Penn State
Preview: Penn State travels to Northwestern
September 30, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
The Penn State Nittany Lions travel on a short week to play against the Northwestern Wildcats in the New Ryan Field. Both teams are coming off of loses- Penn State in heart breaking fashion losing 24-20 and Northwestern losing to Indian 29-23 in a near upset. Coming in for Matt Campbell’s group, a ton of […]
Will Lions & Campbell Rebound, Deon Butler Talks ’05 N’western: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep 21
September 30, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State vs. Northwestern: Bounce Back or Bigger Problems? The guys break down everything surrounding Penn State after the loss to Wisconsin, including answers from the staff on Tuesday’s press conference. What needs to change heading into Friday night against Northwestern? Can Penn State finally establish a consistent running game? What does Rocco Becht need […]
Wisconsin Stuns Penn State, 24-20
September 27, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
State College– As Penn State entered Big Ten conference play and wrapped up the “easier” part of their schedule, the Wisconsin Badgers stunned the Nittany Lions by dominating the entire second half. The first half for Penn State saw multiple good moments; however the second half turned bad, then eventually into ugly, with the Badgers […]
Rapid Reaction Penn State Dreadful in Loss to Wisconsin
September 26, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State blows a 17-0 lead to Wisconsin at home. The honeymoon phase is now over for Matt Campbell. Penn State has failed to run the ball and. showed no threat passing with Koby Howard out for this game. Instant reaction after Mike Frank and Andrew exit the media room. Where does this loss rank […]
Preview: Penn State VS Wisconsin
September 23, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
State College — The Penn State Nittany Lions enter conference play with an undefeated record, sitting at 3-0, only one-of-35 perfect teams remaining in college football. This Saturday at 5:00 PM, Penn State, ranked 13 in the AP Poll, will host the Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) on homecoming week. The Badgers have won the last two […]
Is Penn State Ready for Big Ten Play, Keith Conlin Talks OL: BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep 20
September 23, 2026 | Billy Splain
Big Ten play is here. Is Penn State ready? Will Wisconsin threaten Penn State in Beaver Stadium? We give our picks and predictions. Rocco Becht shares his thoughts on why he is confident heading into conference play. Injuries are an issue at TE and WR, how does that impact the Lions? Is the run game […]
Rapid Reaction No Bull, PSU Beats Buffalo 55 -13
September 19, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State Football saddles Buffalo 55-13 in. Beaver Stadium. Is this team ready for the Big Ten slate? The defense continues to swarm and the back five has looked good so far. On offense the Lions finally found a bit of a run game. Is Martin the. guy, who is Peoples the man who the people […]
The Penn State Domination Continues, Beating Buffalo 55-13
September 19, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
University Park—If there is one word to describe Penn State’s victory over the Buffalo Bulls, it would be dominate. A threatening offense, a scary defensive unit, and a fundamentally sound special teams group. Put that combination all together and you are looking at one of the better teams in all of college football. Were Penn […]
Penn State’s Run Game & John Shaffer talks 86 National Champions: BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep 19
September 15, 2026 | Billy Splain
Penn State looks for improvement after Temple as the guys break down the running game and ask: Is a solution already in the cards? We also discuss Rocco Becht’s toughness and ability to attack the middle of the field. The 1986 National Champions celebrate their 40-year reunion, and quarterback John Shaffer joins the show to […]
Penn State Improves to 2-0 with Victory Over Temple
September 13, 2026 | Jacob Steinberg
Philadelphia– “A win is a win” is the best phrase to sum up Penn State’s 27-9 victory over Temple in week 2 of College Football. After starting off slow in the opening half, the Nittany Lions were able to expose the Owl’s passing defense and put the game out of reach by the fourth quarter. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep9: Did PSU Dodge Trouble w/ Coleman & Are Super Conferences Coming?
June 6, 2026 | Billy Splain
Money is the name of the game in college athletics and the guys take on a bevy of topics. Should congress and politicians get involved? Will the SEC and Big Ten form a super conference or league? Will this model survive? Why are the big boys crying poverty? Will a 24 team playoff kill the […]
CFP to 24, PSU Recruiting & Did Someone mention Franklin & Kiffin: BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 EP8
May 15, 2026 | Billy Splain
The BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast gang talks about everything from Penn State’s run on recruiting to the college football playoff expansion talk. Does Drew Allar really have to forget everything he was taught at Penn State? What defines a mobile quarterback anyway in this era? James Franklin gave an interview with Adam Breneman that raised some […]
