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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.
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PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to some of the recent players Matt Campbell has added to Penn State's 2026 recruiting class. Clearly, Campbell's Iowa State ties paid off with regard to some of the new Lions.
A few Penn State coaches will not return and Bob and Max reflect on their impact in State College.
Plus, redshirt junior guard Vega Ioane opted out to get ready for the 2026 NFL draft. Ioane was great on the field and great in interviews.
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Campbell has been busy since his introduction as Penn State head coach this week. How will he fill out his staff and attack recruiting moving forward? Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal break it all down on the Blue-White Breakdown.
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PennLive's Bob Flounders goes solo on this episode of the Blue-White Breakdown. Bob shares his impressions of Matt Campbell's interactions with the Penn State media on Monday.Campbell, like Terry Smith before him this year, is a guy that understands what must happen for a team to be at its best in big games. Penn State was not at Its best under James Franklin during the first half of the 2024 season.Plus, Bob discusses Ty Howle's impact at Penn State. Howle, PSU's former tight ends coach, is leaving to join Franklin at Virginia Tech.
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Penn State’s Matt Campbell is finally a Nittany Lion.
He was introduced as the school’s 17th head coach Monday, and our Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal came away thoroughly impressed with the hire.
From acknowledging Penn State’s tradition to thoughts on his roster-building philosophy, the guys dove into everything you need to know from the afternoon.
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New Penn State coach Matt Campbell is introduced to the media at Beaver Stadium. Check out instant analysis and first impressions from PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph.
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PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to the news that Iowa State's Matt Campbell is the choice to become Penn State's permanent new football coach.The selection of Campbell, pending approval of Penn State's Board of Trustees, caps a chaotic 54-day coaching search headed up by Penn State AD Pat Kraft.Max and Bob discuss the search, how Kraft was able to quickly pivot after losing out on BYU's Kalani Sitake, and what 2026 could bring with Campbell running the program.
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Pat Kraft has swung and missed multiple times in Penn State's coaching search. Now, it's led to an unkind national signing day for Penn State. Where do the Nittany Lions go from here? Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal broke it all down in their latest live show.
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PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph look back on Penn State's entertaining shootout win over Rutgers on Saturday in Piscataway.
Terry Smith's Nittany Lions looked like a different team in their final three games. Bob and Max reflect on what changed with Smith running the show.
Plus, thoughts on Kaytron Allen's second half of the season, what a PSU roster could look like in a bowl game, and more.
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Penn State beats Rutgers in a crazy game to finish 6-6 and be bowl eligible. Nicholas Singleton set the school touchdown record previously held by Saquon Barkley. Check out the instant analysis from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph.
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Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal dive into interim head coach Terry Smith’s candidacy for the full-time job at Penn State, while they also make their picks for Penn State’s final regular-season tilt with Rutgers. Happy Thanksgiving! Note: As Max mentioned on the air, his connection may be a bit questionable throughout this. We apologize for any issues throughout.
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PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to Terry Smith's Monday press conference ahead of Penn State's road trip to face Rutgers on Saturday.
Smith was asked if he believes Penn State's senior players want to play in a bowl game if the Lions finish 6-6. Bob and Max discuss Smith's response.
Plus, Bob and Max discuss quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer's growth in a starting role and share their thoughts on a couple of promising true freshmen.
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Instant analysis from PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph after Penn State routs Nebraska, 37-10. Terry Smith has become a fan and player favorite for the new head coach and running back Kaytron Allen becomes all-time leading rusher.
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The longtime Nittany Lions head coach has already found his new home. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal share their reactions to the fit in Blacksburg. They'll also make their picks for Penn State's Senior Day matchup this weekend.
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PennLive’s Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to Terry Smith’s news conference with Penn State prepping to face Nebraska on Senior Day on Saturday night at Beaver Stadium.
Smith got extremely emotional when asked about some of the people in his life that he heard from after PSU’s 28-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday.
The Lions can get to 6-6 with wins over Nebraska and Rutgers. Plus, Kaytron Allen is 139 rushing yards away from becoming Penn State’s all-time rushing leader.
Smith also gave a glowing review of true freshman corner Daryus Dixson’s play against Michigan State.
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Penn State breaks its six-game losing streak with a 28-10 win over Michigan State. Listen to the instant analysis form PennLive's Max Ralph.
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Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal make their picks for the PSU-MSU game — the battle for the Land-Grant Trophy — on this week's live podcast.
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PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders react to Penn State head coach Terry Smith's Monday press conference with the Nittany Lions prepping to face Michigan State on Saturday in East Lansing.
The Nittany Lions, losers of six consecutive games, extended No. 2 Indiana to the limit on Saturday before a late IU touchdown foiled PSU's upset bid.
Smith praised redshirt freshman quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer for his second-half performance against the Hoosiers and had some interesting comments on why the Lions' vertical passing game finally got untracked.
Plus, Max and Bob share a couple of updates on edge rusher Chaz Coleman and offensive lineman TJ Shanahan Jr.
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This week’s Thursday show features Bob Flounders and Max Ralph making their predictions for Penn State's matchup with No. 2 Indiana. They also offer their thoughts on the ongoing coaching search.
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PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Max Ralph are back to share their takeaways from Penn State coach Terry Smith’s Monday press conference. The 3-5 Nittany Lions, losers of five consecutive games, tangle with No. 2 Indiana on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.
Smith had some interesting thoughts on the Penn State cornerbacks’ woeful play in the team’s 38-14 loss to Ohio State last Saturday in Columbus.
Bob and Max also discuss true freshman wideout Koby Howard’s role moving forward as Smith and his offensive assistants look to add some juice to the Penn State passing game.
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PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Max Ralph analyze the Nittany Lions’ collapse after a competitive first half. They highlight significant post-snap breakdowns on Penn State’s defense, particularly in the secondary, which allowed Ohio State’s receivers to dominate.
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