Blue and White Brothers
Episodes
Oh Captain, My Captain: Introducing Coach Campbell
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Campbell has been hired as the 17th head coach of Penn State's storied football program and Tom & Andy discuss it all. They dig into Coach Ca...
Unrivaled: Rutgers Recap & Coaching Search Deep Dive
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy wrap up Penn State's regular season after a final game victory over Rutgers. Then they check in on Penn State's still open coaching sea...
Senior Day Sendoff: Nebraska Recap & Rutgers Look-Ahead
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss PSU's dominant 37-10 win vs. Nebraska team and look ahead to their final game against Rutgers, with a win enabling them to reac...
Land Grant Glory: Michigan State Recap & Nebraska Look-Ahead
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy relish Penn State's first win in more than two months, and the first ever for interim coach Terry Smith. Then they look ahead to the fi...
And So It Goes: Indiana Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy lament a sixth straight loss for Penn State, while noting some positives in a valiant performance against the #2 team in the country. T...
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Ohio State Recap & Indiana Preview
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy recap Penn State's loss against #1 Ohio State and look ahead to another tough matchup, this time with #2 Indiana. Plus, Tom gives his t...
Halloween in the Horseshoe: Ohio State Look-Ahead
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back at it after the bye week to preview Penn State's toughest game of the season. Can the Nittany Lions conjure some Halloween magic and...
Hawkeye Heartbreak: Iowa Recap
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss Penn State's first game after Franklin's firing, in which Penn State suffered their fourth straight loss, their second straigh...
Franklin Fired: Northwestern Fallout
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy react to the dramatic midseason firing of head coach James Franklin following the team's unprecedented 3-game collapse in a season with...
The Letter of the Day Is "F": UCLA Recap
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
F is for...a Festivus-style "airing of grievances," in which Tom & Andy pull no punches while debriefing one of the program's worst-ever losses to...
Ugly Duckling: Oregon Recap
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy commiserate over a crushing last-second loss as history yet again repeats itself. Plus, they open an overflowing mailbag with questions...
Duck Duck Go: Oregon Look-Ahead
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy preview the most anticipated game since the Orange Bowl, and the biggest whiteout game in nearly a decade, as Nittany Lions take on the...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Early Season Overview
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are back at it after a three-week hiatus to discuss the first month of the season. With the easy part of the season over, will Penn Sta...
Wolf Pack Win: Nevada Recap
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are off their regular schedule for a few weeks, but they take a few minutes to share their reactions right after PSU 46-11 win over Nev...
And So It Begins: Nevada Look-Ahead
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 season is finally here! In less than a week, the Nittany Lions take the field against the Nevada Wolfpack. While not a marquee matchup, it gi...
Could Be Special: Previewing the Special Teams and Final Preseason Thoughts
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's special teams including the kicking specialists, returners, and coverage teams. Plus, they give their final...
It's Complicated: Previewing the Defense
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a closer look at Penn State's defense, which has plenty of star power but some question marks in key spots and significant depth c...
Get Ready for Fireworks: Previewing the Offense
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a deep dive into Penn State's offense, with an embarrassment of riches in returning talent following last year's CFP semifinal run...
The Hype Is Real: 2025 Season Overview
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy can hardly contain themselves as the 2025 season approaches. In this first of 4 preseason episodes, they give an overview of this year'...
Quite Franklin: Stepping Back and Taking Stock
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Andy zoom out to look at the bigger picture, focusing on James Franklin’s leadership as Penn State prepares for a season with sky-high expec...
Offseason Update: Here Come the Contenders
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy check in halfway through the offseason to take stock of Penn State football. After an exciting run through the playoffs last season, a...
Bitter Fruit: Orange Bowl Recap & Season Wrap-Up
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy find some silver linings as they work through the stages of grief following Penn State's disappointing loss in the Orange Bowl. As they...
Blueblood Battle: Orange Bowl Preview
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an all-time classic between Penn State and Notre Dame in the CFP semifinal, and Tom & Andy take a look at the matchup between these historic ...
Boise State Beatdown: Fiesta Bowl Recap
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy kick off the New Year with a bang, discussing Penn State's dominant Fiesta Bowl victory over a determined Boise State team as the Nitta...
Better Buck the Broncos: Fiesta Bowl Preview (CFP Quarterfinals)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy look ahead to the Fiesta Bowl and a New Year's Eve matchup in the CFP Quarterfinals with Mountain West Conference champs Boise State. T...
Mustangs Mangled: SMU Recap (CFP First Round)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy were there to witness a winter whiteout and PSU's dominant victory over the SMU Mustangs in their first-ever CFP game. They recap all t...
Playoff Preview: Penn State Hosts the SMU Mustangs
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a winter whiteout and Tom & Andy can't stop talking about Penn State's historic opportunity to host a home game in the first-ever 12-team pla...
Golden Opportunity: CFP Preview & B1G Championship Recap
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy dive into all the results from championship weekend, including Penn State's exciting playoff draw, as well as a recap of their thrillin...
Duck, Duck, Goose: Big Ten Championship Preview
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy preview Penn State's unexpected trip to Indianapolis where they will face #1 Oregon. They do a deep dive on the Ducks, discussing how t...
Terrapins Trampled: Maryland Recap
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A stunning turn of events in Columbus set up the Maryland game as a Big Ten Championship qualifier. Tom & Andy discuss the consequential 44-7 win ...
One to Go: Maryland Look-Ahead
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy preview their final regular season opponent, a middling Maryland, who Penn State hosts on Senior Day with a potential home playoff bid ...
Gopher Gumption: Minnesota Recap
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a deep breath after Penn State's gutsy game against the Gophers that has the Nittany Lions a win away from their first-ever appear...
Must-Win in Minneapolis: Minnesota Look-Ahead
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look at tricky matchup at Minnesota, hoping that the Nittany Lions can handle the Golden Gophers' formidable defense. Plus, they...
Boiler-breaker: Purdue Recap
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss Penn State's blowout win of Purdue and another big day for Tyler Warren. Plus, they take a look at the other big games of the w...
Home Stretch: Purdue Look-Ahead
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Tom & Andy preview Purdue, who shouldn't put up much resistance, they also consider how the final three regular season games might provide a ru...
Whiteout Blowout: Washington Recap
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are in good spirits after a bounceback win against the Washington Huskies. Nothing could dampen their mood except perhaps the subpar Pe...
Whiteout Week: Washington Look-Ahead
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy attempt to wash away last week's misery with wishes of a Whiteout win, as Penn State hosts Washington in a must-win matchup for the Nit...
Different Season, Same Story: Ohio State Recap
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy commiserate after a tough loss to Ohio State. They break down what went wrong that caused the Nittany Lion drop their eighth straight t...
Seven Years Is Too Long: Ohio State Look-Ahead
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are getting psyched for the biggest game of the season as the no. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes face off against no. 3 Penn State. Can the Nitt...
Beau Beats the Badgers: Wisconsin Recap
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy react to Penn State's gutsy second-half performance behind backup quarterback Beau Pribula as the Nittany Lions notch a signature win i...
Bring on the Badgers: Wisconsin Look-Ahead
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take stock of Penn State at mid-season and preview a prime-time matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers. Plus they give their ten-second ...
Walking on Sunshine: USC Recap
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy literally can't stop talking about Penn State's win vs. USC in the Coliseum. They hit on all the big themes from the game and unpack th...
California Dreamin': USC Look-Ahead
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Penn State hits the road as the #4 team in the country, taking on the USC Trojans in their first West Coast trip of the new-look Big Ten. Tom & An...
Cherish Your Wins: UCLA Recap
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy were in Beaver Stadium as Penn State hosted UCLA for the first time since 1968. They share their experience of the game and discuss all...
Storm's a-Bruin: UCLA Look-Ahead
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy preview an opponent Penn State hasn't faced in over 50 years, the UCLA Bruins. Plus they open the mailbag and check in with Joel Bettne...
Bully Ball: Illinois Recap
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy break down Penn State's dominant play on both sides of the ball against Illinois for PSU's first Big Ten win of the season.
Bring the White Out Energy: Illinois Look-Ahead
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Penn State opens Big Ten play under the lights in Beaver Stadium in a top-20 matchup. Tom & Andy take a look at a dangerous Illinois team and disc...
A Golden Flash Lashing: Kent State Recap
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy break down Penn State's record-setting offensive performance in the Nittany Lions' final tuneup before Big Ten Play.
Who Wants a Cupcake: Kent State Preview
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look at their upcoming opponent, lowly Kent State. Can they extinguish the Golden Flashes? Plus Ten-Second takes, Mailbag, and B...
Too Close for Comfort: Bowling Green Recap
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy dissect Penn State's near-catastrophe, when the Nittany Lions escaped with a close victory against a scrappy Bowling Green, and they di...
Orange + Brown Makes Green: Bowling Green Preview
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's opponent for their home opener, the Bowling Green Falcons. Can the Nittany Lions keep the offensive firewor...
Lightning Strikes: West Virginia Recap
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy recap Penn State's exciting 2024 season opener, a 34-12 victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Plus, hear Tom's Ten-Second-Tak...
Country Roads: West Virginia Preview
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Penn State football is back! Tom & Andy dive into the first game of the 2024 season, a tough road trip to Morgantown against the Mountaineers of W...
Special Teams Preview & Preseason Wrapup
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their final preseason installment, Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's special teams and give their final thoughts on the upcoming season.
The Best Defense Is
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen has big shoes to fill. With the 2024 season just days away, Tom & Andy discuss their hopes for another do...
Be. Offensive. B-E Offensive!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes are coming to Penn State's offense, as incoming OC Andy Kotelnicki attempts to unlock the talents of Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Kaytr...
Previewing Penn State 2024
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Penn State prepares to kick off a new campaign, Tom & Andy discuss the state of the program under James Franklin and take a look at the upcomin...
The State of College Football
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy kick off their 5th season of Blue and White Brothers with their take on the seismic changes coming to the college football landscape th...
Offseason Updates: Times They Are a-Changin'
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the midpoint of the offseason, Tom & Andy weigh in on the major changes coming to college football this season. Plus, they take stock of the Ni...
That's a Wrap: Peach Bowl Recap & Season Finale
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their final installment of the year, Tom & Andy look back at the college football bowl season as well as Penn State's first ever appearance in ...
Peach Fuzz: Peach Bowl Preview
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy do a deep dive on Ole Miss, Penn State's opponent in the upcoming Peach Bowl. Plus a special bowl season By the Numbers with Joel Bettn...
Close, but No Cigar: Season in Review
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look back at the 2023 regular season, highlighting all the highs and lows, the achievements and near misses, along with the key ...
Just Peachy: OC Hire, CFP Madness, & Peach Bowl Preview
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy recap a momentous week of news for Penn State and the college football world. They unpack the hire of Andy Kotelnicki as Penn State's n...
Regular Season Wrap & Championship Week Preview
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy dig into the mailbag and respond to listener questions about the gap between PSU and the rest of the Big 10, how we should feel about t...
Offensive Explosion: Michigan State Recap
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss the final game of the regular season, a 42-0 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans, and wonder where that version of the offe...
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Michigan State Look-Ahead
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy look forward to post-Thanksgiving football, previewing Penn State's final opponent, the sputtering Spartans of Michigan State. Will the...
The Pribula Package: Rutgers Recap
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy dissect the 27-6 win against Rutgers, which saw backup QB Beau Pribula replace an injured Drew Allar early in the third quarter. And he...
Gut Check: Rutgers Look-Ahead
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy open up the mailbag to talk more about Penn State's future in the wake of the Michigan loss and Mike Yurcich's firing. Then they talk a...
Groundhog Day, Again: Michigan Recap
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are tired of watching Penn State act out the same script as review the deflating loss to Michigan. But first, they dissect the unpreced...
I Saw the Signs: Michigan Look-Ahead
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy peel back the layers to the upcoming Michigan game, including the latest on the sign-stealing drama and analysis of the on-field challe...
Terp Triumph: Maryland Recap
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a moment to enjoy the blowout win against Maryland. Plus an extended tangent during "News and Notes" has them talking about fan ap...
Terrapin Trepidation: Maryland Look-Ahead
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are still shaking off that Indiana game and wondering what kind of team will show up to face a dangerous Maryland team. Will it be a ge...
Hoosier Hangover: Indiana Recap
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth after a poor showing by Penn State, who narrowly escaped with a win against the upset-minded Indiana Hoos...
Palate Cleanser: Indiana Look-Ahead
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy try to get the bad test of the Ohio State loss out of their mouths by looking ahead to Penn State's game against Indiana. First, they f...
Same Old Song and Dance: Ohio State Recap
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth as they commiserate over Penn State's first loss of the season, after a dismal offensive outing in Columb...
Bring on the Buckeyes: Ohio State Look-Ahead
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Ohio State week! The biggest game of the season (so far) is upon us, and Tom & Andy get all hyped up to break it all down. Plus, Mailbag and ...
Massachusetts Mauling: UMass Recap
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy enjoy the facts and figures coming out of the big homecoming shutout win vs. UMass, and try and parse what it might mean for bigger gam...
Just a Minute, Man: UMass Look-Ahead
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's next opponent, the Minutemen of Massachusetts. Plus, the open the mailbag and finish with another edition o...
Opportunity Knocking: Bye Week Breakdown
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy use Penn State's bye week as an opportunity to look back at the season so far, take stock of their strengths, parse their areas for gro...
Big Win Blues: Northwestern Recap
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In most cases, a four-touchdown victory should feel great. So why is Penn State's 41-13 drubbing of Northwestern leaving Tom & Andy unsettled and ...
Wildcat Trap: Northwestern Look-Ahead
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a closer look at Penn State's third-straight Big Ten West opponent. After losing their head coach to an ugly hazing scandal before...
Best Served Cold: Iowa Recap
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy revel in Penn State's impressive shutout win over the 24th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, breaking down the incredible performance and impressiv...
Like Father, Like Son: Illinois Recap & Iowa Look-Ahead
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Tom away, Andy invites a special guest-host to help him break down the Illinois win and take a look at their next opponent, Big Ten West defensi...
Big Ten Opener: Illinois Look-Ahead
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take a look at Illinois, their first Big Ten opponent of the still-young 2023 season. Will Penn State keep the good-times rolling or wi...
Blue Hen Blowout: Delaware Recap
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss details of Penn State's 63-7 thrashing of FCS Delaware, and consider what they've learned about the team through the second gam...
Blue Hen Mayhem: Delaware Look-Ahead
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens are coming to town for the first-ever meeting of these two teams. Tom & Andy break down this nationally-ranked FCS...
Mountaineer Mastery: West Virginia Recap
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss the breakout performance of Drew Allar in the season opener, a 38-15 victory which saw Penn State renew its historic rivalry wi...
Rivalry Renewed: West-Virginia Look-Ahead
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Tom & Andy anxiously await the first game of the 2023 season, they take a deep dive into the West-Virginia Mountaineers football team, a progra...
Preseason Wrap-up
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy take stock of everything they've learned through the preseason and give their final takes on the season before it kicks off. Plus, a s...
Previewing the Special Teams
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy wrap up their deep-dive on this year's team with a closeup of Special Teams, the unit with the most question marks going into the seas...
Previewing the Defense
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy continue their preseason rundown of this year's Penn State team, focusing on the defense in this episode. Can Manny Diaz's high-flying,...
Previewing the Offense
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy talk Penn State's offense, breaking down each position group and taking a close look at presumed starting quarterback Drew Allar, along...
Preseason Excitement
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy are back at it again, gearing up for another season of Penn State football! They share their thoughts on this as-yet-pristine season wi...
Offseason Updates: Bonus Episode
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eight months is a long time to wait to talk about Penn State Football, so Tom & Andy put together their first-ever offseason episode. They check i...
Springboard: Season Finale & 2023 Look-Ahead
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss how Penn State's big Rose Bowl win could serve as a springboard to next season. They also open up the mailbag for a final time ...
Rose Bowl Champions!
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In their second-to-last episode of the season, Tom shares his Rose Bowl experience as he and Andy relish Penn State's dominant victory over #8 Utah. T...
Season Review & Rose Bowl Preview
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into a new calendar year, there's lots of excitement leading up to the Rose Bowl. Tom & Andy can hardly contain themselves for a marath...
Smelling Roses: Breaking Down Penn State's Rose Bowl Bid, CFP Updates, and More!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's official, Penn State is heading to the Rose Bowl! Tom & Andy share in the excitement and break down all the action from championship week whi...
Senior Day Sendoff: Michigan State Recap
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy relish a solid victory on Senior Day against the Michigan State Spartans. With a 10-win regular season in the books, they express their...
Blowout: Rutgers Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & Andy discuss the blowout win against Rutgers and consider what it will take to finish off the season with a tenth-win versus struggling Mich...