The Nittany Dispatch: A Penn State Football Podcast

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 40-36 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and give an update on the Nittany Lions' coaching search. What happened to Jim Knowles defense? Is this the last game Terry Smith will coach for Penn State and how many players have played their last game in the blue and white? It wasn't the season they were hoping for but how do the careers of Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton stack up for the Nittany Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's matchup with Rutgers, plus additional thoughts on the coaching search. Will Terry Smith get the Nittany Lions bowl eligible and will they face off against Pitt in the postseason? How will player opt-outs impact if they win and how has the coaching search developed in the last few days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Rutgers and update the latest on the Nittany Lions' coaching search. Terry Smith continues to make his case for the head coach job and how has the candidate pool changed since the weekend? What makes sense for Penn State at this stage and how will the bowl option play out if Penn State beats Rutgers on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 37-10 win over Nebraska, the fans' reaction to Terry Smith and update the coaching search. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's coaching search and preview the Nittany Lions' upcoming matchup with Nebraska. Is Kalen DeBoer truly an option for Penn State and what about Eli Drinkwitz from Missouri? How will James Franklin staying in the region impact recruiting and what staff members may leave State College for Virginia Tech? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Virginia Tech hiring head coach James Franklin, how he fits with the Hokies and what it means for Penn State. What players and staff may leave with him, how does this impact the buy out and what is next for the Penn State coaching search?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's first Big Ten win of the season and the Nittany Lions' ongoing search for a new head coach. Terry Smith received the gatorade bath and Dani Dennis-Sutton had another huge game including another blocked punt plus Ethan Grunkemeyer hit a deep ball to Devonte Ross to give the Nittany Lions the lead that they never relinquished. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Michigan State and the Nittany Lions' ongoing coaching search. Is Eli Drinkwitz the top candidate, what about Mike Elko or Manny Diaz, where will the search end and who are the most likely candidates? Plus, will Penn State get its first power four win of the season against Michigan State? Can this team win three straight and make a bowl game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 27-24 loss to No. 2 Indiana in Beaver Stadium that saw the Nittany Lions take a lead late in the game. Fernando Mendoza led a comeback drive in the last two minutes to end Penn State's hopes in other top 5 loss but the Terry Smith's team showed life with their first impressive performance of the season. Nick Singleton had a big day and Ethan Grunkemeyer showed evolution in his third game as a starter plus they started throwing the ball downfield.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Indiana and the Nittany Lions' head coaching search. Has Matt Rhule been ruled out of the search following the loss to USC? Will Curt Cignetti put up fifty on the Nittany Lions and will Koby Howard get more chances this week at wide receiver? What can change before the end of this season for the Nittany Lions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 38-14 loss to Ohio State in Columbus and where the program goes from here. It was a similar refrain for the Nittany Lions as they lost for the ninth straight time against Ohio State with the Jim Knowles defense getting burned by Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate often. The offense converted two drives in the first half with Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen scoring and Ethan Grunkemeyer trying to make a few plays but it wasn't enough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup against Ohio State and the Nittany Lions' ongoing head coaching search. How has this game lost its luster now that Penn State is unranked and not in contention for the Big Ten or College Football Playoff? Is Brian Hartline a serious candidate for the head coach job and what has James Franklin been up to in the last few weeks. Plus, Audrey & Jon are joined by Bill Landis of the Bill and Doug OSU substack to hear his perspective on the Buckeyes heading into the Big Noon matchup.<...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's coaching search during the Nittany Lions' bye week. What will this staff look like next year, will Terry Smith remain on the staff whether he earns the head coach job or not? What about Jim Knowles? How has the coaching search developed with the job opening at Florida? Is Joe Brady a contender, Eli Drinkwitz in the mix or is Matt Rhule the frontrunner no matter what happens with Nebraska this year. Would Kalen DeBoer leave Alabama?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's 25-24 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in Kinnick Stadium — the team's fourth loss in a row. How did Terry Smith respond after the loss and what were some of the takeaways from the first Nittany Lion game without James Franklin in over a decade? What did Kaytron Allen have to say about his day and who else stood out in the performance on the road? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's upcoming matchup with Iowa and its ongoing coaching search. How will the Nittany Lions perform in their first game without James Franklin? What did Terry Smith say to media on Wednesday night? What are the players thinking heading into the game at Iowa and can Penn State pull off a surprise win? Is Ethan Grunkmeyer ready for this stage at this point in his career? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft's comments about firing James Franklin and what comes next. Plus, thoughts on Terry Smith taking over as interim head coach, the coaching candidate list and how players are reacting to the change heading into the game with Iowa? What did Matt Rhule have to say in his weekly press conference, is Cignetti an actual target and who else should be on the list? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss Penn State's decision to fire head coach James Franklin, what it means for the football program the rest of the season and moving forward. Who are the options to replace Franklin? Will the Nittany Lions go after Matt Rhule or Curt Cignetti? How will Terry Smith fare as interim head coach? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Audrey Snyder of Inside the Lions and Jon Sauber of the Centre Daily Times discuss Penn State's 22-21 loss to Northwestern and where the program goes from here. Will James Franklin still be the head coach going forward and how will Penn State respond without Drew Allar? What did the Dani Dennis-Sutton have to say postgame and how accountable are Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles for the team underperforming? What now for the Nittany Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss the state of Penn State football and look ahead to its homecoming game against Northwestern. What did James Franklin say in the latest press conference following the loss to UCLA? Why hasn't Kaytron Allen gotten more carries this season than Nick Singleton? And what are the next steps for this program? What happened to Jim Knowles defense and is this group going to be an area for concern all season?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Audrey Snyder and Jon Sauber discuss where Penn State goes from here after a shocking 42-37 defeat to UCLA. Is this the end of the road for James Franklin? How did a Jim Knowles defense give up this many points to a struggling Bruins offense and where does this team go from here? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.