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Penn State heads into Week 4 with a 3–0 record.In Episode 5 of Blue Bus, Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, and Justin Beck break down the matchup from every angle — including what Penn State has shown through the first three games, where the Nittany Lions still have questions to answer, and what Wisconsin can do to make this game uncomfortable.

Penn State is off to a 2-0 start after downing Temple on the road in week 2. Rocco Becht has been phenomenal, the defense has been stout and playmakers are emerging. This week Penn State battle's Buffalo as the Nittany Lions conclude their out of conference schedule.

Penn State is 1-0 after defeating Marshall, 45-0 week 1. This week, the Nittany Lions travel to Philadelphia to face off against Temple. The Trio breaks down PSU's win over Marshal, previews the Temple matchup and is joined by Harrison to discuss all things Philadelphia.

The Matt Campbell era officially gets under way Saturday Sept. 5 as Penn State hosts Marshall. Michael, Garrett and Justin give an overview of Marshall's roster, list expectations for Penn State's offense and defense in its opener, offer both game predictions and first Penn State touchdown predictions. Later in the show, the trio conducts a 'snake draft' as they select their favorite alumni. The show concludes with the inaugural 'Last Stop' segment where each host brings a topic around college football to discuss.00:00 - Introduction and Welcome06:51 - Marshall Roster Breakdown (Offense)13:09 - Marshall Roster Breakdown (Defense)14:34 - Penn State's Offense Expectations20:36 - Penn State's Defense and Linebackers23:04 - Reflections on Past Players and NFL Moves26:14 - Game Predictions 38:17 - First Touchdown Scorer Predictions43:34 - Favorite Marshall Alumni45:37 - Last Stop Segment: Heisman Trends54:01 - Last Stop Segment: Other Key Games 1:17:24 - Special Announcement: Live Show Details

Welcome to the first episode of Blue Bus: A Penn State Football Podcast with Michael Kresovich, Garrett Bastardi, and Justin Beck.We’re starting with a full breakdown of the 2026 Penn State roster and coaching staff, focusing on the personnel changes that could define the season.In this episode:• New Coaching Staff — Breaking down the new regime, coordinator hires, and the schemes they’re bringing to Happy Valley.• Roster Rebuild — Evaluating the major additions and departures across the roster, position by position, and identifying where Penn State improved — and where questions remain.• 2026 Schedule — Breaking down the schedule, the highest-leverage matchups, and the games that could determine Penn State’s season.

Michael Kresovich and Justin Beck break down this Saturday’s Big Ten showdown between Penn State and Ohio State. The guys dive deep into how Penn State’s offense matches up against one of the nation’s best defenses, what the Nittany Lions need to do to move the ball effectively, and why Ohio State continues to look like a playoff contender.They also analyze the Buckeyes’ roster and schedule so far, highlighting key players and position groups that could make the difference in this matchup. With Penn State entering as a 20-point underdog, we discuss whether that line is fair — and what it would take for James Franklin’s squad to shock the college football world.

Penn State football falls to Iowa — what went wrong, and what does it mean going forward? On this episode of SFTK, we break down the Nittany Lions’ loss, key takeaways from both sides of the ball, and give out our official Quarter 2 grades for the offense and defense.From execution issues to standout performances, we dive deep into the film-style analysis to see where Penn State needs to improve heading into the back half of the season.

On this episode of Straight From The Kres, we dive into the the firing of James Franklin and the start of a new chapter under Interim Head Coach Terry Smith. We break down what led to Franklin’s dismissal after the Northwestern loss and what PSU fans can expect from Smith’s debut this Saturday in Iowa.We also:Analyze Iowa’s strengths and weaknesses heading into the matchupRevisit what went wrong vs. NorthwesternShare our predictions for the Hawkeyes gameDiscuss the potential future of the PSU program moving forwardPhotos courtesy of Gopsusports.com and Hawkeyes Wire.

James Franklin has been from his position of Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lion football team. Franklin spent nearly 12 years in Happy Valley which included a Big Ten Title, multiple New-Years 6 Appearances and 104 wins. What does this mean for PSU moving forward? Who's going to replace him

After back-to-back losses, Penn State finds itself unranked with almost all postseason aspirations gone. The Nittany Lions fell, 42-37, to UCLA to fall to 0-2 in Big Ten play as they return home to face the Wildcats of Northwestern this week. Michael and Justin break down what went wrong in PSU's loss to UCLA, speak on the future of the program and preview the PSU-Northwestern game. Preview, prediction and more. Video courtesy of Sports Hookup, Music by Zach Bryan, Photo rights to PSU and Northwestern Athletics. Brought to you by :https://lowcountrylitterlifters.com/Email: [email protected] X: @mikeykresovich

It's Oregon vs. Penn State. The No. 6th ranked Ducks travel to Beaver Stadium to meet the No. 3rd ranked Nittany Lions Saturday night in a Whiteout. Dante Moore brings his high-flying offensive attack to State College as the likes of DDS, Aj Harris and Amare Campbell hope to stop it. Michael, Garrett and Justin discuss the matchup and offer their predictionsMusic by Zach Bryan Video credits to PSU sports & Sports Hookup Photo Credit: PSU sportsCredit: Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORKSports Illustrated X- @mikeykresovichhttps://lowcountrylitterlifters.com

Penn State cruised through its first three games behind three dominate defensive performances, but how's its offense played so far this year? Grade assessments for the Nittany Lions offensive, defensive and special teams play. Later in the show, we discuss who has stuck out to us from an individual perspective and end the show with a snake-draft of our all-time favorite Nittany Lion football players. Music by Zach Bryan Video credits to PSU sports & Sports Hookup Photo Credit: PSU sportsX- @mikeykresovich

Penn State managed to shutout FIU, 34-0, in week 2 to to move to 2-0 on the season. The trio of Michael, Garrett and Justin breakdown the Nittany Lions's win and preview this weekend's matchup against the Wildcats of Villanova. Music by Zach Bryan, photos courtesy of PSU Sports and video provided by Sports Hookup

Penn State and Wisconsin are set to battle Saturday night with Big Ten title implications on the line. After the Nittany Lions escaped USC a two weeks ago, their biggest test is yet to come as they battle the Badgers on the road. Preview, predictions and much more on this episode of SFTK with Garrett and Michael. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beveragehttps://protocholbeverage.com/Music: Zach Bryan

Penn State is 5-0 but faces its toughest challenge yet. The Nittany Lions travel to USC to battle a scrappy Trojan team. Preview and Predictions. This week's episode is sponsored by Protochol Beverage https://protocholbeverage.com/ Music: Zach Bryan