BWI Live: Penn State Setting Recruiting Priorities On Trip To Face USC | Game Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team takes on USC this weekend in Los Angeles in the team’s first road game since the season opener against West Virginia. How will the game play out? And what’s been going on in recruiting this week? We tackle all of that and more on the BWI Live Recruiting Show today at 10 a.m. Recruiting insider Sean Fitz gives you the latest on the team’s recruiting efforts this week, including the plan for when the team is in California this weekend. Who will the staff visit on Friday night? Join us and find out.
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Penn State practice update
Yesterday was the Penn State football team’s last day in Pennsylvania. So, how did practice go yesterday? We discuss what we saw and heard from the team during the ten-minute open window for the media and the conversations with head coach James Franklin and his players afterward.
Fitz will discuss what he saw from the defense in our weekly chat about practice.
Recruiting update
Penn State hosted a strong list of recruits last week, and we’re already discussing the fallout from Saturday on the site. Join the discussion there but get a preview of what our experts know on today’s show.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
Boozer Twins commit
Duke lands legacy duo, Cameron and Cayden Boozer
- 2
Quinn Ewers returns
Steve Sarkisian announces Texas QB will start Red River Rivalry
- 3
Cam Newton
ESPN hires former Auburn QB as regular on 'First Take' with Stephen A. Smith
- 4Hot
National Letter of Intent axed
The NCAA eliminates National Letter of Intent
- 5
Mahomes x Texas Tech
Red Raiders drop new uniforms featuring Patrick Mahomes' 'Gladiator' logo
There’s even a new RPM Pick from Ryan Snyder in over on the site. Next, we’ll discuss Franklin’s recruiting plan for this weekend. With several recruiting commits in California in the Class of 2025 and 2026, there’s plenty of action for Friday night. Fitz will detail the priorities for the weekend trip.
Finally, we’ll preview the game! What do we expect from the Nittany Lions on offense and defense? Fitz will discuss what he sees from both sides of the ball and give his thoughts about who and what will shape the game. We get your thoughts as well! We discuss thoughts and opinions from the live chat during the show, including during the final segment when we give your predictions on air.
Game week coverage
We’re far from done on the Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel. Tune in at 12:30 on game day to watch the Penn State Football Tailgate show! Follow along on the site in the in-game chat thread, and join us for the postgame show! Right as the final whistle sounds, we’ll go live on YouTube to discuss what happened in the game and answer your questions and thoughts. Finally, we’ll have instant analysis and James Franklin’s press conference in Los Angeles after the game.
