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

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The Penn State football team continues to make waves in the portal, both good and bad. On today’s show, we’ll discuss the latest movement from the team, including players who have signed with the program in the last 24 hours and players who surprisingly reversed course and entered the portal. Join the BWI Live show today to discuss that, plus our superlatives list for the first five days of action in the wildest time in college football.

We’ll be taking your questions throughout the show to discuss whatever topics you find most interesting about Penn State football and the team’s program-building plans through the first third of the portal. We’ll also give you a recap of the latest coaching movement with the team after several critical moves on the defensive side of the football have become official. 

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Surprise Penn State portal movement on Tuesday

Days after publicly announcing that they intended to return to Penn State, both receiver Tyseer Denmark and safety Dejuan Lane reversed course and put their names into the transfer portal. We’ll discuss the impact of those decisions, what it means for the offense and defense, and how the team can adjust to the loss of those two players. 

On the flip side, Penn State added another body to its revamped running back room on Tuesday night with former Ohio State rusher James Peoples. We’ll give you a scouting report of Peoples and what he brings to the program. 

Finally, we’ll review the players who haven’t made an announcement one way or the other about their future plans. Which players are most valuable to the team’s future? We’ll pick out the names that matter. 

Portal superlatives

Next, we’ll stop the analysis and review to have some fun. We’re handing out superlatives one-third of the way through the transfer portal season. Reporter Greg Pickel put together a list of superlatives for the team, including the biggest surprises, best gets, and more. Join us to give your thoughts on the categories and players! 

Penn State’s Portal Turns: Unexpected Exits, Key Adds, and the Bigger Picture

Best Bets and Coaching updates 

Finally, Pickel will give you his best bets of the week. We’re looking at the postseason in football today by previewing the Jaguars and Packers playoff chances in the NFL and what Pickel thinks of Ole Miss getting 3.5 in the next round of the CFP. 

Finally, we’ll recap the latest coaching moves on the defensive side of the ball now that titles have been officially announced for key staff additions. 

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00:00 Show intro

02:11 Alexander McPherson breakdown

09:46 Armstrong Nnodim

15:42 Breaking News: Dejaun Lane enters the transfer portal

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Penn State football was having a productive day in the transfer portal. The team picked up two young and talented defensive line commits in Alexander McPherson and Armstrong Nnodim. Then, star safety Dejuan Lane entered the transfer portal. 

We discuss all of that on today's video. 

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Scouting Penn State's latest transfer portal additions + Dejuan Lane Entering Portal

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The Penn State football team’s second phase of radical transformation began this past weekend with dozens of players visiting campus, many of them former Iowa State players. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’ll try to sort through the flood of information and make sense of it all for Penn State fans. We’ll discuss the names you need to know from the Iowa State transfer list, the players visiting and committing who aren’t former Cylcones, plus the latest from the defensive coach reset. 

Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. to discuss all of that and more! We’ll be taking your questions via the live chat function on the video and addressing anything and everything related to Penn State football! If you can’t make the live show, be sure to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. That way, you’ll know when we go live, post breaking news or any of our other great content. 

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Penn State Portal additions

There’s no other place to start today than to discuss the Penn State portal additions flooding in from Ames, IA. Penn State added 19 former Cyclones to the roster in the last three days. Should fans be worried about the number of Big 12 players taking a step up in competition to the highest level of the Big Ten? We’ll discuss the nuance of the situation and what to make of the additions. 

Of course, not every player will come from Iowa. There are plenty of other players on campus this weekend, and we’ll discuss some of the names to know, including Keanu Williams, who committed to the program from UCLA on Monday night. 

Some fans are concerned that the team isn’t aggressive enough in targeting “star” players in the portal. Is that true, and if so, why? Athletic director Pat Kraft set out a vision and a large sum of money for the team to use. Do we think they’re using it? 

Portal retention and departures

In the midst of that, several key players on the Penn State roster also made decisions about their futures. We’ll discuss the impact of Amare Campbell's departure from the program and Malachi Goodman's stay on board. Of course, Tyseer Denmark also decided to stay, so we’ll factor that into the list of players who have decided since the last time we sat down for a show. 

Coaching updates 

Finally, we’ll review the coaching news from the last several days, which finally gave fans clarity on the defensive staff. We’ll discuss what we’ve learned about defensive line coach Ikaika Malloe and how he fits into the plan going forward with the rumors of another defenisve line coach joining the staff. We’ll also address the same situation at linebacker with former Cincinnati defensive coordiantor Tyson Veidt joining the staff that already includes Dan Connor as linebackers coach. 

Finally, what’s the latest update on the running backs coach? We’ll give you the news you need to know about the pursuit of the next RB coach. Join the show at 10 a.m. to discuss all of that and more! 

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Penn State Adds 20 Transfers: What the Portal Flood Really Means

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There’s been a flurry of activity this weekend as the Penn State coaching staff welcomed a host of former Iowa State players to the program. While those players are critical to the team’s immediate success, how they fit—and what their additions say about the team’s future—are becoming clearer. I’ll be providing breakdowns of each position and player in the coming days, but this weekend I spent my time scouting defensive line targets.

Not only is the defensive line’s transition a key part of the team’s success next season, but most of that talent won’t be coming from Ames. On top of that, the team is incorporating a new defensive scheme under coordinator D’Anton Lynn. Identifying what Penn State is prioritizing along the defensive line will tell us more about the types of players and traits the staff values. It will also provide insight into the kind of front they want to build.

With so much information to sort through, we’ll be doing this in stages. Today, we’re disucssing four defensive line targets in the portal. Learn more about Keanu Williams, Alijah Carnell, Joe Hjelle and Anto Saka. 

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4 Defensive Linemen Penn State Is Targeting in the Transfer Portal

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Penn State head coach Matt Campbell and GM Derek Hoojer have been working to get to know the current roster and develop a retention plan for the team ahead of the 2026 portal. How has that plan gone so far? We’ll grade each offensive position for its ability to keep quality players in the Lasch Building so far. While many have announced their intentions to leave or return, there’s a handful of players at each position who have yet to make their plans known. We’ll issue a grade now, but reserve the right to update it as we learn more about the undecided situations over time. 

Today, we focus on the quarterback and offensive tackle positions with the loss of Ethan Grunkemeyer to the portal, but the retention of Anthony Donkoh and several other offensive tackles. 

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Grading Penn State's Offensive Portal Retention So Far

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team had a much more successful retention plan in place than many expected in the week leading up to the opening of the 2026 transfer portal on Friday. Key players on offense and defense chose to stay with the program under first-year head coach Matt Campbell for the upcoming season. Still, the team also lost players who intended to test the portal and find a new home, including a key quarterback. We’ll discuss all of that, plus the latest on which players will join the program out of the transfer portal today. 

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Two Penn State targets emerge on Day One

There are a number of places we could start today’s show, but we’ll begin with the latest news, which includes the players that Penn State is now predicted to get out of the portal now that it’s open. It’s no surprise that Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht and tight end Benjamin Brahmer already have predictions placed that they will sign with Penn State. We’ll discuss the news and the fit within the program now that we know more about what will be around them. 

The coaching staff has also done an excellent job of retaining key players in the week heading up to the transfer portal. We’ll review the names that have announced their return this week. Who stands out, and which players are most pivotal to the team’s ability to compete in the coming season? We’ll break down the situation for Penn State fans on today’s show. 

Portal hits Lions hard on Friday 

Of course, the largest number of players making a move today are leaving the program. We’ll outline the players moving on from the Penn State football team and which players are the biggest loss to Campbell and his staff. Of course, the biggest blow came on Thursday evening when starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer announced that he’s entering the transfer portal and looking for a new place to start this upcoming season. 

Finally, we’ll circle back to the biggest news of the week. Penn State hired USC defensive coordinator and alum D’Anton  Lynn to lead the defense. We’ll discuss the situation as he settles into his role and the coaches he’s added to the staff since coming on board mid-week. 

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Penn State Transfer Portal Update: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What’s Next

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Penn State appears to be closing in on its next defensive coordinator as momentum builds around D’Anton Lynn.

On today’s BWI Live Show, we examine where the process stands, what hurdles remain, and what Lynn would bring to Penn State’s defense if the deal gets finalized.

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New Penn State head coach Matt Campbell took a little longer than expected, but he finally got his defensive coordinator this week. At least, that’s what the reports are as of Tuesday morning. Today on the BWI Live Show, we’ll discuss the team’s pursuit of USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn and what to make of the team’s plans now that Lynn is reportedly going to be the new defensive coordinator. We’ll also discuss the latest movement from the Penn State roster with the portal opening on Friday. Several key players have opted to return, while others have made their intentions to leave known. 

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Penn State closing in on Lynn

With the news that Penn State is nearing a deal for Lynn, it’s time to take a serious look at his defensive style and philosophy. On today’s show, we’ll give you the latest on what’s going on, and we’ll detail what Lynn believes in as a defensive coordinator. We’ll also discuss the roots of his coaching style and what his addition to the Penn State coaching staff means for the personnel and direction of the defensive roster. 

We’ll also outline the key players that Penn State should target in retention now that Lynn is close to a deal with the program. Which players give Lynn what he wants and the most freedom to run a defense he’d like to run? We’ll outline the top six players that Penn State should focus on retaining, if possible, in order to build a competitive defense in year one. 

Portal retention and loss update

Next, we’ll recap what we know so far about the Penn State transfer portal situation. Several players made their intentions known on Monday about whether they would stay or go. We’ll let you know what Keon Wylie, Anthony Ivey, and Cooper Cousins decided this week, and we’ll outline why some of those decisions are so important for the team’s roster building in 2026. 

On3 national reporter Pete Nakos also detailed the players Penn State is interested in pursuing when the portal opens, as well as which players Campbell and his staff are trying to retain. 

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Penn State Closing In on a New Defensive Coordinator | Latest on D’Anton Lynn

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The Penn State football team completed its Hollywood-esque comeback in the 2025 season with a win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl on Saturday. The team finished the season 4-3 under interim head coach Terry Smith and played one of its most complete games of the season in its final performance. Today on the BWI Live Show, we’ll discuss those topics, plus preview the start of the offseason now that the team has fully transitioned into new head coach Matt Campbell’s leadership. We’ll discuss new names entering the transfer portal that may find their way to Penn State this offseason, plus discuss the situation with the coaching staff as we enter the final week of the year. 

Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. for that and more! We’ll be taking your questions and comments throughout the show as part of our rundown for today. Drop you thoughts in the live chat for a chance to have them on the show. If you can’t make the live broadcast, you can always watch us on replay on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, or listen to the podcast version anywhere you get your podcasts. 

Penn State vs Clemson recap

We’ll start the show by discussing the offensive performance that Penn State put together under quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer in his final start of the 2025. Season. Was “Grunk” as good as it seemed? We’ll discuss the analytics and the film to discuss Grunkemeyer’s performance against the Clemson defense. 

We’ll also recap what we saw from the Penn State offensive line, tight ends, receivers, and running backs in the game against Clemson. Did any other players stand out and provide a new perspective on their skills? We’ll discuss the standout performers from the game.  

Next, we’ll flip to the defensive side of the football and discuss the team’s shutdown performance against Clemson. How were they able to stymie the Tigers’ offensive attack under senior quarterback Cade Klubnik? We’ll discuss Penn State’s plan of attack and what allowed Penn State to keep Clemson to just three points through three quarters. 

Offseason begins now

Finally, we’ll take a look at the team’s future. The transfer portal opens on Friday, and Penn State still doesn’t have a defensive coordinator. We’ll update the situation with the coaching staff buildout, and take a look at the names who have appeared in the transfer portal from Iowa State in recent days. We’ll also preview the roster and update fans on any news that breaks during the show. Join the BWI Live Show Today at 10 a.m. on YouTube! 

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Penn State vs Clemson Pinstripe Bowl Recap: Grunkemeyer, Defense, and the Matt Campbell Era Begins

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The new Penn State recruiting staff pulled another flip late in the recruiting process on Saturday, shortly after the team won the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson. Three-star wide receiver Ben Whitver flipped from JMU to the Nittany Lions, making him the tenth player in the Class of 2026. 

So is Penn State settling on a player that won’t cut it in the Big Ten? Or did every other school, including the previous staff, miss on Whitver? We’ll take you inside his impressive Under Armour camp from last summer and give you a film analysis of his performance from his senior season. 

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The Penn State football team battled in a snowy Yankee Stadium against the Clemson Tigers and came out on top Saturday, finishing the season 7-6 and with a winning record in 2025. After a cold, sloppy first half, the Lions battled the elements to get the win in adverse conditions. Join the Labatt Postgame Show to discuss Terry Smith’s final game as the interm head coach for Penn State football, as the team finally closes the chapter on the last era and enters the next under Matt Campbell. 

Join the show live immediately following Penn State and Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. We’ll take your questions and comments as we discuss what happened in the game and why. If you can’t make the show, you can always watch it on replay 24/7 on the Blue White illustrated YouTube Channel, or listen anywhere you get your podcasts. 

Penn State battles the elements and the Clemson Tigers

It was a cold and sloppy field for both Penn State and Clemson on Saturday. As a result, offense was hard to come by in the game. Both teams dealt with slipping by receivers and ball-carriers on the slick stadium surface after eight inches of snow fell in New York the night before the game. The slick surface led to less confident cutting by receivers and less open targets for both quarterbacks. The two teams combined for three official drops in the first half, but both quarterbacks finished with a sub-60% completion percentage in the first half. 

However, both offenses woke up right before halftime. Clemson tied the game at 3-3 with a 10-play drive that spanned just under three minutes. Ethan Grunkemeyer and the Penn State offense responded with a ten-play 48-yard drive of their own in just over 50 seconds. That drive ended in a Ryan Barker Field goal to give the Lions a 6-3 lead heading into the locker room. 

After a short third quarter in which Penn State controlled the clock, the Lions took a 9-3 lead to start the fourth quarter after a run-heavy drive to end the third. 

The Penn State defense suffocated the Clemson offense, giving up just three points through three quarters and just 163 yards total through the early part of the fourth when Penn State went up by 12 points with a 71-yard touchdown strike to Trebor Pena. 

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