Episodi

  • Cam Wallace’s Breakout and Penn State’s New Path to 8-4

    Cam Wallace’s Breakout and Penn State’s New Path to 8-4
    Nov 2 2026
    Cam Wallace’s breakout gave Penn State more than a needed win. It may have given the Nittany Lions a new offensive identity. Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat break down the two-back combination of Wallace and Carson Hansen, the offensive line’s performance and Matt Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down decisions. They also examine the defense’s strong finish, the possible returns of Kobe Howard and Chase Sowell, and why true freshman Amarion Jackson should remain part of the receiver rotation. Plus: Can the Nittany Lions carry this approach to Seattle, and what would it take to finish 8-4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • Does Penn State's Big Ten losing streak end vs Purdue?

    Does Penn State's Big Ten losing streak end vs Purdue?
    Oct 29 2026
    PennLive's Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat preview Penn State's home matchup with Purdue on Saturday. Matt Campbell's Nittany Lions are 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the Big Ten. Did Campbell and his coaching staff make any major adjustments on the bye week? Will Penn State star wideout Koby Howard return to the lineup for the first time in five games? Bob and Jake make their picks. Penn State can't drop to 0-5 in the Big Ten, can it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Penn State Must Beat Purdue. If Not, How Bad Could This Get?

    Penn State Must Beat Purdue. If Not, How Bad Could This Get?
    Oct 26 2026
    PennLive's Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat discuss the challenges facing Matt Campbell's Penn State team coming of the bye week. The 3-4 Nittany Lions, 0-4 in the Big Ten, host Purdue on Saturday afternoon in a "must-win" game for Penn State. The Lions cannot drop to 0-5 in the conference with games against Washington and Minnesota next on the schedule. Plus, Bob and Jake discuss Penn State's 2027 recruiting win over the weekend. Running back Jordan Hall picked Penn State over Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • Penn State’s QB problem and what must change during the bye week

    Penn State’s QB problem and what must change during the bye week
    Oct 20 2026
    Penn State enters its bye week at 3-4 overall and 0-4 in Big Ten play after a 21-18 loss to Michigan. Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat examine the growing quarterback questions surrounding Rocco Becht and Alex Manske, the Nittany Lions' inability to consistently run the ball or stop the run, and what can realistically change before Purdue. They also discuss Chase Sowell's 11-catch, 151-yard performance against Michigan, the potential return of Kobe Howard, questions surrounding Penn State's transfer additions, Will Wood's decommitment and how the final five games could play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
  • Picking Penn State-Michigan with special guest Ryan Zuke of MLive

    Picking Penn State-Michigan with special guest Ryan Zuke of MLive
    Oct 15 2026
    Penn State heads to Ann Arbor for a matchup between two teams searching for answers. Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat welcome Michigan beat writer Ryan Zuke to break down Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s offensive struggles, Penn State’s mounting concerns at linebacker and why the line of scrimmage could determine Saturday’s game. They also discuss Michigan’s defense, the pressure on Rocco Beck, Big Ten parity and whether either offense can consistently move the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
  • Can Penn State salvage its season at Michigan?

    Can Penn State salvage its season at Michigan?
    Oct 12 2026
    Penn State played USC close in the White Out, but another loss left the Nittany Lions winless in Big Ten play and searching for evidence that the season can still turn. Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat examine what improved, what still failed and why Penn State has such a small margin for error. They discuss the limited offensive rotation, the lack of pass-rush production, the performance of the Iowa State transfers and the challenge of developing younger players while the staff desperately needs wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Can Penn State Save Its Season Against USC?

    Can Penn State Save Its Season Against USC?
    Oct 8 2026
    Penn State's biggest home game of the season has arrived. Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat discuss the Nittany Lions' struggles against Northwestern, why the USC matchup feels like a turning point, and whether quarterback Rocco Becht can help the offense find an identity. They also break down defensive concerns, injury updates, key matchups and what a White Out victory would mean for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Penn State hosts USC in White Out game. Can PSU avoid 0-3 start in Big Ten?

    Penn State hosts USC in White Out game. Can PSU avoid 0-3 start in Big Ten?
    Oct 5 2026
    PennLive's Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat discuss the many issues that surfaced in Penn State's 34-13 loss to Northwestern last Friday.The Nittany Lions' defense was exposed as the Wildcats rushed for 413 yards and four touchdowns. Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht threw two interceptions. The offensive generated only one explosive play. Now Penn State (3-2, 0-2) must deal with a high-scoring USC offense in Saturday's White Out game. Can the Lions keep up with. Lincoln Riley's Trojans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min