Penn State
Penn State Hires Iowa State’s Matt Campbell As Next Head Coach
December 5, 2025 | Davin Ridall
After a long and painful search, Penn State’s coaching carousel has finally come to a stop, after hiring Iowa State’s Matt Campell to be the next head coach of the Nittany Lions. Some of the other candidates Penn State had been considering included BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, former New York Giants head coach Matt […]
BlueWhite Tailgate: Pat Kraft Face Plants Coaching Search, Should He Be Fired?
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
What is going on with the Penn State coaching search? 53 Days without a coach, public humiliation, and a laughing stock among the national media has caused great concern in Happy Valley. Where does PSU go from here? Drop your comments below! Is Matt Campbell the guy?
Malvern Prep’s Jackson Ford Commits To Penn State
December 3, 2025 | Davin Ridall
Malvern Prep’s 4 star edge rusher Jackson Ford commits to Penn State. Ford verbally announced commitment to Penn State back in June and had since recieved offers from 20 other FBS schools, including having visits with Ohio State, Michigan, Stanford, Kentucky, and Stanford, before finally confirming his commitment to Penn State. Listed at 6 foot […]
Nazareth’s 4 Star Quarterback Peyton Falzone Commits To Penn State
December 3, 2025 | Davin Ridall
Nazareth quarterback Peyton Falzone has committed to Penn State. Falzone, a four star dual-threat quarterback, is the 7th highest ranked quarterback prospect in Pennsylvania according to ESPN and had offers from 17 FBS schools, including Virginia Tech, Iowa, Utah, and Auburn, who he committed to back in June after swapping from Penn State. He decommitted […]
Rapid Reaction: Penn State Bowl Eligible after come from behind win vs Rutgers
November 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
Kaytron Allen went off for 226 and a TD, Nick Singleton scored twice on the. ground and Amare Campbell saves the day for PSU with a 61 yard fumble return for a score as Penn State becomes bowl eligible with a 40-36 win. After the game a lot of talk about what is next for […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 Ep 24: Terry Smith makes his case, Eric Legrand talks Business & Inspirations
November 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Nittany Lions are back to their winning ways. In the process Terry Smith makes his case to be the head coach of Penn State. Is this a smart move? Has Terry backed Pat Kraft into a corner? What is the timeline on the coaching search for the Lions? We look to give you the […]
Rapid Reaction: Players Want Terry Smith Hired as Lions Dominate Nebraska
November 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
An emotional post game at Beaver Stadium saw fans chant “Terry Terry Terry,” players help up signs and Terry Smith. was emotional under the lights at Beaver Stadium after his squad dominated Nebraska 37-10. In the process Kaytron Allen became PSU’s all-time leading rusher and Nick Singleton became the all-time TD leader at Penn State […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep23 Hackenberg Talks PSU & Smith Leads PSU with Emotion
November 19, 2025 | Billy Splain
Christian Hackenberg joins Andy, Frank and Mike to talk about Nittany Lion coaches. They guys break down the emotional win for Penn State and Interim coach Terry Smith
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep 22: Good Lions Vibes & Jay Paterno talks State of College Football
November 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State Football didn’t come out with a win on Saturday vs. Indiana but they seemed to finally find themselves. Former Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach and Trustee Jay Paterno stops by for a wide ranging chat. Paterno talks about his most recent book “Blitzed!: The All-Out Pressure of College Football’s New Era.” The book […]
Penn State loses in Dramatic fashion to Indiana: Rapid reaction
November 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State falls to Indiana at home 27-24. The. Hoosiers mount a two minute drive for the ages going 80 yards in under 75 seconds. The drive features big hits, clutch throws and hairline catches for the Hoosiers as they pull out a dramatic road victory to stay undefeated. The loss, Penn State’s sixth straight, […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 EP 21: State of State with Lion Great Trey Bauer, Does PSU Have Chance vs. IU
November 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State’s issues continued against the Buckeyes and when you look close more were exposed. Where does Penn State go from here? Do they stand a chance against IU? After multiple talks with people in the know we dive into the coaches. to discuss a dynamic that hasn’t been discussed. Former Penn State great, linebacker […]
OH NO: Rapid Reaction: Buckeyes Dominate Lions in Second Half as Lions Lose Fifth Straight
November 2, 2025 | Billy Splain
Fifth Straight Penn State gets blown out in the second half as they fall 38-14 to the Buckeyes. Mike, Frank and Andrew break down the game that saw a competitive first half only to become a nightmare in the second half. What did Terry Smith have to say after the game? What did Amare Campbell […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 Ep20: Coaching Hot Board, The Buckeyes, & Who Wins a Title First: James or PSU
October 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State limps into Columbus looking to rebound and prove it that this team can still hang with the best. Do the Nittany Lions have a real shot against Ohio State? Andrew, Mike, and Frank dig into what has to go right for the Blue & White to have a shot at the Shoe. The […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 Ep19: “Producer Jesse” talks PSU Coaching Hot Board, Franklin & PSU Perception
October 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State may have a bye week but there is plenty to talk about. “Producer Jesse,” Jesse Myers of the Josh Pate College Football Show, joins Penn State beat reporter Mark Wogenrich of Penn State on SI to discuss the Penn State coaching hot board. Who is falling in the minds of Penn State fans […]
Blue/White Tailgate: Penn State Interim HC Terry Smith Meets with the media after practice, Ethan Grunkemeyer & Zane Durant
October 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State Interim HC Terry Smith Meets with the media after practice Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer meets with the media for the first time starter Zane Durant: Follow Blue/White Podcast on https://www.instagram.com/bluewhitetailgatepod/ https://x.com/KalistaAndrew Subscribe to the youtube page https://www.youtube.com/@BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast/videos
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep18 Franklin Out, Iowa Preview, Letterman Great talks Program
October 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
James Franklin is out as the head coach at Penn State. His 11 plus seasons come to an end after a loss to Northwestern extends Penn State’s free fall to three straight games. As fan apathy began to take hold, Penn State AD Pat Kraft decided to make a move. In comes Terry Smith as […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep 17 Franklin’s Future, Can Lions Turn It Around vs N’Western?
October 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State and James Franklin seem to be in a free fall and the path forward is murky at best. In this episode Mike, Frank and Andrew address fans’ concerns with the media, you make like that segment or you may hate it but we give it a fair shake. The gang also addresses the […]
Is the the end of James Franklin at Penn State? UCLA embarrasses Lions 42-37
October 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State is out coached, out played, and disorganized for 60 minutes against an 0-4 UCLA team. Is this the end of James Franklin at Penn State? At least two of us believe so. Email the show at BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast@gmail.com
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep 16: Has Penn State peaked? Where do the Lions go from here?
October 1, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State once again fell flat in a big game? Drew Allar once again ended a game essentially with an interception? Where does Penn State go from here? Can they bounce back and do they have a legitimate shot at a national title or has this program peaked under James Franklin? Are we overreacting to […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep 15 Is Oregon a Must Win? O.J. McDuffie talks WR Attitude
September 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
It is put up or shut up time. Finally! Penn State hosts Oregon in a White Out showdown in Beaver Stadium. The story lines are endless. Can James Franklin finally win a big game against a formidable foe? Is this a must win game for Penn State? Is this the most important game since 2017 […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep.14: Bye Week Musings, Jim Knowles and Position Grades
September 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State is on a bye this week, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done! As James Franklin would say “it’s a work week,” and here at BlueWhite Tailgate Podcast we get to work with what we saw at practice on Tuesday. James Franklin spoke to the media after practice and had […]
Penn State Takes Down Villanova
September 13, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Entering as a nearly 50-point favorite, Penn State was able to take down Villanova, but it wasn’t easy. The addition of Jim Knowles has taken a previously good defense and turned it into a great defense. Despite losing multiple players to the NFL Draft, including #3 overall pick Abdul Carter, Penn State hasn’t missed […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 Ep13: Are You Concerned? PSU’s Inconsistent Start + PSU Voice Joe Putnam
September 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State is 2-0 on the season. They have not dominated or looked anything like how they ended the 2024 campaign. Are you worried? Are you relaxed? Should you be freaking out? Frank, Mike and Andrew take you around the swirl of emotions right now in Nittany Nation and find reasons to be optimistic and […]
Lions in the League: How Former Penn State Stars Performed in Week 1
September 10, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Welcome to a new series of mine: “Lions in the League”. Weekly, we will dive into three Penn State football alumni’s NFL production in the prior week. The first installment features the center of off-season drama, a rookie, and last year’s Offensive Player of the Year. Micah Parsons (’21) 1 tackle, 1 sack The former […]
Penn State Battles Through Slow Start, Defeats FIU
September 6, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
“Good teams win, Great teams cover.” So far, Penn State has been good, not great. When the 2025 Penn State schedule was made public, many shared the same sentiment: the first trio of games is a dress rehearsal for their matchup against Oregon. If this were a dress rehearsal, the makeup was messy, the outfits […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 Ep12: PSU bites Nevada, What’s Next & Former a Captain Joins the Show
September 4, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State opened up their season with a convincing win. History was made in more ways than one for the Nittany Lions. What was up with James Franklin and the white hat after the game? That isn’t the only question for the Blue and White though. While the wideouts were impressive, why did Penn State […]
