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BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White Illustrated
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Is Penn State Losing Another Commit? + OV Recap/Preview | Camp #2 Standouts
Yesterday01:12:29Tap to summarizeIt’s a big week for the Penn State football recruiting department. The staff hosted its first official visit weekend of the year last week and is in the midst of camps to try and find the next group of Nittany Lions for 2027 and beyond. The pace doesn’t slow down becuase tomorrow, they will host the next round of targets for 2027. We’ll be covering all of that on the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. Also, not all the news is good. Will Penn State lose a second defender from the class this week? Join us to discuss those topics and more on today’s show! We’ll be taking your questions live throughout the hour-long discussion with recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder. We’ll be taking your questions throughout the hour-long conversation with the live chat function on YouTube. If you haven’t yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now! If you enable alerts, you’ll receive updates when we go live, post interviews or commitment videos. 00:00:10 - Intro: Recruiting Highs & Lows This Week 00:01:48 - Breaking: Penn State Loses Samaj Robinson 00:02:15 - Is Penn State About to Lose Zachary Gleason Too? 00:04:37 - What Losing Two CBs Means for the Corner Board 00:06:53 - OV Recap: DeShawn Hall's Visit — What We Learned 00:10:07 - Penn State Got More Aggressive Than Normal — Good Sign 00:11:13 - Khalil Taylor OV Recap: Penn State Felt Very Good 00:16:47 - Penn State's Defensive Line Template Has Changed Under Campbell 00:17:57 - Size Over Speed: Why the New DL Template Makes Sense 00:19:00 - Case Alexander OV Recap: Moving His Visit Up — Good Sign? 00:21:02 - Tyson Washington Breakdown at Linebacker 00:22:00 - How Many Linebackers Does Penn State Want? 00:24:00 - Elijah Guertin: Penn State's Most Important Recruit Right Now 00:33:19 - This Weekend's OV Group: Smaller but Focused 00:38:47 - Dylan McGee OV Preview: Penn State vs. SMU & Texas 00:49:43 - Live Chat Mailbag Begins 00:50:07 - David Tarawallie Rankings Jump: What Actually Happened 00:52:32 - Campbell's Ohio OL Pipeline: A Pattern Worth Watching 00:55:42 - Camp #2 Recap: 178 Prospects & What Stood Out 00:56:40 - James Armstrong: Penn State's Best Shot at an Elite 2028 QB 00:58:53 - Connor Kulka From State College: A Sleeper QB Worth Watching 01:01:45 - Andre Mania & Andrew Donko 01:05:42 - Linebacker Standouts: Michael Harden Jr. & Tramel Musgrove 01:05:58 - Michael Harden Jr.: The Sleeper Nobody Is Talking About 01:08:37 - Cole West: Walk-On Potential With Upside 01:11:21 - Wrap-Up: Show Schedule Next Week & What's Coming Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Caleb Cooper Commits to Penn State | Safety Breakdown & Film Room
2d ago00:16:53Tap to summarizePenn State football adds another piece to its 2027 class as safety Caleb Cooper of Providence Day High School in Charlotte, North Carolina commits to the Nittany Lions! Cooper is a 5'11" 205-pound safety with a 4.45 forty and a 10-foot broad jump — and his junior season numbers tell the story: 97 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 6 pass deflections, and an interception. Ryan Snyder breaks down the recruitment story — including how Deon Broomfield got Cooper on campus within 24 hours of reaching out — and what it was about Penn State that sealed the deal. Then Thomas Frank Carr takes you to the film room for a full breakdown of what makes Cooper special, where he needs to develop, and exactly what Penn State is getting in the safety room. 00:00:10 - Caleb Cooper Commits to Penn State 00:00:34 - Who Is Caleb Cooper? Background & Recruiting Story 00:01:19 - NFL Family Connection & Path to Charlotte 00:02:08 - How Deon Broomfield Got Him to Campus in 24 Hours 00:03:31 - Athletic Profile: 4.50 Speed & 10-Foot Broad Jump 00:04:12 - Is Cooper Underrated? The Three-Star Debate 00:06:20 - Sponsor: AJ Freedom Financial 00:07:55 - Film Room: Why His Run Defense Is Special 00:08:12 - Play 1: Setting the Edge Against a 280-Pound Lineman 00:09:14 - Play 2: Tabletop Block & Tackle for Loss 00:10:08 - Play 3: Recovery Speed & Downhill Explosiveness 00:11:56 - Areas to Improve: Man Coverage & Transition Steps 00:13:02 - The Coverage Questions: Zone Instincts Need Development 00:15:02 - Is Cooper a Box Safety or All-Around Defender? Full film room: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/t-franks-film-room-what-caleb-cooper-brings-to-penn-states-2027-secondary/ Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State Preview with Ty Hildenbrandt of the Solid Verbal
3d ago00:46:39Tap to summarizeOne of the longest-running college football podcasters in the country joins BWI for a full Penn State 2026 preview. Ty Hildenbrandt of the Solid Verbal — a Penn State graduate who has been doing the show since 2008 — sits down with Thomas Frank Carr to break down everything you need to know about the Nittany Lions heading into Matt Campbell's first season. Ty makes the case that Penn State is genuinely dangerous this year — a veteran roster, a favorable schedule, and a quarterback in Rocco Becht who may be the most experienced signal-caller in all of FBS. He projects Penn State going 5-0 before their first true test against USC at home, then a road trip to Michigan the following week. From there, the conversation covers the receiver room, Ben Bramer and the tight end engine, how to evaluate Michigan under Kyle Whittingham, USC's defense problem under Lincoln Riley, and where Penn State fits in the national playoff picture. 00:00:00 - Cold Open: Ty's Penn State Playoff Prediction 00:01:35 - Introducing Ty Hildebrandt of the Solid Verbal 00:02:20 - Ty's Penn State Journey: From Notre Dame Fan to Nittany Lion 00:03:37 - Was It Time for James Franklin to Go? 00:04:16 - How Campbell Fell Into Penn State's Lap 00:04:50 - Big 12 Offense at Penn State: Will the Translation Work? 00:05:57 - Rocco Becht: The Most Experienced QB in All of FBS? 00:06:50 - Building the Scheme Around the Player, Not Vice Versa 00:07:36 - Campbell Gets More With Less: His Biggest Coaching Strength 00:08:07 - Iowa State's Offense Left You Wanting — Will That Change? 00:08:54 - The Blended Family Roster: How It All Comes Together 00:09:43 - Campbell as a QB Developer: The Purdy & Rocco Template 00:10:21 - Rocco vs. Drew Allar: Two Very Different Situations 00:11:54 - Why Rocco Is the Leader: He Knows the System Cold 00:12:56 - James Franklin Just Wasn't Good at Developing QBs 00:13:51 - Sponsor: Way Fruit Farm 00:14:27 - D'Anton Lynn on Defense: Ty's Early Assessment 00:15:23 - Penn State's Defense: Better the Further Back You Go 00:16:47 - The New Defensive Line Template: Size Over Speed Rushers 00:19:00 - Schedule Breakdown: The Three Games That Matter 00:19:31 - Ty's Full Penn State 2026 Projection 00:22:23 - Carson Hansen as a Bowling Ball: What the Offense Will Look Like 00:23:31 - The Receiver Room & Why the Tight End Is the Engine 00:25:05 - Ben Brahmer & the Tight End Room: The Offense Runs Here 00:26:21 - Michigan Under Whittingham: How Beatable Are They? 00:27:14 - Bryce Underwood's Spring Game & What It Signals 00:30:03 - USC Preview: Lincoln Riley's Defense Problem & Gary Patterson 00:32:42 - 10-2 Might Not Make the Playoff: The Crowded Big Ten Problem 00:33:28 - National Playoff Picture: Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame & the Big 12 00:36:23 - How Ty Builds His Team Previews in the Portal Era 00:38:54 - Where Penn State Ranks in the Big Ten Tier System 00:39:16 - Washington as a Dark Horse: Most Underrated Big Ten Team? 00:40:12 - Brendan Sorsbu Ruling: A Really Bad Precedent for College Football 00:42:07 - Gambling in College Football: The Pervasive Culture Problem 00:44:25 - Where to Find the Solid Verbal Podcast Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State's Plan To Win in College Football's Arms Race
3d ago01:08:59Tap to summarizeThe Penn State football team is now in its summer work phase, following its return from break in late May. While important things are happening on campus with both the team and recruiting, we’re taking today to look at the bigger picture. Last week, the United States Senate held a hearing on the future of college football as part of its proposed legislation to govern the sport. Reporter Nate Bauer watched that hearing and has been writing about it over the last several days. Today, we’ll discuss the situation facing the sport and what needs to be done in order to save it. We’ll also discuss the current Penn State Nittany Lions’ chances of putting together a strong season by looking at their veteran depth. We’ll also take your questions throughout the show in the BWI Mailbag! Join us live during the hour-long converation to ask your questions. If you want to know anything about the latest recruiting news, you can ask us in the live chat. Experience article: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/despite-massive-roster-overhaul-penn-state-ranks-among-nations-most-experienced-teams/ 00:00:11 - Intro: This Week's Schedule & What to Expect 00:00:38 - Why We're Talking About College Football's Future Today 00:03:24 - Penn State's Veteran Roster: How Experience Was Built Intentionally 00:04:53 - CBS Sports Rankings: Penn State 17th in Roster Experience Nationally 00:05:54 - Ty Hildebrandt Preview: Penn State's Schedule & Playoff Outlook 00:10:00 - What Experience Buys a First-Year Coach Like Matt Campbell 00:12:48 - The Offensive Line Question: Talent vs. Readiness 00:20:00 - Transitioning to the Big Picture: College Football's Revenue Crisis 00:28:48 - The Senate Hearing: It's a Revenue Problem, Not Just a Rules Problem 00:29:53 - The $20.5 Million Cap Nobody Is Following 00:33:32 - TFC's Take: We're Competing at money, Not Football 00:36:34 - The Salary Cap Argument: Why Rules Make Sports Interesting 00:40:53 - How Is Penn State Set Up for This New Era? 00:41:45 - Penn State's Infrastructure Advantage: How It Was Built 00:43:15 - CFP Expansion to 24 Teams: Revenue Solution or Golden Goose Killer? 00:54:47 - BWI Mailbag: USC, Michigan or Washington — Which Win Matters Most? 00:58:18 - Mailbag: Which Position Group Are You Most Concerned About? 01:00:17 - Mailbag: The Brennan Sourcey Situation & Big Ten vs. Texas Tech 01:01:28 - Should There Be Consequences for Rule Breakers in College Football? 01:05:43 - Final Agreement: Rules Only Work If There Are Consequences Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State's Biggest Recruiting Weekend of 2026 | Official Visit Preview & Camp Recap
1w ago01:07:31Tap to summarizeThe Penn State football team faces one of its most critical weekends in recruiting on the 2026 calendar. The team hosts all of its committed prospects, plus six uncommitted players, many of whom represent the top of their positional boards. Can the team secure a number of these players? Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 a.m. to discuss that, plus recap the team’s first recruiting camp of the summer from Wednesday afternoon. We’ll also be taking your questions and comments live on the show! Join us live at 10 a.m. to discuss all of that and more! Subscribe right now to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications so you don’t miss any of the upcoming recruiting news. When players commit, you’ll be the first to know with our committed video breakdowns. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Is Chaz Coleman Done at Tennessee? Rocco Becht & Penn State's Playoff Hopes | Pete Nakos
1w ago00:27:16Tap to summarizeNational college football insider Pete Nakos of On3 joins Thomas Frank Carr for his second appearance on the BWI YouTube channel — and he comes with news Penn State fans need to hear. Chaz Coleman's future at Tennessee is seriously in doubt, and Pete breaks down exactly where things stand, what Tennessee has done to try to support him, and whether there is any realistic path for Coleman to get back on a college football field in 2026. Then Pete and TFC go deep on the Penn State roster — from Rocco Becht's spring role despite his shoulder injury, to why Rocco chose Penn State over significant Big Ten and SEC interest, to the national media's growing belief that this Penn State team has real playoff potential in Year One under Matt Campbell. They also break down Penn State's two biggest regular season tests — USC and Michigan — with Pete giving his national perspective on Lincoln Riley's must-win year with the Trojans and what Kyle Whittingham brings to Ann Arbor. Today's show rundown 00:00:00 - Pete Nakos Returns: National Perspective on Penn State 00:02:12 - Rocco Becht's Spring Role Despite Shoulder Injury 00:03:36 - Why Rocco Chose Penn State Over SEC & Big Ten Offers 00:06:41 - How Penn State Built the 2026 Roster Around Campbell's System 00:07:22 - James Peoples, Malachi Goodman & Key Additions Breakdown 00:09:40 - Kobe Howard & Tony Rojas: National Buzz on Penn State's Roster 00:10:19 - National Media Take: Does Penn State Have It Better Than They Think? 00:11:05 - Sponsor: Way Fruit Farm 00:11:48 - USC Preview: Lincoln Riley's CFP or Bust Year 00:15:12 - Michigan Under Kyle Whittingham: More Than Run & Defense? 00:17:48 - Penn State's Non-Conference Schedule: Enough of a Test? 00:18:40 - Wisconsin & Luke Fickell: Dark Horse on Penn State's Schedule 00:20:42 - Chaz Coleman's Future at Tennessee Seriously in Doubt 00:24:26 - Can Coleman Enter the Portal? The Legal Reality Explained 00:25:55 - Is There Any Path Back to Penn State or Ohio State? Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Can Penn State Make the Playoff in Year One? | Five Burning Questions
1w ago01:09:47Tap to summarizeExpectations are both high and unknown for the Penn State football team in 2026. With so many variables and new faces converging in Happy Valley this year, it’s hard to know where to place the team in the Big Ten pecking order. Today on the BWI Live Show, we’ll answer the top five burning questions facing the team that will lead us to that answer in time. We’ll discuss the important games that define the season, the players who need to make a big leap in production, plus realistic expectations. We’ll also discuss Athlon’s Big Ten coach rankings and where Penn State head coach Matt Campbell fell in their rankings. Join the BWI Live show for all of that, plus the Mailbag! We’re taking questions from the live chat, plus featured quetsions from the mailbag submission thread to discuss what’s on your mind. 00:00:00 - Intro: Five Burning Questions Facing Penn State Football 00:03:16 - BWI Summer Sale: 50% Off Membership 00:04:12 - How Nate Bauer Built the Five Questions List 00:06:09 - Does the 2026 Schedule Make This a Must-Win Year? 00:07:17 - Question #5: Which Game Will Define Penn State's Season? 00:10:51 - Campbell's History vs. Riley & Whittingham 00:14:16 - Question #4: Who Needs to Make the Biggest Leap? 00:21:53 - Sponsor: Antifragile Brewing Co. 00:24:55 - Question #3: Who Is Penn State's Most Irreplaceable Player? 00:28:59 - Question #2: What Are Realistic Expectations for Year One? 00:34:01 - Question #1: Will Penn State Make the College Football Playoff? 00:42:27 - Sponsor: Rhoback 00:43:24 - Fitz's Recruiting Update 00:44:49 - Jamir Dean Visits Georgia: What It Means for Penn State 00:49:07 - Zahmar Tookes & Other OV Weekend Targets 00:51:57 - Mailbag: How Should NIL Be Regulated? 00:58:08 - Should the CFP Field Expand to 24 Teams? 01:01:18 - Mailbag: Recruiting vs. Portal ROI by Position 01:05:14 - Final Thoughts & Thursday's Show Preview Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Cael Sanderson Named Coach of the Year | Final X & U20 Preview
2w ago00:21:39Tap to summarizeCael Sanderson has done it again. The Penn State wrestling head coach is the Open Mat Division I Coach of the Year — and at this point, the only real question is when they name the award after him. Mitchell Mesenbrink adds the Hodge Trophy to his national championship, capping one of the most dominant individual seasons in college wrestling history. Greg Pickel joins Thomas Frank Carr to break it all down, plus preview what's coming up for Penn State's wrestlers on the international stage this summer. Final X is set, U20 Nationals are this weekend, and U23 Nationals are right around the corner. We break down every Nittany Lion connection, the key matchups to watch, and what it all means for team USA heading into the World Championships. 00:00:00 - Intro: Cael Sanderson Named Coach of the Year 00:01:13 - Should They Just Name the Award After Him? 00:01:58 - Mitchell Mesenbrink Wins Hodge Trophy & Wrestler of the Year 00:03:11 - Mesenbrink's Rise: From Transfer to National Champion 00:03:48 - Why Is Mesenbrink Not Competing This Summer? 00:05:22 - Final X Preview: Nittany Lion Club Connections 00:06:24 - Luke Lucio vs. Spencer Lee & Key Matchups to Watch 00:07:13 - U20 Nationals Preview: Penn State's Recruits in Action 00:15:14 - U23 Nationals: Why It's So Convoluted Explained 00:15:46 - How Final X Results Impact the U23 Roster Spots 00:17:41 - Penn State's U23 Entries: Who Has the Best Chance? 00:19:10 - Final Thoughts & What's Coming Before Final X Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Gut Check: Can Penn State Recruiting Finish Higher than 15?
2w ago01:03:41Tap to summarizeThe Penn State football recruiting staff is waiting a week to start its official visits so we also have a week to do a wider look at the team’s recruiting situation heading into the final, pivotal stretch of commitment season. On today’s show, we’ll recap the latest recruiting news, including Penn State missing out on a pair of four-star prospects. Today’s main topic will be a gut check of where things are and where they will go over the next six months of recruiting. We’ll ask recruiting reporter Sean Fitz a series of questions to get his gut reaction to them on today’s show. We’ll also ask you for your thoughts in the BWI Mailbag! 00:00:00 - Intro & Today's Gut Check Format 00:01:24 - Breaking News: Carter Jones to Clemson & Colt Lumper to Michigan 00:04:05 - Colt Lumper to Michigan: What Happened & What's Next at TE 00:09:27 - What Carter Jones' Decision Tells Us About June Recruiting 00:11:37 - Caleb Cooper Official Visit: Penn State Hedging at Safety? 00:13:00 - Gut Check #1: Can Penn State's Class Crack the Top 15? 00:25:45 - Could Gabe Jenkins End Up at Penn State in the Portal Someday? 00:28:35 - Gut Check #3: What's the Biggest Miss of the 2027 Class? 00:29:07 - Defensive End: The Position That Worries Fitz Most 00:31:52 - Big DE vs. Speed Rusher: What Does Penn State Actually Need? 00:32:24 - What the Best NFL Pass Rushers Tell Us About Recruiting DE 00:37:23 - Gut Check #4: What's the Biggest WIN of the 2027 Class? 00:37:52 - Corners & Running Backs: Penn State's Strongest Position Groups 00:47:00 - BWI Mailbag: Who in the 2027 Class Can Contribute Earliest? 00:52:24 - Can Andy Paiva Play Early? The Nose Tackle Question 00:55:10 - Blake Benton's Long-Term Upside at Linebacker 00:56:28 - Is There Real Value in Penn State Playing at Temple? 00:59:13 - What's the Modern Player Schedule During the Summer? 01:01:29 - Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next Week Use Promo code PSUFans Liberty Lumber Products: https://libertylumberproducts.com/collections/penn-state Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Is Marcus Neal Penn State's Next Great Safety? | White Out Update
2w ago01:05:14Tap to summarizeThe Penn State football team will get news soon about when it will play certain opponents in the 2026 regular season. Will this news lead us closer to a confirmed White Out game for the upcoming football season? We’re discussing the upcoming news, previewing the Penn State safety room, plus taking your questions today on the BWI Live Show. Join us today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the show! We’re highlighting questions from the BWI Mailbag thread, but we will also take your questions live during the show to be part of the action. Drop your thoughts and questions in the live chat, and we’ll answer the best ones live! 00:00:00 - Intro: Kick Time Announcements Coming Today 00:03:19 - Reading the Schedule: White Out Game Clues 00:05:18 - Why Penn State vs. USC is the Logical White Out Pick 00:06:42 - TV Network Draft & How Penn State Fits In 00:12:08 - Nobody Wants a Primetime Non-Conference Game 00:15:37 - Safety Room Reset Under Deon Broomfield 00:16:39 - Is Marcus Neal the Next Great Penn State Safety? 00:21:11 - How Penn State's Defense Changes His Role 00:23:03 - Single High vs. Two High: What to Expect 00:24:02 - Breaking Down the Full Safety Depth Chart 00:27:19 - The Jeremiah Cooper Question: How Much Does It Change Things? 00:37:25 - The Big Concern: Is This Defense Coverage-Focused Enough? 00:40:20 - How Many Unknowns Does This Defense Have? 00:47:00 - Mailbag: Most Over & Under-Discussed PSU Offseason Topics 00:52:02 - Matt Campbell Is Changing Penn State's DNA 00:55:47 - Mailbag: Which Position Group Needs the Most Help? 00:59:04 - BetMGM Best Bets 01:01:48 - Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code BWI20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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