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The Penn State football team filled another vacancy on the coaching roster this week after a quick turnaround in the coaching search. The team reportedly hired Vanderbilt special teams coach Justin Lustig after current coordinator Stacy Collins departed back to Boise State. We’ll discuss that move and more on today’s BWI Live Football Show.

It’s also a mailbag day for the program, so submit your questions on the BWI message board or during the show to have them answered. We’ll be doing a mailbag each week so keep an eye out for your chance to submit a question!

Penn State January news and notes

Blue White Illustrated senior editor Nate Bauer wrote about Penn State’s decision to hire Lustig late Sunday night.

The move provides a quick resolution to the program’s vacancy at special teams coordinator. And with it, the Nittany Lions have another strong resume handling the oft-prioritized element of the game.

A Broyles Award nominee at Syracuse in 2018, the annual recognition of the nation’s top assistant coach, Lustig has helped guide the Commodores since his arrival in Nashville in 2021. Following his debut season, he was promoted to assistant head coach.

We’ll discuss Collins’ move to head back to the West Coast and how fans should feel about the team replacing three coordinators in one offseason. Can Penn State maintain forward momentum while having so many changes?

NFL Draft deadline

Another key date for the program has come and gone. The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL draft has passed, so any remaining players with draft eligibility are now locked in for the 2024 college football season. The top name on this list is wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith. How will Penn State’s roster look this spring with Lambert-Smith, Fleming, and Trey Wallace as the top three players?

BWI Mailbag

The Penn State football team is in the depths of the offseason now, and we want to know your thoughts about the team. Submit a question for the BWI Mailbag each week on the Mailbag submission thread or live during the show. We'll feature the best questions from both places on the show's final segment.

This week, we'll be discussing King Mack's positional versatility and how NIL can change the three-and-done model for some players. Finally, we'll be talking about the Penn State wide receiver problem from multiple angles. Join the show to hear our expert's thoughts on those topics and more!

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The biggest news of the offseason rocked the college football landscape last night when ESPN reproted that Alabama head coach Nick Saban was retiring. The legendary head coach leaving one of the most storied programs in college football leaves a vacancy and a power vacuum that will change the landscape of college football in a signficiant way. How will it affect Penn State? We're discussing that on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show.

It's also a BWI Mailbag show. We're opening up the program to answer your questions and take your thoughts about Penn State recruiting. Leading industry insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the topics you want to know about in the show's final segment. Drop a question in the live chat during the show and we'll take the best submissions and discuss them on air.

Breaking transfer portal update

Before we get to the scheduled programming of today's show, there's breaking news to discuss. Former Georgia cornerback A.J. Harris is officially a Nittany Lion. BWI's Sean Fitz broke the news early Thursday morning and we'll discuss his impact on the Penn State program.

Penn State braces for impact of Saban's retirement

From a recruiting perspective, Saban's retirement can create an opportunity for Penn State recruiting. How ready is the coaching staff to open up communications with former recruiting targets like Rico Scott? Does the program have room to take players on the traditional signing day after the work they did in 2024 and the portal? Fitz and Snyder will discuss those topics and give an outline about how the team could react to this news to gain an edge in recruiting.

Additionally, the list of potential candidates to replace Saban includes other highly-regarded programs. When the new coach is named, will Penn State have targets in mind to try and pry away from that program? In the relentless world of college football recruiting, anything is possible and we'll discuss those ideas today.

Franklin among the names to replace Saban

On the flip side of that argument, Penn State head coach James Franklin was among the names of coaches that could potentially replace Saban at Alabama. We'll discuss why Franklin is widely regarded among the top coaches despite his reputation among his own fans.

Finally, we'll end the show with your questions! Join the BWI Message board for the fastest route to getting a question on the BWI Mailbag segment.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions have been active in the transfer portal for the last week, acquiring several former high-profile recruiting targets from Big Ten foes. On Today’s BWI Live Show, we’re discussing what both Julian Fleming and Nolan Rucci bring to the table from a skill perspective based on their film. Join the show on YouTube or on replay here on the site.

Penn State getting upside with Nolan Rucci

The first part of today’s show will center around BWI’s assessment of Nolan Rucci from his bowl game film against LSU. Here’s a portion of that article from earlier this week.

It seems Rucci’s physical talent hasn’t been accentuated by great coaching based on how unnatural it seems. Despite that, he’s fast and fluid enough to win. Furthermore, Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein is known as a detail-oriented coach in regards to fundamentals. While we’re just skimming the surface of those skills, it seems like Rucci could quickly turn into a plus-pass protector.

We’ll discuss more of the context around Rucci’s play and what sort of player they’re getting out of the portal from Wisconsin. The Badgers have gone through several radical changes over the last several seasons, and the stereotypes about Wisconsin linemen are not the same as they used to be.

Fleming provides a veteran presence

While there’s little film on Rucci, Fleming is another story. The former Penn State top receiver target has extensive film and playing time at Ohio State. But what does the tape say about his usage and production with the Buckeyes?

We’ll discuss his talents, what sort of athlete he is and how he could figure into the Penn State passing attack this upcoming season. With one year of eligibility left, Fleming is trying to make an impact now.

Wide receiver discussion continued

However, the issues surrounding the wide receiver room aren't over. Penn State fans want to know why the team had so many problems getting production out of its wideouts in 2023. We'll discuss the multiple factors and nuances of the situation that ultimately led to the team declining to target the position for the final three games after offensive coordiantor Mike Yurcich was fired. We'll also discuss how new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki fits into the equation and how he can potentially fix the problem.

Lastly, we examine the hole in the transfer portal roster at cornerback. Penn State is pursuing several players at the position. We'll give you a brief breakdown of A.J. Harris and how he could fit into the room if and when he commits to the program.

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Penn State University started classes on Monday, so the 2024 season is beginning in earnest for the Penn State football team. Who will be around for winter conditioning and spring football? We got a sense of that answer on Monday, with an updated roster coming from the program. We'll discuss that, transfer portal activity and the national championship game from last night on today's BWI Live Show.

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Penn State roster update

There was still a lack of clarity about certain players and their intentions for their future with Penn State football. Two of them, defensive tackles Hakeem Beamon and Dvon Ellies made their intentions known last week that they were returning for another year with the program. However, several veterans hadn't made their plans known, including the team's maligned receiver room.

Is KeAndre Lambert-Smith coming back for another season? How about transfer Malik McClain who struggled to see the field last season? While some players are assumed to return, it's difficult to make that assumption in today's college football. Senior Editor Nate Bauer had a report last week about who would be back and wrote about what he knew. Today, he and publisher Sean Fitz will discuss that on the show.

Portal review

The transfer portal window is still technically open but with most of the program's targets in-house we'll review this portal recruiting class too. How did Penn State do with their efforts? Join the show to learn more about Nolan Rucci, Julian Fleming and the rest of the team's additions.

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The Penn State football calendar rarely sleeps, and yesterday was a busy day for the team. There was significant portal movement on the roster, and the team's top prospects participated in all-star games. We're covering it all, plus the upcoming portal recruiting weekend already in high gear.

Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube, or check out the replay on the site. We're discussing the week's most crucial roster movement news and taking your questions on the show! Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz break it all down for you on the show.

Penn State receiver movement

While it's been in the works for a while, former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming officially joined Penn State out of the transfer portal. Fleming didn't announce the move, but social media got word of his intentions.

Hours before his commitment, on the transfer portal deadline for January, receiver Dante Cephas entered his name into the portal. The one-year Penn State wide receiver caught 22 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a frustrating season for both Cephas and fans. We'll recap his time at Penn State and discuss the transition to the team's latest addition in Fleming.

Not all of it is portal news

The team also got significant retention news on Wednesday with the announcement that veteran defensive tackle Dvon Ellies is returning for a bonus season. We'll discuss how important Ellie is to the defensive tackle rotation and what he means for Tom Allen's defense as he settles in as the new Penn State defensive coordinator.

Yet, the portal is critical for Penn State's chances next fall in their attempt to reload at key positions. Fitz and Snyder will discuss the upcoming transfer portal recruiting weekend and what fans need to know about this important window. There's already one visitor on campus, which you can read about here in an article Fitz posted Thursday morning.

Penn State recruiting update

While some of the staff focus on the portal, junior days start in January, which are an essential part of the recruiting calendar. Snyder is tracking the players joining Penn State to learn more about the program and set up the next phase for the 2025 cycle.

Finally, we'll discuss the all-star bowls that several Penn State players attended this past week. Quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer, and lineman Donovan Harbour was at the Under Armour Bowl in Florida and competed during the game Wednesday afternoon. Fitz traveled down for the week to check out the practice and has his thoughts about how the duo performed outside of the game.

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The Penn State Football team made a distinct shift since offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was let go in the middle of November. The team made sublte changes over the last month that culminated in the team's approach in the 2023 Peach Bowl.

While new offensive coordiantors Ja'Juan Seider and Ty Howle didn't change many plays, they did change some key elements of the offense that we'll discuss on today's BWI Live Show. Who is seeing the offensive targets changed took an even more dramatic shift at the end of December, which we'll explain today. We'll also discuss how that shift narrowed the focus of the offensive attack in a way that made things harder for quarterback Drew Allar.

Finally, we'll discuss the team's defensive mentality after the first drive. We'll look into how the team performed to understand if there was an impact of former Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's absence.

Penn State defense set up to fail

There's no doubt that Penn State's loss of it's top two corners and best defensive player in Kalen King, Johnny Dixon and Chop Robinson. We break down how losing Dixon and King affected the Penn State defense's schematic choices. From there, we'll discuss how Abdul Carter's injury further drove a nail in the coffin of Penn State's defensive efforts.

Next, we'll highlight the players who did a good job despite giving up over 500 yards of offense to Ole Miss. Did Cam Miller and Zion Tracy show anything on film that should make fans feel better about the day they had covered Ole Miss' receivers? We'll also discuss how Abdul Carter was playing before his injury in the second quarter.

Passing attack has issues before third quarter

Why didn't Penn State get the ball to running back Nick Singleton more on Saturday? We'll detail how the game flow radically altered the plan in the second half. Then we'll discuss the day that the offensive line had in pass protection of quarterback Drew Allar.

While it's easy to point to the general dysfunction of the Penn State offense on Saturday, Allar does share in the blame for the performance. We'll take you through some of the issues hidden behind his decisions to check the ball down or scramble. We'll talk about how Allar suffered from some of the issues he seemingly overcame at the end of the season before regressing this past weekend.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions put together a frustrating and dissapointing final game for fans in the 2023 season. The Lions lost 38-25 to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta in another big game whiff for head coach James Franklin and his squad. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll discuss what went into the meltdown on both sides of the ball.

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Penn State offense

The Penn State offense improved upon it's other performances against top-15 teams in postseason play, putting up 17 points in the first half and keeping pace with Ole Miss' wide open attack. But the team's adjustments out of halftime proved to be catastrophic. The team managed only nine plays on three three-and-outs during the third quarter, while Ole Miss poured on 11 points. By the time the team recovered in the fourth quarter, the game was all but over.

Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 295 yards in the loss, but was once again posted a sub-50% completion percentage in the game. We'll discuss his role in the team's offensive struggles and then discuss the other factors that led to the team's inability to put meaningful pressure back on the Ole Miss offense.

Defense puts on its worst performance of the season

While the offense struggled for meaningful moments late in a shootout, the Penn State defense was the real problem for the Nittany Lions on saturday. They gave up 544 yards of offense in the game, including 258 yards passing in the first half.

We'll discuss what no-win situation the opt-outs and injuries put interim defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter in. We'll also discuss the future of the defense and how Penn State can rebuild its defense next season under new defensive coordinator Tom Allen.

As it does with a win, the loss puts a certain spin on the upcoming season. Should Penn State fans be less optimistic about the future after the team's performance in Atlanta? We'll be taking your questions and comments throughout the show! Join us live at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on the site. Sign up now for premium content and get access to articles, videos, and scoop you can't get anywhere else!

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The Penn State Nittany Lions lost to Ole Miss on Saturday in the 2023 Peach Bowl. Penn State's vaunted defense allowed over 500 yards without key starters and injuries that cropped up throughout the game. Join the show live on YouTube immediately following the game.

Penn State and Ole Miss trade blows early

The first half went to the Nittany Lions, who came out of the gates hot. Despite not having Olu Fashanu, Kalen King or Johnny Dixon, the team got things going on both sides of the ball. Penn State rushed for 85 yards on ten carries. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen took that momentum from the first half to average a twin 6.6 yards per carry at halftime.

Meanwhile the Penn State defense under co-defensive coordinators Robb Smith and Anthony Poindexter got to Quinshon Judkins early. The run-heavy Ole Miss offense gained one yard rushing thanks to the typically aggressive Penn State front seven. That led to several third-and-longs where the Penn State pass rush got to quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Second quarter saved by big play

But things changed in the second quarter. Ole Miss veered away from its run approach to attack Penn State's young corner. Zion Tracy and Cam Miller couldn't lock down Tre Harris, who put up 63 yards in the first half. His teammates outdid him, tight end Cade Prieskorn, who racked up 96 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. Dayton Wade threw in 79 yards as well. Dart threw for 258 yards in the first half.

Meanwhile, Allar and the offense failed to find a second gear. The passing game struggled once again but was aided by a trick play from backup quarterback Beau Pribula, resulting in a 48-yard touchdown to Nick Singleton.

Third quarter implsion

Penn State's offense didn't do much to help itself at halftime. They botched a two-minute drive, giving the ball back to Ole Miss iwth a chance to score before the half, then went three-and-out on the second half's opening drive.

The third quarter was the turning point in the game for the two teams. Penn State's offense remained in neutral coming out of halftime. The team gained 14 yards to Ole Miss' 141. The Nittany Lions went three-and-out on each drive of the third quarter, showing little ability to threaten a maligned Ole Miss defense.

Meanwhile, a critical injury to Abdul Carter opened the gates for an already churning Ole Miss offense. Carter was rolled up on at the end of the first half and tried to play through in the third quarter. However, he struggled to get off blocks or play with explosives, helping to allow 57 rushing yards in the third frame.

We'll be taking your questions and thoughts about the loss on the show for sixty minutes after the final whistle. Don't miss the final BWI Live Postgame Show of the season!

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We're just hours away from the 2023 Peach Bowl and Penn State football's chance to go six-for-six and win every New Year's Six Bowl game. To do it, they'll have to beat Ole Miss, led by head coach Lane Kiffen. 

In order to learn more about the team, we're connecting with an old friend. Former Blue White Illustrated reporter David Eckert joins the show to discuss Ole Miss, the team he now covers. He joins the show for the first time since his move down South to give us a better understanding of the team Penn State faces. 

Penn State defense facing a balanced offense

We start the show by getting to know the Ole Miss offense. Jaxson Dart is a fan favorite for his team and someone Eckert thinks Penn State fans would love. But who has the quarterback advantage? We'll discuss the matchup and how Dart operates the Ole Miss offense. 

This week, Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac assessed the offense he'll face this weekend. They bring a lot of challenging aspects to the game that don't have to with skill.

"Yeah, I say definitely the tempo and the personnel. They know how to get their skill guys into space and make plays. We kind of pride ourselves on stopping the run all year, and this is a team that has some good backs that run hard and some good receivers as well. So they're pretty balanced in that aspect. So we've just got to do a good job of locking that down," Isaac said. 

The running game is a focus of our conversation, as well as how Ole Miss will face off against Penn State. However, we end the conversation discussing Tre Harris and his impact on the game. 

Ole Miss defense is "multiple"

According to Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, the most noticeable aspect of the Ole Miss defense is their multiplicity. 

"Yeah, we've been saying it all bowl prep that they're a very multiple team, play a lot of even and odd fronts. So we're going to have to be tight on communication up front, whether it's run-blocking schemes or pass protection," Allar said. 

We discuss that diversity and what it might be trying to mask up front for Penn State's next opponent. Will the loss of Cedric Johnson affect that group? 

Opt-in Culture

Finally, we'll discuss that there are only a few opt-outs on either sideline. Penn State has several players that could opt out of the game but decided to play. The same is true for Kiffen's side, where Johnson is the only player not participating. Head coach James Franklin says that it's not by accident that Penn State is nearly at full strength.  

"Yeah. I think you guys have heard me talk about this in the past. These are different times in college football, and we've worked really hard to create a relationship with our players that there can be open and honest dialogue and discussions," he said.  

"We've tried to create an environment where really there's no reason for any player to opt-out. What I mean by that is all the way back to Saquon Barkley, who was being projected as a top 15 pick, there's a way to do this where the player, the family, the agents, whoever, everybody's comfortable with the plan."

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The conclusion of the 2023 Penn State Football season is almost here. The team is in Atlanta, making final preparations for the Peach Bowl, which comes to you this Saturday at noon. Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll preview the game and get the latest from reporter Greg Pickel, covering the Atlanta team. BWI Publisher Sean Fitz will also give his thoughts and predictions on the matchup.

Pickel with the latest from Penn State media availablity

Possibly the biggest mystery this past month was the status of veterans heading to the NFL for the upcoming game. While some, like defensive end Chop Robinson, made the announcement early, others have been more elusive in their intentions. Fellow defensive end Adisa Isaac announced that he was planning to play in the game before declaring for the NFL Draft, but his participation level, along with other veterans, is still unclear.

That is, until Thursday morning. Pickel will share the latest on what Isaac's plans are for the game and how much the team's sack leader will play against the SEC foe.

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