Pennsylvania Colleges
Campbell Debut, Temple Preview & Inside Happy Valley United: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep18
September 9, 2026 | Billy Splain
On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast, we break down the controversial ending to Michigan – Western Michigan and debate whether the officials got the final-second clock decision right. Then we turn our attention to Penn State’s dominant 45-0 victory over Marshall and what the performance tells us about the start of the Matt […]
Former Penn State Fullback Matt Suhey Passes Away at 68 Years Old
September 7, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
Former Penn State and State College Area High School fullback Matt Suhey, 68, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 6. Suhey ran for 2,818 in his tenure with the Nittany Lions, and added 328 yards through the air through his four years from 1976-1979. Suhey ranks 13th all time in rushing yards at […]
Mason, defense power Temple past Rhode Island in season opener
September 6, 2026 | PFN Staff
Keveun Mason rushed for a career-high 158 yards, while the Owls recorded two pick-sixes in their 38-14 victory. Temple Football did everything they were supposed to do in their 38-14 season-opening victory over Rhode Island. The Owls kicked off their much-anticipated 2026 season at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, and while many of the program’s […]
Penn State Starts Off New Era With Blowout Victory
September 6, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
University Park– There were many questions surrounding the Matt Campbell era, and while all were not answered on Saturday, there was a ton to be excited about following Penn State’s domination over Marshall, 45-0. In front of 108,489 loud Penn State fans who filled West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium in a stripe out […]
Rapid Reaction: Penn State Fundamentally Sound in 45-0 Victory Over Marshall
September 5, 2026 | Billy Splain
Frank Bodani, Mike Gross and Andrew Kalista react to the Nittany Lions season. opening win over Marshall right after leaving the media room. Plenty to cover. Tune in this week on the hour long show. Email questions and opinions to bluewhitetailgatepawcast@gmail.com
UPENN Football Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Program
September 2, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
The University of Pennsylvania football program began play in 1876, when the program lost its first-ever game to Princeton. At the time, the rules of football were completely different; the game of football on college campuses was still relatively new, and the rules were more like rugby, the sport Harvard thought was superior. The team […]
Steve Jones, The Penn State Culture & Marshall Preview: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep17
September 1, 2026 | Billy Splain
Mike, Frank and Andrew are ready for the season to kick off. What are they looking for from the week one contest against Marshall? Legendary voice of the Nittany Lions Steve Jones joins the program. What does he have to say about the culture on this football team? How is Matt Campbell to work with […]
Temple Football Practice Notebook – 8/24
August 24, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Monday marked the first day of classes at Temple University, but for the Owls, the football season is quickly becoming the main focus. With 12 days until Temple opens its season against Rhode Island, the Owls began a simulated game week Monday, bringing a different structure to practice while maintaining the intensity that has defined […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep15: Find the Guys to Make the Play in Big Games & Mail Bag
August 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
We hit the bag hard, the email bag that is. Get your mind out of the gutter. Frank, Mike and Andrew talk about Saturday’s scrimmage that was “physical.” What are coaches like Taylor Mouser saying regarding depth and position battles? Who is standing out on the practice field. We talk about Alex Manske’s amazing story […]
Temple awards 2026 Temple TUFF Single Digits
August 20, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple awarded seven single-digit jersey numbers Thursday evening via their Instagram and X accounts. Players voted on seven players: Colin Chase, Dante Atton, Eric Stuart, Sam Brown, Grayson Mains, Saboor Karriem, and Peter Clarke to wear single digits, an honor that began in 2009 under head coach Al Golden. The numbers, which have not been […]
8/17 Practice Notebook
August 17, 2026 | Mike Livingston
The third week of fall camp got Monday morning underway at Edberg-Olson Hall, with Temple working through a humid and muggy practice in spider pads and shorts. The Owls are entering the final week of traditional fall camp, meaning the countdown to Rhode Island is getting real. Next week, K.C. Keeler and Temple will shift […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep14 Camp Update, What We Know & What We Need to Know
August 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State Camp has hit the point where the pads are popping. Here is what we know after some conversations and what we still need to know from this group of Nittany Lions. Culture, is big incase you didn’t know. Special guest host from Penn State on SI, Mark Wogenrich joins the show.
Temple Football Practice Notebook – 8/10
August 10, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Week two of fall camp is underway at 10th and Diamond. Temple practiced Saturday under humid, steamy conditions, but the weather did little to slow the Owls down. Head coach K.C. Keeler saw plenty of back-and-forth action between the offense and defense, calling it a step forward for a team hoping to make a bowl […]
BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep13; Penn State’s First Practice Impressions
August 7, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State camp is rolling, and we’ve got plenty to talk about! What were our big takeaways from open practice, including the offensive line, the demeanor of the new coaching staff, and a healthy Tony Rojas back on the field. We also dive into the biggest X-factors outside of quarterback Rocco Becht, debate whether Penn […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Biggest Questions Temple Must Answer During Fall Camp
July 8, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple is just a few weeks away from getting its fall camp underway, and for all the hype surrounding the Owls squad, there are undeniably numerous questions about the team as well. Preseason camp is a time for programs to work out their kinks, settle roster spots, and set into place the game plan for […]
Moravian College Introduces New Head Coach Chris Sapp Ahead of their 100th Season
June 26, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
Moravian College brought in an experienced veteran coach of the D-III level ahead of their milestone 100th season. Former University of Rochester DC Chris Sapp will now take the reigns after his predecessor, Jeff Long Jr, who compiled a 13-18 record over 3 seasons at Moravian and became the new DC of Bucknell University. Sapp […]
Temple Adds Kelley, Vannestte While McQueen Flips to Syracuse
June 23, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple bolstered the defensive side of its 2027 recruiting class with its two latest commitments last Thursday, bringing in three-star safety Hezikiah Kelley and linebacker Quinn Vannestte, while also losing one of its most promising offensive names in Mikey McQueen. Vannestte is the third linebacker to join the class, bolstering a noticeably thin position for […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep10: Your Worst PSU Loss? Some Recruiting Woes & Sorsby Saga:
June 19, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State recruiting is taking some hits, and Nittany Lion fans are starting to ask uncomfortable questions. Has Matt Campbell and his staff hit a rough patch, or is this simply the reality of modern day recruiting? We break down the recent recruiting setbacks, including key flips and missed opportunities, and discuss what it means […]
Ranking Temple’s Five Most Impactful Transfer Additions for 2026
June 18, 2026 | Mike Livingston
Temple brought in 25 transfers through the portal this past offseason, filling key roster holes while supplementing a returning core that remarkably did not lose a single starter to another program. As the Owls prepare for fall camp, more than half of those additions are positioned to compete for starting roles. In fact, as many […]
