PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss Ja’Juan Seider leaving for Notre Dame and Stan Drayton being hired as his replacement. They also preview next week’s NFL scouting combine, where Abdul Carter, Tyler Warren and others will represent the Nittany Lions.

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PennLive’s Penn State coverage crew was in State Collete on Tuesday for James Franklin’s afternoon press conference. Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal discuss Franklin’s thoughts on the departure of running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider, who left to take the same position at Notre Dame.

Franklin also went into some of the details that led to former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles becoming the Penn State DC, replacing Tom Allen.

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PennLive’s Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal fleshed out their initial thoughts on new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, including the upcoming installation process for his defense and his Philadelphia ties.

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Penn State football fans, have we got a Blue-White Breakdown podcast for you. Special guest Doug Lesmerises, the creator of the Kings of the North college football podcast, joins Bob Flounders to discuss what new Penn State DC Jim Knowles brings to the table. Lesmerises, formerly of Cleveland.com, knows Knowles well from his days of covering Ohio State football. Doug also shares his thoughts on Drew Allar, James Franklin, and how good PSU can be in 2025.

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Penn State pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason, stealing Jim Knowles away from rival Ohio State just one week after a national championship win. Paired with returning talent in 2025, Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal react to what it means for the Nittany Lions.

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PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders discuss the possibilities for James Franklin's Penn State program in 2025 as the Lions' offseason begins. You could a sound case PSU could be better this year. You could also make a case that a couple of Lions' issues will prevent that. Plus, Johnny and Bob look back at the completed 12-team playoff and Johnny reveals where he had Penn State on his final AP ballot.

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Penn State received all kinds of news Monday, from the return of Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dani Dennis-Sutton to the departure of defensive coordinator Tom Allen. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal recapped all the news, how it happened, why it happened and the future ramifications.

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PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap the end to Penn State's season in the Orange Bowl, where a late 4th quarter field goal by the Fighting Irish put an end to the Nittany Lions' dream of a College Football Playoff championship this season.

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PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders take a deep dive into the most anticipated game of Penn State's season to date. It's PSU and Notre Dame going at it in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night. The winner moves on to the championship game. Johnny and Bob discuss the talent on both sides, Abdul Carter's status, and the matchups that will decide the game. It should be an electrifying atmosphere in the Orange Bowl. Will Penn State win and advance? Johnny and Bob make their game picks.

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PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph break down Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal win over Boise State and discuss Abdul Carter’s injury status, Drew Allar’s NFL future, James Franklin’s legacy and what’s next in the College Football Playoff.

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