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BWI Live: How will Iowa defend Penn State in the 2023 White Out? | Illinois recap Sep 20, 2023

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Before turning the page to Iowa and the 2023 White Out Game, we're breaking down the Penn State Football team's 30-13 win over Illinois. The Nittany Lions went on the road for the first time this year and grinded out a win over the tough-minded Illinois football team. On today's edition of the KSN on BWI Show, we'll review how the offense and defense performed, and then preview the upcoming game against Iowa.

Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube or catch the replay here. The KSN on BWI Show is an exclusive video broadcast of the Blue White Illustrated YouTube channel and is put on in conjunction with the Keystone Kickoff Show. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated channel to get all of our Penn State Football coverage, including post-practice updates from head coach James Franklin.

Lack of explosive run plays from Penn State's runners?

The show starts with a breakdown of what Illinois did to stymie the Penn State rushing attack, which has been slow to get going this year. Head coach James Franklin summed it up during his Tuesday press conference,

"I think those guys have been great. I also think in the Big Ten you look at statistically, we play good defense around here. There's going to be games where we've got to grind it out. You guys know Iowa. This is probably going to be another one of those games where we're going to have to grind it out. It's going to be a four-quarter game."

We'll discuss what Illinois did to fool Drew Allar and the Penn State offense on Saturday and how Allar was able to make good decisions in bad situations. We'll also discuss the issues behind Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen's lack of big runs.

Next, we'll examine how the defense smothered the Illinois plan of attack. The Illini managed only 62 yards rushing and turned the ball over five times. How did the defense get this done? We'll discuss Luke Altmyer and what Abdul Carter saw on film heading into the game that allowed him to intercept the first pass of the game. We'll also discuss how Daequan Hardy, Johnny Dixon and the rest of the secondary played the Illinois receivers and how they made it look easy.

Finally, we'll preview the upcoming game against Iowa. What are the differences between Illinois and Iowa? We'll explain Iowa's zone defense approach and how they want to play with intelligence and vision while controlling the line of scrimmage.

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How will Iowa defend Penn State in the 2023 White Out? | Illinois recap

BWI Live: Recapping Penn State's win over Illinois Sep 18, 2023

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Penn State Football took care of business on the road Saturday, defeating Illinois 30-13 in the first Big Ten game of the season. The BWI Live Show is back on Monday to discuss the game, break down what we've learned in a second review, and take your questions. Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to get your thoughts heard by our experts in the live chat.

Programming Note: The BWI Recruiting Show is moving to Thursdays for the remainder of the 2023 season. To bring you the most timely news and analysis, we're moving the football show to Monday to recap the previous week's game. This week, we're previewing the White Out.

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Penn State gets "pretty" Big Ten win with ugly performance

Was the game on Saturday a beautiful rock fight? Or a sloppy, concerning performance from the Penn State Football team? Head coach James Franklin clarified his thoughts after the game, saying that his team appreciates a win no matter how it looks. But fans have a different feeling. After consistently failing to run or pass on the Illinois defense, are fans right to be concerned? Blue White Illustrated football experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer will give their thoughts on how the Nittany Lions performed and how that translates to the future games on the schedule.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar completed just 48% of his passes on Saturday, after two lights-out performances to start the year. We'll dig into why Allar struggled and what this new information about the passing attack means for the team.

We're now three weeks into the 2023 season, and the longest run by a Nittany Lion's running back is 20 yards. We'll discuss the offensive line, the running backs, and what's short-circuiting the team's explosive rushing tandem of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton.

Defense comes up Big

It wasn't all bad for the Penn State football team on Saturday. The defense put together its most dominant performance of the young season, stifling the Illinois passing attack. The team came away with four interceptions with several other dropped opportunities on Saturday. The defensive performance was so impressive that it forced starting Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer to the bench.

The front seven also racked up two sacks, two quarterback hits, and various other pressures that led to the interceptions on Saturday. After a quiet statistical start to the season, is Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's defense back? We'll dive into the good and the bad of the performance from the defense on Saturday.

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BWI Live Postgame Show: Penn State defense suffocates Illinois, offense shaky in first road game Sep 16, 2023

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Penn State football played Big Ten Football on Saturday and got into a rock fight with the Illinois Fighting Illini. The efficient and explosive Nittany Lions offense struggled to find yards or points against the Illini defense. But the Penn State defense was too much for the Illinois offense, who turned the ball over five times in the game.

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Penn State defense suffocates Altmyer

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer got beat up by the Penn Staet defense, both on the field and in the stat sheet. The defense got two official QB hits per the game book, but the Illinois passer took multiple shots during the game. The constant pressure and sticky Penn State defensive backs also forced the quarterback into four interceptions on the afternoon before he was pulled.

After two quiet weeks, the defense was back to their old tricks in the run game as well. The team had five tackles for loss heading into the fourth quarter.

The offense, thanks to another short field from a defensive interception from Cam Miller, broke the game open to start the fourth quarter. Nick Singleton finally got to the second level of the defense for an 18-yard touchdown run to put Penn State up by 23 points.

Overall, the offense struggled, with Drew Allar completing less than 60% of his passes on Saturday. The sharp quarterback hadn't completed less than 78% of his throws in the first two games. Allar looked uncomfortable in the pocket for most of the game, thanks to the consistent pressure from the Illinois defense and wrecking ball Jer'Zahn Newton. Newton had a tackle for loss, two quarterback hits and a pass breakup to almost single-handedly keep Illinois in the game.

We'll discuss these players, plays and more on the BWI Live postgame show. Sean Fitz joins the program for the away game and gives his thoughts on how the Nittany Lions played. We'll also discuss your thoughts! Join the show and give your thoughts in the live chat. We'll be answering your questions and taking comments from Penn State fans after the win.

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Penn State vs Illinois Postgame Show | Nittany Lions defense suffocates Illini

BWI Live: Penn State Football vs Illinois Tailgate Show Sep 16, 2023

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The Penn State football team takes on Illinois today at noon for its first road test of the 2023 season. Join the Penn State Football Tailgate Show at 9 a.m. to get yourself ready for the rematch between the Nittany Lions and the Illini!

We're discussing the upcoming game and how Penn State matches up with Illinois in a rematch of the longest ever college football game. We'll discuss how Bret Beilema's squad has struggled out of the gate this year, and what they might do this week to change their fortunes. Then we'll discuss how the Nittany Lions can attack the 1-1 Big Ten West Team.

Penn State's plan of attack

Starting out on the road is nothing new for Penn State. Head coach James Franklin made pointed jokes about the fact that his team has started Big Ten play on the road for the 13th time in the last 14 years. But after opening the season on the road, is there a difference to do doing it in week three?

"I'm not sure. We're just experts of opening on the road, whether it's the first game, the second game, the third game, the fourth game, not only in my ten years, but I think over the last 15 years. We're experts. So, I think we're going to put an offseason clinic on how to open in the Big Ten."

The Penn State offense has been prolific this season, putting up 101 points in two games. Can they do it again this week? Having offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich in the press box has been a huge change for the team. one for the better.

I think it's clearly the better place to call the game. You just can see it better. You're removed from the emotion. I think Danny O'Brien has done a good job on the sidelines as well. That's helped. But I think I think so far, so good. And we've had to iron out a few kinks that have happened, whether it's been with personnel or substitutions or some things that we got to get ironed out in terms of just a little bit of the differences on the sideline. But I think it's been good," Franklin said.

The team may get veteran reinforcements this week with cornerback Daequan Hardy, defensive end Amin Vanover, and defensive tackle Coziah Izzard returning to practice earlier this week.

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BWI Live: Five Things To Watch in Penn State vs Illinois | How Good is PSU O-Line? Sep 15, 2023

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Penn State football takes on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. To get you ready for the game, we're breaking down five things we're watching for during the game. Join the BWI Live Friday show to discuss the upcoming game and what Penn State needs to do to get a victory.

It's a full weekend of Penn State sports action, starting at 9 a.m. with the Penn State Football Tailgate Show, presented by 7 Mountains Media and broadcast on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Join us for 90 minutes of discussion on the matchup against Illinois and how we see that playing out later in the day.

Then join the BWI Live postgame show coming up immediately after the conclusion of Penn State and Illinois. Sean Fitz joins the show to give you his perspective on the game's outcome and answer your questions. Subscribe to the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel so you don't miss any of the action!

Penn State vs Illinois

Earlier this week we discussed the three things that we still want to learn about the Penn State football team. Some of those thoughts are the bedrock of today's show. Will we learn more about key aspects of the Nittany Lions team that we haven't yet?

However, we start with a look at the Illinois defense, which has faltered through the first two weeks of the season. What's the issue? We'll explain how things have shaken out for the Illinois secondary.

Next, we discuss areas that Penn State's defense needs to strengthen this week. Which defense will show up in week three? We've seen a group that struggled to tackle in space and one that shut down an FCS team. Illinois will represent another test to inform us of how the front-seven will play this year.

Next, we'll try to glean which group of playmakers will face Illinois on Saturday. Will the team play three receivers? Or will Mike Yurcich stick with two tight ends. We'll discuss the pros and cons of each plan this weekend.

Penn State stars playing like stars

So far, the Penn State defense has played a team approach, with everyone chipping into the performance. Part of that is by design, with plenty of rotation over the last two weeks. But can the team's star players play up to their billing this week? We highlight two players that should have big days against the Illinois defense.

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Five Things To Watch in Penn State vs Illinois | How Good is PSU O-Line?

BWI Live: Penn State Football vs. Illinois game preview | Practice recap Sep 14, 2023

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The Penn State football team takes on Illinois this weekend in their first road game of the 2023 season this Saturday. Today on the BWI Live Show, Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer get you ready with the official game preview for the week. They'll also discuss thoughts from open practice and what they heard from James Franklin yesterday evening.

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Penn State practice update

Each week, Penn State football hosts the media for a look inside practice on Wednesdays. Fitz and Bauer will share their insights from what they saw and, more importantly, who they saw. Several Nittany Lions defenders, including Coziah Izzard, Amin Vanover, and Daequan Hardy, were back at practice this week. What does that mean for their chances to play on Saturday? We'll discuss the potential impact along the defensive line. For his part, Franklin wasn't ready to give up any insight.

"We'll see. We'll see how it all plays out. Not sure. I can't really speak on it yet," he said after practice.

"Amin I've been very impressed with his maturity and growth over the last couple of years," Franklin said. "He's been really good. Hardy, I would say the same thing. Coziah's had so some bumps and bruises as well, that have factored into that too. But yeah, all three of them have handled it well so far."

Speaking of Franklin, Bauer, and Fitz will discuss the comments Franklin made after practice in his final conversation with the media before the game on Satuday. Bauer is an expert on reading between the lines with the Penn State head coach.

Illinois game preview

Finally, Bauer and Fitz will preview the upcoming game between Penn State and Illinois. They'll discuss the reverberations between 2021 and 2023, plus give their thoughts on what they know about the Illini this year. Will Illinois try to play the aggressive style of defense that hasn't translated the same way as it did last year? They'll close out the preview with a score prediction.

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Penn State Football vs. Illinois Game Preview | Practice Recap

Recruiting Show: Penn State football freshman report from Delaware win Sep 11, 2023

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Penn State football played 71 total players in their win over Delaware on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, Sean Fitz discusses the freshman class and how they performed in their first extensive action as Nittany Lions. We'll also be taking your questions in the BWI Mailbag at the end of the show.

Join the show to get your questions and thoughts heard live as we recap the game, and discuss relevant recruiting topics from the weekend. Who showed up to watch the game? And how did Penn State's Class of 2024 perform under the Friday night lights? We'll discuss that as well.

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Penn State gets expected win over Delaware

We'll start out the week discussing the latest Penn State football win. The team defeated Delaware 63-7 on Saturday in front of another quality crowd of Nittany Lions fans. While the game emptied out by the third quarter, there was plenty to see for those who are invested in recruiting. After giving a big-picture view of the game, Fitz dives into the first-year players that made their debut on the Beaver Stadium field.

Which players stood out? We'll discuss the offensive and defensive youth that made a mark on the game. While fans know about safety King Mack and linebacker Tony Rojas, how did other players like Andrew Rappleyea and J'ven Williams perform? We'll break down the offense and the defense.

Next, Fitz will discuss the relevant names that made it to Happy Valley for the Penn State game. While it was a short list, there were a few names to highlight.

BWI Mailbag

Next, we'll look at some of the results from the Penn State Class of 2024 high school football games on Friday night. Did Ethan Grunkemeyer's Olentangy team remain undefeated?

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Penn State football freshman report from Delaware win | Recruiting Recap

BWI Live Postgame Show: Penn State run game, defense, grinds Delaware into dust Sep 09, 2023

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As expected, Penn State football blasted past Delaware on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions used 19 carries from Kaytron Allen and three touchdowns from Nick Singleton to power their way to a blowout victory. In a flip of last week, quarterback Drew Allar played a support role to the running game.

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Penn State running game leads the way

Thanks to the style of play from the Delaware defense, Penn State's running game led the way on Saturday. Penn State's top two runners of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen had 31 combined carries, 150 yards and four touchdowns to lead the offense. Overall, the Penn State offense rushed for nearly 300 yards on the day, with Trey Potts and Beau Pribula getting plenty of action in the third and fourth quarters.

Allar was efficient on the day, completing 22 of 29 passes for 204 yards and one rushing touchdown from the goal line. Allar was patient on the day but didn't hit many explosive passing plays, with a long of 26 yards.

Defense is almost lights out

The Penn State defense dominated almost every drive, the way you'd expect with a matchup like this against an FCS opponent. The defense had five three-and-outs before the middle of the fourth quarter when the backups entered the game. An offsides on a punt extended one other drive.

KJ Winston turned up the heat just after halftime when he picked up a forced fumble caused by fellow safety Keaton Ellis. Later, backup linebacker Dom DeLuca intercepted a pass for a touchdown to put a fine point on his day. DeLuca had a near interception several drives earlier in the third quarter.

What's next?

Penn State faces Illinois on next Saturday for its second noon kick. Illinois lost to Kansas 34-23 on Thursday night. It's the Big Ten opener for the Nittany Lions, who have opened Big Ten play on the road once again. Do you want to discuss today's game or the upcoming game? Join the BWI Live Postgame show and get your questions in the Live chat. We'll be discussing today's game and getting your thoughts on air.

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BWI Live: Penn State vs Delaware- Five things to watch | Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen go off? Sep 08, 2023

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Penn State takes on Delaware at noon for its second game of the 2023 season. While fans may not feel the same juice as the opening game, which was a primetime stripe-out, it's an important part of the calendar for the Nittany Lions. Can they get better this week and improve on the mistakes they made in the prior game?

We're breaking it down into five things you should watch for in the game to see if the offense and defense made the corrections they needed to from the previous week.

We'll take you through some hidden areas that West Virginia attacked during the opening game, critical corrections for the offense and defense, and which players should dominate in the matchup against the Fighting Blue Hens.

Join the show live at 10 a.m. to discuss the game and any questions you have! We'll be taking comments throughout the show from the live audience.

Penn State Five Things:

The first area we'll start with is the defense. Last week the unit played well in critical moments, as head coach James Franklin explained in his Tuesday press conference.

"I thought defensively what stood out to me is we played our best when it was needed most. There's some things that we've got to get cleaned up for sure. But when we needed to make plays on defense, we did. That was important," Franklin said.

We'll highlight the areas where Franklin wants his team to improve.

The next area on our countdown is the offensive line. The group, along with the running backs, was efficient and gained good yardage on each play, but one area still bothers the group up front. We'll dive into the numbers of where and how the Penn State offensive line gave up pressure.

Does West Virginia set a template?

The Mountaineers had a sneaky-good idea for attacking Penn State's third-down defense. Is this an area other teams will exploit? We're not expecting Delaware to try the same plan of attack, but we'll explain how Penn State's vaunted Prowler defense was put on the defensive during the game last Saturday.

From there, we'll dig into how the defense can improve and clean up their play from the previous week. It's not as drastic as some fans think, but there are corrections the team needs to make to be ready for Big Ten play.

Lastly, we'll look at the position group that we think will impact the game this weekend. Find out why Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen need to lead the way for the offense on Saturday.

Penn State vs Delaware | Five Things to Watch | Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen go off?

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BWI Live: Penn State practice report | Delaware game preview Sep 07, 2023

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Penn State football held open practice yesterday, and Blue White Illustrated was there to take in the sights. Today, they're reporting on what they saw and heard from the Nittany Lions. Join the BWI Live show at 10 a.m. to get the latest intel and information on Penn State football.

Blue White Illustrated experts Sean Fitz and Nate Bauer will discuss yesterday's practice, preview the game against Delaware, and take your questions on the show! Subscribe to the YouTube channel so you don't miss any live shows or Penn State football content.

Penn State open practice review

As always, Fitz and Bauer split the field and will give you their thoughts on the offense and defense. Baur spent his time with the offensive line, Drew Allar and the rest of the skill positions. He'll give his impression of how practice went and what he saw from that group.

On the other side of the practice field, Fitz took in the defensive drills to see how the program was adjusting after the season's first week. He'll give his thoughts on the linebackers, defensive line and more.

Finally, they'll discuss what Penn State head coach James Franklin had to say after practice. Franklin declined to discuss the situation with Abdul Carter.

"As you know, we don't we don't talk about those things publicly. Obviously, it's being handled and dealt with internally. This is new to you guys. It's not new to us, as you can imagine."

Delaware preview

As with most non-Power 5 schools, today's focus of the upcoming game will be mostly on Penn State and their improvement from last week to the second game of the season. Fitz and Bauer will discuss the upcoming game, where they want to see the Nittany Lions improve, and how they see the game playing out.

Finally, it's your turn to drive the show. We're turning control over to our listeners and viewers with the BWI Mailbag. We've taken select questions from the BWI Message forum and from the live chat. Join us live at 10 a.m. to ask a question of the experts!

Penn State Gameday Coverage

Blue White Illustrated is bringing you enhanced coverage of the 2023 season with a new, live tailgate show three hours before kickoff. Former Penn State defensive tackle Aeneas Hawkins joins the show to preview each game of the 2023 season. Check the show out in person at 9 a.m. in front of the Bryce Jordan Center!

Then, return after the game for a live postgame breakdown and discussion of Penn State vs. Delaware. Blue White Illustrated is your home for gameday coverage.

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