The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football Podcast The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football Podcast

Back from Windy Beaver Stadium, Audrey & Jon discuss everything they saw from the Blue White Game on Saturday. How much can you take away from this scrimmage? Did we learn anything about Andy Kotelnicki’s new offense? Is KeAndre Lambert-Smith done at Penn State and entering the portal? What did James Franklin have to say postgame? Who made a big impression on Saturday and what is the status of the players who didn’t play? A.J. Harris stood out, Julian Fleming had his first showing in a Nittany Lion uniform and we got our first look at Ethan Grunkmeyer in Blue & White. Tune in for the full spring recap.

Audrey & Jon get you ready for the culmination of Spring Football as the Blue White game takes center stage in Happy Valley. Tune in for thoughts on what we expect to see in Beaver Stadium, the new players to watch as well as our first look at Andy Kotelnicki’s new offense. Plus, learn more about the Nittany Lions latest commitment in running back Alvin Henderson who joins James Franklin’s squad from unusual recruiting territory.

Audrey & Jon are back to talk about offseason news from around Happy Valley including the news that Matt Zollers, in-state QB target, picked Mizzou over the Nittany Lions. What is the state of Penn State in-state recruiting for James Franklin and his staff? Does the portal need to be a bigger priority for the program? Plus, first conversations with Penn State transfer players including Julian Fleming and what it means to him to be representing the Blue & White and how the fans will embrace him.

James Franklin and the Nittany Lions returned to the practice field for the first time in 2024 and Audrey & Jon got their first look at the new additions to the roster. What are the early signs from Andy Kotelnicki’s offense? How different did this defense appear under Tom Allen? And is Julian Fleming going to live up to the hype at wide out? Plus, hear Jon’s thoughts on Saquon Barkley signing with his beloved Eagles as well as other Penn State NFL signing news.

Audrey & Jon return to share the latest from Happy Valley as James Franklin addressed the media and players were available for the first time in a month. Tune in for thoughts on what was shared with media as well as first comments from Franklin on transfer players like Julian Fleming, A.J. Harris and Nolan Rucci. How will the transfers fit in with Drew Allar and what have the work outs been like for the team during the offseason.

This episode was recorded Jan. 25 and posted Feb. 1 so excuse any news since recorded. Following the news that Jim Harbaugh left for the NFL Audrey & Jon discuss the impact to the conference and how will the new look Big Ten respond in 2024. Plus, Bill O'Brien heads to Ohio State to be the new offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes and will return to Happy Valley in November. Also, Penn State adds Justin Lustig to add the specials teams to make it three new coordinators for the upcoming season.