Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com
You'll never miss a moment of Penn State commentary, analysis, recruiting updates, team news, and more thanks to PennLive's Blue-White Breakdown. Hosts Bob Flounders, Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph offer pregame analysis, weekly predictions, and postgame takes! Visit pennlive.com/pennstatefootball for more and subscribe to the Blue-White Breakdown today.
Episodes
Penn State has been busy on the recruiting trail and PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss what the Nittany Lions are getting in linebackers Terry Wiggins and Mathieu Lamah.
Max also recaps his recent visit to the western part of the state to visit with Penn State verbal Kemon Spell, a five-star running back at McKeesport.
Plus, Max and Bob take a look at a couple of young Penn State players who could be playmakers...
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PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders examine all of the possibilities when it comes to Penn State’s projected 2025 offensive depth chart.
Who will back up Drew Allar? Who is the No. 3 running back? How will Penn State’s three transfer wideouts fit in Andy Kotelnicki’s offense?
Plus, Johnny and Bob look at some reserve players who have bright futures with a focus on the running back and offensive line depth charts.
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April 28, 2025 • 42 mins
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on what transpired in Saturday’s Penn State Blue-White game at windy Beaver Stadium.
Johnny and Bob analyze what they saw from transfer wideouts Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson and also discuss James Franklin’s post-scrimmage comments on reserve quarterback Jaxon Smolik and Penn State's linebacker depth.
Plus, Johnny and Bob take a closer look at what the rece...
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April 24, 2025 • 49 mins
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal had a lot to get to Thursday, talking all things Blue-White Game, NFL Draft and red-hot Penn State recruiting.
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April 23, 2025 • 57 mins
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Nick Farabaugh go back and forth on a 2025 NFL mock draft before the first round kicks off on Thursday night. Where will Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren land? And what will the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles do?
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PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview Penn State’s 2025 NFL draft class led by All-Americans Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren. Both are expected to go in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Johnny and Bob also discuss some PSU spring storylines that have emerged ahead of the Blue-White game on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium.
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April 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal sat down for their weekly live session to break down one of the biggest question marks for Penn State this offseason, which was just hurt by a transfer entry. Plus, some more wrapping up from spring practice and an ode to a college football legend.
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April 14, 2025 • 25 mins
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the impact of veteran offensive lineman JB Nelson leaving Penn State’s program on this episode. Nelson, a veteran who can play guard or tackle, was a contender to start in the fall. His departure likely creates a huge opportunity for second-year interior offensive lineman Cooper Cousins to step in at one of the guard spots. Johnny and Bob also discuss what could happen when the ...
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April 10, 2025 • 44 mins
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal discuss all things running back, quarterback and offensive line through Penn State spring practice.
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Bob Flounders is joined by PennLive’s Evan Wheaton to discuss a pair of talented Penn State 2026 verbal commitments – Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens. The Harrisburg High School stars are two of the top football talents in the nation. The 6-5, 270-pound Brown is a standout offensive tackle prospect and the 5-10, 200-pound Mickens is an elite running back. Wheaton provides insight into what makes both prospects special and what it h...
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April 3, 2025 • 35 mins
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dug into their takeaways from Penn State’s second media viewing session of spring practice, including a big one: Will the Nittany Lions look to add a wide receiver soon?
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PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders break down some good news on the Penn State recruiting front on this episode. Max and Bob offer updates on a pair of running back targets, Harrisburg’s Messiah Mickens and McKeesport’s Kemon Spell. Penn State also got a commitment from talented 2027 wideout Khalil Taylor from Seton-LaSalle. Over the weekend, Penn State also provided a Blue-White game update with regards to seating at Beaver St...
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March 28, 2025 • 5 mins
Bob Flounders and Max Ralph wrap up the Penn State Pro Day Friday in State College. Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren sat it out but several Nittany Lions did participate including safeties Kevin Winston Jr. and Jaylen Reed, linebacker Kobe King, cornerback Jalen Kimber and defensive linemen Jvon J-Thomas, Coziah Izzard and Amin Vanover, wide receiver Julian Fleming and offensive lineman Sal Wormley.
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March 28, 2025 • 43 mins
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph dive into the first day of Penn State's spring camp and what we expect from pro day.
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March 26, 2025 • 11 mins
PennLive's Bob Flounders examines the many reasons why the 2025 Penn State offensive line is poised to dominate defenses in the fall. Spring practices have begun, and the Nittany Lions return an offensive line group that is talented, experienced and deep. PSU's O-line was very good late in the 2024 season and it should be better this year. James Franklin and his offensive linemen have come a long way since Franklin's first season o...
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March 24, 2025 • 56 mins
It's a special edition of the Blue-White Breakdown with PennLive's Bob Flounders and Austin Hertzog. Bob and Austin detail some of the Penn State wrestling program's amazing accomplishments this season, which concluded over the weekend at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia. PSU won its 12th title in the last 14 seasons and set a new points record. James Franklin's Penn State program begins spring drills this week and ...
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March 21, 2025 • 28 mins
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Nick Farabaugh talk Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren, the Steelers and much more on this 2025 NFL draft special.
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PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders dive into Penn State's group of transfer portal additions, a half-dozen players who could be critical to the Lions' 2025 success. It's easy to focus on wideouts Devonte Ross (Troy) and Kyron Hudson (USC) but James Franklin and his assistants have brought in a few players who could be critical to improvement on defense, as well.
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March 13, 2025 • 37 mins
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their picks for potential Penn State breakout players this spring. James Franklin's Lions are replacing some significant talent from the 2024 team and Johnny and Bob have their focus on a few Penn State players — young and old — who could be the talk of spring drills.
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March 10, 2025 • 33 mins
PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the news that Penn State’s iconic Beaver Stadium has a new naming-rights partner in West Shore Home. Johnny and Bob discuss the importance and timing of the 15-year deal worth $50 million. Plus, two talented second-year PSU players – edge rusher Max Granville and interior offensive lineman Cooper Cousins – could loom large in Penn State’s 2025 plans. Johnny and Bob discuss thei...
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