Episodes

  • A closer look at Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter's dominant season

    A closer look at Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter's dominant season
    Nov 18 2024
    PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with 9-1 Penn State prepping for Saturday's road game at Minnesota. Franklin was asked about the play of PSU edge rusher Abdul Carter, who has 17.5 tackles for loss despite some "grabby" play by opposing offensive linemen. Johnny and Bob discuss whether Carter has drawn enough holding calls this season from officials. (Spoiler alert: He has not.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • James Franklin optimistic (again) about Nick Singleton's status, best and worst-case scenarios for Penn State vs. Purdue

    James Franklin optimistic (again) about Nick Singleton's status, best and worst-case scenarios for Penn State vs. Purdue
    Nov 14 2024
    The point spread says it all. Penn State is a four-touchdown favorite against a Big Ten team on the road. So, will it really be that easy for the 8-1 Nittany Lions vs. Purdue in West Lafayette? PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders preview the game and share their thoughts on James Franklin's expectation that running back Nick Singleton is ready to play. Plus, a quick update on tackle Nolan Rucci and game predictions from Max and Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • College Football Playoff mailbag: Breaking down Penn State’s spot in the rankings

    College Football Playoff mailbag: Breaking down Penn State’s spot in the rankings
    Nov 13 2024
    PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph field questions from subscribers on Penn State football, its standing in the College Football Playoff rankings and where the rest of the Big Ten factors in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • What is Nick Singleton's status moving forward for Penn State? Freshmen to watch down the stretch

    What is Nick Singleton's status moving forward for Penn State? Freshmen to watch down the stretch
    Nov 11 2024
    PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to James Franklin's Monday news conference with 8-1 Penn State preparing to face heavy underdog Purdue on Saturday in West Lafayette. Nick Singleton left the Washington win early in the second half. Franklin did provide an update on Singleton. In his absence, a young PSU runner shined in his college debut. How good is Corey Smith? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Penn State mailbag: Ohio State aftermath, CFP rankings

    Penn State mailbag: Ohio State aftermath, CFP rankings
    Nov 8 2024
    PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph discuss the aftermath following Penn State’s loss to Ohio State, as well as where the Nittany Lions sit in the initial College Football Playoff rankings and their path to 11-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Previewing Penn State's White Out matchup vs. Washington, plus practice notes and game picks

    Previewing Penn State's White Out matchup vs. Washington, plus practice notes and game picks
    Nov 7 2024
    PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss Penn State's White Out game with Washington on Saturday. The Lions, who dropped a tough decision to Ohio State last Saturday, likely need to win out to guarantee a spot in the college playoff. Bob and Max give their game picks and Max provides some significant injury updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • James Franklin on Penn State's late-game failures vs. Ohio State, plus his thoughts on the Lions' taunting penalty

    James Franklin on Penn State's late-game failures vs. Ohio State, plus his thoughts on the Lions' taunting penalty
    Nov 4 2024
    PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to Penn State coach James Franklin's Monday press conference with the 7-1 Nittany Lions preparing for a Beaver Stadium White Out visit from Washington on Saturday. Franklin also spent a good chunk of time reviewing PSU's 20-13 loss to Ohio State last Saturday in State College. Franklin went into detail on what went wrong on PSU's fourth-quarter possession that misfired from inside the OSU 5, and discussed his defense's inability to stop the Buckeyes' offense from running out the final 5:13 of game clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • EXTRA: Recapping Penn State's disappointing 20-13 loss to Ohio State

    EXTRA: Recapping Penn State's disappointing 20-13 loss to Ohio State
    Nov 3 2024
    PennLive's Bob Flounders and Johnny McGonigal recap Penn State's disappointing 20-13 loss to Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins