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The Penn State football team takes on Michigan this weekend in a critical matchup in the Big Ten East. Head coach James Franklin's squad put together its most complete effort against Maryland with a 51-15 win last Saturday. So, what elements translate from last week to this week? We'll discuss that and then break down the Michigan Wolverines on today's show.

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What can Penn State take from win over Maryland?

Two offensive changes from previous games stood out in last week's win over Maryland. First, racing out to 21 points in the first half was a change for Penn State. Franklin counts that as a team effort.

"Starting fast was huge in this game. That first fourth-down stop, not only was that a huge play in the game from a momentum standpoint, the first big momentum play of the game, but then also the offense was able to turn that into a first drive touchdown," Franklin said.

The second is that quarterback Drew Allar played with confidence and conviction we hadn't seen in quite some time. Franklin feels this has been coming with more experience from the sophomore quarterback.

"Yeah, I think obviously the more you play, the more comfortable you get and the more confidence you get, the more relaxed you can be. I do think being loose, being relaxed at every position I think is important.

That comes with preparation and confidence, and then obviously how we play helps with that as well."

Defense ready for rematch?

For the last year, the Penn State defense has had to hear that they weren't big enough or good enough to play with Michigan in the run game. Have they put in the work to be ready now?

"So first of all, I think we have been much more disciplined and consistent in gap responsibility. There has been times where we have tried to make plays and get out of our gap, and against good teams the ball will find the open gap.

I think we're a little bit bigger. I think the size has helped us as well. We're a little bit bigger across the front, specifically the D-line. Not to the point where it's affected our ability to move. I think that's a big part of what we do as well, is our movements and our games," Franklin said.

We'll discuss how the defensive line has proven over this year that they are ready to go and give thoughts on how the team will perform in that phase this weekend.

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What can Penn State take from its win over Maryland into game against Michigan?

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The Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Michigan Wolverines this weekend in Happy Valley for the most important game of the 2023 season. Join the Blue White Illustrated Live Show today at 10 a.m. as we discuss the last win for Penn State, James Franklin's press conference on Monday, and preview the upcoming game against Michigan.

James Franklin press conference

Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with the media on Monday to discuss the upcoming game against the Wolverines. We'll discuss what the media asked Franklin and what his responses mean for the upcoming game. Senior Editor Nate Bauer and publisher Sean Fitz have extensive experience taking the correct meaning from Franklin's comments and explaining the nuance of the situation.

Of course, the main topic of Monday's press conference was the Penn State run defense, which was gashed last year by the Wolverines. Franklin thinks his team is better in several areas than they were last season.

"I think we have been much more disciplined and consistent in gap responsibility. There has been times where we have tried to make plays and get out of our gap, and against good teams the ball will find the open gap," Franklin said.

"I think we're a little bit bigger. I think the size has helped us as well. We're a little bit bigger across the front, specifically the D-line. Not to the point where it's affected our ability to move. I think that's a big part of what we do as well, is our movements and our games."

Penn State vs. Michigan

Once we conclude the look at Franklin's press conference, we'll finish the show discussing the upcoming game. We'll give you an early preview of what situations and matchups will help determine the game and which players will need to play their best for the Nittany Lions to get a victory.

As he does each week, Franklin highlights the players they think are the most dangerous on each side of thel ball. Here are the players he gave this week. On offense, things start with quarterback JJ McCarthy.

"Their quarterback has been a differentiator for them, completing almost 76% of his balls. Also has the ability to make plays with his feet either running for first downs or extending plays," Franklin said.

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Penn State vs. Michigan Preview

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The Penn State Men's basketball team starts the 2023-2024 season Monday night against Delaware State. The Penn State Hoops Show returns to discuss the upcoming year, what to expect under new head coach Mike Rhoades, and more. There's also a special interview with the new GM of "More To Give", Pat Flannery. More To Give is the basketball-specific NIL endeavor under the Happy Valley United umbrella.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions finally got the complete-game effort from their offense that they've been looking for. The team defeated Maryland on Saturday in a complete-team shutdown that featured another dominating defensive performance and a breakout game from quarterback Drew Allar.

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Penn State pass game grows up

After a late-game surge that helped the Nittany Lions defeat Indiana, Allar picked up right where he left off. The 6-5 passer looked calm and poised in the pocket against Maryland. That confidence resulted in three first-half touchdowns for the Nittany Lions. Allar completed 76% of his passes in the first half, and the offense converted 80% of its first downs on the way to 21 first-half points.

Penn State head coach James Franklin has been happy with the way his young quarterback has progressed this season but was still looking for more heading into this matchup.

"I'm pleased with how it's going, but there is obviously a lot of room for growth there, not just specifically with him, but the pieces around him as well."

"The last thing I'll say, because we've talked about this a lot, is I also think the explosive plays help. You know, when you're able to complete a ball like we did with KeAndre, the more times you can put that on tape, that affects the defense very similar to a mobile quarterback."

Penn State completed those explosive plays against the Maryland defense and got support from players not named KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Receiver Dante Cephas had a breakout performance in the win with his most yards and catches of the season. Cephas had two touchdowns on the day and six catches for 53 yards.

Defense rebounds for lights-out performance

Aside from one drive, aided by a roughing of the punter penalty, the Penn State defense locked down the Maryland offense. Yes, Taulia Tagovailoa started the game 17-17, but the defense also sacked the Maryland quarterback four times.

Also, halftime was good for the Nittany Lion's defense again, who shut out another opponent in the third quarter. Penn State allowed -51 yards rushing through three quarters and allowed only 15 yards in the third frame.

We'll be discussing these topics and more on tonight's show.

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The Penn State Football team takes on Maryland Saturday in College Park in a pivotal game in the 2023 season. While the Terps are a 5-3 team that has lost three straight games, they present a dangerous challenge to the Nittany Lions this weekend. 

On today's Five Things to Watch, we break down the matchups that will determine the game this weekend. We'll cover Penn State's rushing attack, Maryland's passing game, and the Terrapins front seven. 

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Franklin aware of Maryland's passing attack 

Penn State head coach James Franklin laid out the game during his Tuesday press conference.

"They're an 11-personnel spread team. Guys that we have respect for is their quarterback, obviously. Wide receivers, No. 6 and No. 1, Jeshaun Jones and Kaden Prather, and running back Roman Hemby. We got respect for those guys.

Other guys as well, obviously, but really kind of runs through their quarterback who has been playing there and been productive, owns every record that university has," Franklin said. 

We'll discuss the reality of Maryland's offense and how they operate schematically. 

Penn State offense faces unique matchup

The Maryland defense doesn't have one superstar, but the data suggests that its front seven is stacked with productive players. We'll sift through the information to point out which players, matchups, and schemes will determine the outcome of the game for the Penn State offense. 

We'll discuss the Penn State rushing attack's matchup with Maryland, how the Lions will fare against a robust pass rush, and how the receivers will fare against the Maryland secondary. 

But to me, it's a season that's going to look very different each week based on a lot of factors. Home, away, weather, environment, matchups. There's going to be a team where you say, on paper, you're supposed to be worse are supposed to be better, and the game doesn't play out that way because you got matchups that are in your favor or not in your favor. So there's just so many things that kind of go into it."

Game Day Coverage

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces off against Maryland this weekend in a regional clash with Big Ten and recruiting implications. On today's BWI Live Show, Penn State football veterans Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz discuss the upcoming game, review notes from last night's practice, and answer your questions.

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We'll also cover what James Franklin had to say after Penn State practice last night, how the team will work through it's receiver issues for the remainder of the season, and more.

Penn State practice update

Both Bauer and Fitz were at Penn State's practice availability last night and took notes on the offense and defense. You can get their full insights from their Wednesday articles, but they'll also share thoughts on today's show.

Maryland Preview

There could not be two more directly opposed quarterbacks from a mindset standpoint. The firely and aggressive Taulia Tagovailoa has given Maryland a fighting chance each of the last three seasons he's been under center. New Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is a cool and methodical player who doesn't risk the football.

For this weekend's matchup, Franklin knows that Tagovailoa can challenge his defense in multiple ways.

"Yeah, really good player," Franklin said. "Obviously, statistically, he's number one in every category at the University of Maryland. They've had some good quarterbacks, all the way back to Boomer Esiason, and Frank Reich, and a ton of guys that have played there. Obviously, the thing that makes him challenging is his, not only decision-making as a passer and the weapons they have around him, but then also his athleticism and his quickness and his ability to improvise. Those are the things that become most challenging. But, whenever you got a guy that's played as much football as he has, that's why I think there was so much confidence with [Mike Locksley] and those guys coming into the season, and why they're confident now, because they got a veteran, experienced, proven quarterback," Franklin said.

We'll preview how the two teams match up and the major storylines that go into this game. It's a big recruiting weekend for both teams, with Penn State dominating the Maryland region in recruiting under Franklin.

BWI Mailbag

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If there's been one constant theme around the Penn State offense from fans this year, it's frustration. The expectations of a five-star quarterback playing at an elite level reached a fever pitch after an explosive first game from Drew Allar.

But since then?

Reality has set in for Penn State fans about the play of a first-year quarterback. On today's show, we'll discuss Allar's performance against Indiana, along with his teammates on offense. We'll review the run game and the defense as well.

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Penn State pleased with Allar's progression

When building an offense, you can't solely cater to the quarterback's strengths. The ability of the personnel around him is also a factor in how you build an offense, according to James Franklin.

"The other thing obviously is being able to play to that quarterback's strengths. The challenge with that is there are so many factors that go into it. The offensive line, the running backs, the tight ends, the receivers play a major part in that," he said.

But regarding where the team is, Franklin is optimistic about the development despite the bumpy road.

"I'm pleased with how it's going, but there is obviously a lot of room for growth there, not just specifically with him, but the pieces around him as well."

"So all those things kind of factor into it. But I've been pleased with his development physically. Pleased with his development mentally. I think we got to do a better job helping him and making plays for him. He has to be more consistent with some things as well."

Defense has a down performance but confidence is high

Despite several blown coverages on Saturday, confidence in the defense remains high for the Penn State staff.

"I think there has been enough evidence over the season of who we are as a defense, and specifically who we are as a pass defense. When you play man coverage, are there some things that we can do technique and fundamental that probably wasn't executed on that play the way it should have been? Yes," Franklin said.

"But when you play man coverage as much as we do they're going to get you from time to time. The other one was a total blown assignment. I think there is enough body of work of who we have been as a defense to feel comfortable and confident with that."

We'll break down the coverage busts by the Nittany Lions and the big plays that led to a closer game than most expected against Indiana this past weekend.

Finally, we'll preview the Maryland Terrapins and what sort of team they'll bring to the field this coming weekend.

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The Penn State Football team got a needed but scarier-than-expected win over Indiana on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. In a rarity for the Nittany Lions, the team didn’t cover against an opponent they were a heavy favorite against.

So, what happened to the team this weekend against the 2-6 Hoosiers? We’ll discuss the team’s performance on today’s BWI Live Show. We’ll also review the recruiting efforts from this past weekend and how the team made an impression on future prospects in the Class of 2024, 2025, and beyond.

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Penn State recruiting impressions and reaction

While the list of recruits will certainly be more intensive for the next home game against Michigan, the list for Indiana included some impressive players. On today’s show, we’ll discuss Alex Tatsch, Jermaine Kinsler, Naeshaun Montgomery, and more.

While he’s a 2025 prospect, Montgomery is a top receiver prospect and someone Penn State needs in a big way. How did things go this weekend? Join the show to find out.

Game reaction and discussion

Even in Penn State’s blowout wins, they’ve seemingly struggled to be consistent on offense. We’ll discuss the Nittany Lion’s offense on today’s show to dissect the good and bad from the game.

On the bad side, the team went three and out three times and had several sub 25-yard drives during the afternoon. Yet after a costly turnover late in the game, the Penn State offense and Drew Allar responded with an emphatic 78-yard touchdown drive, capped off by a 57-yard strike from Allar to KeAndre Lambert-Smith.

So, was this an evolution from the offense or a one-off play? If it’s an evolution, did the way it happened to come as a relief to an offense that seems to play tight and afraid of mistakes?

“No, but it was awesome. I enjoyed it. That was awesome. I wouldn’t describe it that way, but yeah, obviously Drew’s being able to sit in there and deliver that ball. KeAndre, being able to make that play and finish and stay in bounds was awesome. As you guys know, we talked about it enough. We talked about it a bunch. We’ve got to continue to be able to do that. So, that was awesome. It was awesome,” Penn Stae head coach James Franklin said after the game.

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Penn State Recruiting Reaction and Game Recap of Win Over Indiana

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The Penn State Nittany Lions won against Indiana, but it was more of the same from the offense and an uncharacteristic down game for the Nittany Lion's defense. It was a dramatic conclusion with the 31-24 win with big plays through four quarters. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the win over the Hoosiers and Penn State's prospects as they enter the most critical two-game stretch left in the season.

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Penn State defense gives up uncharacteristic big plays

The Nittany Lion's defense has been the team's strength for the entire season, keeping the struggling offense in games with locked-in play. Yet on Saturday, the defense gave up two explosive touchdowns of 90 and 69 yards in the first half.

Free safety Zakee Wheatley was beaten in single coverage on the game's third drive, resulting in a catch and run of 90 yards for Dequece Carter. Next, the secondary miscommunicated on a blitz and allowed receiver Donaven McCulley to scamper free for another long touchdown.

The bad day for the coverage team wasn't over. Sorbsy hit Omar Cooper Jr. on a 26-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to keep Indiana within three points.

However, even on an off day the defense kept the team in the game. They got a timely stop on third down with six minutes left in the game to give the ball back to the offense with a lead and a chance to kill the clock.

Offense continues to muddle along

There were some good moments for the Penn State offense, including a 16-yard touchdown to Theo Johnson up the middle on a Cover 0 by the defense. Quarterback Drew Allar hit Johnson in contested coverage for a red zone touchdown.

However, the team gave up multiple sacks and pressures on Saturday that, once again, kept the team off-kilter. However, the team still went three-and-out three times with another four-and-out in the game. With the surprising game pressure on them, the offense fell apart with the game on the line. Allar threw his first interception of the season with five minutes left, giving Indiana the ball on the 21-yard line.

But not for long.

After his first career interception, Allar uncorked a 57-yard touchdown pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith and connected on possibly the biggest pass of his young career.

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The Penn State Football team will try to rebound against Indiana on Saturday afternoon when they host the Hoosiers at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions are 6-1, coming off their first loss of the season to Ohio State, while Indiana is winless in conference play. Join the Penn State Football Tailgate Show live outside the Bryce Jordan Center at 9 a.m. as we preview the game. Former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneaas Hawkins will give his thoughts on the matchup and how Penn State can improve.

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Penn State vs. Indiana Preview

With the Nittany Lion's struggles on offense last week, we'll focus mainly on the offense and how things can improve on that side of the ball. The defense allowed only 20 points to one of the most dangerous teams in the country, so we'll discuss them, but the spotlight will be on Drew Allar and his teammates.

Most importantly, can Penn State regain their identity? Head coach James Franklin thinks they got away from it last week.

"Yeah, I think we talked about staying true to our identity, and I thought we got a little bit away from that at times."

"Somebody asked me earlier about our goal line package that we've been using, the three running backs and things like that that have been very successful in short yardage. We kind of got away from that."

While Franklin acknowledged that the team's identity is grounded in the run game, his main point was that they are an efficient team.

"I thought our identity was staying on schedule converting on third downs and then either converting on third downs or going for it on fourth down situations. I feel like that had been our identity for the season," Franklin said

"We have a lot of respect for their short-yardage defense and how they were defending it, but we did not do that. We did not either convert on third downs like we had been doing or put us in a situation where we were in fourth and short to go for it."

Penn State has a chance to redeem itself in the final month of the season, playing Maryland and Michigan after this home date with Indiana.

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