BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State Football

Penn State puts on the annual BlueWhite Game (cough) practice. The first edition under Matt Campbell. Frank Bodani, Mike Gross. and Andrew Kalista give their thoughts on the day and what the guys and coach said in the media room after the day.Let us know your thoughts on the spring session and where the Nittany Lions need to go from here.

The climax of spring football is here as the BlueWhite Game nears. What will this year's edition look like? Mike and Frank discuss their ideas. We hear from coach Matt Campbell about the growth at the QB position for the most important room in the building and why hosting the BWG was an important event for this team. What position groups are you excited to see on Saturday? Andrew is excited for the WR's and Linebackers. Mike and Frank are looking towards the line. One thing is for certain someone will have a great game and everyone will be talking about it but that doesn't mean regular season success. We also dive into some thoughts on the draft that is set to get underway in Pittsburgh. How many Penn Staters will get called this week?And finally Matt Campbell is proving he can recruit at a high level and has silenced the doubters with a big week. Does more lie ahead after the spring game? We shall see.

Penn State is having trouble breaking through in some of their sports. Does that mean the athletic department needs a reset?

Long time PSU. and National columnist Dave Jones joins the show to talk a wide range of topics including NCAA hoops and why Penn State can't find the money to support basketball.

Just a few of the topics on this week show that ends with a PSU hockey talk and spring football updates.

An exciting week for Penn State athletics as the men's hockey team drops the puck in Albany and they claim the NCAA Wrestling Championship with four individuals bringing home belts.Frank Bodani breaks down his trip to Cleveland, while Mike and Andrew discuss pro day. Lots to talk about on the turf in Holuba as the Lions kick-off spring practice.

It is time to talk wrestling and combine. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the controversy of the Big Ten wrestling tournament. How can seeding go so wrong?We head to Indy with Combine talk as Andrew Clay of Black and Gold Nation joins the show. Is Drew Allar headed to the Steelers? What was the buzz on the floor in Indy around the Penn State guys?That and more on this episode. Join the conversation at [email protected]

Penn State football introduces a boatload of new faces to the media. What did guys like Rocco Becht and Marcus Neal have to say?Penn State wrestling is ready for the post season after an undefeated regular season again. How do you raise expectations? Jeff Byers, the voice of the Lions drops by to talk all things PSU wrestling.Email the show with questions and comments [email protected]

Penn State wrestling preps for the match of the season against the Buckeyes. Does O-H-I-O stand a chance against the Lions?Terry Smith set the Penn State world on fire this year taking over as head coach. He wore a 409 button on his coat and talked about Joe Paterno, a rare act just a few weeks earlier. With the offseason in swing we talk with documentary filmmaker John Ziegler on topics that range from Terry Smith, Joe Paterno, Penn State leadership and the trial, guilt and case of Jerry Sandusky.John has interviewed famed sports reporter Bob Costas multiple times over the years talking about everything from the Sandusky case to the death of journalism.

From crushing beer cans watching hockey to discussing adjusting to life at Penn State it's a fun week in Happy Valley.

On National Signing Day this week, Penn State hosted a press conference where Matt Campbell and his full coaching staff were introduced to the media — the first time the assembled staff has met reporters together since Campbell took over as head coach.

The 2025 College Football season is over.Mike, Andrew and Frank discuss the changes in Happy Valley as the Lions enter a new era. Bring you up to date on wrestling and basketball. Justin King stops by to chat about the wild ride Terry Smith and family went on this past year. What. does King. like. about Matt Campbell and how the dynamic between the "interim" coach and new head coach is playing out as we go forward. That and of course CFP talk and portal talk as Andrew yells at the clouds!

The craziness of the portal has come full circle in Happy Valley.  Forty players out more than 20 in, Frank, Mike and Andrew dive headfirst into the chaos.