August 2026
202 PFN Player Profile: Jaece Booker-DB/WR-Clairton
August 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jaece Booker DB/WR Clairton C/O ‘27 5’11”170 3.5 GPA Holds offers from Akron, Sacramento St, Howard, Florida St, Kent St, Eastern Michigan, ODU jaece booker by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Open date: Lincoln |High in Philadelphia
July 31, 2026 | Billy Splain
Due to a mix up The Rail splitters (6A) are in need of a Week 1 opponent. (8/38-29) Contact: Jdigrazio@philasd.org 267-981-4458
2026 PFN Player Profile: Colton Reber-LB/RB-Schuylkill Haven
July 31, 2026 | Billy Splain
Colton Reber Schuylkill Haven Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #26 6-1 235 2,875 rushing yards and 47 touchdowns junior season Other sports Track and field All-State, T 102 player of the game against Minersville and Eastern PA Football player of the year Twitter/X @colton_reber26 Why do you play football? Because I love the sport and […]
2026 PFN Player profile: Jason Marshall-RB/LB-Farrell
July 30, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jason Marshall RB/MLB Farrell 5’9″ 190 Class of 2028 Jersey #5 Jason Marshall Farrell by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Robertson-Center-Ligonier Valley
July 30, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jake Robertson Center Ligonier Valley Class of 2027 6-0, 250 Jersey #65 jake robertson by PAFootball Newsdotcom
BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep: Matt Campbell hits Big Ten Media Days in Chicago
July 29, 2026 | Billy Splain
Matt Campbell hits Chicago with Big Ten Media Days Mike, Frank and Andrew talk about everything that was learned from the Windy City?What are the updates on some of Penn State’s key injuries. Tony Rojas meets the media, what did he say about a new look defense? What is the best question Rocco Becht got […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Sam Resek-MLB/HB-Fox Chapel
July 28, 2026 | Billy Splain
Sam Resek MLB/H-Back Fox Chapel 6’1”205lbs Class of 2028 Jersey # Twitter/X: @1SamxSam1 Sam Resek fox chapel by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Roman Smith-RB/DB-Deer Lakes
July 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Roman Smith RB/FS Deer Lakes Class of 2028 Height: 6’1 Weight: 195 GPA: 4.07 Jersey #5 roman smith by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Owen Rankin – DE/TE – Valley
July 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Owen Rankin DE/TE Valley High 6’6 235 class of 2028 Twitter/X: @rankin_owen1 Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Brody Chismar – QB – Greensburg-Salem
July 23, 2026 | Billy Splain
Brody Chismar QB Greensburg-Salem 6-0, 180 Class of 2027 Jersey #6 brody chismar by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: John Bailey-QB/DB/WR-Westinghouse
July 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
John Bailey QB/DB/WR Westinghouse 5-11, 175 Class of 2025 Jersey #10 john bailey westinghouse by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Samuel Kifer – OL/DL – Greensburg Central Catholic
July 18, 2026 | Billy Splain
Samuel Kifer OL/DL Greensburg Central Catholic 6’2 250 Jersey #55 Samuel Kifer gcc by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Riley Mitchell – OL/DL – Elizabeth Forward
July 18, 2026 | Billy Splain
Riley Mitchell OL/DL Elizabeth Forward Class of 2028 6’6″, 290 Jersey #73 Riley Mitchel elizabeth forward by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Blackhawk running back Brayden McCarthy joins PA contingent by pledging to Sacred Heart
July 17, 2026 | Billy Splain
Brayden McCarthy RB\ATH Blackhawk 6’0 185lbs CO 2027 Committed to Sacred Heart University Brayden McCarthy joins 3 other PA players to commit to Sacred Heart. The incoming senior had a stellar junior campaign, running the ball 239 time for 1,952 and 24 tds. Norwin lineman Maxsym Fierle, Twin Valley lineman Liam Sheehan and Southern Lehigh lineman […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ty Wisniewski – DB/Slot – Greater Latrobe
July 16, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ty Wisniewski DB/Slot Greater Latrobe 5’7 160 Class of 2027 Jersey #3 GPA 4.0 ty wisnewski latrobe by PAFootball Newsdotcom
52026 PFN Player Profile: Tanner Loya – WR/DB – East Allegheny
July 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
Tanner Loya wr/db East Allegheny 6-0, 165 Class of 2027 Jersey #5 Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cyleim Smith – WR DB – Sharon
July 11, 2026 | Billy Splain
Cyleim Smith WR DB Sharon 6/3, 175 Jersey #12 3.9GPA Cyleim Smith Sharon by PAFootball Newsdotcom
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep11: Talkin’ NIL with Former IRS Officer Fresh off Capitol Hill
July 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
Time to talk NIL with former IRS officer and national NIL consultant Thad Madden who just testified on Capitol Hill. What are the biggest issues Thad sees in the NIL world right now? What advice does he have? And what did he tell Congress? The era of the Three Stripes has begun, we give our […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Let’s hear from Brandon Murphy-ATHLETE-Clairton
July 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
Brandon Murphy Athlete/WR Clairton 6’1 198 C/O 2028 holds offers from Penn State, Georgia Tech, UCLA, Virginia Tech, UConn, Auburn, Georgia, Nebraska, Indiana, Kent St, Maryland, West Virginia, Florida St, Pitt, Akron, Syracuse, Temple, Kentucky, South Florida, Sac St, Western Michigan, Wisconsin brandon murphy clairton by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Khalil Taylor commitment to Nebraska. Learn more about the player, person & why he picked this day to commit
July 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
“He was my best friend. We had a strong connection,” is what Pine-Richland wide receiver Khalil Taylor said about the best friend he lost one year ago on July 6. Kevin McKenzie was just 16 when he was gunned down. He says that it was one of the reasons he transferred to Pine-Richland and that […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: An interview with Latrobe WR/DB Clayton Burkett
July 5, 2026 | Billy Splain
Clayton Burkett WR/DB Latrobe class 2027 5’10 / 185lbs Jersey #1 gpa 3.96 clayton burkett by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Quinn Olsen-WR-Armstrong
July 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
Quinn Olsen WR/DB Armstrong HT/WT 5-11, 180 Class of 2027 Twitter/X: @quinton_olsen quinn olsen by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Hopewell QB James Armstrong pledges to be a Nittany Lion
July 2, 2026 | Billy Splain
James Armstrong Quarterback Hopewell 6’3 225 Class of 2028 Committed to Penn State 125 attempts, 207 Completions, 2,232 yards, 21 Touchdowns. As a sophomore. That’s what Penn State saw with Hopewell quarterback James Armstrong. They also see a quarterback loaded with talent and plenty of upside. Armstrong announced his decision to commit to the Nittany […]
