the show and answering your questions about today's topics. The best way to know when we go live is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you'll receive alerts when we post breaking news or go live. Penn State News update There was plenty of news that dropped after our final show on Thursday of last week. Today, we'll cover the biggest Penn State football news that's happened since then. Firstly, we'll discuss the report that Penn State and UCLA were the first two athletic departments to take on private equity from Elevate's College Investment Initiative. However, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft quickly released a statement denying those reports, as did UCLA's athletic department. We'll discuss the situation to start the show. Next, we'll dig into the news that redshirt freshman Max Granville suffered a long-term injury after spring practice. Reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer will discuss the impact on the defensive end position and where that leaves Penn State's pass-rushing unit. NCAA Settlement ushers in new era of college footballNext, the college sports world learned over the weekend that Judge Claudia Wilkins signed off on the House v. NCAA settlement agreement. The agreement sets into motion a new framework for college sports where the program can directly pay athletes. Does this mean the end of NIL? What does this mean for walk-on players? We'll discuss the most pressing questions for fans during the show. Fitz's recruiting update and Between the Lines Finally, we'll end the show by getting into some real football topics. Penn State hosted a massive contingent of offensive and defensive line prospects this weekend, including some of the top remaining players in the Class of 2026. How did the team do in convincing those players that Penn State is the place to be? Fitz will discuss the reaction to the weekend, plus share his thoughts about what he saw at the team's various prospect camps on Friday and Sunday. Lastly, we'll rewind the clock to last Thursday at noon when Penn State head coach James Franklin sat down (literally) with the media to discuss the state of the team in June. We'll review three of his comments during our series Between the Lines. Join the show today to be part of the action! We're live at 10, and you can catch the replays on the channel, here in this article, or anywhere you get your podcasts. #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

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt looks at 10 Head Coaches and breaks down how much pressure each is under heading into the upcoming season. He also points out which games in the schedule the temperature could really ratchet up on them. He discusses coaches with big expectations like Penn State's James Franklin and LSU's Brian Kelly as well as HC's like USC's Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma's Brent Venables who are trying to convince their fanbases that they are the right coaches for the jobs. What level of pressure is Kalen DeBoer under to perform in Year 2 at Alabama? How has Nico Iamaleava's departure affected the need for a big season for Josh Heupel at Tennessee? How comfortable are Billy Napier and Mike Norvell in the battle with Miami for supremacy in the state of Florida? It's been an eventful start at North Carolina for Bill Belichick – has he brought pressure on himself to perform in Year 1? Klatt also discusses the situation Luke Fickell finds himself in at Wisconsin as he tries to bring the Badgers back to the top half of the Big Ten while staring at one of the toughest schedules in the country. 0:00-1:45 Intro1:46-3:04 Klatt's coaching pressure index3:05-6:52 Kalen DeBoer6:53-10:16 James Franklin10:17-13:49 Lincoln Riley13:50-17:35 Brent Venables17:36-21:04 Brian Kelly21:05-25:07 Josh Heupel25:08-27:43 Bill Belichick27:44-30:06 Mike Norvell30:07-31:56 Billy Napier31:57-37:17 Luke Fickell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Penn State's 2026 recruiting reaches critical mass with Carter Meadows, Luke Wafle, and several top-notch prospects coming to Happy Valley this weekend. Which prospects make their pledges to James Franklin and the Nittany Lions?Damari Simeon, Keshawn Stancil, and Travis Johnson are three more high-value targets coming to campus, but will they make their decisions after visiting PSU?On X @LO_ThePortalTikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Tom breaks down Penn State head coach James Franklin's June 5th press conference, and some breaking news: DE Max Granville has suffered a long-term injury and is out for “the foreseeable future”. Plus, what other key Nittany Lions will be back into the rotation soon? What did Franklin illuminate about the evaluation of transfer WR Trebor Pena? 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

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe're in the thick of official visit season for Penn State football recruiting. The team hosted its current commitments in the Class of 2026 last weekend, tying up loose ends and bringing the class together for a celebratory weekend. Now, the team will host one of its most important weekends of the summer, with most of its top defensive line targets and several top players at other positions coming to Happy Valley en mass on Friday. We'll discuss that, break down Joey O'Brien's final four schools, and recap the past weekend's camps. Join the BWI Live show for a special 9 a.m. start time today. We'll cover those topics, along with your comments and questions, in the live chat! The best way to stay up to date with the latest Penn State football news, including James Franklin's press conference this afternoon, is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Enable notifications so you get an alert when we post videos, go live, or bring you breaking news about Penn State commitments. One of Penn State's top targets in 2026 sets commitment date La Salle College High School safety Joey O'Brien has set his commitment date and trimmed his list of finalists down to four schools. We'll give you the latest information on the four-star prospect and what the news could mean for Penn State. Official visit previewOf course, the most critical news this week is that Penn State hosts its most star-studded lineup of the official visit season. While they've hosted top talent and players critical to this cycle's success, no weekend has as many as June 6-8. Multiple targets at the top of their positions will visit, including Carter Meadows and Luke Wafle at defensive end, Damari Simeon and Titan Davis at defensive tackle, and Grayson McKeogh at offensive tackle. We'll discuss how critical it is for Penn State to land a number of the players visiting this weekend, especially considering this group comprises mostly trench players, which is where the Class of 2026 has its most remaining spots. Reporters Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will break down the visitors and we'll show you highlights of the team's top targets visiting this weekend. Wrapping up last weekend's biggest events Of course, last weekend was also crucial to the program's current and future success. Snyder went to the Under Armour camp in Baltimore and will give his report on what he saw and who stood out during the event. We'll also recap the reactions and news coming out of the team's last official visit weekend, which consisted of the team's committed players and a handful of top targets. Join the show live at 9 a.m. to join the show and get your thoughts on air! Penn State Hosting Elite DL Targets + Joey O'Brien Commitment Countdown | BWI Live#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

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is loaded on offense and has a strong core returning on defense. So, is there room on a potential playoff team for freshmen to contribute? Today, we'll look at the possible paths to the field for Class of 2024 and 2025 players who still have a freshman lable on the Penn State roster. We'll also preview the upcoming season by playing Buy or Sell on several important Penn State football topics. Finally, we'll answer your questions in an extended BWI Mailbag. Join the BWI Live show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or catch the replay on the site and wherever you get your podcasts. For fans of the recruiting show, we'll be going live at 9 a.m. on Thursday this week. Penn State will host a media session with the Nittany Lions coaching staff at noon. So check back later in the day for comments from Penn State head coach James Franklin. Penn State Buy or SellWe start today by continuing our offseason series on the Penn State football team's most probable outcomes with the next edition of "Buy or Sell?" Today's topicsDrew Allar throws for 30 or more TDsPenn State will allow fewer passing yards per game than last seasonPenn State will have more than one All-American in 2025Want to give your thoughts on the subject? Join the live chat to play along! We'll be taking the best answers and reading them live on the show! Path to the field for Penn State freshmen The best football players will play on any team, regardless of position or age. However, the situation is also critical for a young player to see the field early. Is there a role on the team that they can fill, even if its not a starting job? We'll look at the team's roster and examine the best places for a young player to contribute this fall. BWI MailbagFinally, we'll spend an extended period of time in the BWI Mailbag to end the show. We've taken questions from the Lions Den message board to feature in the segment, but if you've got a question that you'd like to ask, join the show live and give us your best shot! If you listen to the podcast version, submit a question to Apple podcasts with a five-star review, and we'll answer that question on a future episode. #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

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team received good news late last week. The long-standing issue of when to hold the annual White Out Game is over. Television partners announced that the game will be on in primetime on Sept. 27, giving the Nittany Lions its biggest atmosphere against the best opponent on the home schedule. We'll discuss that, another honor for Saquon Barkley, plus recruiting and team discussion throughout the show! Join the BWI Live show at 10 a.m. on YouTube today as we discuss if the defensive secondary will be better or worse than last season. Reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer join the show for a 60-minute conversation with you! Join the live chat to ask questions and interact with the show. We'll take questions throughout the program and open up the floor for you during the BWI Mailbag to end the show. Penn State NewsPenn State will host Oregon on NBC this fall in primetime. Not only does the team get to host the reigning Big Ten Champions at night, they also get to open the season at home. We discuss how significant a win, either in perception or reality, this decision is for the program. Next up, we'll discuss the news that Barkley is the latest cover athlete for the Madden video game franchise. Is this a boost for Penn State recruiting? Or just another fun achievement for Nittany Lions fans to celebrate? Fitz's Recruiting UdpateThe next phase of Penn State recruiting began in earnest over the weekend. The team hosted its 2025 signing class on Friday and Saturday followed by its first camp of the summer to evaluate prospects for coming cycles. However, most of the focus this weekend was on one 2026 athlete trying to prove he belonged in the current class. Detroit offensive lineman Ben Eziuka camped with the program to prove that he'd improved from last offseason. How did that go? We tracked his progress and performance throughout the afternoon and Fitz will discuss what he thinks on today's recruiting update. We will also highlight the rest of the offensive line, thanks to our tracking of the group through the afternoon. Finally, we'll preview the upcoming official visit weekend, which is stocked with elite talent. Is this Penn State's most important recruiting weekend of the official visit calendar? Fitz will weigh in. Better or Worse and the BWI Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show by discussing the Penn State football team for 2025. Is the team better or worse in the defensive backfield? We'll finish our look at the team's roster heading into the fall by assessing the linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties. The last few minutes of the show, as always, are dedicated to you! We'll be answering questions in the BWI Mailbag live to end the show so join us at 10 to get your questions answered live! #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/PennStateOn3Better or Worse? Tracking Penn State's Secondary This Offseason

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss Dan Connor's journey back to Penn State as a defensive coach. Connor, PSU's all-time leading tackler as a linebacker, is now back in State College coaching the position for James Franklin.  Oregon playing PSU in a prime-time White Out game? Bob argues it could have been worse. The Ducks, a West Coast team, could have been forced to play the game at noon, which would have essentially been a 9 a.m. kickoff for them. Plus, Johnny and Bob look at two PSU greats who are deserving of spots in the College Football Hall of Fame — Courtney Brown and Ki-Jana Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: The guys wonder if Pitt and Penn State football will start playing each other again soon. Is Poni still friends with Ron Cook? And Bob Nightengale joins the show to talk about Skenes, Cherington, Pirates revenue, and more!

Pat Narduzzi recently spoke about Pitt and Penn State playing against each other again, and the guys wonder if it will happen. Chris says he doesn't blame Penn State for not wanting to reignite the rivalry.

Vegas has spoken — and the 2025 college football season is already heating up with win total projections. In this episode, we break down the over/under win totals for college football's biggest contenders and what they reveal about each program's expectations, depth, and question marks.

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDAfter months and sometimes years of recruiting, the picture is starting to crystalize for some of Penn State football's top targets in the Class of 2026. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're discussing the commitment dates that top targets set this week, new official visits added to the summer schedule, plus a preview of the upcoming official visit weekend. Reporters Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz join the show to discuss the team's position heading into the month that will determine whether the team secures a top-ten recruiting class this year. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube, on replay, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe now to the channel so you don't miss any of our breaking news commitment videos coming in the next few weeks! Of course, if you want the latest intel updates daily, join Blue White Illustrated for just a dollar to try us out for a week! Penn State Recruiting News UpdateWe'll start with the news of the week for Penn State football. Several of the team's top targets, including cornerbacks Khary Adams and Dorian Barney, have told On3 about their commitment dates and what they expect from the coming month. We'll discuss Penn State's chances and if the news changes anything for our reporter's thoughts about the race to acquire the top defensive backs on the team's recruiting board. The team also added several high-profile national prospects to the June official visit calendar. We'll discuss which players are coming to see the program and what Penn State's chances are to land a national prospect like defensive tackle Titan Davis. Official Visit Preivew Snyder outlined what's left for the Penn State offensive skill positions this week. We'll ask him what he learned about the recruiting roster spots left for the running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers. Finally, we'll preview the upcoming official visit weekend. Penn State's committed players make up the vast majority of the team's guests this weekend, but there are still critical visitors joining the team in Happy Valley. We'll preview what fans need to know about this official visit weekend. We'll also discuss the uncommitted players coming to campus, including Texas linebacker Kosi Okpala, offensive lineman Marlen Bright and more! Want to know more about a prospect we didn't highlight today? Join the show live at 10 a.m. and discuss Penn State recruiting with the staff via the live chat function! We'll be talking with you live to get feedback and answer follow-up questions during the hour-long 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/PennStateOn3Can Penn State Land a Top 10 Class? Key June Visits & New Targets Revealed

The SEC Meetings continue in Destin. Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin all hit the podium yesterday. What the Alabama Football, Georgia Football and Ole Miss Football coaches had to say. Also, Outkick college football writer Trey Wallace joins the show from Destin. What are the biggest concerns for the coaches at these meetings? We will try to sum them up. The latest proposed college football playoff model is the “5-11 Model” why this may be the one we settle on. SEC ADs want a version of the BCS Model and dump the committee. On3’s Andy Staples has a playoff projection using the straight seeding model. Is it fair to judge Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin based on the outcome of this season? The Penn State Football coach is more under the microscope than ever. Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics are in rare company with the combined 2024-25 success of Alabama Football, Alabama Basketball and Alabama Baseball. Should Auburn Tigers head Coach Bruce Pearl really run for Untied Senate? The Auburn Basketball coach apparently has some interest. A great suggestion for a fabulous reality show hosted by former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 reaches the Top 30 with Big Ten team the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Nebraska Football get back to the glory days? The best thing Tom Brady has done since retirement and it adds to a good time in Las Vegas.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SEC Meetings continue in Destin. Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin all hit the podium yesterday. What the Alabama Football, Georgia Football and Ole Miss Football coaches had to say. Also, Outkick college football writer Trey Wallace joins the show from Destin. What are the biggest concerns for the coaches at these meetings? We will try to sum them up. The latest proposed college football playoff model is the “5-11 Model” why this may be the one we settle on. SEC ADs want a version of the BCS Model and dump the committee. On3’s Andy Staples has a playoff projection using the straight seeding model. Is it fair to judge Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin based on the outcome of this season? The Penn State Football coach is more under the microscope than ever. Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics are in rare company with the combined 2024-25 success of Alabama Football, Alabama Basketball and Alabama Baseball. Should Auburn Tigers head Coach Bruce Pearl really run for Untied Senate? The Auburn Basketball coach apparently has some interest. A great suggestion for a fabulous reality show hosted by former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 reaches the Top 30 with Big Ten team the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Nebraska Football get back to the glory days? The best thing Tom Brady has done since retirement and it adds to a good time in Las Vegas.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SEC Meetings continue in Destin. Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin all hit the podium yesterday. What the Alabama Football, Georgia Football and Ole Miss Football coaches had to say. Also, Outkick college football writer Trey Wallace joins the show from Destin. What are the biggest concerns for the coaches at these meetings? We will try to sum them up. The latest proposed college football playoff model is the “5-11 Model” why this may be the one we settle on. SEC ADs want a version of the BCS Model and dump the committee. On3’s Andy Staples has a playoff projection using the straight seeding model. Is it fair to judge Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin based on the outcome of this season? The Penn State Football coach is more under the microscope than ever. Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics are in rare company with the combined 2024-25 success of Alabama Football, Alabama Basketball and Alabama Baseball. Should Auburn Tigers head Coach Bruce Pearl really run for Untied Senate? The Auburn Basketball coach apparently has some interest. A great suggestion for a fabulous reality show hosted by former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 reaches the Top 30 with Big Ten team the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Nebraska Football get back to the glory days? The best thing Tom Brady has done since retirement and it adds to a good time in Las Vegas.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SEC Meetings continue in Destin. Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin all hit the podium yesterday. What the Alabama Football, Georgia Football and Ole Miss Football coaches had to say. Also, Outkick college football writer Trey Wallace joins the show from Destin. What are the biggest concerns for the coaches at these meetings? We will try to sum them up. The latest proposed college football playoff model is the “5-11 Model” why this may be the one we settle on. SEC ADs want a version of the BCS Model and dump the committee. On3’s Andy Staples has a playoff projection using the straight seeding model. Is it fair to judge Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin based on the outcome of this season? The Penn State Football coach is more under the microscope than ever. Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics are in rare company with the combined 2024-25 success of Alabama Football, Alabama Basketball and Alabama Baseball. Should Auburn Tigers head Coach Bruce Pearl really run for Untied Senate? The Auburn Basketball coach apparently has some interest. A great suggestion for a fabulous reality show hosted by former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 reaches the Top 30 with Big Ten team the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Nebraska Football get back to the glory days? The best thing Tom Brady has done since retirement and it adds to a good time in Las Vegas.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SEC Meetings continue in Destin. Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin all hit the podium yesterday. What the Alabama Football, Georgia Football and Ole Miss Football coaches had to say. Also, Outkick college football writer Trey Wallace joins the show from Destin. What are the biggest concerns for the coaches at these meetings? We will try to sum them up. The latest proposed college football playoff model is the “5-11 Model” why this may be the one we settle on. SEC ADs want a version of the BCS Model and dump the committee. On3’s Andy Staples has a playoff projection using the straight seeding model. Is it fair to judge Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin based on the outcome of this season? The Penn State Football coach is more under the microscope than ever. Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics are in rare company with the combined 2024-25 success of Alabama Football, Alabama Basketball and Alabama Baseball. Should Auburn Tigers head Coach Bruce Pearl really run for Untied Senate? The Auburn Basketball coach apparently has some interest. A great suggestion for a fabulous reality show hosted by former Alabama Football coach Nick Saban. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 reaches the Top 30 with Big Ten team the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Can Nebraska Football get back to the glory days? The best thing Tom Brady has done since retirement and it adds to a good time in Las Vegas.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom examine James Franklin's legacy at Penn State, and if he will be judged entirely by the outcome of the 2025 season. Plus, the guys discuss the re-seeding of the College Football Playoff, and how things could change if the Big Ten would follow the SEC's plan to leave the NCAA in 2028. 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

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDIt's no secret that the Penn State football team is loaded for the upcoming season. Several high-profile players chose to return for their senior seasons, seeking the chance to win a national title and enhance their draft stock. But which players on the team are absolutely critical to the team's success this year? We're naming the team's "Keystone Players" on which the season's hopes hinge. We'll also preview the upcoming season by playing Buy or Sell and answer your questions in the BWI Mailbag! Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay any time. You can also catch the show wherever you get your podcasts. Penn State news We'll start the show with a quick Penn State football news segment. The new cover for College Football '26 was released this week, and the team is featured on the cover. We'll show you the cover art featuring Nick Singleton and Penn State head coach James Franklin and discuss it. In more real-world news, the Athletic put out kick-time predictions for the first three games of the 2025 season. We'll discuss the potential impact of those games on the team's opening schedule and exposure against Nevada, FIU, and Villanova. Buy or SellWill Zakee Wheatly lead the Penn State defense in tackles? Can Singleton and teammate Kaytron Allen combine for over 2,500 rushing yards? We're playing Buy or Sell on today's show to discuss what we expect from the team's offensive and defensive output this year. We'll highlight areas where we believe the team will produce significant statistical outputs and others where we anticipate the team may fall behind. Keystone Players Football is a game built on the collective efforts of 11 individuals working together. Yet, not every job or position on the field is as critical as the next. So, we're not asking which players are the best or will put out the most stats this coming year; we're discussing which players are the most irreplaceable on the team. Today, we'll outline the Keystone players on defense, without whom the team's defensive plan may fall apart. BWI MailbagFinally, we open the show's last segment to you! Join us for the BWI Mailbag by asking your questions in the live chat throughout the show. We'll highlight the best ones during the Mailbag and answer your questions about Penn State Football. Join us at 10 a.m. to be part of 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/PennStateOn3Keystone Players: The 5 Most Crucial Penn State Nittany Lions Defenders for 2025

Nebraska ended Penn State's season on Saturday, when the 9-seeded Nittany Lions couldn't hold an early lead and the Huskers closed it out. Football coach James Franklin was not in Omaha for the semifinal game; instead, he was seen supporting Vanderbilt in Hoover, Alabama in the SEC Tournament Franklin says he's still close with Commodores coach Tim Corbin and drove up from Destin to see the team play…this is a non-story to mostly anyone but curious how Penn State fans feel about it or coaches supporting former schools in general Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDWe're continuing our examination of the Penn State football team's position as a top team heading into the 2025 college football season. Today, we'll discuss the facts and fiction behind the offseason narratives that national media outlets are weaving about the team this offseason. We'll also continue our look at the team's offseason progress by playing Better or Worse? to end the show. Of course, we'll have the latest Penn State football and recruiting news on Today's BWI Live Show as well. Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube, on replay, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Subscribe now so you don't miss any of our football, recruiting, or wrestling coverage all offseason! Penn State news We'll start the show with the terrible news of former Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming. Reports this weekend say that Fleming was in an ATV accident. From the original report:“In a release, troopers say before 8:15 p.m., authorities were called to Painter Lick Lane in Columbia Township Friday night after an ATV crash. State police explain that the ATV was traveling Northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it struck a deer that jumped out into the roadway.”We'll discuss the situation. In less sober news, we'll move on to today's main topic. Penn State is now a favorite topic of conversation for national media. Some of the compliments and criticism are fair for the 2025 squad. Some are not. Reporter Nate Bauer broke down what he saw as the facts and the fiction behind the hype for the program this offseason. We'll discuss his recent article on today's show. Fitz's Recruiting Update It was a big weekend in New Jersey for top prospects in the Northeast on Saturday. The Under Armour camp circuit came through the region, attracting top talent from Penn State's recruiting footprint, especially on the offensive and defensive line. We'll discuss what recruiting reporter Sean Fitz saw this weekend from players like offensive line commits Roseby Lubintus and Layton von Brandt, as well as top prospects like Jackson Vaughn and Maxwell Hiller. It's also another important weekend for the Class of 2026 coming up on Friday. We'll have another official visit preview on Fitz's Recruiting Update. Better or Worse? One of the narratives we'll discuss earlier in today's show is about the Penn State defense. There's a feeling that unit can be better this year under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. We'll dive deeper into that topic today in our summer series Better or Worse? We'll examine the front seven to see if the defensive ends, linebackers, and defensive tackles can be better than they were in 2024. Have a question? Want to discuss a different Penn State football topic? Join the live chat to ask your questions and give us your comments!  #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 Hype: What's Real and What's Not for 2025? | BWI Live Show

We know the list had Matt Rhule at 32nd that we mentioned yesterday, but now we get to look at who is perceived as the top coaches in the sport… Here's the Top 10: 10) Matt Campbell 9) Kalen DeBoer 8) Brian Kelly 7) James Franklin 6) Marcus Freeman 5) Dan Lanning 4) Steve Sarkisian 3) Dabo Swinney 2) Ryan Day, and….1) Kirby Smart. Also of note: Lincoln Riley (13), Lance Leipold (15) Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Penn State is trending for elite defensive backs like Joey O'Brien and Khary Adams, and they are expected to land a top-notch defensive back prospect on Thursday, May 22. With Penn State having four talented defensive backs already in the fold, James Franklin and his coaching staff could have one of the best secondary classes in recent memory. PSU is also trending with top 2027 recruits, too.@LO_ThePortal on X and @lockedontheportal on TikTok Support us by supporting our sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

 Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State Nittany Lions have a brief pause this weekend from official visits, but the news doesn't stop. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the reaction from the last recruiting weekend, plus a preview of an upcoming decision from a top target in 2026. Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder delve into the most important topics from the last week in Penn State football recruiting each Thursday on the Recruiting Show! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel now so you don't miss any shows or breaking news. Penn State recruiting news While most of our attention is on the Class of 2026 as it comes to a pivotal decision time over the next two months, we'll start today with the Class of 2027. The Nittany Lions have an elite start to the next cycle, according to the latest On300 rankings for the juniors-to-be. Snyder and Fitz discuss where commits Khalil Taylor, Kemon Spell, and Layton von Brandt rank in the updated list, which dropped this week. Snyder will also detail where Pennsylvania stacks up in the national recruiting scene for the next cycle. Penn State is also waiting on a decision today from three-star cornerback Jaziel Hart. The Virginia native will announce his commitment from a final five of Notre Dame, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Penn State. Our reporters will tell you which way the wind is blowing before the final announcement. There are also several other defensive targets narrowing in on various decisions, which we'll recap. Who are top defensive tackle Damari Simeon's top schools? We'll recap his final four and discuss the official visit situation for one of the team's top remaining targets. Elite 11 Recap Next, we'll recap the State College regional camp for the Elite 11. Several Penn State commits competed in the passing challenge and the All-22 camp before the quarterbacks took over. Our recruiting team was there in force and we'll recap what we saw and heard from the event, plus review the news that dropped last night about finals invites. OV Recap and BWI Recruiting Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show by discussing the program's first big official visit weekend. While Blue White Illustrated subscribers have been briefed on the impressions from recruits this week, we'll synthesize that information into one conversation on today's show. Which players stood out? Which is Penn State in a good position to land? We'll give you the lay of the land. Then, we'll close out the show by taking questions from the BWI Mailbag. Submit your questions via a five-star review on your preferred podcasting app, or drop a comment into the live chat! We'll take the best questions and answer questions submitted from the Blue-White Illustrated Message board. #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/PennStateOn3Who's Next to Commit? Breaking Down Penn State's Top Targets & OV Weekend Buzz

Art Rooney II says a ‘little bit longer' for Aaron Rodgers. We don't think he has any clue when Rodgers is showing up or signing that contract. Are the Steelers prepared for everything that comes along with Rodgers? Is it continuing to make them look desperate? If Rodgers doesn't show up, does it make them look dumber than if he does and they stink? Some BIG college football news – the college football playoff will now give a bye to the 4 best teams, regardless of conference. What does that mean for Penn State? There was also a ranking of college football coaches. Where did James Franklin, Pat Narduzzi and Rich Rodriguez land? KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. For Bob calling us late, Poni punished him by doing a special edition of Power Rankings. The list was ‘people, dead or alive, Bob would want to have dinner with.'

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team officially added the remainder of its Class of 2025 this week, with ten players joining the squad as freshman May enrolees. On today's BWI Live, we'll discuss that group of players, show you their current heights and weights, plus discuss which players might have a shot at making an impact this fall. We're also power ranking the Penn State defense from five to one on today's show. Join us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube! Want to be the first to hear from BWI? Subscribe right now for free and enable notifications so you never miss any of our shows, breaking news or commitment videos. Team adds eleven freshmen We'll start the show by discussing the news that we hit on yesterday, but we will discuss it further today. Class of 2026 defensive end Daniel Jennings made a big move this week, reclassifying to 2025 and joining the team a year early. It's the second time in two years the team has added a player in this manner. We'll discuss Jennings's skills and what they mean for the program. With Jennings on board, the team added 11 freshmen this week. We'll discuss the remaining bulk of the class by giving you the officially listed heights and weights for the incoming freshmen. Can any of them find a role on the roster this fall? We'll discuss the players who arrive at a position with an opportunity to see if their skills match the timeline. Penn State News Update Beyond the freshmen that joined the roster, Penn State officially added Trebor Pena and Amare Campbell, the two transfer portal commitments for the spring cycle. We'll discuss where the duo checked in at from a size perspective. Finally, we'll run down the latest Penn State news and social media updates from the program. BWI Mailbag Next, we'll discuss your questions and thoughts on the BWI Mailbag. Subscribers to Blue White Illustrated submitted questions on Monday, which we're answering on the live shows throughout the week. Today, we'll be discussing the Penn State offense run-pass ratio and if the team has any elite pass rushers on the rise behind the duo of established veterans currently set to start for the defense. Want to ask a question? You can put your thoughts in the live chat, or you can leave a comment on our podcast with a five-star review! We'll answer the best on the show. Power Ranking the Penn State defense Finally, we'll end the show by power ranking the Penn State defensive positions in our post-spring analysis. The team added talent in the transfer portal this spring, but the unit is changing defensive schemes under new coordinator Jim Knowles. We'll shine a light on which positions can dominate the defensive personality this fall based on the combination of talent and scheme. #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

Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDThe Penn State football team is in full offseason mode with the team working out mostly on its own for the summer. We're taking that time to review where the team stands heading into the upcoming season on today's BWI Live Show. We'll also discuss the latest updates from Penn State on the Beaver Stadium renovation project, with new details about how the stadium's west side will transform with the project. Finally, we'll answer your questions in the BWI Mailbag! Want to keep in touch with Penn State football this offseason? Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you get updates when we go live, post breaking news content, or commitment videos for the team's Class of 2026 and beyond. Penn State updates renovation of Beaver Stadium Penn State athletics revealed the latest renderings and updates on the Beaver Stadium revitalization project this week. We'll discuss how the new club levels will change seating patterns and impact fans' options in the future. In light of the Penn State Men's Lacrosse team beating Notre Dame and advancing to the semifinals, reporter Nate Bauer compiled the list of sports that the program has achieved success in recently. He profiles the changes and advancements in the team's 31 sports under new athletic director Pat Kraft on today's show. Fitz's Recruiting Update It was a busy weekend for the Penn State recruiting department as well. The team hosted one of its most important official visit weekends of the year. Top defensive back targets Khary Adams, Joey O'Brien, and Dorian Barney all visited this weekend. What sort of impression did they leave on that trio? Recruiting reporter Sean Fitz discusses the feedback from this weekend during Fitz's Recruiting Update. It was also the Elite 11 Regional in State College on Sunday. Fitz and the recruiting team were at the State College Area High School track facility to watch the event. We'll recap the performance from quarterbacks Peyton Falzone and Troy Huhn. Lastly, we'll preview the latest RPM pick for a Penn State Class of 2026 target that Ryan Snyder put in on Tuesday morning. Better or Worse and the BWI Mailbag Finally, we'll end the show discussing the team's progress from the 2024 season to now. Penn State is considered one of, if not the top program in College Football heading into 2025. After advancing to the final four last season, is the team better or worse than last year at each position? Today, we're wrapping up the offense by discussing the tight ends and offensive line. We turn the final segment of the show over to you! Join us live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to ask a question of the BWI Live crew. We'll answer select questions throughout the show and during the BWI Mailbag segment to end the show. Penn State Updates Beaver Stadium Project | Elite 11 Recap#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 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

James Franklin vs PSU fan at Spring GameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 627 features Josh Pate taking a look at the NFL Draft and the impact from a College Football perspective. What do we make of Shedeur Sanders and Quinn Ewers falling to the 5th and 7th rounds respectively? What does the SEC and Big Ten dominance mean about the overall state of recruiting and College Football overall? James Franklin and Penn State had their spring game Saturday which included a spirited exchange between Franklin and a fan. Tonight we discuss that along with Josh's defense of Mel Kiper. The truth-teller series continues as we ask some of the biggest what-if questions in College Football this year. 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