BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State Football

Things are not going well for Penn State. Four straight losses tends to do that from time to time. On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast we are joined by Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko. We dive into the state of the Penn State program and go deeper into a total athletic department discussion.The Lions are in desperate need of a reboot after the by week, but can this season get worse for Penn State?Why is Coach Matt Campbell reluctant to play Alex Manske and stay with Rocco Becht under center?Oh and we talk about the new 24 team college football playoff.

On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast it is Penn State vs. Michigan week. The match-up has lost some buzz since the preseason ass both programs find themselves searching for answers.Penn State is reeling after its loss to USC, and a trip to Michigan and their defense isn't exactly a warm and fuzzy feeling. Is Matt Campbell losing control of the season, or can the Nittany Lions finally put it together?Which program and head coach needs a win more?Former Penn State All-Big Ten center Matt Stankiewitch joins the Pawcast to break down the offensive line's struggles, what's going wrong in the trenches, and whether the running game can be fixed.Is Penn State's defense good enough to steal a win? Can PSU somehow stay on schedule against the nations third ranked defense by throwing all the time?Will this be a clutch turnaround win or another Big Ten disappointment? We debate it all on the Blue-White Tailgate Pawcast!Like follow and subscribe

On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast there is pressure in Happy Valley. We dive into the growing fan frustration surrounding Penn State football and ask some difficult questions about Pat Kraft’s future, as the fan base is unhappy and it goes well beyond results.After a disappointing loss at Northwestern, where does Penn State go from here? Can the Nittany Lions find an identity? Coach Matt Campbell says he isn’t surprised by where his team is right now, but is the White Out the perfect medicine? Former Penn State great Devon Still joins the Pawcast for a conversation that goes well beyond football. Still talks about his daughter Leah successful battle against cancer, their incredible journey together, and the work of the Still Strong Foundation. He also takes us inside the game, breaking down Penn State’s defensive line, explaining why he continues to watch the program so closely, and sharing some of his favorite memories from his playing days. With the Trojans in town what needs to change for the Blue and White? Can Penn State rediscover its toughness and confidence, can they be. more consistent?

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 to do to bounce back, and how concerned should we be about the passing game and offensive identity?You don't want to miss a special Penn State flashback: Deon Butler joins the conversation to revisit the infamous 2005 Northwestern game and the legendary speech he delivered in 2008 pregame before Ohio State. Why do these moments still resonate with fans? What can today's Penn State team learn from those two PSU squads?Then it's time to scout Northwestern. Aidan Chiles has emerged as a major problem at quarterback, while Luke Dehnicke at TE seems to be a problem. Northwestern pushed Indiana to the brink, can Penn State's defense prevent the explosive plays and contain Chiles both through the air and on the ground?

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 fixed? Penn State legend Keith "Goon" Conlin drops by to talk OL play and more.

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 reveal some of the unknown moments from that legendary season and what made the Nittany Lions special against Miami.Plus, after a wild weekend of college football, we ask: Is the Big Ten overrated?Email the show at [email protected]

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 Campbell era. We’ll dive into Rocco Becht’s impressive debut, Koby Howard’s breakout performance, and which other Nittany Lions made the biggest impact. We’ll also dive into the world of Penn State NIL with an in-depth interview with Happy Valley United Executive Director Mike Villagrana, discussing the current NIL landscape and its impact on Penn State football. Finally, we look ahead to Temple and discuss what Penn State needs to improve before the competition gets tougher. Is this team ready to make some noise under Matt Campbell?

Are you ready for Penn State Football!!!!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 compared to past coaches? What goes into the prep work before a game and what is Steve looking for from this football team week one?Programming note Andrew makes an apology to all the listeners!Thanks for listening and email the show at [email protected] We love the comments, keep them coming.

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 and his connection to Matt Campbell.You asked who will be the most overhyped and most under hyped coming into the 2026 season. If you had to choose between watching a poorly-coached team full of superstars or a well-coached team full of 3-star recruits, which would you pick and why?We give you our answers in a packed episode.

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 State has what it takes to win the Big Ten this season, unveil our preseason Top 10 rankings, and discuss the new jersey patches that's got fans talking. The countdown to kickoff is on.Email the show at [email protected]

Time to talk NIL with former IRS officer and national NIL consutant 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 thoughts. And the the Lift for Life is back, and yes we learn some things.Finally lets talk recruiting

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 regular season and rivalries? Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss the topics and give some opinions. The guys also talk about Chaz Coleman's situation at Tennessee. Did PSU dodge a bullet when he transferred? They also discuss recent comments made by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian regarding Indiana and Penn State's firing of James Franklin. Questions, comments let us know.

The BlueWhite Game has come and gone for Penn State as well as the NFL draft. What. impressions did we walk away from after the Spring session has marinated in our minds a bit. Drew Allar is with the Steelers, will he succeed? Terry Smith continues to throw daggers and be the truth teller of Penn State. Just how bad did Penn State fail on the offensive side of the ball under James Franklin?Email the show at [email protected]