The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football Podcast

The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football Podcast

The Nittany Dispatch is the indispensable listen for fans of Penn State football. Audrey Snyder of Inside the Lions and Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times give you the expert perspective on the Nittany Lions. Follow along for the latest with this twice weekly podcast that gives you all the insight from the Penn State beat.

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December 16, 2025 59 mins

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Matt Campbell's first coaching staff at Penn State, along with roster possibilities ahead of the portal opening in January.


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State head coach Matt Campbell's introductory press conference and sit down with local beat reporters. Plus, Campbell shares his background on what he remembers of Penn State growing up, experience with Pat Kraft and Terry Smith and lays out his vision for the program.


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's decision to hire Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell. Who will be joining Matt Cambell from Iowa State and how will this impact the roster that is still currently with the Nittany Lions? News was also broken on the podcast that Terry Smith would be staying on the staff and not departing despite not getting the head coach job. Who will be the coordinators for Penn State going forward...

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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss where Penn State's coaching search goes now after BYU head coach Kalani Sitake removed his name from consideration. It's back to square one for Pat Kraft and can the Nittany Lions go with Terry Smith now that the search has dragged on? Will Matt Cambell from Iowa State be a possibility and was missing out on Bobby Chesney a mistake by Penn State?


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 40-36 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and give an update on the Nittany Lions' coaching search. What happened to Jim Knowles defense? Is this the last game Terry Smith will coach for Penn State and how many players have played their last game in the blue and white? It wasn't the season they were hoping for but how do the careers of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton stack up for ...

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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's matchup with Rutgers, plus additional thoughts on the coaching search. Will Terry Smith get the Nittany Lions bowl eligible and will they face off against Pitt in the postseason? How will player opt-outs impact if they win and how has the coaching search developed in the last few days.


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Rutgers and update the latest on the Nittany Lions' coaching search. Terry Smith continues to make his case for the head coach job and how has the candidate pool changed since the weekend? What makes sense for Penn State at this stage and how will the bowl option play out if Penn State beats Rutgers on Saturday.


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 37-10 win over Nebraska, the fans' reaction to Terry Smith and update the coaching search.


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's coaching search and preview the Nittany Lions' upcoming matchup with Nebraska. Is Kalen DeBoer truly an option for Penn State and what about Eli Drinkwitz from Missouri? How will James Franklin staying in the region impact recruiting and what staff members may leave State College for Virginia Tech?


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Virginia Tech hiring head coach James Franklin, how he fits with the Hokies and what it means for Penn State. What players and staff may leave with him, how does this impact the buy out and what is next for the Penn State coaching search? 


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's first Big Ten win of the season and the Nittany Lions' ongoing search for a new head coach. Terry Smith received the gatorade bath and Dani Dennis-Sutton had another huge game including another blocked punt plus Ethan Grunkemeyer hit a deep ball to Devonte Ross to give the Nittany Lions the lead that they never relinquished.


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Michigan State and the Nittany Lions' ongoing coaching search. Is Eli Drinkwitz the top candidate, what about Mike Elko or Manny Diaz, where will the search end and who are the most likely candidates? Plus, will Penn State get its first power four win of the season against Michigan State? Can this team win three straight and make a bowl game?


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 27-24 loss to No. 2 Indiana in Beaver Stadium that saw the Nittany Lions take a lead late in the game. Fernando Mendoza led a comeback drive in the last two minutes to end Penn State's hopes in other top 5 loss but the Terry Smith's team showed life with their first impressive performance of the season. Nick Singleton had a big day and Ethan Grunkemeyer showed evolution in his third...

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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Indiana and the Nittany Lions' head coaching search. Has Matt Rhule been ruled out of the search following the loss to USC? Will Curt Cignetti put up fifty on the Nittany Lions and will Koby Howard get more chances this week at wide receiver? What can change before the end of this season for the Nittany Lions?


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 38-14 loss to Ohio State in Columbus and where the program goes from here. It was a similar refrain for the Nittany Lions as they lost for the ninth straight time against Ohio State with the Jim Knowles defense getting burned by Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate often. The offense converted two drives in the first half with Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen scoring and Ethan Grunkemeye...

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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup against Ohio State and the Nittany Lions' ongoing head coaching search. How has this game lost its luster now that Penn State is unranked and not in contention for the Big Ten or College Football Playoff? Is Brian Hartline a serious candidate for the head coach job and what has James Franklin been up to in the last few weeks. Plus, Audrey & Jon are joined by Bill La...

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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's coaching search during the Nittany Lions' bye week. What will this staff look like next year, will Terry Smith remain on the staff whether he earns the head coach job or not? What about Jim Knowles? How has the coaching search developed with the job opening at Florida? Is Joe Brady a contender, Eli Drinkwitz in the mix or is Matt Rhule the frontrunner no matter what happens with Neb...

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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 25-24 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium — the team's fourth loss in a row. How did Terry Smith respond after the loss and what were some of the takeaways from the first Nittany Lion game without James Franklin in over a decade? What did Kaytron Allen have to say about his day and who else stood out in the performance on the road?


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Iowa and its ongoing coaching search. How will the Nittany Lions perform in their first game without James Franklin? What did Terry Smith say to media on Wednesday night? What are the players thinking heading into the game at Iowa and can Penn State pull off a surprise win? Is Ethan Grunkmeyer ready for this stage at this point in his career?


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Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft's comments about firing James Franklin and what comes next. Plus, thoughts on Terry Smith taking over as interim head coach, the coaching candidate list and how players are reacting to the change heading into the game with Iowa? What did Matt Rhule have to say in his weekly press conference, is Cignetti an actual target and who else should be on the list?

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