Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com

Closer look at Penn State football's recent performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the performances and press conferences of Penn State's considerable contingent at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. PSU's list of players included Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton, Vega Ioane, Zakee Wheatley, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Zane Durant. Johnny was out in Indianapolis for the scouting combine and he shares his thoughts on some fine efforts by Dennis-Sutton, Durant, Wheatley and Allar. Bob and Johnny also look at were Ioane could go in the first round of the April draft and where Allar and Wheatley fit in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the culture change at Penn State in 2026

We had our first chance to talk with many of Penn State’s transfers on Wednesday, and we learned plenty about Matt Campbell, his staff and the culture they’re building at Penn State. Notably, many Penn State returners have highlighted key changes in the culture compared to the past few years under now-Virginia Tech coach James Franklin. Max Ralph and Bob Flounders take you inside that culture change. They’ll also share further notes and takeaways from Wednesday’s availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cooper Cousins, Anthony Donkoh on why they returned to Penn State

PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss the recent comments made by Penn State offensive linemen Anthony Donkoh and Cooper Cousins during PSU's THON weekend. Donkoh and Cousins should be key contributors on the 2026 offensive line and they discussed why they wanted to return to State College. Plus, Max shares his thoughts on the many talents of  Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, who is coming off a huge weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing Penn State's wide receivers in 2026, including a new coach

Penn State has a transfer-heavy group of wide receivers entering 2026, and they'll be led by an abruptly hired position coach after Noah Pauley left for a job with the Green Bay Packers. Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss the expected hire of Kashif Moore and project the depth chart for the Nittany Lions on Thursday's live edition of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State defensive players to watch in the spring and later in August

PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph examine some of the more interesting Penn State players on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. Matt Campbell and his defensive assistants are working with some talented Lions at all three levels — defensive line, linebacker and in the secondary. Four players that have the attention of Bob and Max are edge rusher Yvan Kemajou, linebacker Tony Rojas, cornerback Audavion Collins and linebacker-edge rusher LaVar Arrington II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices