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BWI Live: Penn State vs. West Virginia recap, recruiting reaction

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Penn State head coach James Franklin shaking hands with a recruit before the Nittany Lions 38-15 win over West Virginia. (Photo: Ryan Snyder/BWI)

Penn State football put on a show Saturday night, with a 38-15 win over West Virginia as a nightcap to the first full weekend of college football. Today on the BWI Live Recruiting Show, we’re recapping all things Penn State vs. West Virginia. Insiders Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder will recap the game and give their thoughts on how the program performed under the lights. Then, they’ll review how the recruits viewed the experience. 

Finally, Snyder and Fitz will discuss the Penn State commits that were in action this previous weekend. They’ll review the performance of quarterback Ethan Grunkeyemer, Quinton Martin, and several other players who stood out from their Friday night action. 

The Blue White Illustrated YouTube Channel is off and running for the 2023 season. Check out the postgame show from Saturday night, head coach James Franklin’s comments from after the game, and more. Subscribe to the feed so you don’t miss any of our game-day or weekly content heading into each game. 

Penn State vs. West Virginia Recap

Penn State didn’t blow the doors off of West Virginia early, but the programs showed signs of promise throughout the game, eventually winning with a late touchdown to make the score lopsided. What did our experts think of the game? Fitz and Snyder will give their thoughts to start the show. 

Next, Snyder recaps the Tom Lemming photoshoot in State College this past weekend. It’s a whose-who of top regional players and has been held in State College for the last several years. Snyder will tell fans who were at the shoot and his impression from the conversations he had at the event. 

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Reactions to Stripeout Win

One of the most sought-after nuggets from the aftermath of a big Penn State win is the reaction from the recruits at the game. Snyder spoke with several players to get their initial reactions and had follow-up conversations with others later. He’ll share the most interesting parts of that feedback. To get the full insight, join Blue White Illustrated and get access to premium content. 

Fitz shares what he’s learned from recruits and from the program to get the internal temperature of how the staff feels the weekend went. 

Penn State Recruits in Action 

Lastly, Fitz and Snyder recap what they saw of Penn State commits in the Class of 2024 from this past weekend. The show is chronicling the senior season of the team’s top players, and they have a report from the Friday night action that started the weekend. This week they’ll focus on Grunkemeyer, Martin, Cooper Cousins, Peter Gonzalez, and Anthony Speca.

Join the BWI Live Recruiting Show at 10 a.m. EST on YouTube and be part of the conversation. Fitz and Snyder will discuss topics with the live chat and answer select questions throughout the program. 

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