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In this episode of [Podcast Name], we break down Penn State's heartbreaking 25-24 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium—the Nittany Lions' fourth straight defeat in Iowa City by five points or fewer. Join us as we dissect how the defense, ranked 71st against the run, crumbled in the second half, giving up massive chunks on the ground including a game-changing 67-yard scamper by Iowa QB Mark Gronowski that set up the winning touchdown. Iowa racked up 245 rushing yards at 7.4 yards per carry, exposing ongoing vulnerabilities that have plagued PSU in recent games. We also dive into the two-QB system deployed in the absence of starter Drew Allar, with redshirt freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer getting the nod (15/28 for 93 yards, but two costly INTs) and backup Jaxon Smolik rotating in for key scrambles and option plays— a strategy reminiscent of last season's approach but one that couldn't seal the deal. Plus, the latest on Penn State's head coaching search following James Franklin's firing: Interim coach Terry Smith dropped his debut, but he's emerging as a candidate himself. We discuss top names like Nebraska's Matt Rhule (the early favorite), Texas A&M's Mike Elko, and dark horses such as Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, as the search enters its second week with no clear frontrunner yet. Tune in for expert analysis, fan reactions, and what this means for Penn State with Ohio State and Indiana looming after the BYE week. We also answer your fan questions! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more college football breakdowns! Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 9 PICK'EM: https://forms.gle/AdoLrKnEbcnsJgQ58
2 hour and 10 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Offense vs Washington Starts at 1:05 Pay no attention to the background noise from the drag show at Venue. This game was vanilla and we like that. Bryce Underwood had a fabulous day despite losing about 50 yards from drops. There seems to be a big difference between Road Bryce and Home Bryce. Michigan didn't take many deep shots because the short stuff was working great and Washington has tall corners. The remaining road games shouldn't be nearly as threatening as the previous three. The game is over but they have a designed run for Bryce? Jordan Marshall isn't Justice Haynes but he gets a lot of yards after contact. He's still working on re-gapping but overall an excellent first start for him. Jasper Parker looked fine. Under Harbaugh not much changed between offensive coordinators, but with Chip Lindsey a lot has changed already. He was dealing in the first touchdown drive. When's the last time we came out of a game thinking "oh wow they nuked the defensive coordinator?" How do we feel about going for it on 4th down and passing it to Mr. Dropsies? Running it up the middle is probably a 70% conversion, throwing it to Semaj is also a 70% conversion but for different reasons. Evan Link looks to be done for the year. Bryce's first scramble was Frazier getting knocked backwards, he seems fine but doesn't quite have the oomf that Evan Link does. Zack Marshall had a great game, what happened to the starting tight ends? Overall the offensive line was fine. 2. Defense vs Washington Starts at 34:40 The defense only gave up seven points but everyone is still a little mad. Michigan runs a pretty vanilla defense and it works nicely because college quarterbacks are going to make mistakes. Oden did intercept the ball but uhh... it was not because of his performance. Washington shot themselves in the foot but also Jaishawn Barham was much more responsible. Wink is not forgiven but it was nice that this game plan was simplified and it was fine. A lot of defensive tackle rotation but not everybody is a play maker. Is Lou Esposito the one rotating the tackles so much? Maybe part of the chaos on defense is you don't get used to playing next to the same guy every snap. This will not be a -33 RPS day. Jyaire Hill is not getting targeted very much. 3. Hot Takes, Game Theory, and Special Teams Starts at 58:19 Takes hotter than the bangin' drag show going on during the recording of this podcast. Brian apologizes once again for changing "AHHH YOU PUT IT THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS" and disrupting the cosmic balance. Zvada misses another field goal but gets the game sealer. Punting was a 35 yarder and then a rocket. No major complains about Semaj on punt returns except that he hit the spin button at the wrong time. The 4th and 1 drop to Semaj was unfortunate. What about the 4th and 2 on the 6? The whistle blew too early. Max Bredeson's holding call is the worst holding call since that Northwestern holding call. Stadium vibe: some people could actually use their phones! It should not take nine minutes to get a $9 coke, the athletic department doesn't pay close attention to the small things. Apparently concession people at Yost don't get paid but the athletic department can finally install cell phone towers at Michigan Stadium after 11 years under Warde. 4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 1:26:57 Iowa 25, Penn State 24 The nicest thing you can say about Penn State is that a lot of big programs are in collapse. Drew Allar's career is over, Ethan Grunkemeyer throws for 93 yards and throws two interceptions. Iowa threw for 68 yards but ran for 245 yards, Iowa should just run the triple option! UCLA 20, Maryland 17 You gotta respect Maryland's commitment to one Army drive and then not doing a thing after. UCLA looked like the better team all game. This was a Big Ten [wild wild] West game. This is Maryland's third straight heartbreaking loss, they can't finish games with a freshman QB. There's still a path to a bowl. Indiana 38, Michigan State 13 Shout out to everyone who listened to this on Spartan Radio. Indiana's offense was extremely efficient. Fernando Mendoza was 24/28 for 332 yards and four touchdowns. Indiana football fans were mad that they weren't winning by more. Did Indiana give up enough passing yards to be concerned with playoff implications for the Hoosiers? Northwestern 19, Purdue 0 Northwestern gets one 76 yard scoring drive and that's about all the scoring in this game. Don't let the score fool you into thinking that Northwestern has figured something out. Notre Dame 34, USC 24 USC takes a 3rd quarter lead followed by Notre Dame getting a kickoff return. Then USC just falls apart in the 4th quarter. This was frustrating to watch as a Michigan fan. Ohio State 34, Wisconsin 0 134 total yards for Wisconsin and that's generous. Oh god they play Oregon next weekend. Minnesota 24, Nebraska Dylan Raiola is sacked nine times, that's too many times. Nebraska had just entered the top 25 and has now exited the top 25. A left tackle was ejected for targeting! Shout out to Minnesota fans for really filling the stadium on a Friday night. Oregon 56, Rutgers 10 14 different Oregon players went for at least 10 yards on a play. Oregon was very upset about their Indiana game. Somehow there wasn't a rutger. Oregon had 233 breakaway yards, Rutgers had 202 total yards. MUSIC: "Brand New Second Hand"—Peter Tosh "It's Not Easy"—Ofege "Plain as Your Eyes Can See"—Jim Sullivan “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra
This date in history, Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports gives us picks for the weekend, Quick Hitters: BYU fan heads to jail, updated CFB predictions, Drew Allar's future & Micah Parsons vs NFL officials, Curt Cignetti gets a new extension from Indiana, Matt Rhule says he loves coaching Nebraska and as always AJ Hawk closes out our week.
A new era begins for Penn State this Saturday at Iowa as the Nittany Lions enter a game without James Franklin as head coach and without Drew Allar at quarterback. Following a visit to team facilities, we focus on team mentality, Terry Smith and Ethan Grunkemeyer before spotlighting players to watch and score predictions. 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
Pete Fiutak joined Nick and Jonathan on Afternoon Drive to talk about the coaching carousel in college football and why he doesn't think firing coaches mid-season is effective. He also talked about the small sample size on Drew Allar this season and why he wasn't impressed with the quarterback prior to his injury.
An epic Week 7 didn't quite go as planned for some of the biggest names in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that just makes this week's Risers even more important. My voice is a bit off in this one (Go IU). I was initially unsure if I would be able to do the show or a full length show, but as I started getting going it wasn't quite as bad as I was expecting. TIMELINE || Week 7 Risers -- 1:30 || QBs -- 2:30 || RBs -- 13:35 || WRs -- 15:35 || TEs -- 22:10 || Fallers -- 25:00 || QBs -- 26:15 || RBs -- 44:30 || TEs -- 52:00 || Future Risers -- 56:45 || QBs -- 57:00 || RBs -- 61:00 || WRs -- 62:50 || TEs -- 67:30 || Friday Night Notes -- 69:00 || Drew Allar -- 75:55 || Other Risers -- 78:45 || Future Risers + Underclass Notes -- 84:00 || Mock Draft -- 96:00 || Endnotes +Expectations for Maiava -- 108:30 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe
The “quickly” question is more for Penn State---No. 2 preseason and now has lost back-to-back games to 2 of the perceived worst teams in the conference (@ UCLA, vs. Northwestern)—and now without Drew Allar the rest of the season Things also are going from bad to worse for Wisconsin, 37-0 losers to Iowa at home on homecoming….it's really bad Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Before our Cleveland sports beat reporter, Daryl Ruiter, joins Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin for the latest surrounding the Browns and their loss on Sunday and Quick Hits, the two discuss the potential of Stefanski being fired and his week six gameplan.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin get to Quick Hits covering things like Mike Tomlin's comments about the Browns trading Joe Flacco and Drew Allar's season-ending ankle injury.
Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily College Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado react to Penn State's firing of James Franklin as coach after a three-game losing streak vs. Oregon, UCLA and Nothwestern. Was this the right time for athletic director Pat Kraft to make a move? What's the outlook for this team the rest of the season under interim coach Terry Smith? How much is QB Drew Allar to blame? Or is this a case of Franklin and OC Andy Kotelnicki letting their signal caller down? And where do names like Curt Cignetti, Kenny Dillingham, Kalen DeBoer, Will Stein and Matt Rhule belong in the pecking order of potential replacements? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Penn State fired James Franklin after their third straight loss, this time being at home to Northwestern. Mullsy says Penn State may have had the worst start to a season every for a preseason top 3 team. He also says that Drew Allar got James Franklin fired, to which Poni disagrees.
Penn State fired James Franklin after their third straight loss, this time being at home to Northwestern. Mullsy says Penn State may have had the worst start to a season every for a preseason top 3 team. He also says that Drew Allar got Franklin fired, to which Poni disagrees. More calls on Penn State and the Franklin firing. Josh Pate said the decision was insane, the guys disagree. PIT-CLE Game Balls. Game ball number 3 goes to Darnell Washington for his breakout performance. Game ball 2 goes to Broderick Jones for shutting down Myles Garrett. Game ball number 1 goes to Jaylen Ramsey for his two-sack performance.
What an absolute rollercoaster of a Week 7. In this college football podcast, we do our best to make sense of it all. Indiana just went into Autzen Stadium and beat Oregon 30-20, holding the Ducks to 267 yards and looking like the more physical team in the trenches. We break down how Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers pulled off a statement win that has us reconsidering everything we thought we knew about both programs. Meanwhile, Penn State's season completely unraveled with a stunning 22-21 loss to Northwestern at home—their second consecutive loss as 20+ point favorites. We discuss James Franklin's future, Drew Allar's season-ending injury, and whether this program is heading for a complete reset. Beyond that, we cover Alabama's gritty road win at Missouri and Kalen DeBoer's lucky hoodie, Texas taking care of business in the Red River Rivalry, Ohio State's dominant performance over Illinois, and USC bullying Michigan. We also dive into Texas A&M's impressive 34-17 win over Florida that has the Aggies looking like legitimate SEC contenders, Pitt's road upset of Florida State, matching 20-10 wins for both Georgia and LSU, and all the other carnage from an action-packed Week 7 of college football. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:50 - Indiana beats Oregon11:49 - Alabama wins over Mizzou18:27 - Texas win Red River Rock Fight24:50 - Ohio State dominates Illinois27:43 - Penn State upset by Northwestern38:14 - Pitt knocks off Florida State45:36 - Georgia beats Auburn49:32 - Texas A&M stops Florida52:28 - LSU over South Carolina54:28 - USC handles Michigan1:00:02 - Honorable Mentions1:09:07 - Week 7 Reverbs1:15:09 - Live Questions1:27:44 - Dude Alerts Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ 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-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want 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!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Penn State's bad situation became worse Saturday with a third straight loss. Recording from Beaver Stadium, we review a 22-21 loss to Northwestern, James Franklin's status, Drew Allar's injury and try to make sense of how things got here. 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
Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey react to the biggest college football games from Week 7, starting with Indiana, who silenced critics by storming into Eugene and dismantling Oregon. Elsewhere in the Big 10, Penn State's downhill slide continued as the Nittany Lions suffered a loss to Northwestern and lost Drew Allar to a season-ending injury, sparking questions about head coach James Franklin's future. In the SEC, the trio breaks down officiating drama that plagued the Auburn vs. Georgia matchup including a controversial fumble call and Kirby Smart convincing officials his calling for a timeout was simply him clapping on the sideline. Andy, Ross & Steven also talk about Texas A&M's resurgence under Mike Elko and the uncertain future of Billy Napier at Florida.(1:17) Indiana upsets Oregon on the road(10:25) Penn State loses to Northwestern(16:32) How can teams deal with coach contract buyouts?(28:39) SEC officiating controversy in Georgia vs. Auburn(41:48) Alabama holds off potential Missouri upset(47:21) Texas beats Oklahoma in Red River Rivalry(52:09) Texas A&M tops Florida, what now for Napier? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:
Jason Fitz and Buck Reising open the show with their thoughts and reactions to another wild day of college football! They get into Penn State's second-straight brutal loss, discussing whether this means the end of James Franklin's tenure as head coach, and reacting to Drew Allar's season-ending injury. They also react as Indiana takes down Oregon, debating whether the Hoosiers have entered the conversation as national title contenders. Plus, more fun with a brand new edition of 'Would You Rather?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of STATE of STATE presented by FanDuel, Justin and Tom recap Penn State's 22-21 loss to Northwestern. The Nittany Lions have now dropped three consecutive games, and QB Drew Allar has been lost for the season. 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, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Please subscribe, turn on notifications, comment, rate us, and like us! Become a member of our YouTube channel NOW and enjoy commercial-free episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0ZP5t5_LbXV66Odp6BuOA/join FanDuel – Make Every Moment More! www.fanduel.com 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 created by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X and Instagram @stateofstatepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph analyze Penn State's 22-21 loss to Northwestern as Drew Allar is knocked out for the season. The Nittany Lions fall to 3-3 on the season, is James Franklin in trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PennLive's Bob Flounders welcomes back retiree David Jones to the Blue-White Breakdown podcast to discuss what has gone wrong for James Franklin's Penn State program in the last two games. Jones, a longtime PSU football sports columnist for PennLive and The Patriot-News, watched the Nittany Lions' stunning 42-37 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl and shared his thoughts on their performance. Franklin, Penn State's 12th-year head coaching, is under fire after losses to Oregon and UCLA. The Lions have some major problems to solve when they host Northwestern on Saturday. Jones has some strong opinions on the Lions' defense, Drew Allar, PSU football's culture and Franklin's relationship with the program's large fan base. Plus, what would Dave have written about Franklin last Saturday following the UCLA upset? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL trades are rolling in — Joe Flacco heads to Cincinnati, Odafe Oweh lands with the Chargers. We spotlight college football's biggest quarterback battles — Nico Iamaleava vs. Drew Allar, Brendan Sorsby's rise at Cincinnati, and Tommy Castellanos taking on Carson Beck. Then we dive into emerging college stars and standout NFL rookies making noise this season, including Cam Ward, Dillon Gabriel, Quinshon Judkins, and more. (4:00) Joe Flacco trade (7:30) Odafe Oweh trade (15:00) Nico Iamaleava vs. Drew Allar (26:00) Brendan Sortsby (30:00) Carson Beck vs. Tommy Castellanos (38:30) Chris Johnson, San Diego State (43:00) Romello Height, Texas Tech (49:00) Vincent Anthony, Duke (54:00) Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (1:01:00) NFL Rookie Spotlight 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
In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we preview the Nittany Lions' crucial matchup against Northwestern as they look to snap a frustrating two-game skid. Can Penn State turn things around and get back in the win column? We break it all down, starting with why the biggest battle isn't the Wildcats—it's Penn State itself. From lingering injuries (Rojas, Donkoh) and mental lapses to execution errors that have plagued recent outings, we dissect how the team needs to overcome its own demons to regain momentum. Next, we zero in on the second-biggest challenge: the linebacker corps. With Tony Rojas still sidelined and depth issues exposed, how will the defense hold up against Northwestern's running attack led by RB Caleb Komolafe (4 TDs in past 3 games) ? We analyze potential adjustments, key players stepping up, and what it means for stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback. Finally, the big question on offense: Will they finally take control? After inconsistent play-calling and underutilized weapons, we explore if Drew Allar and the unit can dictate the pace, get Kaytron Allen more involved, and exploit Northwestern's vulnerabilities for a dominant performance. Tune in for expert breakdowns, bold predictions, and what this game means for the rest of the season. If you're bleeding blue and white, smash that like button, subscribe for more, and sound off in the comments Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 7 PICK'EM
Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick react to the recent struggles of Penn State Football, and they wonder if QB Drew Allar has any redeeming qualities that would make the Steelers interested in drafting him.
In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick wonder why the Steelers decided to give TE Pat Freiermuth more money if they weren't going to give him the majority of playing time. Also, is Drew Allar a bad QB or is Penn State Football setting up its players for failure? And another edition of QUIZ CALLAS! October 9, 2025, 8:00 Hour
On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Isaiah Maldonado evaluate the state of the program after a costly upset loss at UCLA. Is there anything coach James Franklin can do to escape the toxicity surrounding his job? Does his future deserve to be in question given the elevated commitments the Penn State community has made to the program in recent years? Was Jim Knowles the right hire at defensive coordinator? Or would Dani Dennis-Sutton and the defense have been better off with some continuity in the form of a position coach like Anthony Poindexter? And how much belief genuinely exists in the Penn State locker room after Drew Allar's confident statements that the team can still make the College Football Playoff? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
CBS Sports' latest mock draft has the Steelers taking Drew Allar 14th overall. It's hard to get behind that idea the way the seasons have gone for the ‘big-name' QBs so far. Is it still worth taking one of those guys in the 1st round? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff gave the latest injury updates on a few guys that won't play on Sunday. What vibes did Jeff get from Aaron Rodgers today in his chat with the media? The guys asked Jeff about Pat Freiermuth and what his current role is in the offense. What is the breakdown at edge rusher on Sunday? Jeff expects Jaylen Warren to see more snaps than Kenneth Gainwell, even after the big game from Kenny G in Dublin. Steelers 16-7 is Jeff's prediction for Sunday. Judge Donny – Will the Ravens make the playoffs?
In this episode of Hardcore Penn State Football, we dive deep into the Nittany Lions' heartbreaking 42-37 loss to UCLA. We kick things off by breaking down how the defense struggled to get off the field, allowing the Bruins to control the clock and convert key third downs that kept drives alive far too long. Next, we explore the massive impact of linebacker Tony Rojas's injury and how it completely shifted the identity of the Penn State defense, leaving gaps in run stopping and pass coverage that UCLA exploited relentlessly. On the offensive side, quarterback Drew Allar delivered a performance that was more than good enough to secure a win—efficient passing, smart decisions, and clutch throws under pressure. But why isn't running back Kaytron Allen getting more touches? We dissect the play-calling, his underutilization in the ground game, and what it means for the backfield moving forward. Join us for raw analysis, fan reactions, and our take on what Penn State needs to fix before the bye week. If you're a die-hard Nittany Lion, hit that subscribe button, like the video, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! WEEK 7 PICK'EM
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to all the chaos, comebacks, and statement wins from a wild College Football Week 6 — analyzing how this weekend reshaped the national picture and exposed key contenders. In this episode, they cover: Miami vs Florida State: Mario Cristobal and Carson Beck make a loud playoff statement by taking down Mike Norvell Alabama vs Vanderbilt: Ty Simpson and Kalen DeBoer escape disaster — but should Tide fans be concerned after a close call with Clark Lea and Diego Pavia? Penn State vs UCLA: What's going wrong with James Franklin and Drew Allar — and is UCLA's defense for real? Florida vs Texas: Billy Napier and DJ Lagway deliver under pressure while Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian face more big-stage questions Texas A&M vs Mississippi State: Marcel Reed and Mike Elko stay hot in the SEC West with another methodical, dominant win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Penn State was embarrassed by UCLA and lost to the WORSE Power 4 team in football. Should James Franklin be fired? The offense does not cater to Drew Allar. Mason Heintschel played great for Pitt and threw for four touchdowns against Boston College on Saturday. Has Pitt found its quarterback? One fan calls James Franklin the college football version of Mike Tomlin!
Penn State was embarrassed by UCLA and lost to the WORSE Power 4 team in football. Should James Franklin be fired? The offense does not cater to Drew Allar. Mason Heintschel played great for Pitt and threw for four touchdowns against Boston College on Saturday. Has Pitt found its quarterback?
Penn State suffered a horrendous loss to 0-4 UCLA on Saturday. Is James Franklin's time as head coach coming to an end? Donny says that Drew Allar is bad against any team that is good.
Braga, King, and Ski give their instant reactions to Oregon's 2OT win over Penn State. Ride or die Dante Moore, bum ass Drew Allar, Oregon winning with dominant defense, Dierre Hill taking center stage, the jump from Pac-12 to B1G away games.
The reason why Mullsy knows so much about College Football this season, Alex Kirshner joins the show! He talks the potential quarterback change at Pitt. What has gone wrong so far this year in the first four games? He says it is not all on him and some of the blame should fall on Kade Bell. He says that a "total bottoming out" is hard to see in the ACC for Pitt. Does Penn State have a James Franklin or Drew Allar problem?
Things Discussed: Wisconsin preview: Edwards is injured, you can't snap your fingers and be a Wisconsin offense again. Penn State-Oregon: Drew Allar is Drew Allar. OSU-Washington: What happens when OSU has a better OL. Basketball: Program believes this team has F4 potential. Dusty appreciates the physicality of the Big Ten now: He's having the managers whack the kids with sticks. Spent the offseason getting rebounding and creation, guys around him should make any missed shot a good play.
In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb .reacted to the outcomes big gams across the Big 10 during Michigan's bye week- They analyzed Penn State's loss to Oregon, highlighting Dante Moore's better playmaking abilities over Drew Allar. They reviewed USC's surprising loss to Illinois, noting the Illini's' effective run game and the Trojan's defensive struggles. They also recapped Ohio State's victory over Washington. The conversation then shifted to the Maize & Blue, at which point Borges detailed evidence of Bryce Underwood's development. He predicted a 35-17 win over Wisconsin, stressing the need for Michigan to establish the run and avoid turnovers. They also discussed the potential impact of the bye week on Michigan's offensive strategy and player development. especially as it relates to Underwood's growth and the progression of the young receivers. 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
Pete Fiutak of College Football News joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Julian Sayin's strong performance against Washington, Shedeur Sanders pantomiming answers to the media, Drew Allar's draft stock, and more.
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal go deep on an important injury for Penn State and make their predictions for the UCLA game. Plus, does Drew Allar fit in Andy Kotelnicki's scheme? Did Penn State make the wrong choice in letting Beau Pribula leave? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, recaps Week 5 of the college football season, highlighting major upsets and storylines. The hosts discuss #17 Alabama’s victory over #5 Georgia, continuing Kirby Smart’s struggles against the Crimson Tide; #6 Oregon’s win over #3 Penn State in their Whiteout game, examining Drew Allar and James Franklin’s ongoing challenges in big matchups; and #13 Ole Miss’ upset of #4 LSU, raising questions about Brian Kelly and Garrett Nussmeier while praising Lane Kiffin. They also preview Week 6’s top matchups, including #3 Miami vs. #18 Florida State and #16 Vanderbilt vs. #10 Alabama. Additionally, Sallee and Michaels analyze Arkansas’ decision to fire head coach Sam Pittman, the appointment of interim coach and former OC Bobby Petrino, and potential offseason candidates. The episode concludes with their bold predictions and weekend locks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd McShay is beefin with Paul Finebaum and Stugotz, Mikey A and Taylor pick sides. What is wrong with the quarterbacks in college football after this was supposed to be the Golden Age? Todd breaks down what he has seen from Dante Moore, Drew Allar, and Garrett Nussmeier. Plus, the best player in college football right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to "First Draft." Hosted by Mike Greenberg, Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr., we're breaking down a pivotal Week 5 in College Football, featuring stellar performances from Oregon QB Dante Moore, and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. (0:00) Welcome to First Draft (1:03) Biggest takeaways from Week 5 (3:06) Dante Moore & Drew Allar (16:03) Alabama QB Ty Simpson (18:31) DE Caden Curry & OT Brian Parker II (21:05) Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson (22:48) USC WR Makai Lemon (25:56) LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier (30:09) Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright (31:02) Harvard QB Jaden Craig (34:02) Texas A&M WR/PR KC Concepcion (35:13) Final thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Breaking Down Oregon vs. Penn State - What Did We Learn?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their insights after rewatching the Oregon vs. Penn State game. With Michigan not playing this week, they delve into an unbranded episode focused on potential future opponents for Ohio State. Key topics include the performance of quarterbacks Drew Allar and Dante Moore, the coaching decisions of James Franklin, and the overall gameplay and strategy of both teams. They also speculate on potential matchups later in the season, including the Big Ten Championship and the College Football Playoff. Join them as they analyze what these performances mean for Ohio State's upcoming games.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:12 Michigan Monday and Oregon Wednesday01:34 Penn State vs. Oregon Game Recap03:17 Penn State's Offensive Struggles08:17 Drew Allar's Performance Analysis12:34 Oregon's Offensive and Defensive Highlights26:34 Special Teams and Final Thoughts29:53 Looking Ahead: Ohio State's Potential Matchups32:13 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Todd McShay is beefin with Paul Finebaum and Stugotz, Mikey A and Taylor pick sides. What is wrong with the quarterbacks in college football after this was supposed to be the Golden Age? Todd breaks down what he has seen from Dante Moore, Drew Allar, and Garrett Nussmeier. Plus, the best player in college football right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ONTO UCLA OUT WEST!Learn what happened in the Oregon, Penn State Whiteout game?? Hack and Cabinda go in-depth on the Nittany Lions' performance against Oregon and break down the big picture of what's going on with all things PSU football right now. From an offensive rhythm to missed opportunities, this episode unpacks it all, analyzing why the team struggled to find its identity in a crucial matchup.Here's what to expect:- A detailed breakdown of Penn State's offense.- Insights into Drew Allar's performance.- The keys to success for the Nittany Lions moving forward.- Recognition of defensive highlights and standout players who kept PSU in the game.- A discussion on Oregon's impressive resilience and how they controlled the game with confidence.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► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro05:38 - Drew Allar Analysis07:50 - Offensive Strategies10:55 - Pre-Snap Motion Techniques16:38 - Offensive Performance23:16 - Lack of Physicality27:51 - Offensive Adjustments37:00 - Defensive Strategies39:47 - UCLA Game Preview#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday
Remember when Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick were at the height of the coaching profession? Also, a new playoff format involving Penn State, Drew Allar's rizz, Gamecocks' fool's gold, and FSU-Miami!For more from Captain P.D. and Morris Island Charters, follow him on Instagram at @morris_island_charters and visit www.morrisislandcharter.com Want more of what I'm doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: https://theshownotes.beehiiv.com/The Rundown:00:00 Intro01:06 Lane Kiffin's redemption10:53 Penn State does it again18:59 Bama still has life23:28 Gamecock Football Captain's Log41:15 Coaches spiraling46:36 This week's matchups
The offensive line is gelling a little bit better. The Steelers are second in forced turnovers. The offense has been outgained in three of the last four games. Austin's confidence has waivered with Drew Allar. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.
Just like Europe went on the road and won a Ryder Cup in hostile territory last weekend, there was some elite quarterback play on the road from a handful of guys who get praise on today's show. Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, Ty Simpson, and CJ Carr all had to get it done away from home - and just like Europe - they did the thing. Don't worry, this is not a golf show. Far from it. Wayne empties the notebook on his observations from the good quarterback play (and the bad - see Drew Allar), plus we get into the week 6 card with Phil Steele who gets choked up talking about Vanderbilt football. Yes, really. It's October, people! Fall is here! Let the football and the leaves wash over you! Bathe in it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buckle up for the Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast as we unpack the gut-wrenching 30-24 double-overtime loss to No. 6 Oregon in Week 6's White Out thriller at Beaver Stadium! In front of a shattering 111,015 fans clad in white, the Nittany Lions (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) fought valiantly in a rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship but couldn't overcome offensive woes, a toothless defense, and another signature defeat for James Franklin. Oregon (5-0, 2-0) extends its regular-season Big Ten win streak to 12, but PSU's playoff dreams took a hit. We're dissecting the film, the what-ifs, and the path forward—because even in defeat, We Are! Drew Allar's rollercoaster season hit a devastating low in the White Out spotlight, completing just 18-of-35 passes for 212 yards, 2 TDs, and one crushing interception—a game-sealing pick on his first throw of the second overtime that handed Oregon the win. The senior flashed poise with a 42-yard bomb to Devonte Ross and a clutch two-minute drill to tie it late, but his streaky arm (underthrows to Trebor Peña, forced throws into double coverage) and footwork issues under pressure from Oregon's front seven led to a season-low 51% completion rate. After 722 yards and 7 TDs through three games, Allar's boom-or-bust pattern is now a glaring concern—can he lock in before Ohio State, or is this the regression we feared? Penn State's vaunted defense, which suffocated Nevada, FIU, and Villanova, was shockingly passive against Oregon's tempo offense, mustering only one tackle for loss while allowing 428 total yards and 5.2 yards per carry. The unit bent but rarely broke—holding the Ducks to 3-of-12 on third downs but lacked the disruptive edge from Zuriah Fisher (just 2 tackles) and Tony Rojas (8 stops but no splash plays). In double OT, Oregon's explosive runs and Dante Moore's poise exposed coverage lapses, leading to back-to-back TDs. Under DC Jim Knowles, this was a wake-up call: Where was the swarm we saw in the shutouts? James Franklin's 4-12 lifetime record against top-10 foes (now 4-13 after this gut-punch) looms larger than ever, as Oregon blew a 17-10 fourth-quarter lead and but PSU couldn't close in OT despite a roaring White Out crowd that forced two false starts on the Ducks. Franklin's conservative calls—settling for Ryan Barker's career-long 49-yarder early and punting on 4th-and-2—drew post-game heat, and his teams' 1-5 mark in OT games since 2014 feels cursed. Despite a gritty comeback capped by Kaytron Allen's 4-yard OT TD run (he and Nicholas Singleton combined for 142 rushing yards), Franklin admitted the execution fell short. With a loaded schedule ahead, can he finally exorcise these October demons and salvage a playoff run? Hats off to Oregon's dynamic duo—head coach Dan Lanning schemed a masterpiece, bottling PSU's run game (3.8 yards per carry) with aggressive blitzes and tempo shifts that neutralized the Lions' O-line. Transfer QB Dante Moore was unflappable in the cauldron, going 22-of-30 for 285 yards and 3 TDs (including a 25-yard OT dagger to Gary Bryant Jr. and an 8-yarder to Dierre Hill Jr.), while adding 42 rushing yards to cap a 54-point-per-game Ducks offense. Lanning's staff turned the White Out into a house of horrors for Penn State, proving Oregon is the Big Ten's new alpha and a legit national title contender. Respect earned—now how does PSU respond? The loss drops PSU to No. 7 in the AP Poll, but with winnable games against UCLA and Northwestern next, there's time to climb back into playoff contention. We're analyzing the offensive line, debating Allar's benching buzz, and previewing how the D-line can rediscover its edge. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions WEEK 6 PICK'EM
In the final hour of Tuesday's show, Maggie and Perloff ask if the Chiefs are back faster than they left I MLB postseason look-ahead I What's going on with James Franklin, Drew Allar, and Penn State Football?
Nick and Femi discuss yesterday's College Football games before looking at the line movement in Week 4 of the NFL!
Welcome back to the Dynasty Nerds College Show where we kick off the 2026 prospect season with our inaugural 2026 rookie mock draft. Hosts Garret, Jared, Andrew, and Jagger go around the room making live selections across two rounds, highlighting emerging talents from quarterbacks with massive upside like Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza to explosive playmakers at running back and wide receiver such as Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson and Ja'Kobi Lane. We dive into early board risers, potential first-round NFL picks and guys flying under the radar, all while debating safety versus ceiling in this unpredictable class. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: 2026 rookie mock draft, superflex dynasty, devy prospects, college football scouting, Dante Moore, Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Jonah Coleman, Fernando Mendoza, Kevin Concepcion, Antonio Williams, Chris Brazzell, Makai Lemon, Justice Haynes, Nicholas Singleton, Kenyon Sadiq, John Mateer, Ja'Kobi Lane, Arch Manning, Josh Hoover, Denzel Boston, Eli Stowers, Drew Allar, Germie Bernard, Jayce Brown 00:00 Start 02:51 1.01 - Dante Moore (QB, Oregon) 04:46 1.02: Garrett Nussmeier (QB, LSU) 07:38 1.03: Lenore Sellers (QB, South Carolina) 09:21 1.04: Jeremiah Love (RB, Notre Dame) 11:57 1.05: Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State) 13:48 1.06: Jordan Tyson (WR, Arizona State) 15:19 1.07: Jonah Coleman (RB, Washington) 17:49 1.08: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) 20:12 1.09: KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M) 21:29 1.10: Antonio Williams (WR, Clemson) 22:35 1.11: Chris Brazell (WR, Tennessee) 25:10 1.12: Makai Lemon (WR, USC) 27:03 Roster Rescue 27:58 2.01: Justice Haynes (RB, Alabama) 29:27 2.02: Nicholas Singleton (RB, Penn State) 31:15 2.03: Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon) 33:48 2.04: John Mateer (QB, Oklahoma) 36:34 2.05: Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, USC) 37:34 2.06: Arch Manning (QB, Texas) 41:45 2.07: Josh Hoover (QB, TCU) 43:25 2.08: Denzel Boston (WR, Washington) 44:38 2.09: Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt) 46:22 2.10: Drew Allar (QB, Penn State) 47:38 2.11: Germie Bernard (WR, Alabama) 50:13 2.12: Jayce Brown (WR, Kansas State) 52:25 My Guys so Far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, Pat is live from State College before tomorrow's College GameDay ahead of Oregon @ Penn State, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back at the ThunderDome, as they recap last night's TNF game, look ahead to this weekend's college slate, give Ryder Cup updates, and preview the entire NFL week 4 slate and make their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to preview tomorrow's massive tilt against Oregon is Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin. Later, Penn State QB, Drew Allar joins the progrum to chat about his progression, why he decided to come back to Penn State, and much more. Later, 7x National Champion, panelist on College GameDay, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend's incredible college football slate. 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