Penn State
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 […]
Trio of Nittany Lions Drafted During Latter Rounds of NFL Draft
April 27, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
After Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren went in the top 15 in the first round, Penn State players had to wait a bit longer to hear their names called. On Friday morning, we discussed Carter and Warren’s fits with their new teams, which you can find here. For today, we will discuss the other three […]
Pair of Nittany Lions go in Round One of NFL Draft
April 25, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State players were expected to be a part of the 2025 NFL Draft, and two of them were selected in the first round. #3 New York Giants: Abdul Carter The Seton LaSalle turned Penn State and now New York Giant player gets his name called in the top 3, as expected. Carter was […]
Blue-White Tailgate Pawcast Ep 33 Blue/White Game Expectations & Transfer Portal Happenings
April 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
The BlueWhite Game is a weekend away, are you excited? Maybe the most exciting element is for fans to see a Beaver Stadium under construction? On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast we talk about everything from the NFL Draft to Tennessee Football and there “Power T”. We take a brief glimpse into the […]
2 Weeks Away: Where the Top Nittany Lions will go in the NFL Draft
April 10, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
All Photo Credit to Paul Burdick’s Sports Images The 90th annual NFL Draft kicks off in two weeks in historic Green Bay, Wisconsin, at Lambeau Field. Teams might not realize it, but the draft wins Super Bowls. Look at any past champions, and you’ll see a bulk of their roster built within three days, draft […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 32 Talking RB’s with DJ Dozier and Pro Day thoughts
April 7, 2025 | Billy Splain
Penn State legendary DJ Dozier joins the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. Dozier, one of greatest athletes in Penn State history (NFL & MLB) recorded the game winning TD against Miami in the ’87 Fiesta Bowl. Dozier talks everything from what he sees in the current group of Penn State backs, what it takes to become a […]
Penn State Adds Key Recruit in Important Position
March 29, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State is getting a head start on its 2027 recruiting class by adding the third-best prospect in Pennsylvania. Khalil Taylor, a current Sophomore at Seton LaSalle, announced his commitment to Penn State Via X on Saturday, March 29th. Taylor was a key piece to a Seton LaSalle team that won 11 games and made […]
Penn State Lands Imani Christian Product David Davis
March 25, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
The flagship program in Pennsylvania College Football added another gem to its 2026 recruiting class. DB/RB David Davis announced his commitment to Penn State via X on Tuesday, March 25th. Davis chose Penn State over his other top choices of Nebraska, Cincinnati, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. This marks the fourth top-10 recruit from […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Episode 30 Brian Tripp Talks Hockey & Lions Ready for Wrestling Finals
March 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The gang is back together to talk everything from Penn State basketball, March Madness and expectations for the Blue-White game. Most importantly, the voice of Penn State hockey Brian “Tripper” Tripp joins the show. A great 20+ minutes with one of the premier voices in college athletics. Tripper breaks down the spark that saw Penn […]
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