Top Penn State takeaways, things you missed, drive results, and more of what they're saying about the Blue-White game

The Penn State Blue-White game and spring practice are both over. Head coach James Franklin’s team held its 15th and final practice inside Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Sun broke through the clouds on a windy day, making it a mostly nice one for the fans on hand. And, since they were the only ones who could see the action since there was no television coverage, we put together a full recap for you.

“I thought overall, I’m very happy with the progress I made this spring, both individually and as a collective unit on offense,” Lions quarterback Drew Allar said. “I’ve been talking to the coaches the last couple of days and other players and it’s going to be really good film for us to really dive deep into the summer, because we did a lot this, this cycle of spring ball, with installing and making tweaks and changes to some plays and just trying out and experimenting with new stuff.

“For me personally, connecting with tight ends, receivers and running backs and really deep diving into routes and that sort of thing. I think we did a really good job of that throughout the spring cycle, meeting together, but now that we have all this time and not really preparing for practices right away, it would be nice to just sit back and watch film and just talk through different things.”

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Top Penn State Blue-White game takeaways

BWI’s Nate Bauer and Greg Pickel both picked out a list of things they learned on Saturday. Like much of the content listed below, their thoughts are exclusive to Blue-White Illustrated subscribers. If you’re not a member but want access to insider intel, recruiting scoop, and more, click here to sign up today for just $1 for one week of access as notes from spring ball and the transfer portal pile up.

Here’s a sneak peak at one of Bauer’s top takeaways:

“Discussed Friday in “Buzzworthy,” the reality for Penn State at linebacker is one of uncertainty. Alluded to by Franklin as unexpected, the departure of Ta’Mere Robinson to the transfer portal has changed the numbers to a point that is now somewhat uncomfortable. And, to address that, Franklin went ahead and put out an open call to help solidify the situation. 

“Dom DeLuca, Tony Rojas, Keon Wylie on Saturday, and Anthony Speca give Penn State a quality rotation. A healthy DaKaari Nelson and a good showing for Kari Jackson on Saturday help. But, the issue is one Franklin didn’t shy away from acknowledging.”

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Fitz’s first impressions

Just like after every Penn State game, BWI publisher Sean Fitz posted his first impressions of what he saw on the field Saturday during this four-quarter, 44-minute scrimmage that included half tag-off work and half live action.

“In truth, Saturday could leave a nice lasting impression as spring games continue to be phased out in the college game,” Fitz writes. “Those that made the trip got a game day experience and were out the doors in under two hours. Early morning rain gave way to sunshine and wind, but all things considered, it was a very good turnout when making comparisons across the country this spring. 

“For die-hards, though, it was about the football. Penn State’s first public showing since the Orange Bowl turned out well. There are still many questions as the Nittany Lions take on the next phase of the offseason, but progress showed up in a few key areas on Saturday. There was sloppiness, which is par for the course in all spring games. Maybe it was the pace of play or something along those lines, but this one didn’t seem like a chore to get through.”

Read his full impressions piece here.

What did you miss if you weren’t at Beaver Stadium?

From a bone-crunching hit to highlight reel catches and more, those who were on hand got to see Penn State players new and old in action for the first time since the 2024 season. While the final score was unexciting (Team White won 10-8), there were many notable moments. You can learn more about them a the pair of links below:

6 things you missed if you didn’t attend the 2025 Penn State Blue-White game

Highs & Lows: Penn State shows spring progress in Blue-White Game

Penn State Blue-White game drive-by-drive results

Each team received multiple opportunities to find the end zone. Both sides scored once, headlined by as White Team’s 40-yard touchdown toss from quarterback Jaxon Smolik’s to Lyrick Samuel. Each side did have their moments, though, both good and bad.

You can get a full and free accounting of each series here.

What’s next for the Lions?

With spring ball now over, Penn State moves on to the next part of the offseason calendar. The Sunday situation gets you prepared for the next step on the path to the regular season HERE.

Find links to the rest of Blue-White Illustrated’s coverage below:

Everything Penn State coach James Franklin said after the Blue-White game

Are you a linebacker in the NCAA transfer portal? If so, Penn State coach James Franklin might want to speak with you

Where is the West Shore Home logo on the field at Beaver Stadium? Here’s a look as Penn State wraps up spring

Roster Reset: Penn State receiver depth chart, game plan changes after adding Trebor Pena