Penn State
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 […]
Penn State Dominates Nevada
August 30, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State entered the 2025 season as big favorites against Mountain West Conference team Nevada, and they didn’t disappoint. The news of the off-season for Penn State was the additions they made in the portal. Penn State Head Coach James Franklin admittedly said that “Penn State is not a big transfer school”, but they were […]
The Day Before Game Day: Penn State Football Week 1 vs Nevada
August 29, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Welcome to a new series! Every week, I will break down the upcoming Penn State Football game. For the opening week, we dive into the season as a whole, pressure on James Franklin, and week 1 against Nevada. Enjoy.
BlueWhite Tailgate: Penn State Season Preview, Nathan Stupar Talks Linebackers and PSU’s Top LB’s
August 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
The wait is over and Penn State’s march to their ultimate goal of a national championship begins Saturday against Nevada. The #2 ranked Nittany Lions seemed poised to make this an historic season. As camp breaks, what did James Franklin say that has surprised us? What freshman have the green light early on? Who is […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep9: Lavar Arrington Talks Everything Penn State Football 2025
August 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State has massive expectations in 2025. One man who knows a thing or two about expectations, hype, and meeting those expectations is Penn State great Lavar Arrington. For nearly an hour, Arrington hits on a variety of topics from the team to NIL and the legacy of the “Grand Experiment.” The All-American and All-Pro […]
Penn State Stars Share Thoughts on Season at Media Day
August 4, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
This past Saturday, Penn State Football hosted its annual Media Day. We got a chance to hear from QB Drew Allar, OC Andy Kotelnicki, RB Nick Singleton, and DC Jim Knowles.
Takeaways from Penn State Media Day
August 2, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
As the calendar turned to August, teams around the country are gearing up for the college football season. Penn State is no different. The Nittany Lions hosted their media day today, with players and coaches sharing their opinions on how the team is preparing for the season. James Franklin took to the podium, […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep8 Who’s the Preseason #1 & Landon Tengwall Brings Us Behind the Wall
August 1, 2025 | Billy Splain
The calendar turns to August and the hype train is full steam ahead for Penn State in 2025. Who do you have as the preseason number one team in the nation? At least one among Andrew, Frank and Mike sees Penn State being ranked #1 in the AP poll. Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep6: McKenna brings PSU hockey to New Heights, playoffs? You wanna talk playoffs?? Coach Cawley Awarded ESPY
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mike, Frank, and Andrew welcome Penn State Author and writer Ben Jones to the show to talk Penn State Hockey as Gavin McKenna commits to the Lions. What does this generational talent mean for expectations for next season? Is there more pressure on Penn State to make this marriage work out? Penn State’s program has […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep5: The Tides of Recruiting & PSU Wrestling in the news
July 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
The tides of recruiting are as unpredictable as the Drake Passage. Top recruiting targets that seem like a lock suddenly bolt across the country spurning the home state school. A week later a long shot decides to make a pledge. Part of that intrigue is what makes college football great all year long. The world […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep4: Zack Mills talks playing QB at PSU & ranking PSU’s best QB’s
June 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
It is the slowest time of the year for Penn State football, the recruiting trail has unfortunately gone quiet but we can still make some noise with the Blue & White. Former Penn State quarterback Zack Mills joins the show to talk some ball. How does the former QB1 see the development of Drew Allar […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S2 Ep3: College Football Playoff Whats Next
June 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
The College Football Playoff has undergone some changes. No more conference champions earning an undeserved first round bye. Now the top four teams to finish the season will actually be rewarded the path they deserve. And as we are headed for a 16 team playoff, we debate if this Is good for college football? Will […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 E1 – Should PSU Be Preseason#1? Let’s debate Penn State running backs!
May 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Who should be preseason #1? Is Penn State getting too much credit in some way to early polls just for clicks? Penn State has some great history at the running back position. Who is the best of all time? Is it Saquon, Lenny Moore or someone else. Frank, Mike and Andrew talk about the history […]
Penn State Adds 4-Star Outside Linebacker Terry Wiggins
May 3, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State continues to beef up its 2026 class by signing 4-star recruit Terry Wiggins. This is the 14th recruit Penn State has signed in its 2026 class. Nationally, the Nittany Lions currently rank 5th in the 2026 recruiting rankings. Furthermore, Wiggins is the team’s first linebacker to commit to the class. Head Coach James […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 34 New Look Wide Receivers & LB Portal Talk Post BlueWhite Game
May 2, 2025 | Billy Splain
Spring Practice is in the books for the Nittany Lions as the Lions head into the summer after a windy day in the construction zone formerly known as Beaver Stadium. Mike Gross, Frank Bodani and Andrew Kalista try to break down why James Franklin and fans can’t seem to get along. How has this team […]
