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The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights this afternoon for the final home game of the 2023 season. Join the Penn State Football Tailgate Show, presented with Seven Mountains Media, for 90 minutes of Penn State football discussion with former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins. We'll preview the game to discuss the major storylines of the week and how the team will play.

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Penn State vs Rutgers Preview

Penn State head coach James Franklin never gives specific injury updates or timelines, but this week he did give insight into when fans might see receiver Harrison Wallace back on the field.

"Yeah, we won't see him this week. But I'm not sure after that," Franklin said during his Wednesday press conference.

As you might expect, the Penn State offense dominated conviersation this week among fans and the media. Franklin fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on Sunday of last week and the team has formulated a new plan for the rest of the season. Running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider and tight ends coach Ty Howle were elevated to co-offensive coordinators (a title which they already had) and are now in charge of the offense.

However, Franklin declined to discuss who would call the plays this week. During his weekly radio show, Franklin clarified a misconception about how things were going to go on Saturday.

“I don’t think I said they were going to share play-calling duties. I said they’re both going to be involved, which I guess you could interpret a lot of different ways. But I’m just not going to get into how we’re going to do it,” Franklin said. “I got two guys that have been in charge. But it’s really been a collaborative effort with the entire staff, specifically on the offensive side of the ball to come up with a game plan."

Penn State defensive adjustments?

The Penn State defense played well enough to win but on their own. Last week, the team gave up several explosive runs to Michigan, especially on third down. How will the team adjust? We'll discuss how that will play out this week, and if the team should consider changing it's third down package.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. It's the final home game of the 2023 season and the last chance for Penn State to play well in front of its fans. We're looking at the five things that will help get the team, especially the offense, back on track against their opponent this weekend.

The BWI Live Show will tackle the team's biggest issues, including the inconsistent passing game, maximizing the team's advantages in the trenches against Rutgers, and cracking another tough coverage scheme. We'll also look at two factors that will affect the game for the Penn State defense, including Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai.

Penn State run defense on third down

If there's been one consistent and alarming flaw in the Penn State defense, it's the third and long run defense. The team's Prowler Package has been susceptible to giving up third downs on the ground in obvious passing situations. We'll discuss how this is a problem and not what you think when you examine the full information set. We'll explain how defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is taking a risk with Chop Robinson, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Adisa Isaac on the field simultaneously.

Next, we'll look at the Penn State passing attack, and how it might get out of the mud it's been wallowing in for most of the season. While it won't be eclectic, there are some efficiency changes for this game, and the rest of the year that it can make to take advantage of situations, formations, and schemes. We'll discuss how Penn State can take the pressure off of Drew Allar and how they can attack the Rutgers linebackers.

Finally, we'll discuss how the team can run at Rutgers to maximize its chances of getting positive runs with Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.

Five Things to get Penn State back on track against Rutgers

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces Rutgers on Saturday in the team's Senior Day for the 2023 season. It's also the coaching staff's final recruiting weekend of the year. On today's BWI Live Recruiting Show, we recap the previous weekend, and look ahead to the game against Rutgers.

Penn State hosted one of it's largest recruiting weeken's of the year in the team's loss to Michigan. While turmoil swirled around the program because of the loss, how did recruits take the game's outcome? Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will recap that, and the notable news that came out of the event.

Penn State hosts an official visit and gets a commitment

Despite the loss, Penn State landed a quarterback commit on Tuesday with three-star passer Bekkem Kritza. We discussed earlier this week what he brings to the table as a prospect. Still, Snyder will discuss how Kritza is viewed by national recruiting experts and what people around him said about his reasons for committing to the program.

Fitz Practice Update: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-practice-report-what-did-we-learn-about-the-lions-before-rutgers/

Four-star offensive lineman Andrew Dennis also took an official visit to Penn State last weekend. The Nittany Lions already have a strong offensive line class, but the team has routinely taken extra linemen late in the last several recruiting cycles. Is Dennis the next one? We'll review how the visit went and what information came out about it.

Practice Update

Meanwhile, the current Penn State Football team held practice last night, and Blue White Illustrated was there to get a lay of the land after offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich was fired on Sunday. Fitz will give you his impressions of the team's progress this week and how things went with multiple coaches sharing the load of running the offensive practice. We'll also discuss James Franklin's comments afterwards about the transfer portal and more.

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Rutgers preview

Of course, this weekend's list of recruits won't be the same as a top-ten matchup, but we'll preview who will be at the game this weekend. Penn State's recruiting efforts are about to pick up as the team exits the regular season and heads into the final weeks before the early signing period. We're tracking who is on the short list of players who have Penn State's attention and who might be the next domino to fall in recruiting.

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The Penn State football team fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on Sunday after the team's 24-15 loss to Michigan at home. On today's BWI Live show, we discuss what happened on the field that led to that decision. We'll take you through the game plan against Michigan, some of the major sticking points for the offense and what head coach James Franklin had to say about the matter.

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Game Day execution a big sticking point for Penn State staff

The Penn State offense developed a plan each week of how they were going to attack the opposing offense. But, accoring to Franklin, that plan didn't get executed correctly each week. When asked to clarify what he meant about getting quarterback Drew Allar into a rhythm early, Franklin said it was more than just that.

"As you can imagine, I have conversations about all the things I have concerns about, and more so than I speak in the press conferences.

"I think you guys have heard me come in and talk, whether it's openers, third down, starting fast, all these things are things that we've had lengthy discussions about and had a plan for, but a lot of the times when we got to the games, either we did not call the games that way or we did not execute the games the way we intended them to."

Those things were asked for."

We'll discuss how the Michigan game was a terrible example of getting Allar into rhythm and how Yurcich took what the defense gave him to the detriment of his passing game.

Penn State running game

There was a viral clip of Penn State running back Nick Singleton missing a potential touchdown run on the Nittany Lion's drive that led to a field goal. We'll discuss how that play is a microcosm of how Singleton is performing this year and what factors led to him not taking the cutback lane for a touchdown. It's a systmatic issue for Penn State who aren't putting their players in the best position to succeed.

We'll also discuss how the offensive performance is inconsistent from even the stronger positions like tight end and the offensive line. Check out the show here, or on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.

Can Penn State put its star players in a better position to succeed?

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The end of the Penn State football season is in turmoil after the program fired offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich on Sunday. The team, now down one of it's top coaches, must find a way to right the ship and win its final two games of the year after. We're discussing the fallout from head coach James Franklin's decision and what comes next for the program.

We'll also cover the most interesting parts of his press conference about the decision on Monday. What did Franklin say that piqued the interest of our experts? We'll break that down on today's BWI Live Show. Publisher Sean Fitz and Senior Editor Nate Bauer sit down to discuss the state of the program and to answer your questions.

We'll also review parts of the Michigan game and preview Penn State's next opponent, the Rutgers Scarlett Knights. If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any live or breaking news content.

Penn State moving on from Yurcich

There are several important factors in the team's decision to move on from Yurcich and most center around quarterback Drew Allar. Can the team find a better path forward on the football field to develop his confidence? From there, can they find a coordinator that fits Penn State and Allar's playing style?

We'll discuss the dangers of making and not making this move.

The Penn State running game has been the source of both the team's strength and its issues through ten games. Can Howle and Seider find a better path to putting them in a position to succeed as well? We'll discuss the Michigan game and what went wrong, ultimately leading to Yurich's removal.

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Penn State head coach James Franklin made a decisive move on Sunday after the team’s 24-15 loss to Michigan. The team announced that it had parted ways with offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich before the play-caller finished his third season with the team. Blue White Illustrated discusses the breaking news here, and on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Publisher, and veteran Penn State Football insider Sean Fitz discusses the move and the multi-faceted implications.

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Penn State, Franklin, moving on from Yurcich

The Nittany Lions have not had the success or continued production through three years under Yurcich. The team hired the former Oklahoma State and Texas coordinator after the 2020 COVID season. At the same time, the team entered a bad stretch of recruiting success on the offensive line and at wide receiver. The first cropped up in 2021 when the team struggled to consistently run the football. The team was 118th in the country, according to cfbstatscom in team rushing yards per game at 108.0.

The next season, Penn State still struggled to run the ball but the deep passing game never materialized with veteran quarterback Sean Clifford returning for his sixth year of eligibility. The team still finished the year 11-2 with an impressive Rose Bowl win over Utah. The Class of 2022 carried the team to an impressive ranking in what many figured would be a down year for the Nittany Lions. The story coming into 2023 was that this was Penn State’s best chance to reach the college football playoff with a young, five-star passer in Drew Allar.

The offense failed to show up in 2023 during big moments

But that’s not how things have played this year. Penn State scored 15 points during the competitive portions of its two biggest games of the year. The offense managed six points against Ohio State before a desperation touchdown, down two scores in the final minute of the game. Then this last Saturday, they improved to the tune of 9 points against Michigan.

Frustration and anger from Franklin boiled over after the game. For Franklin, calling out specific issues with the playcalling is a rare occurrence.

“We’ve got to do a better job of calling a game to allow our quarterback to get into rhythm. That is critical. We’ve got to find easy completions for a quarterback to get into rhythm. That’s what everybody does. We’ve got to do a good job of that. And then on top of that, although there weren’t sacks, there were too many pressures and there were too many times where we were not creating separation,” The head coach said after the game.

We'll discuss the situation and what comes next for the Nittany Lions, who are looking for the sixth offensive coordinator under Franklin at Penn State.

Breaking: Penn State Fires Mike Yurcich after loss to Michigan

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Offense Comes up Small Again in Big-Game Situation | Penn State vs. Michigan Postgame Show

Penn State battled with Michigan through the first half, holding Michigan to 14 points. The defense, while giving up big plays, held Michigan down for a good portion of the game. Third down run defense was a problem again for the Nittany Lions, who gave up a 22-yard touchdown on third and long to Donovan Edwards after the Wolverines ran the ball off the right side on third-and-long for a touchdown.

Neither team was interested in throwing the football in this game. Michigan scored a field goal in the third quarter on a 13-play, 45-yard drive that lasted eight minutes and featured zero completed passes. That drive was set up by a critical Drew Allar fumble that set up the score. Those points were the first given up by the Penn State defense in the third quarter this season. Through the first 45 minutes of the game, the two teams combined for just 21 passing attempts.

It was hot and cold again for the Penn State offense, who had two three-and-outs in the first half but also put together two five-plus minute drives that ended in points.

A critical moment in the fourth quarter

Penn State had a chance to strike early in the fourth quarter after the Penn State defense forced Michigan three-and-out from the shadow of the goal line. But special teams came up big on a questionable call on the return.

Sensational returner Daequan Hardy returned the ball near the 50-yard line, but a holding call on receiver Malik Meiga resulted in a swing of nearly 20 yards. Penn State ultimately punted and gave the ball back to the Wolverines, yet again failing to mount an offensive threat late in the game.

But the Penn State defense held stout and prolonged the Nittnay Lions' chances to close the gap on the next drive.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team takes on Michigan tomorrow in one of the biggest games of the 2023 season. Join the Penn State Football tailgate Show live from outside the Bryce Jordan Center starting at 9 a.m. to get ready for the action. Former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins gives his thoughts on the importance of the game and how he thinks things will play out.

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Penn State vs. Michigan plus a scandal

News broke on Friday afternoon that Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh would be suspended from all games for the remainder of the season by the Big Ten and commissioner Tony Pettiti. While the legal case continues to evolve, we'll discuss what the role of a head coach is on the sidelines and how Harbaugh's absence can affect the team. We'll discuss what the role of a head coach is on game days and what Michigan will potentially be missing.

Also, does this move give Michigan extra motivation? We'll turn to Hawkins to get a player-level understanding of how the team will likely feel about the situation.

But the actual game still matters

While headlines off the field are one thing, the game is another. We'll discuss how the Michigan offense matches up with the Penn State defense and vice versa. You'll also hear features, look at the Big Ten Schedule for this week, and more.

But what type of game are we in store for? Penn State head coach James Franklin knows how these things go.

"I think we're going to have to be patient. I mean, could this game turn out to be game where there is multiple touchdowns scored on both sides and it comes down to a one-possession game and more of a shootout?"

"Yes," Franklin said rhetorically.

"Is it more likely to come down to a low-scoring game and a battle and a one-possession game and four-minute, two-minute type situations at the end? Probably most likely."

Franklin implored fans as much as his staff to embrace the game style and not get impatient for big plays or points when they're not there.

"So, for us, we got to make sure that we don't lose patience. There will be times where punting may be the best option. We just got to manage this game, and when the opportunities present themselves, we got to take advantage of it. I think patience is going to be critical."

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The Penn State Football team faces off against the Michigan Wolverines at Beaver Stadium for one last chance to prove they are a top-tier program in college football. On today’s BWI Live Show, we’re counting down five things you need to know in the upcoming game. Today, we’ll be joined by Clayton Sayfie of the Wolverine to give the Michigan perspective on the game.

We’ll discuss the upcoming game and also give you the latest on what disciplinary action the Big Ten is considering for Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Then, after the game's conclusion, join the BWI Live Postgame Show as we break down the what and why of the game.

Penn State vs Michigan, five things

Today’s show is based off of the offensive and defensive scouting articles from earlier this week at Blue White Illustrated. We’ll pull critical information about how Michigan likes to operate and how Penn State can attack those processes on either side of the ball. Here’s an excerpt from that premium content.

The threat of the running game and Michigan’s mystique as a run-first team have opened up some explosive options in the passing game. Most of the Michigan offense is vertical-based. MCcarthy’s arm strength and velocity on the ball come in handy in this over-the-top passing scheme. His average depth of target is 10.6 yards downfield, which is third in the Big Ten. While McCarthy isn’t chucking the ball deep as much as other quarterbacks, he’s shockingly far ahead in completion percentage.

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Lions offensive line presents a new challenge for Michigan

The Penn State offensive line will be one of Michigan's best this year.

While the run-blocking grade doesn’t consider the scheme, situation, or any other context, it’s a broad gauge to show that this is the best offensive line that Michigan has faced this year. It’s also true to point out that Michigan has seen 224 run snaps in 2023. That’s the third-fewest among Big Ten teams.

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Five Things To Watch in Penn State vs. Michigan | Jim Harbaugh Suspended?

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Penn State football's biggest and most important game of the 2023 regular season is finally almost here. The Nittany Lions take on Michigan at Beaver Stadium to help decide the fate of the Big Ten East. But it's not just fans that are excited about the game. Hundreds of recruits will attend the duel of top-ten teams this weekend, and we're discussing who will be at the game this weekend. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to find out the biggest and most influential names on the list.

Recruiting experts Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz have been lighting up the phones to confirm which prospects will attend the showdown all week. Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTub to find out what you need to know about this weekend.

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James Franklin previews upcoming recruiting environment

"I think this is one of the Fridays where I'm not out," Franklin said. "I've been out a good portion of the year. Not every game, but a good portion of the year, either Friday morning and Friday night. I don't think I'm out this week. And then, we got a ton of recruits coming in on Saturday. That's the hard part, especially with it being a 12 o'clock game. That makes it challenging."

But most of the recruits get the big picture and understand that there's a focus on the game.

"But I also think we try to communicate as much as we can with the recruits that, look, you just got to understand, we don't have a whole lot of opportunity to sit down with guys individually. So, I think most of them understand that. And then some of them that are able to get in here early then we may do something with them if they're here Friday or if they're staying the night Saturday, it allows us to do some things on Sunday. But it's challenging. Obviously, the game environment, the game, should create a great experience for them."

Penn State hosting lineman on official visit

One player who will get extra attention on Saturday is three-star lineman Andrew Dennis. The former Michigan State commit is in town for an official visit, which he announced earlier this week. How does all of that work and how crucial is Dennis to the Class of 2024? We'll discuss that, and more on the show.

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