PennLive's Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat break down Penn State football's first two practices of the 2026 preseason.

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PennLive's Bob Flounders breaks down the commitment of four-star linebacker Case Alexander to the Nittany Lions' 2027 class on this episode.

Alexander, an Oklahoma prep standout, is the younger brother of Penn State tight end Cooper Alexander.

Bob also looks at a position battle to watch in August when PSU practices resume. Three talented offensive tackles are pushing for playing time on the left side. The best of the bunch might be Malachi Goodman.

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Penn State is less than 100 days away from kickoff, and while the spotlight remains on the biggest names in Happy Valley, Bob Flounders identifies six under-the-radar players who could have a major impact on the Nittany Lions' 2026 season.

From Iowa State transfers brought in by Matt Campbell to a former Ohio State running back fighting for carries, Bob breaks down the players who emerged during spring practice and could become critical contributors once August camp begins.

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Bob Flounders outlines Penn State’s 10 foundational players for the 2026 season, with a heavy focus on the impact of transfer additions across the roster.

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PennLIve's Bob Flounders takes a look at five Penn State defenders who are expected to be foundational players for Matt Campbell's Nittany Lions in the fall.Who made the list? Three defensive backs, one linebacker, and one defensive tackle.Plus, Bob also discusses one of the latest commitments in Penn State's 2027 recruiting class

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In this episode of Blue-White Breakdown, Bob Flounders breaks down why the Nittany Lions could be in position to make a serious College Football Playoff push in Matt Campbell’s first full season.

If Rocco Becht stays healthy and the young talent develops quickly, Penn State may be back in the CFP conversation sooner than expected.

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Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down where Penn State’s eight NFL Draft picks landed and which teams provide the best on‑field fits, including Vega Ioane in Baltimore, Drew Shelton in Dallas, and Zakee Wheatley in Carolina.

The conversation also turns back to Happy Valley, as the guys discuss Drew Allar’s time at Penn State, questioning whether the former Nittany Lion QB — now a Pittsburgh Steeler — was utilized properly and how offensive fit shaped his PSU career.

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PennLive’s Bob Flounders welcomes college football analyst Doug Lesmerises for a wide-ranging discussion on Penn State football, Matt Campbell, and the program’s long-term trajectory.

Lesmerises, the former Ohio State football columnist at Cleveland.com and current co-host of The Bill and Doug Show with Bill Landis, explains why he believes Penn State is firmly in win-now mode under Campbell. The conversation examines expectations surrounding the Nittany Lions, pressure on the program, and whether PSU is positioned to compete for a College Football Playoff spot in 2026.

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PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders break down the latest news from Penn State spring practice, spotlighting a bigger, stronger Quinton Martin Jr. as he pushes for more playing time in the Nittany Lions’ backfield.

The third-year running back, now up to 215 pounds, is making a strong case to be the No. 2 RB behind Carson Hansen after his 100-yard performance against Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Johnny, who also covers the Philadelphia Eagles, weighs in on which Penn State prospects could be ideal draft fits for Philly as we look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft.

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PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on Penn State's open practice on the Lasch practice fields on Thursday.Bob was at the Thursday morning practice and discussed what he saw from the Penn State offense, which is being directed by first-year offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser. Mouser, who is also PSU's tight ends coach, was Matt Campbell's OC at Iowa State.Rocco Becht participated in non-contact reps and clearly has established a rapport with tight end Ben Brahmer, who he played with at Iowa State.The Lions are also prepping a few young offensive linemen for bigger roles — tackles Malachi Goodman and Owen Aliciene, guard Cooper Cousins and Texas State transfer center Brock Riker.

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