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Joe Nastasi joins the Nitwits to recap Penn State's Peach Bowl loss and look ahead to the Nittany Lions' offseason
Chief Nitwit, and longtime Penn State beat reporter Neil Rudel swings by the set to preview Penn State's Black Friday game in Detroit, where the Nittany Lions cap the regular season against Michigan State.
Penn State defeats Rutgers 27-6 on Senior Day. It was another poor showing from the offense, particularly in the passing game. Drew Allar exited the game with an injury and backup QB Beau Pribula stepped in and helped lead the ground game to more that 200 rushing yards. Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan, and former Nittany Lion Keith "Goon" Conlin to discuss the win and where Penn State goes from here as they look to hire a new offensive coordinator.
Former Nittany Lion, and co-host of "State of State" Justin King joins the show to talk about a wild week in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions prepare to host Rutgers on senior day
After a rough offensive performance in a 24-15 loss to Michigan, Penn State has fired offensive coordinator in a stunning move with two games remaining in the season. Drew Allar never got in sync and finished with just 70 passing yards as Penn State falls to 8-2 on the season, which eliminates them from being able to make it to the Big Ten Championship Game. Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan, and former Nittany Lion Justin Kurpeikis to break down the loss and see where Penn State goes from here.
Jack Doles covers the Wolverines for WOOD TV in Cedar Rapids. He joins Andrew this week to preview the top-10 clash in Happy Valley.
Penn State put out perhaps its best all around performance of the season. The passing game was in sync with Drew Allar using all parts of the field while throwing for 240 yards and four touchdowns. The defense made Maryland one dimensional after holding them to -49 yards. Ryan Risky, Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan, and Mike Irwin dissect the win and preview the showdown with Michigan.
DC News Nation's Alex Flum breaks down the Terrapins ahead of Penn State's road trip to College Park
Penn State defeats Indiana 33-24 after Drew Allar fired a game winning 57 yard touchdown pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Nittany Nation's Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan, and former Nittany Lion kicker Massimo Manca to discuss the good and the ugly from the win.
In this week's 1-on-1 we talk almost nothing about Indiana, instead dive into Penn State's struggling offense with Blue White Illustrated's Thomas Frank Carr, a film guru extraordinaire.
NBC4's Joe Nugent joins Nittany Nation this week to preview Penn State's massive matchup against the Buckeyes
Penn State defeats UMass 63-0 for their second shutout win of the season. Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan, and former Nittany Lion wide receiver Joe Nastasi to discuss how each phase got the job done as well as previewing Penn State's goliath of a matchup against Ohio State.
Nittany Nation Overtime's Neil Rudel stops by to review Penn State's 5-0 start, and preview Penn State's home coming matchup against UMass.
Former Penn State quarterback Shane McGregor joins the Nitwits this week to break down Penn State's 41-13 win over Northwestern as the team heads into the bye week 5-0.
Tom Hannifan, host of State of State, stops by to discuss Penn State's 4-0 start, and preview the Nittany Lions' game at Northwestern
Penn State shutout Iowa 31-0 in the White Out while holding the Hawkeyes to 76 yards of offense. Drew Allar threw four touchdown passes while the defense forced four turnovers. Nittany Nation's Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rudel and Mark Brennan as well as former Nittany Lion Steve Smear to discuss the dominating win.
John Steppe of The Gazette joins Andrew Clay to preview the White Out between Penn State and Iowa.
Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rude, Mark Brennan, as well as special guest and former Penn State Captain Mike Irwin to discuss the Nittany Lions 30-13 win over Illinois. Penn State's defense forced five turnovers and the kicking game was strong with Alex Felkins making three field goals.
WCIA's Bret Beherns stops by to preview the Fighting Illini's matchup with the Nittany Lions
Ryan Risky is joined by the Nitwits Neil Rudel, Mark Brennan as well as special guest and former Nittany Lion Joe Nastasi to breakdown Penn State's 63-7 win over Delaware.
Nitwit Neil Rudel stops by to preview Penn State and Delaware and recap the Nittany Lions win over West Virginia
Nittany Nation's Ryan Risky is joined by Neil Rudel of the Altoona Mirror, Mark Brennan from Lions 247, and special guest and former Penn State offensive lineman Bill Contz to discuss the Nittany Lions 38-15 win over West Virginia.
Mountaineer Gameday's Anjelica Trinone joins us this week to talk about the Mountaineers who face Penn State Saturday in the season kick-off at Beaver Stadium
Back for a 26th season, the Nit-Wits preview the 2023 Penn State football season, hosted this week by Andrew Clay with guest Joe Nastasi
Penn State baseball introduced its new baseball coach, Mike Gambino. The former BC coach sits down with Andrew Clay to talk about his move to Happy Valley, past relationship with Pat Kraft and Grilled Stickies
In the latest Nittany Nation podcast, Allie Berube sits down for a 1-on-1 with head football coach James Franklin ahead of the team starting summer workouts
WTVR's (Richmond, VA) Sean Robertson sits down to discuss the hiring of VCU head coach Mike Rhoades by Penn State. Sean covered Rhoades tenure in Richmond where he led the Rams to three NCAA Tournaments
Blue-White Illustrated's Thomas Frank Carr chats with Ryan Risky and breaks down Penn State's impending draft prospects. He discusses some of Penn State's biggest names and their future NFL fates.
Following Micah Shrewsberry's departure for Notre Dame, Lions 247's Daniel Gallen joins Andrew to discuss the future of Penn State basketball. They discuss possible candidates like Adam Fisher who has the team support, but also dive into some more obscure names like Jay Wright, and even Dawn Staley.
The voice of Penn State basketball Steve Jones joins Andrew to talk about Penn State's historic return to the Big Dance Thursday.
Andrew Clay slides in for Anderley Penwell this week as Nittany Nation Overtime wraps up its season. Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Penn State linemen Keith "Goon" Conlin wrap up the Rose Bowl and look back at the year that was.
Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv) goes 1-on-1 with Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz at Rose Bowl Media Day.
Nittany Nation's Allie Berube (@allieberube) goes 1-on-1 with Penn State Associate Head Coach/Defensive Recruiting Coordinator Terry M. Smith at Rose Bowl Media Day.
Dana Greene (@dana_greene) sports director at KTVX joins Andrew to preview the Utes ahead of Penn State's Rose Bowl matchup.
Former Nittany Lion Kyle Brady speaks with Nittany Nation's Allie Berube to discuss Penn State's 1995 Rose Bowl win over Oregon
Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft addressed the media ahead of the Nittany Lions' Rose Bowl trip. He discusses Beaver Stadium's future, NIL, and even the future of coach Micah Shrewsberry. Here is his unedited press availability here.
Altoona Mirror's Penn State reporter and Nittany Nation Overtime co-host Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel) stops by to recap the 2022 Penn State football season
This interview is a recorded segment from Nittany Nation Gameday. A Penn State football preview show that airs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and New York.
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Penn State equipment manager and long-time team fixture Spider Caldwell discuss Penn State's 35-16 win over Michigan State.
Heading into the final game of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Andrew Destin (@AndrewDestin1) joined Andrew Clay to discuses the bowl landscape. Does Penn State have a route to the New Year's Six? Would a Citrus Bowl be a better fit?
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Nittany Lion quarterback Shane McGregor (@ShaneMcGregor2) discuss Penn State's 55-10 win over Rutgers.
Tom Hannifan, host of Paydirt - A Penn State Football Show, stops by to talk with Andrew and preview Penn State's road finale at Rutgers.
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Nittany Lion Justin Kurpeikis discuss Penn State's 30-0 win over Maryland.
DC News Now's Alex Flum stops by to break down the Terrapins ahead of Maryland's matchup in Happy Valley
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Nittany Lion Steve Smear discuss Penn State's 45-14 road win over Indiana.
On3 Film analyst for Blue White Illustrated's Thomas Frank Carr (@ThomasFrankCarr) stops by to preview Penn State's trip to Indiana.
This interview is a recorded segment from Nittany Nation Gameday. A Penn State football preview show that airs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and New York.
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Penn State quarterback Chuck Fusina discuss Penn State's 44-31 loss to Ohio State.
NBC4 Sports Director Jerod Smalley (@JerodNBC4) stops by to preview Ohio State's trip to Happy Valley.
This interview is a recorded segment from Nittany Nation Gameday. A Penn State football preview show that airs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and New York.
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Penn State kicker Massimo Manca discuss Penn State's 45-17 win over Minnesota in the White Out.
Altoona Mirror Penn State reporter and Nittany Nation Overtime co-host Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel) stops by to discuss Penn State football and preview the Nittany Lions White Out game against Minnesota.
This interview is a recorded segment from Nittany Nation Gameday. A Penn State football preview show that airs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and New York.
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and former Penn State quarterback Wally Richardson discuss Penn State's 41-17 loss at Michigan
Maize and Brew editor Von Lozon (@von_lozon) drops by to preview a battle of top-10 teams Saturday between Penn State and Michigan. The interview is a recorded segment from Nittany Nation Gameday. A Penn State football preview show that airs across Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC and New York.
Nittany Nation Overtime: Bye Week
Penn State Athletic Director Dr. Patrick Kraft joins the Nit Wits on the Bye Week.
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) and Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel) welcome Dr. Kraft for his first appearance on Nittany Nation Overtime.
Nittany Nation Overtime: Northwestern
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and guest Aeneas Hawkins (@AeneasHawkins) discuss Penn State's 17-7 victory over Northwestern.
Blue White Illustrated's Thomas Frank Carr (@ThomasFrankCarr) stops by to preview Penn State's home game against Northwestern. This segment airs as part of Nittany Nation Gameday, a weekly Penn State football TV show that broadcasts Saturdays on TV across PA, and in New York, Maryland and DC. Check your local listings.
Nittany Nation Overtime: Central Michigan
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and guest Bill Contz discuss Penn State's 33-14 victory against Central Michigan.
The Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel joins Andrew Clay for a preview of the Chippewas in this Nittany Nation Gameday 1-on-1.
Nittany Nation Overtime: Auburn
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and guest former Penn State coach Tom Bradley discuss Penn State's 41-12 victory at Auburn.
WRBL Sports Director Rex Castillo joins Andrew for a preview of the Tigers in this Nittany Nation Gameday one-on-one.
Nittany Nation Overtime: Ohio
Join the Nit Wits as they discuss Penn State's 46-10 victory over Ohio.
Hosted by WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) featuring Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel) and guest Mike Irwin. Lions247's Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) fills in this week for Mark Brennan.
Nittany Nation's Andrew Clay goes one-on-one with Tom Hannifan (Paydirt: A Penn State Football Podcast) to preview Penn State's home-opener against Ohio. This interview is a segment from Nittany Nation Gameday, which airs across Pennsylvania and Washington DC on Saturdays, check your local listings.
Nittany Nation Overtime: Purdue
WTAJ and Nittany Nation's Anderley Penwell (@anderleytv,) Lions247's Mark Brennan (@MarkXBrennan,) Altoona Mirror's Neil Rudel (@NeilRudel,) and guest Keith "Goon" Conlin discuss Penn State's 35-31 victory over Purdue.
Nittany Nation Overtime: 2022 Preview Show
Anderley Penwell, Mark Brennan (Lions 247,) Neil Rudel (Altoona Mirror,) and guest Joe Nastasi discuss the upcoming Penn State football season.
Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with Nittany Nation director Andrew Clay. The two discuss all things Penn State and dive into the Beaver Stadium Project. Will it stay? Will it go? Kraft says he loves the facility but a decision will be based on what's best for the school.