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Penn State Has No Recruiting Class… and Still No Coach | How Search Made Other Coaches Rich Dec 04, 2025

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The Penn State Recruiting Class of 2026 was going to be collateral damage. We've been telling fans about that reality for weeks on the BWI Live Recruiting Show. Now, the damage is done, and Penn State officially has a two-man class after the opening of the early signing period in college football's recruiting calendar. On today's show, we'll assess the damage done, what's next for the team, and what it all means now that the team has no recruiting class and no coach. Recruiting reporters Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder discuss that, plus we look into the team's coaching search two days after athletic director Pat Kraft whiffed on his selected candidate.

Of course, the situation with Penn State's coaching search is in uncharted waters and could conclude at any moment. The best way to stay up-to-date with the latest news and information is to follow along on the Blue White Illustrated message board and with our premium content. You can join the site right now for just one dollar to try us out.

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Penn State lands a surprise commit in two-man class

As today is a recruiting show, we'll start by discussing the incredibly short list of players that Penn State has signed in its Class of 2026. The once 20-plus-player class has dwindled to one original commit and one familiar face who decided to rejoin the program. Malvern Prep defensive end Jackson Ford stayed committed to the Nittany Lions through the process. We'll discuss his comments as to why he chose to stay with the team through this transition to a new staff.

Next, we'll discuss the fascinating story of quarterback Peyton Falzone. The ultra-talented athlete was committed to the program in the summer, but decommitted late in the summer in favor of Auburn. Of course, the Tigers also fired their coach this year. Falzone then decided to stay home and sign with the program. We'll take you through his journey and fit with the Nittany Lions.

Coaching search latest

Of course, the rest of today's show will be dedicated to the team's pursuit of its next head coach. Where are we now that the team has lost some of the next-best candidates, including Brian Hartline, Bob Chesney, Jeff Brohm, and others? Join the show to find out and to discuss how athletic director Pat Kraft's search has netted an incredible amount of money for other coaches who signed extensions with their schools this year.

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Disaster for Penn State? Botched Hire Leaves Program Scrambling Dec 03, 2025

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The Penn State Football program is in a state of disarray today after athletic director Pat Kraft's long-standing coaching search hit a huge snag on Tuesday afternoon. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake did an about-face and re-upped with his alma mater after being revealed as the top target in Penn State's coaching search. Now, the program enters national signing day with no coach and seemingly no plan. We sit down to talk with fans about the situation on today's BWI Live Show.

Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to join the conversation. We'll be discussing the situation as it stands, and what might come next for the program. We'll also discuss the team's national signing day situation with the Class of 2026 and what to expect from today's change in the recruiting calendar. Finally, we'll do a season-in-review conversation about what went wrong with Penn State's fateful season.

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Big Ten awards announced this week

We'll start the show discussing the Penn State news of the day from a team perspective. The Big Ten will announce individual awards today and tomorrow for the 2025 season. Which players have a chance to win something? Greg Pickel will give you his thoughts about the options.

However, we'll spend most of today's show talking about the current situation with Penn State's head coaching search. Now that Kraft has whiffed on his biggest, most public offer, what happens now? What is a realistic timeline for the coaching hire and, critically, how did we get here? We'll discuss how the length of the coaching search and the current state of affairs change what becomes important for recruiting and roster retention.

Things we learned about the Penn State football team in 2025

Now that the season is fully in the books, we'll take some time today to discuss what we learned about the Penn State football team this past season. The team was ranked second coming into the season, but fell quickly as the team struggled through September and early October.

We'll discuss the things we knew about the team heading into the season and what actually happened on the field throughout the three months of competition.

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Disaster for Penn State? Botched Hire Leaves Program Scrambling

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Penn State’s Top Target Revealed: Why BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Is Pat Kraft’s Pick Dec 02, 2025

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After nearly two months of searching, the Penn State Nittany Lions football team has found its candidate to replace former head coach James Franklin. On today's BWI Live Show, we'll discuss the news that BYU head coach Kalani Sitaki has emerged as the mystery candidate that athletic director Pat Kraft has targeted as the next leader of the Blue and White. What does this mean for the program? How good or bad of a fit is he? What are the qualities that lend themselves to his style? We'll discuss your burning questions and comments on the show today.

Join the BWI Live Show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to join the live chat and be part of the show. We'll be talking with fans throughout the 60-minute airtime. We'll also finish the 2025 season by discussing Penn State's wild win over Rutgers in the season finale.

If you haven't yet, subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel and enable notifications. When Kraft finally pulls the trigger on a candidate, we'll be bringing you breaking news to discuss the impact and next steps of the process. You'll also want to be dialed in for the recruiting and portal implications of the team's transition to the next coach.

Penn State targets coach with few ties to program

The news that Sitake is the top candidate for Penn State has been met with very mixed feelings from fans. However, the surface-level comparison between BYU and Penn State is not the only thing at play. We'll discuss the timeline of how Sitake became the top target, what he brings to the table, and what his coaching this week in the Big 12 Championship Game means for the Nittany Lions as a program.

We'll also give you an initial scouting profile on Sitake as a leader and what our early impressions of his coaching are.

Next, we'll dive into the timeline of events now that we know Penn State's top target in the search. What does this news do for the transfer decisions of current players in a positive and a negative light? Will this affect the early signing day? How does the timing of the Big 12 Championship game and a potential spot in the College Football Playoff determine the outcome of this search?

We'll discuss those questions and more!

Rutgers Recap

Finally, we'll discuss the current team's final game of the season against Rutgers. We'll recap the offensive performance from the line and run game, plus discuss the maturation of Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. Of course, we'll dive into the defensive performance and what led to the team giving up over 500 yards in a wild shootout that ended on a defensive play.

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Penn State runs past Rutgers in Wild Shootout: BWI Postgame Show Nov 30, 2025

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team started and ended the 2025 season on a three-game winning streak. The team defeated Rutgers this afternoon to complete a respectable comeback under interim head coach Terry Smith, ending the year at .500 and earning bowl eligibility at the final whistle. Join the Labatt Postgame Show to discuss the win, the season, and what's next for the Nittany Lions as the team moves into the offseason without a long-term head coach.

You can watch the Labatt postgame show and discuss it live immediately following the game. Drop your thoughts and comments into the live chat, and we'll answer as many as we can during the 60-minute postgame show. If you can't catch the show live, you can watch it on demand on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel, embedded at the top of this article, or listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

Penn State vs Rutgers

As expected, running backs Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton dominated the game plan against a weak Rutgers rush defense. Allen had 107 yards on ten attempts, just at halftime. Singleton chipped in 81 yards and a record-setting score of his own.

However, the defense struggled to stop a feisty Rutgers offense that played its RPO game well to threaten Penn State on the edges of the tackle box and in one-on-one coverage. The Scarlet Knights scored 21 points in the first half to keep the game within three.

Yet young quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer operated an impressive scoring drive right before halftime. The Penn State offense ripped off two big passes to go 56 yards in just 26 seconds to kick a field goal and take a lead at halftime before receiving the ball after the break.

The Penn State defense struggled for most of the game but came up with two timely plays, a fumble return for a touchdown by Amare Campbell, and a stop on fourth down by Zion Tracy to give Penn State the ball back with under four minutes remaining. Allen then salted the game away with a 47-yard run.

Lions head into the postseason

Before the season is officially over, be sure to check out the rest of our Penn State Football postgame content. We'll have live reaction from Smith's press conference on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel following the game, with his postgame press conference. We'll also give you the Instant Analysis from the field at Rutgers with our staff writers at the game. Of course, you can also read all of our great content on the site!

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Can Penn State Finish the Comeback? Rutgers Predictions & News Update Nov 26, 2025

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday for the right to play in the postseason. The team has clawed its way back from an 0-6 losing streak to win the last two games and wants to finish the season with a three-game winning streak. We'll discuss the latest news, bowl projections, and the team's upcoming matchup with Rutgers on today's BWI Live Show.

Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube. We'll be taking fan questions throughout the show, so stop by and drop your thoughts into the live chat. If you can't watch the show live, be sure to check us out embedded on the site, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Penn State Football News Update

We'll begin the show by discussing the latest Penn State football and recruiting news. There's been plenty of movement in the last few days. Today, we'll cover the latest recruiting news, including Messiah Mickens' new college destination, Beaver Stadium renovation updates, bowl projections, and more.

For Penn State wrestling fans, we'll have a quick update about the team during the bye week on today's show to make up for the fact that we'll be off the air with the regular wrestling show this week.

Stock up/Stock Down

Next, we'll give our bi-weekly stock report on the Penn State football team. Which players have been standing out in the Terry Smith timeline? We'll give our players who we think have been performing better in that timeline in our stock up section of the show. Of course, others have taken a step back. We'll give our three players each who we think have their stock going down after the last five games.

Rutgers Game Preview

Finally, we'll discuss the upcoming game. What do we know about Rutgers and its season so far? We'll discuss the offense and defense, and which places we think Penn State should have an advantage. We'll also discuss where Rutgers can challenge the Nittany Lions for the right to play in a bowl game.

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Penn State DESTROYS Nebraska | Terry Smith Press Conference Breakdown Nov 25, 2025

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The Penn State football team has one more game left in the 2025 season, and it's an important one. The team needs to win on Saturday against Rutgers to reach bowl eligibility after a disastrous season. However, things are looking much brighter after the team demolished Nebraska 37-10 on Saturday. The team's Senior Day went off with a bang as the Nittany Lions scored 23 points in the first half and put the game away early in the third quarter.

Today, we'll discuss all of those topics, plus cover interim head coach Terry Smith's press conference from Monday. Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube to get the latest information on the Nittany Lions!

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Terry Smith press conference recap

We'll start the show by discussing the team's ongoing coaching search. What's the latest discussion regarding Penn State's next head coach? We'll discuss where Smith fits into the picture.

Next, the focus shifts to Smith's press conference. What did he say on Monday to reporters? We'll highlight the most important comments and conversations from his weekly media meeting inside Beaver Stadium's media room. We'll discuss his comment about why the Penn State offensive line is playing better, what the team's plan for the transfer portal is, and what he thinks his vision for a Penn State team in his image looks like.

Smith says that if there is football, his team will be playing.

"Yeah, you know, like I mentioned earlier, this is like a playoff game we're playing to get that extra game. Our guys are excited to finish the year out. So far, preparation has gone great. The energy is still in the building. Rutgers is all that matters. It means everything to us in the building, and we're trying to go out and get this victory. In regards to our guys, I would anticipate that our guys are going to play. I'm sure there may be a one-off or two-off here or there with some type of circumstance. We'll just work through that, but I have full anticipation that our guys are going to play."

Penn State vs Nebraska recap

Finally, we'll discuss Penn State's win over Nebraska. We'll go through the situations and players that defined the game for the team against the Cornhuskers on Saturday.

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Three Things We Learned About Penn State vs Nebraska Nov 24, 2025

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Penn State Football dominated Nebraska in a no-doubt blowout at Beaver Stadium for the team's final home game of the regular season. Now that we have a three-game sample size, T-Frank takes you through the changes that have led to a positive outcome for the Penn State offense and defense since the team challenged Indiana in early November. He discusses the offensive rushing attack's simplification, the passing game flowing out of that, and how the defense has switched things up on the defensive line.

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Penn State Football CLEARLY Has A New Plan On Offense And Defense | Nebraska Recap

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Penn State Runners Set Records in Blowout Over Nebraska | Postgame Show Nov 23, 2025

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The Penn State Football team kept its 2025 postseason hopes alive on Saturday night by defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers in primetime. The team now needs to beat Rutgers on the road next week to secure bowl eligibility. Discuss the big win over Nebraska right after the game on the Labatt Postgame Show. We'll take you through what happened in the game and why and what implications that has on the team's final game next weekend.

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Penn State vs Nebraska recap

The Penn State offense jumped on Nebraska from the start and didn't let up. Penn State's dynamic duo of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton combined for 157 yards through three quarters, and Allen broke the all-time rushing record at home on senior day to power the win. Singleton also tied Saquon Barkley's total touchdown record with two touchdowns in the game.

Meanwhile, the Penn State defense made timely stops in the game to help the offense jump out ot a blistering start. The defense gave up a 70-yard drive, but went for it on 4th and 1 from inside the five, but got stopped by Amare Campbell and Zane Durant.

The Huskers had another chance to get points, driving into the red zone, but had to settle for a field goal. That put Nebraska within seven points, which was the last time they were within one score the rest of the game.

More postgame coverage

Be sure to stick around for the rest of Blue White Illustrated's postgame coverage. We'll have Terry Smith's postgame press conference following the game, so you can hear it directly from Penn State's leader and find out why critical situations played out as they did. We'll also have our thoughts from the game. Check out the Instant Analysis of the game from Blue White Illustrated reporters at Beaver Stadium for the final time in 2025.

With Rutgers losing to Ohio State earlier in the day, both teams enter the final game at 5-6. That means the two teams square off with bowl eligibility on the line. Kickoff next week is at 3:30, but we kick off game week coverage on Monday with Terry Smith's press conference and the five things we learned from this game against Nebraska.

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Can Penn State Save Its Roster? Massive Recruiting Fallout & Nebraska Score Predictions Nov 20, 2025

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team faces off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday at 7 pm. The team is 4-6 and hopes to keep its postseason bowl berth realities alive for another week with a win. However, the news off the field is coming at the team fast and furious, with former head coach James Franklin's introduction at Virginia Tech on Wednesday. We're discussing the recruiting fallout from the moves, plus giving our score predictions for the upcoming game on today's BWI Live Recruiting Show.

Also, be sure to check out the BWI YouTube Channel later today for a special interview with Huskers Online host Sean Callahan. We discuss the upcoming game, and he provides context to Nebraska's season for viewers. The best way to know when we go live or post bonus content is to subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel.

Penn State staffing and recruiting update

Yesterday, we announced the news that six of Penn State's support staff had left the program to join Franklin at Virginia Tech. Today, we'll discuss the move with recruiting reporters Ryan Snyder and Sean Fitz. What sort of impact will these moves have on the program? What did those staffers do in the first place? We'll discuss how their absence will change things for Smith and his staff.

Next, we'll dig into the gritty business of Penn State recruiting news. The team has just 11 commits left in the Class of 2026 after several high-profile decommitments in the last seven days. We'll review which players have committed elsewhere, and which ones are heading to Blacksburg for an official visit with Franklin this weekend.

Finally, we'll end with some good news about the one player who has stayed resolutely committed to Penn State through the transition.

Game day recruiting and Nebraska preview

Finally, we'll discuss what fans can expect from the final game day in Happy Valley this coming weekend. Will the team host any commits? Is that even possible with the staff changes?

Then, we'll discuss the on-field matchup between Nebraska and Penn State at 7 pm. Penn State is riding high after its first win under Smith, the team's interim head coach, and is hosting a Nebraska team that also lacks its starting quarterback. Is that enough to push the Nittany Lions over the top of the higher-ranked team? We'll discuss the key matchups on both sides of the ball and then give our score predictions to end the show.

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Reacting to James Franklin's Virginia Tech Intro | Penn State vs Nebraska Preview Nov 19, 2025

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The Penn State Football team is still without a head coach, but its former leader has found a new home. James Franklin was introduced as Virginia Tech's next head coach on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in front of the assembled media and dignitaries. Today on the BWI Live Show, we'll react to his comments about the transition, his pursuit of his former commits, and what all of this means for Penn State. We'll also address the team's preparations for Nebraska, which will play the Nittany Lions on Saturday at 7 p.m. for the right to keep its bowl eligibility hopes alive.

Join the BWI Live Show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss the latest news and information! We'll be taking your questions and comments throughout the 60-minute show to get the pulse of Penn State fans. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any special shows or changes. Due to Franklin's press conference, we'll be going live at 11:05 today.

Reacting to James Franklin's press conference

We'll start the show by discussing what Franklin had to say in his opening press conference as the head coach at Virginia Tech. Did he outline a regional recruiting philosophy? What did he say about Penn State and his exit from the university back in October? We'll give you the pertinent details about the press conference and discuss them on the show.

Of course, all of this is in the backdrop of the vacant opening for Penn State's head coaching position. We'll discuss the vulnerable state the team is in and our thoughts on the hiring timeline for a new coach. For the latest intel and information, check out Blue White Illustrated for just one dollar and get access to our coaching search information for a week to try us out!

Best Bets and Nebraska Preview

Finally, we'll get into this week in college football. Greg Pickel has his weekly best bets, which include his thoughts on Penn State and Nebraska this weekend.

Next, we'll discuss the actual game. What does the team look like without quarterback Dylan Raoila? What's the philosophy of the defense? Can Penn State generate rushing yards on the Cornhuskers, or will they find themselves in a defensive slugfest for 60 minutes between two backup quarterbacks? We'll discuss Penn State's chances of getting a win at home and running back Kaytron Allen breaking the all-time rushing record this weekend in front of fans at Beaver Stadium.

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