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Penn State football put on a show Saturday night, with a 38-15 win over West Virginia as a nightcap to the first full weekend of college football. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we're recapping all things Penn State vs. West Virginia. Insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will recap the game and give their thoughts of how the program performed under the lights. Then, they'll review how the recruits viewed the experience.

Finally, Snyder and Fitz will discuss the Penn State commits that were in action this previous weekend. They'll review the performance for quarterback Ethan Grunkeyemer, Quinton Martin, and several other players who stood out from their Friday night action.

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Penn State vs. West Virginia Recap

Penn State didn't blow the doors off of West Virginia early, but the programs showed signs of promise throughout the game, eventually winning with a late touchdown to make the score lopsided. What did our experts think of the game? Fitz and Snyder will give their thoughts to start the show.

Next, Snyder recaps the Tom Lemming photoshoot in State College this past weekend. It's a whose-who of top regional players and has been held in State College for the last several years. Snyder will tell fans who was at the shoot and his impression from the conversations he had at the event.

Reactions to Stripeout Win

One of the most sought-after nuggets from the aftermath of a big Penn State win is the reaction from the recruits at the game. Snyder spoke with several players to get their initial reactions and had follow-up conversations with others later. He'll share the most interesting parts of that feedback. To get the full insight, join Blue White Illustrated and get access to premium content.

Fitz shares what he's learned from recruits and from the program to get the internal temperature of how the staff feels the weekend went.

Penn State Recruits in Action

Lastly, Fitz and Snyder recap what they saw of Penn State commits in the Class of 2024 from this past weekend. The show is chronicling the senior season of the team's top players, and they have a report from the Friday night action that started the weekend.

Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show at 10 a.m. EST on YouTube and be part of the conversation. Fitz and Snyder will discuss topics with the live chat and answer select questions throughout the program.

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Penn State football kicked off the 2023 season and didn't disappoint. The Nittany Lions defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers on the arm of new starting quarterback Drew Allar. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the season-opening win for head coach James Franklin and his team. 

We'll discuss Allar's 300-plus, multi-touchdown day and how he played in his first start. Join the BWI Live show on YouTube immediately following the game. Subscribe so you don't miss any live content from BWI. 

Penn State leans on young QB in primetime win

Penn State entered halftime up 14-7 but the Nittany Lions drove down into the redzone twice and came away with zero points due to missed field goals from Sander Sahaydak, who lost his job at halftime to transfer kicker Alex Felkins. 

Despite the fanfare of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen coming into the game, Allar was the star. The first-time starter showed great poise and vision during his debute, completing over 70% of his passes on the night. Allar finished the game with 325 yards and three touchdowns. But Allar didn't compile short passes to get his yards. He averaged 15.5 yards per completion, pushing the ball downfield. 

On the other hand, the offensive run game played the efficient supporting role against the Mountaineer defense. Allen and Singleton combined for 121 yards and a touchdown on 23 combined carries. The offensive line opened impressive holes and put in a positive effort to start the season. 

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Defense gets off to shaky start, rights the ship

The Penn State defense, a highly-touted group of playmakers, got off to a rocky start. The defense only gave up seven points by halftime but gave up 69 yards in the first two quarters. West Virginia was also aggressive on the night, going for five fourth downs during the competitive portion of the game and making two short conversions. 

Want to share your reactions to the game? Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to get your opinions or questions on air. We'll discuss the game and, how Penn State performed and the major storylines coming out of the win in the first week of the 2023 season. 

Be sure to check out the rest of our postgame content as well. We'll have James Franklin's postgame press conference for you on the show and instant analysis from the Blue White Illustrated crew at Beaver Stadium. 

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Penn State takes on West Virginia tomorrow at Beaver Stadium for the 2023 season kickoff. We've covered every facet of the matchup between the Nittany Lions and Mountaineers over the last two weeks. Check out the matchup with the Penn State ground game, passing game, defensive run game and coverage.

Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll cover the five things to watch when the Penn State defense is on the field. We'll take you through the West Virginia offensive attack from the ground up and explain how they'll try to find creases in the Penn Sate defense.

Also, join the show live at 10 a.m. to get a final update on the recruits attending the game. Be sure to subscribe to BLue White Illustrated on YouTUbe so you don't miss any of our live coverage today and on Saturday.

Penn State prospects flocking to season opener

Penn State recruiting insider Ryan Snyder joins the BWI Live show at the top of the hour to give one final update on the players planning to attend the game this weekend. He'll give you the important prospects that Penn State wants to impress with a weekend victory. For the full list, join Blue White Illustrated for access to premium content. Right now, you can get in for 50% of the yearly subscription.

Five Things to Watch: Defense

The West Virginia Mountaineers bring a dangerous running game to Happy Valley on Saturday, and we'll break it down from the bedrock of the system to the top. Here's a snippet from this week's explanation of the running game and passing game with quarterback Garrett Greene.

The zone running scheme, especially outside zone, is essential to fold into the passing conversation. A large portion of the West Virginia offense last year was built around the RPO and read-option concepts off of the running game.

The outside zone is an aggressive lateral rushing attack that forces the defense to flow in one direction with the offensive line. West Virginia’s line is good enough that you have to respect their ability to out-gap you up front. But off the back of this system, head coach and offensive coordinator Neal Brown pairs these secondary concepts. This causes a shearing effect on the defense, where most defenders have to follow the play. But the backside corners and safeties are still responsible for the screen game. Next, the offense adds Greene’s rushing ability slows down backside pursuit from the unblocked defender as well.

On today's show we'll break down these concepts with visuals and then build off of that to explain how the Mountaineers passing attack functions with Greene at quarterback. Finally, we'll explain how Chop Robinson, Kalen King, Abdul Carter, Curtis Jacobs and the rest of the Penn State defense can make West Virginia one-dimensional.

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Penn State vs West Virginia: Five Things to Watch with the Nittany Lions Defense

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Get ready for the 2023 season opener for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team with the BWI Live Game Preview. Blue White Illustrated insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz sit down to discuss what they think will happen on Saturday when the West Virginia Mountaineers come to Beaver Stadium for the primetime kickoff.

Fitz and Bauer will also break down the latest news, including starting guard Landon Tengwall's decision to step away from football. The duo will recap what head coach James Franklin said last night during his final media appearance before the game and give their impression of practice.

Finally, they'll open the mailbag for your questions. Want to get your thoughts on the air? Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube and join the live chat. Our experts will answer your questions throughout the show and in the mailbag. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any of our live content for the 2023 season.

Penn State News

In an unfortunate update, Penn State will be without Tengwall's services for the remainder of the season. The third-year offensive lineman is stepping away from football due to an injury.

"It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from Football. Unfortunately, I have sustained an injury that will not allow me to safely continue to play the game I love, and that has given me so much," Tengwall announced in a statement on social media Wednesday night.

Fitz and Bauer will react to the news and explain how the team will move forward without Tengwall in a season that promised progress up front.

Next, they'll discuss the other news that Franklin detailed in his press conference on Wednesday evening. The final tuneups for the season opener are taking place this week but the media got a chance to see how those were going on Wednesday. Fitz and Bauer were at practice and give their impression of the offense's progress.

Penn State vs. West Virginia Preview

All of this news is leading up to the matchup between West Virginia and Penn State on Saturday night. Fitz and Bauer break down the game for you on offense and defense. They'll cover Allar's first start, the defensive tackle's matchup with the Mountaineers' offensive line, and how they think Penn State can beat them.

BWI Mailbag

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Penn State vs West Virginia Game Preview | Practice recap

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Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs joins Thomas Frank Carr to discuss training camp, his teammate's progression this offseason, and preview the game against West Virginia on Sept. 2. They discuss Kobe King's advances as a linebacker, and Jacobs gives his thoughts on the offense and how the young quarterbacks have progressed. He also shares how Manny Diaz coaches his players to understand things from an emotional and tactical level.

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Jacobs ready to answer the questions 

There's no doubt that Penn State's defense has gotten praise this offseason from local and national media. It's a talented group of players, and Jacobs says that while he's pleased with how training camp went, now is when the real fun starts. 

"I'm feeling great. This is my favorite part; being able to get out there and compete good-on-good. 

Now it's even better. We get to actually hit quarterbacks, get on the field, and really be violent. I'm excited to show off what this defense can do."

He also gave a scouting report on the Mountaineers offense and what he's seen from the groups he focuses on. 

"I think they have a really good offense; Very athletic and a great quarterback. He's good at seeing things, and he likes to take off. He's really good with his feet. Also, I always take a deep dive into running backs and tight ends; those two groups look really good," Jacobs said. 

Can Penn State's speed counter West Virginia's scheme?

Jacobs says that the Penn State defensive tackles, the group under the hottest spotlight this offseason, are playing with a chip on their shoulder. After a month of internal competition, the defense is ready to go up against a strong running game from West Virginia. 

"I have tremendous faith in my D-line and linebackers and our front seven. We've been attacking one of the best lines in the country ourselves here at Penn State. I feel like we're ready for a challenge and to attack on Saturday."

The main way they'll counter teams this year? Whether it's run or pass, Penn State's elite team speed will lead the way. 

"O-linemen are mainly powerful in their box, in their framework. When you have fast guys, [they] can get on those edges and it makes it hard for those guys [linemen] to come out and get you in the space that there is on the football field. I feel like speed is tremendously important, and it can be disruptive in the run and pass game."

 Breaking down zone rushing

For Jacobs, defense comes down to simplifying what he sees and blocking out the noise. Whether it's read options, RPO schemes, or zone running concepts, he's watching his film and then relying on the defense rules to help him play fast. However, he explained what the West Virginia offense tries to do when they play inside and outside zone concepts. 

"They want to get you out of our gap. A lot of times, that stuff is masked up by shifts and motions and all that stuff. But really, they want you to not focus on what you're seeing and get distracted by other things. 

Finally, Jacobs talked about how the defense has progressed this season. He shared a quote from defensive coordinator Manny Diaz who explained how the team should play as a unit instead of trying to make plays individually.

"We've only gotten better because we play for one another. We make sure that we have each other's back. Coach Manny always says you can't take money out of your teammate's pocket. You've got to know your assignment and execute your assignment so that you can make a play, but sometimes so your teammate can make a play," Jacobs said. 

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Penn State football plays its opening game of the 2023 season on Saturday when they face the West Virginia Mountaineers in primetime at Beaver Stadium. It's a high-profile start to the season and a prime opportunity to host recruits. Today on the BWI Live Show, recruiting insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss the names you need to know for the upcoming weekend.

Can Penn State make a big impression on the long list of important recruits they'll have on hand for the showcase Stripeout Game? Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. to learn some of the names that will be attending the game on Saturday.

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Snyder travels to see Penn State QB Commit Ethan Grunkemeyer

Friday night was a showcase game for Olentangy quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, who faced off against Ohio power Medina in the second week of his senior season. While Grunkemeyer had a quiet game from a statistical standpoint, his team raced away in the fourth quarter, winning 53-28. So what did Snyder learn from his trip out to see Grunkemeyer? He'll discuss the game and his conversation with the Penn State commit afterward.

The rest of the staff also caught games online over the weekend. Fitz saw Philly defensive end Mylachi Williams beat the NFL Academy in Ireland to start his season, and host Thomas Frank Carr watched Pittsburgh Central Catholic teammates Peter Gonzalez and Anthony Speca get a big win in their opening game from Friday.

Snyder also caught up with 2026 Penn State running back commit Messiah Mickens over the weekend. Mickens is a ground-breaking commit, and Snyder discussed his decision to become a Nittany Lion with the young prospect.

West Virginia list preview

Penn State's list of commits coming to see the opening game of the 2023 season is extensive. On today's show, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the important names to know from the list. Who are the local players that Lions fans should know? They'll give you a rundown of those names, plus familiar names from the 2025 recruiting cycle. They'll also review some of the highest-rated players attending this weekend.

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We covered a lot of ground this week when previewing the West Virginia defense for Penn State's season-opening game on Sept. 2. If you haven't yet, check out the preview of the running game and the passing game from earlier.

Today on the BWI Live YouTube show, we're condensing that down into five things you should watch for when Penn State has the football. How will the offseason storylines for West Virginia affect the matchup with Penn State next weekend? We'll discuss how the team tried to rebuild its defense and the potential problems that will cause.

Then we'll discuss the mak up how the Mountaineers will try to attack probable starter Drew Allar and the rest of the offense. From there we'll discuss the best way that Penn State can attack the defensive structure. Join the show today at 10 a.m. Live on YouTube to discuss the matchup and to get your questions and thoughts on air. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illutrated's YouTube channel.

Setting the scene for what Penn State will face

Some teams build their roster through recruiting and some dip heavily into the transfer portal to fix problems. While West Virginia likely wants to recruit and develop talent, they've had to bring in waves of transfers over the last two seasons to address immediate needs. We'll review which players they selected to join the program and how those players fit into the scheme. Some even have a Penn State connection.

Next, we'll look at a stylistic difference West Virginia uses, unlike the typical attack that Penn State sees in the Big Ten. The Mountaineers will drop eight and only rush three lineman more than any Big Ten team from last season. How does that affect Allar? And what can we take from last year that gives us a clue about how he can perform in this situation? We'll look at that.

Compounding issues for WVU

Not only did West Virginia bring in a healthy dose of transfers, but defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley said this spring that the team plans to lean on its young linebackers to play in 2023. With some players not arriving until the summer, how sound will the Mountaineers defense be in week one? Youth and unfamiliarity may lead to certain issues for the team.

How could Penn State attack?

Lastly, we'll look at last season's data to understand which players, schemes, and formations caused West Virginia the most trouble. Then, we'll translate that information and examine which Penn State players can cause the most damage. Join the show at 10 a.m. to find out!

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Penn State football concluded training camp for the 2023 season this week and shifted its focus and practice schedule to the season opener. Penn State takes on West Virginia in ten days and the Blue White Illustrated YouTube show is here to get you ready with a review of Penn State's practice from Wednesday. Join insiders Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz as they discuss what they saw and heard at the Lasch practice facility this week.

After practice in the regular BWI Live Segment, Between the Lines, the group will also discuss the nuances of James Franklin's press conference. Fitz and Bauer will interpret what the Penn State head coach had to say to reporters in the final press conference before game week.

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Penn State practice observations

Penn State switched to a regular season order for the roster, separating the team into the D-Squad (developmental squad) and the regular roster. The team still has open competitions at several positions, including receiver and quarterback, for which Franklin declined to name starters on Wednesday evening. What observations did BWI glean at practice from the offense and defense? Join the show to find out.

Between the Lines

Whenever Franklin speaks, we listen and report what he says to say. But sometimes, what he says needs interpretation. This week on Between the Lines, Fitz and Bauer will discuss Franklin's comments on the starting quarterback competition, Dante Cepha's progress since joining the team, and the special team's battle for punter and kicker.

Cephas was a major addition to the team in February of 2023 but has had a seemingly slow start to camp. What did Franklin say, and what did he mean when asked if Cephas is where he's like the receiver to be at this point?

Franklin also addressed the special teams and quarterback competitions at camp during his comments on Wednesday. What did our experts glean from his comments and do they believe Franklin when it comes to the quarterback spot?

BWI Mailbag

Finally, the show turns the reigns over to you in the final segment. Do you have a question for the group? Maybe you want to get your opinion heard on air. Join the show live and give your thoughts in the live chat during the show. The best questions or comments will be featured in the BWI Mailbag.

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Penn State football's sleepy recruiting month in August suddenly sparked to life on Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions earned a commitment in the class of 2026, with Messiah Mickens pledging to the Nittany Lions three years early. The BWI Recruiting show will discuss Mickens' decision to join the program, 2024 commit Ethan Grunkemeyer's explosive week one performance, and the players in 2025 you need to know.

Recruiting experts Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz, break down all of those topics, plus your thoughts! Join the show live at 10 am EST on YouTube to discuss Penn State recruiting with the best in the field.

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Penn State Lands top runner in 2026

Penn State running backs coach JaJuan Seider was already ahead of the curve on recruiting, with Kiandrea Barker in committed to the Class of 2025. On Saturday, he extended his reach into 2026 when Mickens, a top prospect in the nation for his cycle, committed to the program. Snyder and Fitz will discuss how Penn State landed a player of Micken's talent so early. They'll also discuss the potential pitfalls of a commitment roughly three years before signing day.

They'll also discuss Micken's skills, talent, and potential. The Harrisburg area running back has offers from national programs like Alabama and Tennessee despite only playing one year of varsity football.

Ethan Grunkemeyer lights up Week One

With the high school football schedule starting in parts of the country, several Penn State commits in the Class of 2024 had opening games last Friday. The most notable performance came from four-star quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer.

The Penn State pledge threw for over 400 yards and led the Olentangy Braves to a 46-35 win over Toledo Whitmer. Fitz and Snyder will discuss his performance and preview a showdown with Ohio power Medina coming up this Friday.

Top 2025 defenders

Finally, Fitz and Snyder will discuss the top 2025 defenders to know heading into the regular season for Penn State football. These juniors are the top names to know for the future of the Nittany Lion's defense. The duo will discuss the defensive line prospects that stand out heading into their pivotal upcoming season, where Penn State legacy Anthony Sacca's recruiting journey stands, and which players have the early lead on a LockdownU spot for 2025.

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Blue White Illustrated is committed to bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of Penn State Football you can find. Adding to our roster of weekly shows is the Wednesday Keystone Kickoff Show. Host Jim Galanti takes you through the week’s news with me, T-Frank giving analysis and breakdowns.

Check ou the Keystone Kickoff Show at 10 am on YouTube in the video exclusive airing of the regional radio show that is broadcast across Pennsylvania. This week we discuss the defensive line’s performance during open practice, the quarterback’s uneven night, and how the team’s depth is helping nurture young players on the roster.

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Open practice review

While we’ve covered it already this week on the BWI Live Monday show, we’ll review some big-picture items from the Saturday scrimmage. The show discusses the defensive line performance and how to evaluate Saturday’s performance. Galanti also asks about the offense, quarterbacks and the major takeaways from the evening.

Penn State depth fueling growth

Next, Galanti wants to know about the team’s depth, based on an article at bluewhiteillustrated.com from last week.

Fan questions and fourth down

The second half of the show focuses on questions submitted to the show by fans. They tackle a range of topics, including the growth and development of coaches on the Penn State roster, Jaxon Smolik's progress as the team's third quarterback, defensive tackle breakout candidates, and more.

Finally, a Blue White Illustrated Lions Den member wanted to know more about the team's fourth-down success after last week's show. The show's final quarter is dedicated to conversation about the data behind fourth-down decisions, Penn State's success last year, and the disconnect between the information and the execution by coaches.

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