Pennsylvania Colleges
August 2025
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 […]
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 […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 4 Special Teams (Finale)
April 14, 2025 | Jake Mills
In the finale of our 4 part video following the Wilkes University Colonels football team throughout spring practices, we take a look at an underrated aspect of the game. Special teams are very important not just in the game of football, but here at Wilkes. We speak to special teams coordinator Heath Hoovler about the […]
Youth and Speed Shine in Pitt’s Blue and Gold Game
April 12, 2025 | Ryan Thielet
Many college football fans know you can’t put too much stock into a spring game—it’s not a fully live event, and the schemes are usually bland. Still, there’s value in watching how young players perform under the spotlight. Pitt’s annual Blue and Gold Game offered fans a glimpse of some emerging talent, particularly a few […]
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 […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 3 Defense
April 6, 2025 | Jake Mills
In our 2nd to last edition of Spring Ball with the Colonels we have a look at the defensive side of the ball and talk to defensive coordinator Chris Bantell who is in his 2nd stint with the team. He spent time coaching with the team down the road (King’s College) prior to his 2nd […]
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