On this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast, we break down the controversial ending to Michigan - Western Michigan and debate whether the officials got the final-second clock decision right. Then we turn our attention to Penn State’s dominant 45-0 victory over Marshall and what the performance tells us about the start of the Matt Campbell era. We’ll dive into Rocco Becht’s impressive debut, Koby Howard’s breakout performance, and which other Nittany Lions made the biggest impact. We’ll also dive into the world of Penn State NIL with an in-depth interview with Happy Valley United Executive Director Mike Villagrana, discussing the current NIL landscape and its impact on Penn State football. Finally, we look ahead to Temple and discuss what Penn State needs to improve before the competition gets tougher. Is this team ready to make some noise under Matt Campbell?

Frank Bodani, Mike Gross and Andrew Kalista react to the Nittany Lions season. opening win over Marshall right after leaving the media room. 

Are you ready for Penn State Football!!!!

Mike, Frank and Andrew are ready for the season to kick off. What are they looking for from the week one contest against Marshall?

Legendary voice of the Nittany Lions Steve Jones joins the program. What does he have to say about the culture on this football team? How is Matt Campbell to work with compared to past coaches? What goes into the prep work before a game and what is Steve looking for from this football team week one?

Programming note Andrew makes an apology to all the listeners!Thanks for listening and email the show at [email protected]

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Penn State Football is a week away and with that we make our predictions official.

Will Penn State be in the playoffs in Head Coach Matt Campbell's first year? Is 9-3 the floor, or is 7-5 on. the table?

Mike Gross, Frank Bodani, Mark Wogenrich of Penn State on SI and Andrew Kalista dive into the topics.

We hear from HC Campbell on a variety of topics.

Is this team ready to go? Can they reach expectations? Who are the breakout players to watch?

All that and more on this edition of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast

We hit the bag hard, the email bag that is. Get your mind out of the gutter.

Frank, Mike and Andrew talk about Saturday's scrimmage that was "physical."What are coaches like Taylor Mouser saying regarding depth and position battles?

Who is standing out on the practice field.

We talk about Alex Manske's amazing story and his connection to Matt Campbell.

You asked who will be the most overhyped and most under hyped coming into the 2026 season. If you had to choose between watching a poorly-coached team full of superstars or a well-coached team full of 3-star recruits, which would you pick and why?

We give you our answers in a packed episode.

Penn State Camp has hit the point where the pads are popping. Here is what we know after some conversations and what we still need to know from this group of Nittany Lions. Culture, is big incase you didn't know. Special guest host from Penn State on SI, Mark Wogenrich joins the show.

Penn State camp is rolling, and we've got plenty to talk about! What were our big takeaways from open practice, including the offensive line, the demeanor of the new coaching staff, and a healthy Tony Rojas back on the field.We also dive into the biggest X-factors outside of quarterback Rocco Becht, debate whether Penn State has what it takes to win the Big Ten this season, unveil our preseason Top 10 rankings, and discuss the new jersey patches that's got fans talking. The countdown to kickoff is on.Email the show at [email protected]

The countdown to football season is on, and Big Ten Media Days mark the unofficial start of the 2026 college football campaign. In this episode, we preview one of the biggest events of the offseason and break down the major storylines surrounding Penn State as the Nittany Lions prepare to take center stage.What questions will head coach Matt Campbell answer in his first Big Ten Media Days as Penn State's head coach? How will he address expectations, the quarterback position, roster turnover, and building a championship culture in Happy Valley? We'll discuss what we're hoping to hear from Campbell and what his message could reveal about the direction of the program.Plus, we'll look around the conference at the headlines to watch in Chicago how Penn State fits into the national conversation. What will coaches say about the CFP push to get to 24 teams? How does the Big Ten respond to SEC breakaway talk?Plus a little Penn State vs Pitt talk thanks to Pat Narduzzi.

Time to talk NIL with former IRS officer and national NIL consutant Thad Madden who just testified on Capitol Hill. What are the biggest issues Thad sees in the NIL world right now? What advice does he have? And. what did he tell Congress?

The era of the Three Stripes has begun, we give our thoughts.

And the the Lift for Life is back, and yes we learn some things.

Finally lets talk recruiting

Penn State recruiting is taking some hits, and Nittany Lion fans are starting to ask uncomfortable questions. Has Matt Campbell and his staff hit a rough patch, or is this simply the reality of modern day recruiting? We break down the recent recruiting setbacks, including key flips and missed opportunities, and discuss what it means for the future of the program. Should everyone just take a step back?We also dive into the wild Brendan Sorsby saga that has captivated the college football world. From NCAA eligibility battles to gambling controversies and now a move toward the NFL Supplemental Draft, the story has become one of the strangest off-field developments college football has seen in years. And for our main event, we're opening the vault and revisiting Penn State football's most painful losses. Which defeats still haunt Nittany Lion fans? We'll build our list, debate, and relive some of the most gut-wrenching Saturdays Penn State fans would rather forget.Recruiting drama. NCAA controversy. Painful Penn State memories. Did I mention a early look ahead to the 2026 season?We've got it all on this week's episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.