Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast

Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, Justin Beck
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Welcome aboard The Blue Bus, where Michael D. Kresovich, Justin Beck & Garrett Bastardi spend an irresponsible amount of time talking about Penn State football. Game previews, postgame breakdowns, recruiting, rankings, predictions, overreactions, under-reactions, and takes that will somehow be both completely correct and completely insane. BLUE BUS. PENN STATE FOOTBALL. GET ON OR GET OUT.

  1. 1d ago

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Buffalo Week 3 Preview

    Penn State is off to a 2-0 start after downing Temple on the road in week 2. Rocco Becht has been phenomenal, the defense has been stout and playmakers are emerging. This week Penn State battle's Buffalo as the Nittany Lions conclude their out of conference schedule.

  2. Sep 10

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Temple Week 2 Preview

    Penn State is 1-0 after defeating Marshall, 45-0 week 1. This week, the Nittany Lions travel to Philadelphia to face off against Temple. The Trio breaks down PSU's win over Marshal, previews the Temple matchup and is joined by Harrison to discuss all things Philadelphia.

  3. Sep 3

    Blue Bus: Penn State Vs. Marshall Week 1 Preview

    The Matt Campbell era officially gets under way Saturday Sept. 5 as Penn State hosts Marshall. Michael, Garrett and Justin give an overview of Marshall's roster, list expectations for Penn State's offense and defense in its opener, offer both game predictions and first Penn State touchdown predictions. Later in the show, the trio conducts a 'snake draft' as they select their favorite alumni. The show concludes with the inaugural 'Last Stop' segment where each host brings a topic around college football to discuss.00:00 - Introduction and Welcome06:51 - Marshall Roster Breakdown (Offense)13:09 - Marshall Roster Breakdown (Defense)14:34 - Penn State's Offense Expectations20:36 - Penn State's Defense and Linebackers23:04 - Reflections on Past Players and NFL Moves26:14 - Game Predictions 38:17 - First Touchdown Scorer Predictions43:34 - Favorite Marshall Alumni45:37 - Last Stop Segment: Heisman Trends54:01 - Last Stop Segment: Other Key Games 1:17:24 - Special Announcement: Live Show Details

  4. Aug 27

    Blue Bus: 2026 Penn State Football Preview

    Welcome to the first episode of Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast with Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, and Justin Beck.We’re starting with a full breakdown of the 2026 Penn State roster and coaching staff, focusing on the personnel changes that could define the season.In this episode:• New Coaching Staff — Breaking down the new regime, coordinator hires, and the schemes they’re bringing to Happy Valley.• Roster Rebuild — Evaluating the major additions and departures across the roster, position by position, and identifying where Penn State improved — and where questions remain.• 2026 Schedule — Breaking down the schedule, the highest-leverage matchups, and the games that could determine Penn State’s season.

  5. 10/31/2025

    Can Penn State beat Ohio State? | SFTK

    Michael Kresovich and Justin Beck break down this Saturday’s Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. The guys dive deep into how Penn State’s offense matches up against one of the nation’s best defenses, what the Nittany Lions need to do to move the ball effectively, and why Ohio State continues to look like a playoff contender.They also analyze the Buckeyes’ roster and schedule so far, highlighting key players and position groups that could make the difference in this matchup. With Penn State entering as a 20-point underdog, we discuss whether that line is fair — and what it would take for James Franklin’s squad to shock the college football world.

  6. 10/23/2025

    PSU/Iowa Reaction + Q2 Nittany Lion Report Card | SFTK

    Penn State football falls to Iowa — what went wrong, and what does it mean going forward? On this episode of SFTK, we break down the Nittany Lions’ loss, key takeaways from both sides of the ball, and give out our official Quarter 2 grades for the offense and defense.From execution issues to standout performances, we dive deep into the film-style analysis to see where Penn State needs to improve heading into the back half of the season.

  7. 10/16/2025

    Penn State Vs. Iowa Preview | SFTK

    On this episode of Straight From The Kres, we dive into the the firing of James Franklin and the start of a new chapter under Interim Head Coach Terry Smith. We break down what led to Franklin’s dismissal after the Northwestern loss and what PSU fans can expect from Smith’s debut this Saturday in Iowa.We also:Analyze Iowa’s strengths and weaknesses heading into the matchupRevisit what went wrong vs. NorthwesternShare our predictions for the Hawkeyes gameDiscuss the potential future of the PSU program moving forwardPhotos courtesy of Gopsusports.com and Hawkeyes Wire.

  8. 10/14/2025

    James Franklin Fired, Who's going to be the next PSU coach? | SFTK

    James Franklin has been from his position of Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lion football team. Franklin spent nearly 12 years in Happy Valley which included a Big Ten Title, multiple New-Years 6 Appearances and 104 wins. What does this mean for PSU moving forward? Who's going to replace him

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Welcome aboard The Blue Bus, where Michael D. Kresovich, Justin Beck & Garrett Bastardi spend an irresponsible amount of time talking about Penn State football. Game previews, postgame breakdowns, recruiting, rankings, predictions, overreactions, under-reactions, and takes that will somehow be both completely correct and completely insane. BLUE BUS. PENN STATE FOOTBALL. GET ON OR GET OUT.

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  • Creator
    Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, Justin Beck
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, Justin Beck
  • Show Website
    Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast

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