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Penn State Football dons their "Generations of Greatness" jerseys Saturday for the 103rd homecoming game at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions face UMass in the final non-conference class of the 2023 regular season. We're previewing the game and discussing how Penn State sets up for the second half of the season this week on today's BWI Live Show. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube and be part of the action!

Veteran reporters Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer were at practice on Wednesday evening and will report some of their observations on today's show. We'll also discuss James Franklin's press conference, which was less dramatic than Tuesday but still had substance. We'll also give score predictions for the game and answer questions in the weekly mailbag segment.

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Penn State practice observations and James Franklin press conference recap

Having a team like UMass late in the year might cause fans and media to look ahead at Ohio State on the schedule, but Franklin thinks his team is locked in and improving their performance each day in practice,

"I thought our Tuesday practice was as good of a Tuesday practice as we've had in a long time. our Tuesday practice against West Virginia was really good. But then we didn't back it up with a Wednesday practice that was right. We're starting to kind of really figure out how to practice at a really high level on a consistent basis. And whether it's football or any other industry or sport, being really successful is about consistency," Franklin said afterward.

He also made a statement to start his press conference about inaccurate reporting by national outlets, which we'll discuss on the show.

Franklin also fanned the desires of some fans to see right tackle Caedan Wallace move from right tackle, paving the way for redshirt freshman Drew Shelton to take his place. Penn State's head coach mentioned that Wallace has gotten work at guard this year.

"It's just flexibility. Obviously, when we lost Landon, that changed some things for us. I think Caedan is the guy that has the feet and athleticism to play tackle, but he's also got the size and the power to play guard. He's 330 pounds or somewhere around there. So he just creates flexibility. That's good for us, and I think it's gonna be good for him long term as well."

Game predictions and Mailbag

Finally, we'll preview the game and give score predictions. We're also taking your questions on the show! Our weekly Mailbag features questions from the BWI message board, which you can sign up and access here. But we'll also take select questions from the chat, so join us at 10 a.m. and be part of the live chat!

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The Penn State Football team is 5-0 heading into the critical second half of its 2023 season. With battles against Ohio State and Michigan looming in the coming weeks, we're discussing what the staff is likely working on to improve its team before those games.

Today, on the Keystone Kickoff Show, presented on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, we're discussing what the team worked on during the bye week and what they need to improve to be a complete team.

Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube as we answer fans questions and explain where the team's strengths lie on the roster. We'll discuss the Penn State passing game and Trey Wallace's absence affecting the team dynamic. We'll also explain how the defense has turned into a suffocating unit.

Will Penn State offense be whole coming out of the bye?

So, what's wrong with the Penn State passing game? Penn State head coach James Franklin was fairly blunt about the inconsistency issues.

I think that's where -- that's been probably impacted as much as anything is when you really have two guys that have played a ton of football for you at the receiver position and there being some consistency and trust in practice and in games with those guys, and then you lose one of them for a couple of weeks, that magnifies that.

Being able to have Trey [Wallace] back and KeAndre [Lambert-Smith] on the field while those other guys are developing those roles and those opportunities and that confidence, I think will be helpful.

But I think getting Trey back is a huge piece of that puzzle," Franklin said.

Penn State defensive line turning the corner?

The Penn State defense has been suffocating over the last month of the season, thanks largely to an improvement up front. We'll discuss how the team's defensive tackles have taken strides to improve, not just as athletes but as football players. It's a sentiment Franklin backed up yesterday.

"We want our guys to be lean and athletic, but more importantly, they're playing in a way that they're so disruptive. We're more consistently gap sound. We're more consistently disruptive.

I know Manny [Diaz] and Deion [Barnes] have been very pleased as we sit in there -- I watched the game typically on the ride home on the plane and then I watch it typically in the morning and then I watch it with the defense, and just hearing them talk about the defense and how we're playing, guys doing their job on a consistent basis.

But they're also playing bigger in terms of being disruptive and being gap-sound and doing their jobs on a consistent basis," Franklin said.

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Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach James Franklin spoke with the media on Tuesday to begin the second half of the 2023 season. We're recapping his conversation with the media. Among today's topics included Franklin singling out another football player that he said needs to get more attention, cornerback Johnny Dixon. Why has Franklin started doing this? Senior editor Nate Bauer discusses some of the subtext around players and how that has potentially changed how Franklin conducts his press conferences. 

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Franklin singling out Penn State players 

While Franklin isn't afraid to talk about individual players, it was rare for him to bring up individual players unless asked about them. Now, he's done it several times this year during his opening statements of a weekly Tuesday press conference. 

"I did want to give one of our guys some love because I don't think he's getting enough attention for how well he is playing. It really started in training camp and has continued, and that's Johnny Dixon. I think Johnny is playing really good football. I think we have two corners-- we have more than that but two corners in Johnny and Kalen that are tough guys and that are physical at that position, which is less common now than it used to be.

They do a really good job in a lot of different ways, not just defending the pass. Johnny is a great blitzer, then also supporting the run, so I wanted to give him some love because it's deserved," Franklin said. 

Bauer gives his thoughts about what could be driving this change from Franklin. Check out the video for his thoughts. 

Next, we discuss the team's health coming out of the bye week. The team has been observably healthy, minus wide receiver and left guard. So, how do you balance losing two players at guard and one of two consistent wide receivers but having a healthy team? We discuss the delicate balance Penn State has, especially on offense. 

Next, we dive into Penn State's quest for balance this year. Franklin once again detailed what he thinks balance on offense means. 

"I mean, as you guys know, we want to have the ability to run or pass. In any game and in any given situation, that's kind of how we view balance. We want to continue to build on that." 

But how many teams can do that? We discuss how close Penn State could be to achieving that ability to adapt to their environment each week and how hard it is to achieve. 

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The Penn State football recruiting Class enters the final quarter of its recruiting cycle as the calendar shifts to October. Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll look at the important dates left during the 2024 season for Penn State to impress talent and cap off the class. Recruiting insiders Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz will also discuss the various recruiting topics coming into focus in the month's first week.

The current team hosts UMass for Homecoming this weekend so we'll give fans a sense of the type of players Penn State is inviting to the game. We'll also review September to find out what we learned about the Class of 2024.

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Penn State hosts UMass

Penn State only has one big recruiting event left on the calendar for the upcoming season, when Michigan visits Happy Valley on Nov. 11. So how does the team maximize its remaining dates? We'll discuss the type of players coming to the UMass home game on Saturday and how targeted the Nittany Lions will be with their final scholarships.

After that, we'll examine the important dates remaining on the calendar for the season and map out what fans should expect in the coming months. Also, with several Big Ten schools experiencing turmoil this year, should Penn State set aside more scholarships in the transfer portal than they would typically do? We'll let our experts consider how they think the cycle will resolve in the coming months.

True or False: Recruiting Edition

While we'll spend most of our time looking ahead, it's always good to spend a moment reviewing what we've learned. Snyder gave three things he learned about the Class of 2024 last week, which we'll touch on today. Fitz will give some of his most significant takeaways from last month as well.

But our final segment of the show will predict major stories for Penn State's recruiting efforts in the coming months. We're doing another True or False round on the BWI Live show this morning. Bring your questions in the form of a statement to the show, and our experts will answer the best ones at the end of the show! Join us at 10 a.m. on YouTube to be part of the action.

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Much of the Penn State Nittany Lions recruiting class is through the majority of their senior seasons. So, reporter Ryan Snyder decided to see how they were faring. He’s compiled the most impressive stats from the Class of 2024 and joins the BWI Live Show to discuss which players are having the most impactful seasons for their high school teams.

Join the show to hear how quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, running back Quinton Martin, receiver Peter Gonzalez and defensive end Mylachi Williams, among others, have done so far this year. He’ll also give his thoughts on the new conference schedule that the Big Ten released last week and how the team has played so far this season.

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Earlier this week, Snyder wrote about the offensive and defensive players who have so far this year.

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On today’s show, Snyder will highlight the players that stood out to him during his class performance research. Penn State linebacker commit Anthony Speca is “Penn State’s most impressive players this season” from a statistical standpoint. Snyder will explain how prolific Speca has been and the show will discuss where he’s improved during his final year in high school.

Offensively, Snyder broke down Grunkemeyer’s season game-by-game. He discusses the impact that the senior quarterback has had on his team’s win-loss record as well. We’ll break down the offensive players and their individual impacts on their teams as well.

Blue-Chip talent

While the Penn State Class of 2024 ranks outside the top ten, it doesn’t mean they’re without serious talent. We’ll discuss an article from Greg Pickel earlier today, outlining an impressive fact about the makeup of the team’s 2024 class.

Snyder will also give his thoughts on the current Penn State squad’s performance through five games and what sort of second half he expects them to have in 2023. What sort of impact can this year have on 2024 and beyond? We’ll get his thoughts about the new Big Ten schedule and how the Nittany Lion’s path to a future playoff berth shakes out.

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The Penn State football team starts the second half of its 2023 season next week when they host the UMass Minutemen at Beaver Stadium for Homecoming. But most fans aren't focused on the next game or the bye week. They have their eyes set on the game against Ohio State and the postseason after the team's 5-0 start.

Today on the BWI Live Show, Penn State football insider Nate Bauer joins the show to discuss some of the biggest storylines and gives his predictions on how the team will fare in the second half of the season. We'll do that in a new segment, True? Or False? We'll also recap Penn State's bye week practice and get to fan questions in the BWI Mailbag!

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Penn State practice update

The Nittany Lions held open practice on Wednesday, and Penn State head coach James Franklin chatted with the media during his lone appearance during the bye week. We'll discuss what we saw and heard during the open portion of practice and recap what Franklin had to say. Check out the site for more in-depth recaps from Bauer and Sean Fitz.

True or False?

We're unveiling a new segment on the BWI Live show called True or False? We'll ask a series of questions and give Bauer a chance to respond to the statement with a true or false and explain his answer. You can play along in the live chat; the best answers will make it on the show! Will Penn State make the Big Ten Championship game in 2023? Find out what Bauer thinks.

BWI Mailbag

Lastly, we'll turn the show over to you, the fans! We've selected the best questions from the BWI Mailbag submission thread, and we're answering them on today's show. Want to get a question on air? Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and get access to premium content, plus the Lion's Den message board, where you can find the thread.

Today's questions focus mainly on the Penn State offense. Fans want to know if Penn State's offense can get out of its "slump", if the coaching staff is getting in the way of star player's potential, and if the punting game is getting a bad rap, thanks to the field goal issues.

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Penn State football is 5-0 through roughly the first half of the 2023 season. We're checking in on the Nittany Lions midway through their run at a Big Ten title to see how they're progressing on both sides of the ball. Join the Keystone Kickoff Show on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube to join the discussion about the Nittany Lion's progress so far.

Penn State offense self-assessment

Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich spoke with the media during the bye week and addressed several issues on the offensive side of the ball. Despite scoring over 30 points per game this season, there are elements of the passing game that Yurcich isn't pleased with, namely, wide receiver communication with the quarterback.

Yeah, it's a big concern with me right now and to us as an entire staff and we've got to remedy that fast. And we got to be on point with our landmarks and our depths of routes and our timing. That is something that we're going to address, and that is a big issue. We have to clean up."

However, the nature of the offense comes down to the quarterback and how he sees the field. issues with route timing and communication don't matter unless the signal caller can process the information and make decisions. So far, Allar has been a by-the-book quarterback in his first season. He's building plenty of trust with the offensive staff, says Yurcich.

"I think Drew has a really good feel for seeing the field. He does a great job of going where he needs to go with the ball and where he should go with the ball based on what the defense has given us. So it's not a freelance type deal. When the ball snapped, they do whatever.

Obviously, there's things that we go through and progressions and rules. And the more we have trust that he's going to follow those rules and when certain times come where he sees certain things and gets to a particular route or progression. There's thoughtfulness behind it," Yurcich said.

Penn State defense benefitting from the offensive style

Part of Penn State's dominance over the last several weeks has been the team's ability to rest. The Nittany Lions are playing fewer snaps and have greater depth than in past years. Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz sees a fresh team when they step on the field.

"We are playing less snaps. Our offense has had a big help in that with the way that they possess the football. And ideally, that just keeps us fresher for the second half of the season. We've got some guys who have played 75 percent fewer stamps than they played this time last year. So there's a real added benefit to that," Diaz said.

On today's show, we'll discuss elements of these topics, including the nature of the quarterback, the issues in the run game, and the offense's explosiveness. Defensively, we'll focus on areas that the team has improved through five weeks and discuss the nature of the defense and how it aims to dictate terms to the offense.

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Where can Penn State improve after 5-0 start? | Midseason Recap

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The Penn State Football team faced off against Northwestern on Saturday and returned with a 41-13 victory. Once again, the Nittany Lions came out slow in the first half, with the score tied 10-10 heading into the break. The team then ripped off 17 unanswered points to put the game away in the third frame. Today, we'll discuss the Penn State offensive identity through the season's first five games. We'll pair that with the team philosophy and how the team's complimentary football approach works right now.

Then, we'll dip into recruiting and give an updated evaluation of some of Penn State's Class of 2024 players by doing a live scouting session on the show.

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Penn State vs. Northwestern, offensive identity

Penn State football made few splashy plays against Northwestern, but they did find a way to win and win big. But is that lack of dominant, consistent performance from Drew Allar and company a concern? Fitz will discuss that facet of the team, which has become the obsession of Penn State fans. Also, we'll discuss the Penn Stae running game as well. How far off are the Nittany Lions from breaking big runs?

We'll discuss the offensive progress through five games and try to identify common themes that will factor into the next half of the year.

Defensive dominance

The Nittany Lion's defense was once again the engine of destruction for another Big Ten offense. How good is this group? We'll discuss how the Penn State defensive line dictated the action of Saturday's game and how it led to another dominant performance.

Penn State Class of 2024 update

Finally, we'll look at the Penn State recruiting class of 2024 as they're progressing into the second half of their senior season. We'll play the most recent highlights from many of the commits to see where they're improving and how their games will translate to the next level. We'll discuss the play of quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, running back Quinton Martin, offensive lineman Garrett Sexton, and tight end Luke Reynolds to highlight the list.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions didn't get their explosive win on Saturday, but they still got a win over Northwestern on Saturday. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the win and the Nittany Lion's 5-0 start. We'll break down the game, what happened, and how Northwestern's defense frustrated the Penn State offense.

Despite the lack of explosive offense, the Nittany Lions scored 17 points in the third quarter to get a large enough lead to keep Northwestern at bay. Quarterback Ben Bryant also went down with an apparent shoulder injury after a third-down sack by Zane Durant that extinguished Northwestern's best chance to make the game competitive.

Penn State defense puts up another elite performance

Not only did Penn State knock out the starting quarterback for Northwestern, but they suffocated the Wildcats offense through most of the game. Penn State racked up 10 TFLs in the competitive portion of the game and corralled four sacks and five QB hits.

Once again, the defense held the line while the offense struggled to generate points in bunches. They limited Northwestern to under 200 yards of total offense and less than a yard per rush. The starting secondary still hasn't allowed a passing touchdown through five games of the year.

Offense not stuck, but slow

Yet the story coming out of the game once again is the Penn State offense that struggled to generate explosive plays against a wounded Northwestern defense. The offense averaged 3.4 yards per carry on the day and the rushing offense failed to register a run of over 20 yards against a defense that allowed 20+ run plays of that kind through the last two games.

The passing game had more success, but Allar was once again less effective on the road, completing 55% of his passes on the day. Injuries cropped up on Saturday as well. Starting running back Kaytron Allen also missed the second half of the game, and JB Nelson left on a cart in the first half. The team was already without starting lineman Landon Tengwall with a career-ending injury during training camp.

Join the BWI Live postgame show to get your thoughts on air! We'll be taking your questions and comments about the team's win. Were you satisfied with another win that took time to develop? Or are you frustrated with the lack of big plays and dominant offense? We'll take you through the game and discuss today's key points but highlight season-long themes from the team.

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