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BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White Illustrated
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Penn State's New Adidas Uniforms: First Look + Khalil Taylor Final Update
4d ago01:03:57Tap to summarizePenn State football is closing in on the start of the 2026 season, with about a month to go before the start of Fall camp. It’s also starting a new era with the team’s switch to Adidas official at the team’s annual Lift for Life event on Wednesday. Join the BWI Live Recruiting show for a recap of that, plus a new RPM as Penn State begins to work on the upcoming Class of 2028. Join the show live today at 10 a.m. as we discuss those topics, plus a final update on Khalil Taylor before his announcement on Monday. You can also bring your thoughts to the show as we discuss your comments and questions in the live chat. The best way to be part of the new era in Penn State football is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you’ll receive alerts when we go live, post breaking news, or post commitment videos. 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 Sends Five to Senior Worlds | Final X Recap & Five-for-Five Rule Impact
2w ago00:22:24Tap to summarizePenn State wrestling had an outstanding weekend at Final X in Newark — sending five wrestlers to the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan this October. Greg Pickel joins Thomas Frank Carr to break down every result, starting with Marcus Blaze's clutch win at 61kg over Jax Forrest of Oklahoma State, earned on a late takedown at the edge of the mat in round three. They also cover Luke Littledahl's competitive series loss to Spencer Lee — and why the result says more about Spencer Lee's level than any deficiency in Littledahl heading into his junior season. Then a full breakdown of Penn State's complete world team haul and what to watch for when competition begins in October. The show closes on a significant rule change: the five-for-five eligibility rule now appears to eliminate redshirts, Olympic redshirts, and medical waivers — and what that means for how Penn State constructs its lineup going forward is a conversation the program has been having for longer than most fans realize. Show rundown: 00:00:16 - Intro: Final X Is in the Books & What Comes Next 00:02:17 - Penn State's Final X Results: Five of Ten Team USA Spots 00:05:45 - Marcus Blaze Wins at 61kg: The Big Moment Explained 00:08:22 - Full Penn State World Team Breakdown 00:13:00 - Luke Lilledahl vs. Spencer Lee: How Close Is He? 00:17:46 - The Off Season Begins: Penn State's Summer Schedule 00:18:06 - Five-for-Five Rule: How It Changes Penn State Wrestling 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 Lands Alexander & McGee — But Can They Close on Khalil Taylor?
2w ago01:07:32Tap to summarizeThe Penn State recruiting staff got two major wins this week for the defensive roster. Top linebacker target Case Alexander and Texas cornerback Dhillon McGee both chose the Nittany Lions over the top schools in their states. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we’ll recap those wins, plus give fans an update on the lone outstanding commitment left on the board in receiver Khalil Taylor. What’s the latest? Reporter Ryan Snyder will detail that, plus we’ll recap the team’s June recruiting for 2028 and beyond. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss those topics and more! Join the live chat to be part of the show by dropping your comments and questions in the live chat! The best way to stay up to date with recruiting is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you’ll receive alerts when we post breaking news or commitment videos. Vibe Casting Sign Up Link: http://bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bwi 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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Inside Matt Campbell's Vision for Penn State | Exclusive BWI Interview Breakdown
2w ago01:07:07Tap to summarizePenn State head coach Matt Campbell sat down with Blue White Illustrated earlier this month for an exclusive interview. Reporter Nate Bauer spoke with the new head man of the Nittany Lions and discussed what he learned from the interaction on today’s BWI Live Show. Join us at 10 a.m. to hear Bauer’s reaction and highlights from his series of articles on the interview. Plus, we’ll discuss another season projection for Penn State, discuss the latest Penn State recruiting news, and take your questions during the BWI Mailbag. Join us live to be part of the action! We’ll take your questions and comments from the live chat during the show and discuss the best during the Mailbag. If you haven’t yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now and enable notifications, so you don’t miss any of our special summer content, including interviews with the Penn State coordinators. 00:00:11 - Intro: Case Alexander Commits & What It Means for Penn State 00:05:51 - Subscribe CTA & Show Preview 00:08:22 - Nate Bauer's Exclusive Matt Campbell Interview: First Impressions 00:15:38 - Campbell's "The Right 105" Philosophy Explained 00:21:01 - Are Penn State's Three-Star Commits Underrated? The Rankings Debate 00:30:00 - Bill Connelly SP+ Projection: What He Said About Penn State 00:39:03 - Fitz's Recruiting Update: Dylan McGee Decision Preview 00:45:16 - Penn State Pivots to 2028: The Barbecue Weekend Recap 00:59:00 - BWI Mailbag: The Five-for-Five Rule Explained 01:04:00 - Mailbag: Can D'Anton Lynn Stop Running Quarterbacks? Vibecasting: http://bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_bwi 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 Loses Jamir Dean, Lands Elijah Guertin | 2027 Recruiting Class Reset
3w ago01:04:42Tap to summarizeThe Penn State football recruiting class of 2027 was hit with another decommitment on Monday, and this is the biggest blow yet. Four-star wide receiver Jamir Dean made the expected flip from the Nittany Lions to Georgia on Monday afternoon, a little over a week after his official visit. What does that mean for the team’s class-building efforts? We’ll also discuss the latest reactions from Penn State’s final official visit weekend. What sort of impact did the team make on the national prospects who joined them for the weekend? We’ll also discuss the wildcards and commitment from Elijah Guertin on Sunday. Finally, we’ll look ahead to the final recruiting weekend in June to preview the pivot to 2028. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube. We’ll take your questions and comments in the live chat to discuss them during the 60-minute show. The team still has outstanding commitments from top players on offense and defense, so be sure to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel right now and enable notifications. That way, you’ll receive an alert when a commitment breaks. 00:00:10 - Intro & Jamir Dean Decommits to Georgia 00:02:24 - How Penn State Lost Dean: The Full Recruiting Story 00:07:03 - How Much Has Penn State's Perception Dropped? 00:11:56 - The Franklin Firing Timeline: Did It Cost Penn State Recruits? 00:17:00 - Elijah Guertin Commits: What It Means for the Class 00:22:00 - OV Weekend Recap: Oscar Webersink's Big Physical Upside 00:29:19 - Dhillon McGee Update: Penn State vs. Texas & SMU 00:35:18 - Oscar Webersink Deep Dive: The Swedish Tackle Breakdown 00:52:05 - Case Alexander & Tyson Washington: Final Outlook 00:53:27 - What Positions Still Need Work Before Signing Day? 00:55:13 - Is Danton Lynn the Right DC for Penn State? 00:59:27 - Penn State Pivots to 2028: Barbecue Weekend 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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Penn State Lands a Steal at DE | Elijah Guertin Commitment Breakdown & Film Room
3w ago00:16:43Tap to summarizePenn State football fills one of its biggest needs in the 2027 class as defensive end Elijah Guertin of Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island commits to the Nittany Lions. At 6'5" and 250 pounds, Guertin fits exactly the mold Danton Lynn has been building toward — a big, versatile defensive end who can play every down and develop into a franchise-level pass rusher. Sean Fitz breaks down how the recruitment unfolded, why Penn State beat out Florida and Tennessee, and why Guertin's ranking undersells what he actually is. Then Thomas Frank Carr takes you to the film room for a full breakdown of what makes Guertin special — and why his physical potential puts him in the same conversation as players like Abraham Cissé and Luke Waffle at the college level. 00:00:10 - Elijah Guertin Commits to Penn State: The Announcement 00:01:38 - Why Rhode Island Prospects Go Under the Radar 00:04:05 - How Penn State Beat Florida & Tennessee for Guertin 00:07:18 - Film Room: What Makes Guertin a Potential Franchise DE 00:11:17 - Where Guertin Fits Penn State's Defensive End Blueprint 00:15:15 - What's Next for Penn State's 2027 Class 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 Penn State Losing Another Commit? + OV Recap/Preview | Camp #2 Standouts
4w ago01:12:29Tap 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
4w 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
4w 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
4w 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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