Pennsylvania Colleges
August 2025
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 […]
University of Pittsburgh 2025–26 Season Preview
August 12, 2025 | Ryan Thielet
To say last year’s Pitt Football season was a rollercoaster of emotions is an understatement. Through the first seven games, Pitt looked like the team that took over the ACC during the 2021–22 season with Kenny Pickett. The offense was clicking, the defense held strong, and the Panthers seemed poised for a major bowl game. […]
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 […]
Gateway’s Kaiyen Mbandi Commits to Bucknell
July 25, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Friday afternoon Kaiyen Mbandi announced his commit to Bucknell to continue his football career. Mbandi, 6’3 280 lbs. left tackle/ defensive line, is an All-Conference player who is a known as a versatile lineman who can make tackles from anywhere. Mbandi, who will graduate from Gateway in 2026, started for the Gators last year […]
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 […]
Greater Latrobe’s Andy Tatsch Commits to Lehigh
July 1, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Monday night Andy Tatsch announced his commit to Lehigh to continue his football career. Tatsch, a 6’3 200 lbs. safety and wide receiver, lead Latrobe for receptions last season with 26 for 438 yards and four touchdowns. Tatsch, who was recruited to Lehigh as a safety, was an All-Class 5A Big East Conference First […]
Lackawanna College to become conference’s 18th member of PSAC
June 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
via psacsports.org SCRANTON, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced that it has extended an invitation to Lackawanna College to become the conference’s 18th member institution during a press conference held on campus at the Lackawanna Student Union on Thursday morning. Lackawanna College President Dr. Jill A. Murray and Director of Athletics Erik Larson […]
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 […]
Steel Valley’s Da’Ron Barksdale Stays Home, Commits to the University of Pittsburgh
June 23, 2025 | Ryan Thielet
Pitt Adds Another WPIAL Talent in 3-Star DB Da’Ron Barksdale The Pitt Panthers have landed yet another WPIAL standout, securing a commitment from 3-star defensive back Da’Ron Barksdale. The Steel Valley product stands at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds and is known for his excellent ball skills and physical style of play. His aggressive coverage, ability […]
Seton LaSalle’s Will Martin Commits to Duquesne
June 9, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Monday night Will Martin announced his commit to the Duquesne to continue his football career. Martin, a 6’3, 220-pound outside linebacker and tight end for Seton LaSalle High School was a first team all-conference LB and was ranked number two in WPIAL AA for sacks. Martin, who will graduate in 2026, was a key […]
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 […]
Peters Townships’ Reston Lehman Commits to Pitt
June 7, 2025 | Mia Williams
On Saturday afternoon Reston Lehman announced his commit to the University of Pittsburgh to continue his football career. Lehman, a 6’4, 230-pound linebacker for Peters Township High School is a four-star edge and is the ranked the 25th best linebacker in United States for the class of 2026. Lehman, who will graduate in 2026, was […]
North Allegheny’s Lincoln Hoke Commits to Pitt
June 6, 2025 | Brett Gombita
On Friday night, Lincoln Hoke committed to the University of Pittsburgh to continue his football career. Hoke, a 6-foot-2, 250 pound defensive tackle for North Allegheny High School in Wexford, announced the commitment on his Twitter/X account. In his senior season, Hoke had 66 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two blocked kicks and an […]
Pine-Richland Lineman John Curran III Announces Commitment to Pitt
June 6, 2025 | Blake Fuchs
Pine-Richland’s John Curran III announced his commitment to the University of Pittsburgh, the rising senior announcing his decision on June 6th. Home. @Pitt_FB @CoachDuzzPittFB @CoachDarveau @CoachLG @Coach_LeDonne @Mike_Mack58 @M__Wilk @curranj88 @Coach_Bez @7Twice @210ths @CoachLimegrover @DAWGHZERECRUITS @NPCoachZim @tdhald pic.twitter.com/vRpi3zmo8p — John Curran III (@JCurranIII2026) June 7, 2025 Curran announced earlier in the day his official […]
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 […]
Full List of Pennsylvania High School Players Drafted/Signed to NFL teams
April 27, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Although not on the level of California, Texas, or Florida, Pennsylvania is one of the premier states for pro talent. Over 80 players hailing from Pennsylvania have been drafted over the last ten years, and this year, another group of pros from the Keystone State were installed into NFL teams. #3 New York Giants: Abdul […]
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 […]
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