BWI Live: A Penn State football podcast from Blue White Illustrated

Penn State wrestling is 27 days from its opener. On this week’s Penn State wrestling show, Thomas Frank and BWI wrestling reporter Greg Pickel look ahead to the U23 World Championships and break down the 2026-27 schedule.

U23 Worlds

Jayden James wrestles at 74kg for Team USA. He is taking a gap year and training with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club.

Luke Lilledahl, the defending U23 world champion, is the favorite at 57kg.

Joe Seeley moves up to 79kg as a late addition to the roster.

2026-27 schedule

The nonconference slate opens with Bloomsburg at Rec Hall and includes a return trip to Oklahoma, Lehigh, and West Virginia at the Bryce Jordan Center.

The Army Black Knight Invite is Nov. 22.

The Journeyman Collegiate Wrestling Duals move to Binghamton on Dec. 20.

The Big Ten opener is Jan. 9 at Rutgers. Iowa visits the BJC on Feb. 5, and Penn State heads to Ohio State on Feb. 12.

Chapters

0:00 Penn State Wrestling Season Is Almost Here

1:04 What to Expect: U23 Worlds and the 2026-27 Schedule

1:25 Jayden James at U23 Worlds: Gap Year and 74kg Outlook

4:02 Injury Risk Before the Season

6:24 Luke Lilledahl at 57kg: Gold Favorite

7:38 Joe Sealey Bumps Up to 79kg

8:53 2026-27 Schedule: First Half Breakdown

11:59 Is the Nonconference Schedule Tough Enough?

14:15 Big Ten Schedule: Rutgers Opener, Iowa and Ohio State

16:53 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow

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The Penn State Football team took a hit on the field, losing a winnable game against USC last Saturday in the White Out. But does that matter for the team’s recruiting efforts around the event? Today, we’ll dive into the weekend's viral moments, recruits' reaction to the environment, and what it all means for the program’s future. We’ll end the show breaking down and predicting Penn State’s next game against Michigan this weekend. 

0:00 Penn State's White Out and the Recruiting Question
1:52 Matt Campbell's Viral White Out Recruiting Speech
11:06 Asa Birch Responds and the Football Subtext
16:04 Campbell at a Crossroads: The Portal, 2028 and the White Out's Appeal
24:36 BWI Subscription Offer and Promos
29:07 White Out Recruit Reactions: Simon, Liam Conlin, Langston, George Parkinson
35:06 Recruiting Staff Operations and Defensive Recruit Reactions
41:36 Penn State Offense vs. Michigan Defense: Rocco Becht's Regression
51:39 What Penn State's Offense Needs: Chunk Plays and a Run Game
56:13 Penn State Defense vs. Michigan: Safeties, Linebackers and Bryce Underwood
1:05:25 Game Predictions: Penn State at Michigan

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Penn State heads to Michigan this week without linebacker Alex Tatsch, and Greg Pickel and Thomas Frank Carr break it all down on the BWI Live Show. They recap Wednesday’s Matt Campbell press conference, including who steps up at linebacker, whether Cam Smith returns, and how other players earn a spot on the field. They also cover the viral video of Campbell and the first availability reports. Then they go through Penn State’s offense against Michigan’s defense, Penn State’s defense against Michigan’s offense, special teams, and Penn State’s path to victory. They close with their game predictions.

00:00 – Michigan Week Intro and Alex Tatsch’s Season-Ending Injury

07:27 – Can Caleb Bacon or Marcus Neal Help the Linebacker Room?

14:01 – Pulling Every Lever: Defensive Adjustments and Kobe Howard and LaVar Arrington Updates

18:35 – What Does It Take to Earn Playing Time? The Quinton Martin Debate

23:48 – Why Penn State’s Run Game Still Has No Identity

28:05 – Polymarket Update and the Player vs. Coaching Debate

33:28 – Penn State Offense vs. Michigan Defense

41:54 – Michigan Offense vs. Penn State Defense and the Zion Tracy Question

53:46 – Penn State’s Path to Victory

59:09 – Game Predictions and Keys to the Game

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The Penn State football team felt like it was in the game for most of the night. However, that feeling vanished in the fourth quarter as the team lost to USC 31-23 in front of a sold-out White Out crowd. Today, the team is searching for answers as fans demand accountability, and the team sits at 3-3. We’ll try to explain what happened on Saturday during today’s BWI Live Show. We’ll discuss the offense's tweaks to the run game this week that led to more positive runs. We’ll also discuss how the left side of the offensive line remains a major problem. On defense, we’ll explain how the team tried to throw the kitchen sink at USC QB Jayden Maiava, but it didn’t work in their favor. Finally, we’ll offer a few things the team can try moving forward on both sides of the ball. 

00:00 – Setting Up the Big Picture and Reviewing the Run Game Fix
08:40 – The Passing Game: Deep Shots, USC’s Adjustments, and Missed Assignments
13:25 – Rocco Beckett’s Decline and the Plays That Lost the Game
21:04 – Clock Management Critique and What Can Change on the O-Line
28:54 – Kobe Howard’s Return and the Case for a Possible QB Change
34:51 – Sponsor Break and Coaching Search Chat
38:51 – The Defensive Dilemma: Pass Rush Problems and the Drop-Eight Game Plan
45:36 – Secondary Personnel Decisions and USC’s Second-Half Attack on the Linebackers
52:28 – What Are the Defense’s Options Moving Forward?
57:27 – Looking Ahead to Michigan
1:01:33 – Kobe Howard’s Injury Status and Closing Thoughts
 

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Thomas Frank Carr is joined by Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz for the Sunday Recap show, breaking down Penn State’s 31-23 loss to USC and what it means now that the Nittany Lions sit 0-3 in Big Ten play, 3-3 overall. The crew discusses the third-quarter field goals that proved to be the difference, Matt Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down decision-making, the defense’s ongoing pass-rush and coverage issues, and Jayden Maiava’s big night for USC. They also tackle the bigger-picture questions facing the program, including accountability for athletic director Pat Kraft, what Matt Campbell needs going forward, and how next year’s roster needs and budget pressures factor into the rebuild. The show wraps with a look ahead to Monday’s film breakdown and next week’s matchup at Michigan.

00:00 – 0-3 in Big Ten: Processing Three Losses in Three Different Ways

02:12 – Beyond the Defense: No Run Game, No Pass Rush

04:54 – The Third-Quarter Field Goals That Decided the Game

06:14 – The Matt Campbell Effect: Fourth-Down Aggression and Second-Half Questions

09:07 – Penn State’s Second-Half Scoring Drought

09:51 – Sponsor Break: Antifragile Brewing Company

12:15 – Breaking Down the Defense: Pass Rush and the Zone Coverage Gamble

14:04 – Jayden Maiava’s Performance and the Debate Over the Defense

19:15 – Why the Bend-but-Don’t-Break Plan Fell Apart

20:24 – Accountability Questions: Pat Kraft and the Coaching Search

25:36 – What Has to Happen Next for Matt Campbell and the Program

26:59 – Roster Needs and Budget Concerns Heading Into 2027

29:05 – In-Game Decisions, Perception, and Recruiting Fallout

33:46 – Final Thoughts: Success, Patience, and the White Out Standard

39:17 – Looking Ahead to Monday’s Film Breakdown and Michigan

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The Penn State Nittany Lions dropped their third game in a row on Saturday night to USC. The team put up a valiant effort, showing growth on offense but failed to contain Jayden Maiava and the USC passing attack, ultimately falling behind in the fourth quarter. We’ll discuss what happened early and late to keep them in the game and what happened to allow USC to get the lead and keep it for good. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show immediately following the game to discuss the loss with other Penn State fans!

00:00 – Penn State Falls to USC 31-23: Campbell’s Fourth-Down Aggression vs. Field-Goal Troubles

06:16 – Lincoln Riley’s RPO Attack Exposes the Secondary

11:08 – Game Management Questions: Timeouts and Red Zone Struggles

17:02 – Offensive Review: Rocco Becht, the Passing Game, and Run-Game Adjustments

22:02 – Pat Kraft, the Transfer Portal, and Roster-Building Fallout

33:12 – Remaining Schedule Preview: Michigan, Minnesota, Rutgers, Maryland, Purdue

38:30 – Missed Tackles and the Defense’s Thin Personnel

44:37 – D'Anton Lynn’s Blitz Packages and Pass-Rush Dilemma

49:44 – Offensive Line Report: Brock Riker, Trevor Buhr, and Malachi Goodman

57:03 – Matt Campbell and Pat Kraft’s Job Security Going Forward

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The Penn State football team hosts its most important recruiting weekend of the year on Saturday when they host USC for the 2026 White Out Game. On today’s BWI Live Recruiting Show, we discuss the top players coming to the game this weekend and which ones fans should watch in the coming days. We’ll also give fans perspective on how Matt Campbell and his staff are handling the recruiting edge of the White Out. Finally, we’ll share our thoughts and predictions on how the game will play out on the field. Can Penn State get an upset win over the ranked team at home? Join the show to find out!

0:00 – Intro: Whiteout Week Energy and the Size of the Visitor List

3:44 – Stanley Montgomery's Back Surgery and Recovery

7:34 – Why Coaches Visit Fewer Games on the Road Now

18:10 – Jordan Hall Returns for Another Official Visit

24:32 – The 2028 Visitor List: Numbers and Early Standouts

29:37 – In-State and Regional Targets: Will Howard, Julian Dwyer and Cyrus Zuma

36:21 – Defensive Back Targets: Chi Jones Jr., Brandon Murphy and the Corner Class

43:12 – Wide Receiver Targets and the Top 100 2028 Names

48:33 – Penn State vs. USC Game Preview Begins

53:54 – Breaking Down the Pass Rush Problem Against Jayden Maiava

59:10 – Final Score Predictions: Penn State vs. USC

1:06:40 – Outro & Pregame Show Details

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The Penn State Nittany Lions face USC this weekend for a chance at a ranked win in one of the best atmospheres in college football. It’s the White Out Game this weekend, and we’re pulling out all the stops to get you ready for the game. Join the BWI Live Show today as we preview the Nittany Lions matchup on offense and defense. NBC Sports Color Analyst and Penn State letterman Todd Blackledge joins the show to give his thoughts about the game. We’ll also discuss Matt Campbell’s comments about the team’s progress this week ahead of the game from Wednesday’s post-practice availability. Finally, we’ll preview the game and share what we think will happen this weekend. 

0:00 – Intro: Penn State at 3-2, Setting Up Whiteout Week vs. USC
2:07 – Matt Campbell on Brock Riker's Health and the Offensive Line
8:00 – Matt Campbell on the Defensive Line's Health and Rotation
13:47 – PolyMarket Odds & Todd Blackledge Previews Penn State-USC
32:53 – USC Defense Breakdown: Gary Patterson, the Pass Rush and the Middle of the Field
40:38 – Why Losing Koby Howard Broke Penn State's Passing Game
44:51 – Fan Frustration, Roster Connection and Malachi Goodman's "Tell"
50:19 – Previewing USC's Offense: Jayden Maiava, the Run Game and Copying Chip Kelly
55:35 – USC's Injuries and the Case for a Penn State Defensive Bounce-Back
59:01 – Final Score Predictions: Penn State vs. USC
1:04:54 – Outro & What's Coming This Week
 

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team lost another game, and this time in shocking fashion. The fallout from its 34-13 loss to Northwestern on Friday night is still reverberating through the team’s fan base. Today on the BWI Live Show, we’re going to discuss what happened in the loss. We’ll break down what Penn State tried to fix on offense, the pivots they made, and what the team can do next. We’ll also discuss the defense’s historically bad night and why it happened. We’ll also discuss the team’s defensive changes after the loss to Wisconsin and how, generally, the team can only change so much on either side of the ball. 

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0:00 – Intro & What's Coming This Week

1:30 – Breaking Down Penn State's Passing Game Changes vs. Northwestern

8:41 – Koby Howard Update & the Malachi Goodman "Tipping" Theory

13:13 – Malachi Goodman and Penn State's Run-Blocking Problems

19:07 – Grading the Rest of the Offensive Line

23:16 – Fixing the Offense: Formations, Play-Calling and Receiver Chemistry

31:30 – Viewer Questions: Anticipation Throws and Rocco Becht's Process

36:06 – Penn State's Run Defense Collapse: What Chip Kelly Exposed

41:19 – Defensive Tackle Identity, Blitz Packages and Missed Tackles

52:41 – Previewing Penn State's Defense vs. USC

59:43 – Previewing the Offense vs. USC & Viewer Questions on Rocco Becht's Legs

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A day after Penn State's 34-13 blowout loss at Northwestern, we're trying to make sense of a team that keeps finding new things to break each week.

Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz join to break down a defense that allowed 413 rushing yards against an offense that entered the night ranked 92nd nationally in rushing, linebacker play that fell apart without Cam Smith available at Mike, and whether Caleb Bacon or Alex Tatsch should slide into that role going forward. We debate whether Penn State's roster-building strategy — built heavily around Iowa State transfers brought in under serious time constraints — set the program up for this stretch, and dig into Rocco Becht's continued struggles and Matt Campbell's public loyalty to him.

We also look at the stunning numbers, including ESPN's FPI still projecting Penn State for eight wins, and discuss what's really at stake with USC and Michigan both looming on the schedule.

0:00 – Intro: Searching for Answers a Day After the Loss

3:06 – Why Does Something New Keep Breaking Every Week?

8:32 – Questioning the Roster-Building Strategy & Portal Priorities

15:20 – Linebacker Play Collapses: Cooper Ebel & the Mike Spot

19:51 – Debating Who Should Play Mike Linebacker

23:34 – Stunning Stats: Northwestern's Rushing Jump & FPI Still Projects 8 Wins

25:34 – Rocco Becht's Fall & Campbell's Loyalty to Him

28:06 – Is This Team Actually Talented Enough?

29:49 – Nate's Big-Picture Take: A Reckoning & What's at Stake vs. USC

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