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The Penn State Nittany Lions once again fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes in a top-five battle for the inside track to the Big Ten Championship game. Join the BWI Live Postgame show to discuss the team's efforts and what decided the game for the Nittany Lions. We'll spend 60 minutes discussing the loss and what happened. Also, we'll tell you what it means for the team's postseason chances. 

Penn State gets out to a hot start

The Penn State opening drive went well, as they have done for much of the season. The team held the ball for half of the first quarter and drove deep into Ohio State territory. Starting quarterback Drew Allar, a question coming into the game, kept plays alive with his feet, but ultimately, the team settled for a field goal. 

That was the story for Penn State's offense. When it did put together a drive, the effort stalled out for a field goal. Coming out of halftime, the Nittany Lions put together an adjustment drive that led to eight plays and 49 yards but ultimately ended in another Ryan Barker field goal. 

Overall, the offense struggled to get players open against the physical Ohio State cornerbacks. The officials left the flag in their pockets on several occasions in the first half but the Nittany Lions also struggled to get open against zone. Penn State chose to leave players into chip against the aggressive Ohio State defensive line, giving Allar fewer options in the passing game. 

Defense struggles to keep athletes under control 

The Penn State defense played a gutsy game, keeping the explosive Ohio State offense in check for most of the game. The defensive secondary struggled to find receivers early in the game, giving up some big plays on play-action and long-developing routes. Ohio State also pivoted and ran quarterback Will Howard more than they have all season, putting Penn State's big, physical defensive ends into conflict. 

However, Ohio State struggled to run between the tackles and Howard missed several wide-open touchdowns to his receivers on deep passes. Ultimately, the Penn State offense couldn't mount a counter-punch, even with a chunk of the scoring coming from the defense on a pick-six in the first quarter. The Penn State offense got the ball down to the one-yard line but failed to punch the ball in on fourth down. Ohio State then salted the game away with four minutes left. 

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Penn State wrestling has reached the end of October, which means just 17 days separate the Nittany Lions from the start of their 2024-2025 season. The defending NCAA and Big Ten champs open the dual meet portion of their latest slate by hosting Drexel on Nov. 17. Three weeks before that, the team released its updated roster for the year ahead. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel cover that and much more on today's Blue-White Illustrated Penn State wrestling show and podcast.

The pair start by reviewing the comings and goings on the roster. Who graduated or otherwise moved on? From there, they dive into a closer look at the newcomers. Penn State did not add any transfer portal additions like it did a year ago. But, it did bring 10 recruits from the Class of 2024 until campus.

From there, the pair dive into the confirmed roster changes. They then discuss the projected starting lineup and the best starting spot battle, which is a toss-up between 133 pounds, 157 pounds (if those are even a battle), and 197 pounds (which definitely is).

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The Penn State Nittany Lions Football team takes on The Ohio State Buckeyes for the inside track to the Big Ten Championship game this weekend. It's also a highly charged recruiting weekend, with over 80 recruits coming to the game between two top-ten teams. Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show as we discuss both of those topics, plus your questions! Join the show live to give your score predictions and ask recruiting experts Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder about the burning topics of the day. 

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Penn State going after struggling Big Ten team

There's significant movement this morning with the Penn State recruiting efforts in the Class of 2025. The team is hosting on key commit from a Big Ten Rival, while another, quarterback Carter Smith, decommitted from that program. Join the show to learn more as we discuss the situation between Penn State and Michigan heading down the final stretch of the recruiting calendar. 

The List

Today's show will largely discuss the players attending the game between Penn State and Ohio State this weekend. The list grew to over 80 players for the coming showdown between Big Ten foes. Which players stand out, and what names do you need to know? We'll discuss those players and the chances that some may become Nittany Lions. 

Game preview 

Finally, we'll discuss the game between Penn State and Ohio State this coming weekend. Which team has the advantage within key matchups? Which team will get the win? We preview the offensive and defensive matchups, then give our score predictions to end the show. 

But we're not done! Blue White Illustrated has a full game day schedule of content for you. First, join the Penn State Football Tailgate Show live outside the Bryce Jordan Center at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall joins the program to break down the matchup for 90 minutes heading into the game. 

Then, join the postgame show live, immediately following the game's conclusion between Penn State and Ohio State. We'll recap the key moments, players, and situations that defined the game. Your home for Penn State football in the 2024 season is Blue White Illustrated! 

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It's Ohio State Week for the Penn State Nittany Lions Football team. For the first time in recent memory, the Lions are the higher-ranked team heading into this game. But are they the favorite? On today's BWI Live Show, we're discussing the team's prospects against the Buckeyes this coming weekend in Happy Valley. Join us live to get your opinions on air! We'll be interacting with the live chat throughout the show. 

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Penn State practice preview

It's an important week to gauge Penn State's health heading into the game of the year for the Nittany Lions. The team holds open practice on Wednesday night and we'll preview what we're looking forward to learning and what Penn State head coach James Franklin might say about his team's progress through the week. If you want to be the first to hear Franklin's comments, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications so you get an alert when we post Franklin's post-practice press confernece. 

The team is banged up with thee key starters, quarterback Drew Allar, right tackle Anthony Donkoh, and defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton all leaving last week's game against Wisconsin with injuries. Franklin discussed a timeline for participation with each play and will likely be asked follow-ups today. 

Behind Enemy Lines: Ohio State press conference

It's not just Penn State that is dealing with a rash of injuries. The Buckeyes are also dealing with problems at key spots including left tackle and safety. Reporter Greg Pickel discusses what he learned this week from Ohio State's media availability. 

Penn State vs. Ohio State preview 

Finally, we'll get into the matchup between the two teams. While we're still going through weekly preparations to learn as much as we can about the two teams, we'll discuss what we know so far and give a preview of what we think the most significant matchups and problems will be for each team. 

We'll fold this week's Sunday Film Study review into the matchup by projecting what the Penn State offense will look like with Allar or backup Beau Pribula under center. We'll also discuss what the likely plan will be for the coming weekend. 

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The Penn State Nittany Lions Football team is banged up but undefeated, heading into the showdown with Ohio State this weekend. We're discussing the latest win, the latest news, and previewing the game coming up on the BWI Live Show. Join us for one hour of Penn State football conversation in the live chat! We'll talk to you and answer your questions in the BWI Mailbag to end the show. 

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Recruiting update with Sean Fitz 

The biggest two-game stretch of the season for Penn State recruiting is here with the game against Ohio State and the upcoming White Out against Washington the following week. What's the latest with Penn State's final push for the Class of 2025? Fitz has the latest recruiting news from the past weekend. 

Between the Lines

Penn State head coach James Franklin spoke with the media on Monday, ahead of the team's matchup with fourth-ranked Ohio State. We discuss the team's situation heading into the game and what Franklin had to say about three key starters injured against Wisconsin. What is the status of Drew Allar, Dani Dennis-Sutton, and Anthony Dokoh? We discuss how Franklin addressed those topics this week. 

Note: James Franklin whisperer Nate Bauer is our tenured Penn State football reporter who knows how to read between the lines of what Franklin is saying during his press conferences. He'll decode Franklin's comments for fans to let them know what the head man for the Nittany Lions actually means when he speaks. 

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Of course, Penn State fans have little time to discuss the team's win over Wisconsin. All the questions this week focus on the upcoming game against Ohio State and what sort of chances the Nittany Lions may have to win. What are the keys to victory? Which side of the ball has to play better? 

We're discussing your questions on the show throughout the hour. Join us to give your thoughts and ask questions of Fitz and Bauer. 

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The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Wisconsin Badgers in a primetime clash of Big Ten teams Saturday night. Join the BWI Live Postgame Show to discuss the team's performance, key plays, and major takeaways from the game. 

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Halftime changes the momentum 

The Penn State third-quarter defense took things to a new level on Saturday, powering the wounded team to a victory. The defense forced a three-and-out to start its work in the second half. Then, on third and 15 from his own end zone, Wisconsin quarterback Braeden Locke threw a pick-six interception to safety Jaylen Reed. 

Reed's score was the catalyst that helped propel the team to the win. The defense put clamps on Wisconsin on all but one drive, where Locke threw a 33-yard deep shot after running an up-tempo play to get Penn State off-balance. But from there, the Nittany Lions snuffed out the Wisconsin offense, forcing multiple three-and-outs during the game. 

Injuries change momentum, Penn State changes it back 

The story of the game was nearly that Penn State's best players exited in the first half and the team lost an undefeated season with that fateful luck. The Nittany Lions struggled to find a rhythm on offense despite putting up  194 yards in the first half. Part of the issues started in the first quarter when starting right tackle Anthony Donkoh suffered another injury while in pass protection of quarterback Drew Allar. After trying to come back into the game for a drive, he was shut down for the rest of the game. 

But the full Andy Kotelnicki run offense was unleashed in the second half with backup quarterback Beau Pribula. The third-year passer engineered an impressive offensive performance that powered Penn State to a victory. Pribula gained 28 yards rushing and 98 yards passing on the way to a 21-point outburst in the third and early fourth quarters. 

What else happened in the game? Join the BWI Live postgame show to discuss with us! Join the live chat and ask your questions of our experts to have them discuss your biggest takeaway from the win over the Badgers. We'll lead into the rest of our great postgame coverage, including James Franklin's press conference. 

BWI Live Postgame Show: Penn State Rides The Run Game To A Win Over Wisconsin

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A new episode of the Penn State Wrestling Show from Blue-White Illustrated is now live. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel are back with weekly episodes as the season quickly approaches. The duo discuss one final International event that's on tap for this weekend before diving into some preseason chatter.

Second-year Nittany Lion, U20 World Champ, and 2023-2024 NCAA 165-pound runner-up Mitchell Mesenbrink is in action at U23 Worlds this weekend. He is in the 74-kilogram (163 pounds) division at the championships. Men's freestyle action starts in Albania at 4:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Qualifying rounds take place first. Mesenbrink earned a bye out of those and instead opens his tournament in the first round opposite Murat Dzhakupov of Kazakhstan. He previously won silver at the 2023 Stepan Sargsyan Tournament. FloWrestling calls Mesenbrink the favorite to win his division.

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Penn State football heads off to Madison, Wisconsin, this weekend to play the Badgers in a Big Ten showdown. While the game this weekend is the biggest priority for the team, it is in the shadow of the team's biggest game of the year next week. We'll tackle both games on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show. Join us live on YouTube every Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. or catch the replay on our channel, site, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Industry experts Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz sit down for an hour to discuss the upcoming recruiting lists for Ohio State and the White Out against Washington in two weeks. We'll also discuss yesterday's practice and preview the game this weekend. Join us to get your thoughts and predictions on the show! 

Off the Top: National On3 expert predicts big flip for Penn State

Earlier this week, Chad Simmons added his credentials to a recruiting prediction flip that Penn State fans have been watching and waiting for since this summer. Join the show live at 10 to hear which player might be jumping ship from another program to join the Nittany Lions. 

Penn State practice update and Franklin press conference

Wednesday night, Penn State football opened the doors to practice for the media during its weekly open period. We'll discuss what happened on the offensive and defensive practice fields during the ten-minute viewing portion of the evening. 

Next, we'll discuss the tense and brief exchange between head coach James Franklin and the media when asked about allegations involving two of his former football players. 

Recruiting prepares for critical two-game stretch

While there isn't a home game this weekend, that doesn't mean the swell of prospects announcing plans to join the program for the next two home games isn't reaching a crescendo. We'll discuss the new names added to the Ohio State and White Out lists for the next two home games. 

Also, Snyder caught up with Penn State 2026, committing Kevin Brown's father to get an update about where the star Harrisburg tackle is in his rehab progress. We review the situation for fans who missed what happened and discuss Brown's importance to the team. 

Today, it's a show full of offensive line highlights. Penn State three-star commit Michael Troutman released his updated highlights for 2024. Fitz has followed Troutman's progress this season and gives his thoughts on where the underrated prospect has developed. 

Penn State vs. Wisconsin preview

Finally, we'll discuss the upcoming game between Penn State and Wisconsin. We'll discuss the team's matchups that matter, which players will stand out in the game, and more. We'll also give our score predictions to end the show. 

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The Penn State Nittany Lions kick off the final stretch of the 2024 football season this weekend when they travel to Wisconsin to face the Badgers in a primetime clash. Today on the BWI Live Show, we discuss the start of the week with James Franklin's press conference and your questions about the upcoming game. 

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Fitz's Recruiting Update

Before we dive into the football content, we will start with our weekly recruiting update from industry expert Sean Fitz. With the bye week giving the team extra time to check out commits over the weekend, Fitz has a report on which players the team prioritized on Friday and Saturday. He'll also recap the latest movement in the On300 rankings update for the 2026 recruiting cycle. 

The junior seasons for many of Penn State's top targets are nearing their conclusions. Is there a group of targets starting to emerge? We'll discuss where the team's commits and regional targets rank after the fresh update. 

Penn State kicks off Wisconsin Week

Today, we'll discuss Franklin's conversation with the media on Monday afternoon. Franklin spoke for nearly 40 minutes on Monday to preview the upcoming game and discuss the state of his team coming out of the bye week. 

Among the reoccurring topics from Monday include Quinton Martin's redshirt status, the team's run game efficiency, and KJ Winston's potential availability for the rest of the year. What did Franklin say about these topics? We'll discuss and dive deeper on your questions and comments during the live show. 

BWI Mailbag 

Finally, we end the show with your questions and comments in the BWI Mailbag. If you'd like to submit a question for the show to be featured on the segment, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated and check out the Mailbag Submission Thread on Monday night or Tuesday morning before the show. We take the best questions from the chat that we can answer on the show and discuss them. We'll also take questions from the live chat. Today's topics include Tom Allen's defensive adjustments at halftime, linebacker depth, and a preview of the most challenging aspects of the Wisconsin offense and defense. 

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An all-new episode of the Penn State Wrestling Show from Blue-White Illustrated is now live! The Nittany Lions sit one month away from starting their 2024-2025 regular season with Drexel on Nov. 17 at Rec Hall. Of course, there is plenty for host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel to cover in the leadup to that.

This week's episode starts with a look at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Defending 285-pound NCAA champion Greg Kerkvliet, the No. 1 ranked wrestler at heavyweight, was set to face No. 3 Nick Feldman of Ohio State on Nov. 16 at Rec Hall. However, Iowa State announced Wednesday that its own heavyweight, No. 6 Yonger Bastida, would be facing Feldman instead. Flo Wrestling, which runs the event, quietly updated its bout sheet to reflect that the Cyclone is replacing Kerkvliet but has otherwise said nothing about the sudden change.

Last year, Clay Clarson of South Dakota State was scratched from the exhibition event, sat out the first six weeks of the season due to injury, and was never right during the 2023-2024 season. Conversely, Levi Haines and Jacori Teemer also both scratched off of last year's original Classic bout sheet. But, they both wrestled all year, and Haines beat Teemer, then of Iowa and now of Arizona State, in the NCAA finals. But, they withdrew after the Journeymen Classic, not before. With all of that said, PSU posted a photo of Kerkvliet wrestling hours before this news broke. And, he has been frequently featured on the team's social media account.

With no concrete news to share on Kerkvliet's status moving forward, Pickel and Carr discuss what it all might mean moving forward.