Episodes

  • Penn State dominates Nevada: Breaking down James Franklin's Monday press conference

    Penn State dominates Nevada: Breaking down James Franklin's Monday press conference
    Sep 1 2025
    PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders share their takeaways from James Franklin's Monday press conference with No. 2 Penn State prepping for Saturday's home game with Florida International. Franklin was encouraged by the play of his defensive line backups and also praised backup quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and reserve running back Cam Wallace. Franklin also said a veteran defensive lineman is close to returning. Plus, Franklin is excited about the potential of PSU kicking specialist Gabe Nwosu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Penn State-Nevada PREDICTION, James Franklin names his backup QB

    Penn State-Nevada PREDICTION, James Franklin names his backup QB
    Aug 28 2025
    How many points will Penn State beat underdog Nevada by? Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal went live on the Blue-White Breakdown to make their picks. Plus, James Franklin named his backup quarterback for Week 1. The guys break down who won the job and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Penn State's Antoine Belgrave Shorter makes a big jump at safety, James Franklin eyeing 2 players as 'green lights', more

    Penn State's Antoine Belgrave Shorter makes a big jump at safety, James Franklin eyeing 2 players as 'green lights', more
    Aug 25 2025
    PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday press conference previewing the Lions' season opener vs. underdog Nevada on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Redshirt freshman Antoine Belgrave-Shorter is expected to be the starting safety opposite veteran Zakee Wheatley. Franklin said the Lions will play four safeties, but Belgrave-Shorter's emergence in a short time is worth noting. Plus, cornerback Daryus Dixson and edge rusher Chaz Coleman are the true freshmen who have been given "green lights" for the season. Expect to see plenty of them on Saturday. Bob explains why Coleman's work on the practice field is the biggest storyline of PSU's preseason practice sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • How many wins for Penn State in 2025? PennLive's season preview

    How many wins for Penn State in 2025? PennLive's season preview
    Aug 21 2025
    Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make their official picks — with detailed explanations — for Penn State's 2025 season. Will the Nittany Lions actually win it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Examining some overlooked Penn State football offseason storylines

    Examining some overlooked Penn State football offseason storylines
    Aug 18 2025
    PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders are back with some thoughts on Penn State's offseason with preseason practices winding down. Max and Bob look at several offseason storylines that could impact Penn State's regular season and beyond. Are some of the storylines flying under the radar with the Nittany Lions opener approaching fast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Which Penn State freshmen are turning heads in preseason camp?

    Which Penn State freshmen are turning heads in preseason camp?
    Aug 14 2025
    PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss a handful of Penn State true freshmen who have impressed James Franklin and might be key players for the Nittany Lions in 2025. They also answered a myriad of questions from the chat, including a breakdown of the preseason AP top 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • How Penn State landed star offensive lineman Vega Ioane, a look at the Lions' RB room

    How Penn State landed star offensive lineman Vega Ioane, a look at the Lions' RB room
    Aug 11 2025
    PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss what has occurred recently in the Penn State football world.Johnny and Bob go deep on the cross-country journey of Vega Ioane, who grew up high school football in the state of Washington. How did PSU land Ioane, who is one of the top guards in the country?Plus, Johnny and Bob share thoughts on Stan Drayton's impact on Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen and PSU's young backs, and the Big Ten teams who are truly top 25 worth in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Penn State RBs coach Stan Drayton's direct approach with his star pupils

    Penn State RBs coach Stan Drayton's direct approach with his star pupils
    Aug 9 2025
    PennLive's Bob Flounders recaps a busy week for James Franklin's Penn State program. The Nittany Lions, preseason favorites to win the Big Ten, are halfway through preseason practices. Franklin provided a team health update on Thursday. New running backs coach Stan Drayton believes returning 1,000-yard rushers Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen have significant room to grow, and he has focused on eliminating their "weaknesses". What are they? Finally, Bob explains why true freshman corner Daryus Dixson is poised to be an impact performer in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins