Penn State beat writers Frank Bodani of the York Daily Record and Mike Gross of LNP Group along with former television sportscaster Andrew Kalista dive into Penn State football with preview, predictions and insight on the Nittany Lions as they navigate a new look Big Ten and look to finally take the next step by roaring into the expanded college football playoffs.
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We Like Penn State. You Like Penn State. Let's Talk Penn State. A podcast for Penn State football fans, by Penn State football fans. We answer the questions about Penn State Football nobody's asking. If you're looking for intense breakdowns, look elsewhere. If you're looking for fun weekly recaps and previews, check us out and have a laugh.
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The Obligatory PSU Podcast features wide-ranging discussions of Penn State sports, Nittany Lions football in particular, and all things Penn State and Happy Valley from the cast of The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Former Penn State and NFL defensive lineman Brandon Noble (’92-97), campus icon Mike “the Mailman” Herr, Mount Nittany Conservancy Board Secretary Kevin Horne, and seven-time Sam's Club Member Chris Buchignani. Along with a rotating cast of characters from around State College and ...
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S2 E1 - Should PSU Be Preseason#1? Let's debate Penn State running backs!
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58:12Who should be preseason #1? Is Penn State getting too much credit in some way to early polls just for clicks?Penn State has some great history at the running back position. Who is the best of all time? Is it Saquon, Lenny Moore or someone else. Frank, Mike and Andrew talk about the history of Penn State running backs and Andrew has some "choo choo"…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 34: New Look Wide Receivers & LB Portal Talk Post BlueWhite
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41:40Spring Practice is in the books for the Nittany Lions as the Lions head into the summer after a windy day in the construction zone formerly known as Beaver Stadium. Mike Gross, Frank Bodani and Andrew Kalista try to break down why James Franklin and fans can't seem to get along. How has this team come out of the spring season.? What and where do th…
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SPRING '25 Episode 2: Spring Roster Rundown
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1:20:57As with our Fall roster breakdowns, Chris enlists the assistance of fellow LION 90.7fm alum, former FIU and Miami Hurricanes broadcaster Mike Levine, to analyze the Nittany Lions' current complement of talent as Spring football comes to a close and yet another "transfer portal window" lurches toward merciful closure. With a lengthy list of returnin…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 33 BlueWhite Game Expectations & Transfer Portal Fun
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1:00:23The BlueWhite Game is a weekend away, are you excited? Maybe the most exciting element is for fans to see a Beaver Stadium under construction? On this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast we talk about everything from the NFL Draft to Tennessee Football and there "Power T". We take a brief glimpse into the Penn State messaging to recruits that…
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Grab your pencil and your paper. We take one last, lingering look back at 2024, in all its glory and heartbreak, before turning our attention to a new season brimming with promise, as another Blue-White weekend ushers in a Summer of hope. HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike "The Mailman" Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 32 Talking RB's with DJ Dozier and Pro Day thoughts
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1:04:13Penn State legendary DJ Dozier joins the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. Dozier, one of greatest athletes in Penn State history (NFL & MLB) recorded the game winning TD against Miami in the '87 Fiesta Bowl. Dozier talks about everything from what he sees in the current group of Penn State backs, what it takes to become a national champion and what made…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 31 Talkin' w/ Pegula voice Rodney Martin, Spring Ball & wrestling
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1:03:02What a weekend for Penn State Nation, a berth in the NCAA Ice Hockey Championships and another wrestling title for Sanderson's bunch.We start the show with James Franklin and the Nittany Lions as he kicks off spring with a presser. What steps does Drew Allar have to take to get Penn State to the promise land? Are fans and media members fair to Alla…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 30: Brian Tripp talks Penn State Hockey, Lions Ready for Wrestling Championships
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1:08:46Email the show at [email protected] The gang is back together to talk everything from Penn State basketball, March Madness and expectations for the Blue-White game. Most importantly, the voice of Penn State hockey Brian "Tripper" Tripp joins the show. A great 20+ minutes with one of the premier voices in college athletics. Tripper …
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 29. Penn State Takes Cash Grab for Beaver Stadium Name, NCAA Wrestling Preview
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49:44We want your thoughts: [email protected] Beaver Stadium has a new name! The price tag, $50 million dollars! Do you love it? Do you hate it? Either way Penn State shows it really isn't that different from other programs. Frank and Andrew talk through the details of the deal, what it means going forward, and is this the end of the Pa…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 28 Remembering Lou Prato, Combine Thoughts and Pat Kraft talks
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38:38Contact the show via email [email protected] On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Mike, Frank and Andrew talk a little offseason free time as the high school hoops season heads to. the post season. Frank is preparing for the Big Ten Championships and NCAA finals on the wrestling mats. The guys also talk about the life,…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 27 KGB Gang Tackles Big Ten News, Linebacker Position, Stan Drayton & Impact Freshman
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44:30Finally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit. We also talk about Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when he meets the media. Oh lets not forget the new RB coach St…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 26 Confident Franklin makes his move, RB Coach Decision
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41:15The offseason that will not sleep for Penn State. Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss James Franklin meeting the media after Jim Knowles hire and his moves to bring in a new running back coach after the departure of Ja'Juan Seider for Notre Dame. What does this mean for the RB room? What is Franklin's main goal in the hire and why he is so confident in …
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 25 Knowles Meets PSU Ironhead Byers Talks Lions Wrestling
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1:15:47What a week it was for Penn State athletics and their faithful. First Penn State wrestling continued its dominance as they toss Iowa like a rag-doll in #1 vs #2 Big Ten showdown at Bryce Jordan Center. Who better to talk Nittany Lions wrestling than the voice of PSU, Jeff "Ironhead" Byers. Jeff stops by the show for a good 30 minute talk about the …
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 24: Franklin Roars with Jim Knowles as DC
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51:34The BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast is back a few days off to close to season and it returns as Penn State gives us major news with a new defensive coordinator. James Franklin and Pat Kraft send a signal to the rest of the. nation that Penn State football will not back down and they are fully committed to winning and doing what it takes to bring a natio…
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BONUS CONTENT: Penn State Poaches Jim Knowles!
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19:07BREAKING NEWS, BONUS CONTENT! James Franklin and Pat Kraft swung for the fences and made contact. Chris and Brandon give their snap reactions to Penn State's tectonic move to break the bank and poach Jim Knowles from the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes to becomes the new Nittany Lions defensive coordinator. Full podcast to follow soon. Watch…
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2024 Playoffs Semifinals: Irish Drew Didn't Throw That Pass
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1:07:47We were there. You saw it. We all have to live with it. Tim and Steve recap the gutting Orange Bowl loss and give their perspective on a highmark season for Penn State football in this playoff season.By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 23 Lions Fall to Irish in Orange Bowl, Tom Allen Bolts for Clemson, Who Stays and Goes
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59:45Penn State falls in the semifinals to Notre Dame, where did it all unravel? Does this loss cement the big game narrative around Penn State? Will this loss cause a hangover in 2025? Tom Allen is off to Clemson, should Penn State fans be upset or should they be rejoicing? The roster for 2025 is changing by the minute with who is in the portal and who…
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A sad fact of sports fandom is that most seasons end in disappointment. The higher you scale the ladder of anticipation, the harder the crash if you falter, and it is also an unfortunate truth that the pain of some losses can cut so deep and last so long that it crowds the many happy memories of the wins that came before. The Nittany Lions ended th…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 22: Orange Bowl Preview Penn State vs. Notre Dame, 1990 Flashback with Craig Fayak
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1:07:55Penn State roars into South Beach to take on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. These two blue bloods meet for the first time in the college football playoffs and with it they bring all the history and tradition with them. What does Penn State have to do to top the Irish? Will the Irish defense stop the Penn State ground game? Will Abdul Carter take…
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2024 Playoffs Round 3: Orange You Glad For Coach Jim
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1:03:39It's getting mighty serious, folks. Tim & Steve recap the Fiesta Bowl victory and look ahead to the Orange Bowl and Notre Dame! #LTFIBy Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 21: Fiesta Bowl Preview with the voice of Boise State Bob Behler
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22:53Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl is like a perfect marriage. The Nittany Lions are 7-0 including a National Championship victory in 1987. The Broncos of Boise State love the desert oasis as well boasting a 3-0 record. Something has to give in this game. Our final Fiesta Bowl preview we go to the voice of the Boise State, award winning Bob Behler, to f…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Ep. 20: LBU shows out vs. SMU, Penn State OL has found its groove
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42:43Welcome to the dance, the show, the CFP, Nittany Lions fans. As the Blue and White made their first appearance into the college football playoff, Penn State showed they are one of the top teams in the country. So too did the fans as they provided the largest, albeit freezing crowd, for a CFP game. After a slow start, the defense put Penn State on t…
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2024 Playoffs Round 2: Hash Frowns - The Boise State Spudtacular
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58:51From a spectacular Whiteout weekend in State College unlike any we've ever had, to the Boise State Broncos in the desert Tim and Steve are here to talk playoffs.By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 19 CFP, Portal Talk & SMU Preview
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49:18It's been a long wait but playoff time has finally arrived for Penn State Nation. The Nittany Lions are set to host possibly the coldest game ever at Beaver Stadium when SMU gallops into the town. The Mustangs bring a wealth of athleticism to the table and will be looking to pull off the upset to advance to the Fiesta Bowl. The guys break down how …
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FALL '24 Episode 17: Beau Today, Gone Tomorrow
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1:02:28The NIL Era giveth, and it taketh away. On the veritable eve of the first-ever playoff game in Beaver Stadium, Penn State fans were hit with the double-whammy of two quarterback-related bombshells. While public confirmation of Drew Allar's long-rumored return for next season has fans and portal wideouts alike buzzing with excitement for 2025, that …
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2024 Playoffs Round 1: Murderous Methodists
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52:51It's a home game at Beaver Stadium! Everything is awesome and we're ready to make a run!By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 18: Lions Fall Short in Big Ten Championship Game, CFP Reactions
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46:01The Big Ten. Championship Game was a fun. one to watch. Even though Penn State came up short what did it tell us about this group of Nittany Lions. Is this team better now than they were in early November? Are they ready. to compete with the best teams in the college football playoff? The answer is yes. The first 12 team. College. Football Playoff …
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Tim and Steve are here to laugh at Ohio State and revel in our newfound B1G situation. We preview the Ducks!By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Joe Moorhead talks 2016 Big Ten Championship as Lions Go Duck Hunting in 2024
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1:00:40Penn State is headed to Indianapolis to face off against Oregon. Does the game even matter for Penn State and the CFP? You bet it does. What Lions have to step up for Penn State to come home with a victory? Former Penn State Offensive Coordinator and current head coach of the Akron Zips Joe Moorhead talks about the 2016 Big Ten Championship. team a…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 16: Lions ready to feast on Terps, Trey Bauer talks everything Linebacker U
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1:04:13As Penn State readies for Maryland and another edition of ready made turtle soup the KGB gang discusses the college football playoff rankings. We hit on the growth of Drew Allar as he continues to make plays when they are needed. Talk about James Franklin being given the credit he is due as the Lions seem to take a step forward every single week. T…
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FALL '24 Episode 16: Penn State, Let's Talk.
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1:01:04The Obligatory Cinematic Universe expands with a blockbuster crossover event as the gang gets back in the podcasting saddle. Noble, Kevin, and Chris team up with Steve Garguilo and Tim Buckley of the Let's Talk Penn State Podcast (like The Avengers, but with idiots). Enjoy this "meeting of the minds" and perspective on the state of the program head…
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2024 Week 14: The Obligatory Let's Talk Penn State Podcast
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1:01:04Tim & Steve are joined by Chris, Kevin, and Brandon from the Obligatory PSU Podcast for our first ever crossover episode. We do a little bit too much football, but why not after a big Jimmy win!By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 15: Coach Galt talks Strength and Conditioning
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1:02:02Penn State took care of Purdue rather easily as expected, are the Lions just now rounding into form? Former Penn State Strength and Conditioning coach Dwight Galt III drops by to talk about the program. Why and how Penn State continues to develop guys at a high level? Who is most freakish athlete he has seen in the weight room and what challenges d…
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Tim & Steve are back to preview this week's matchup against Minnesota. But first, call the wambulance for all the SEC fans!By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 14: Lions find Identity against Washington
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40:26Penn State bounced back in a big way against Washington. Not only did the Blue & White get better at "football" they dominated in areas that they have struggled before. Offensive Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki went back to what has worked all season, Beau Pribula & Tyler Warren. Speaking of Warren, he tells us the role former TE Mike Gesicki played in…
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We're back. Tim and Steve recap the Whiteout weekend, Tim talks State College this weekend, and they try to look ahead to piddling Purdue.By Let's Talk Penn State
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If it feels like Groundhog Day, that's because it is. If it feels like Groundhog Day, that's because it is. If it feels like Groundhog Day, that's because it is. If it feels like Groundhog Day, that's because it is.By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Trace McSorley talks moving on after a loss; How do the Lions bounce back after Ohio State vs. Washington
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57:38Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley joins the KGB gang on the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. McSorley talks about bouncing back after a tough loss, tough conversations that take place in the locker room, the excitement of coming back to State College as a fan. Trace also talks about what he wants the fanbase to know about Coach James Franklin…
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FALL '24 Episode 15: Ohio State Pressure Cooker
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45:06A video released by Penn State's Athletic Department after the famous 2016 Ohio State game that kick-started the program's revival from the sanction era showed Coach Franklin exhorting his team at halftime: "Opportunity is knocking." Eight years and zero wins over the Buckeyes later, opportunity is knocking again. This weekend, everything and the k…
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Too Badger lost in Madison. Now it's time for a new Day in Beaver Stadium. Tim and Steve preview the big one.By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Grant Haley talks Ohio State; What do the Lions do to roar over Buckeyes
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1:07:33THE week is finally here as the Ohio State Buckeyes come to Happy Valley. #3 Penn State versus #4 Ohio State in a big noon kick (we know that sucks). Penn State legend Grant Haley stops by to talk about that blocked kick return that changed the direction and attitude of the Penn State Football program. Eight years later Grant is ready to see anothe…
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FALL '24 Episode 14: Badgers Blasted; Buckeyes Next
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40:15They called it a trap game. They said the Nittany Lions were vulnerable. They questioned our offense and dismissed our defense. But when the lights came on at Camp Randall, both units - each of them thriving in their own way this season under new coordinators - played complementary football, containing, and eventually bludgeoning, the Badgers. Even…
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Oh gee whiz, it's Wisconsin. Tim & Steve talk about polka, Wisconsin inventions, the oldest stadiums in the country, and the Kenosha Kickers.By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Trap Game No Worries to Badger Lions
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51:25It is time to "Jump Around" as Penn State heads into Wisconsin as they look to badger Bucky on their way to 7-0. Coming off a bye week and big comeback win on the road at Southern Cal, the Lions look to avoid this trap game before a date with Ohio State. In this episode Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss the growth of Drew Allar and what that 4th down …
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FALL '24 Episode 13: Trojans Busted; Badgers Next
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49:30James Franklin and the Nittany Lions got the coveted, elusive, statement-making win they so desperately needed by defeating USC... or so it seemed. The Trojans' College Park Collapse over Penn State's Bye Week underscored the point that if the program is to make its first appearance in the college football playoff, then the team must keep stacking …
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The good guys win, the bad guys lose, just like in the movies as the Lions take L.A. Where do we go from here?By Let's Talk Penn State
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 10: Warren leads Lions Roar in OT Win over Trojans
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1:16:17What a game. What a win for Penn State. Make no mistake this victory was a must win for Penn State in terms of perception on the national stage. Was it pretty, no it was not but style points doesn't matter for this one. What does it mean going forward Mike and Frank discuss that here. Tyler Warren had a game that we thought would happen on the nati…
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We talk a lot about Bellefonte! And we're nervous about USC... we disagree on our predictions! Go State.By Let's Talk Penn State
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It may take an extra bus trip to Harrisburg to get there, but the road date everybody circled on Penn State's 2024 schedule is finally upon us. Conference expansion has delivered the first-ever meeting of the Nittany Lions and Trojans as Big Ten foes, and even though USC's upset loss at the hands of Minnesota drained the contest of much of its fanf…
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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 9 Southern Cal: Lions Look to Roar on National Stage
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57:56Penn State has a chance to make a statement win on Saturday and announce themselves to the nation, can they get it done. Steve Jones stops by for a great 30 minutes talking everything from logistics to what makes Abdul Carter and Tyler warren special. We don’t forget the emergence of yet another WR for PSU. Finally what does PSU have to do to leave…
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