The Obligatory PSU Podcast

Penn State was victorious over #16 Michigan before a raucous White Out crowd and yet many in the fan base seem upset. Chris, Mailman, and Noble explore the issues along with what's ahead.

Show Notes

The Michigan Wolverines, a team that has tormented Penn State throughout much of its Big Ten-ure (sorry), rolled into Happy Valley for a prime time White Out game highlighted by ESPN College GameDay's third visit to campus in as many years. Having fallen short of lofty preseason expectations and with criticism of head coach Jim Harbaugh mounting, the Maize and Blue were desperate for a season-defining win. The Nittany Lions battled for four quarters and emerged victorious and unblemished, despite surrendering a once-daunting lead in the game's second half, and Penn State fans are "Angry on the Internet." Are they justified? Is this something of an overreaction? Does any of it matter with Sparty looming? Chris, Brandon, and Mike the Mailman sound off.

HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike Herr, Chris Buchignani

Referenced in this episode:

The Curious Case of the Disappearing Penn State Offense by Mike Poorman

Master Class - Michigan St. Part 1 (2018)

What is The Obligatory PSU Podcast?

The Obligatory PSU Podcast features wide-ranging discussions of Penn State sports, Nittany Lions football in particular, and all things Penn State and Happy Valley from the cast of The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Former Penn State and NFL defensive lineman Brandon Noble (’92-97), campus icon Mike “the Mailman” Herr, Mount Nittany Conservancy Board Secretary Kevin Horne, and seven-time Sam's Club Member Chris Buchignani. Along with a rotating cast of characters from around State College and across Nittany Nation, the guys focus on the stories, issues, and personalities surrounding the Blue and White fan experience.

The Obligatory PSU Podcast delivers fun and insightful commentary on the teams, University, and place that are beloved by many thousands of students, alumni, and fans. There’s no pretense of objectivity or “journalistic” distance here; these guys are here because they care, and their Penn State knowledge and love shine through in every installment. The goal is to touch on a broad variety of topics relating to the Nittany Lions in conversations that are frequently funny and occasionally profound, all while enjoying a few (or more) adult beverages. If you’ve got Penn State in your blood, you’ll enjoy sharing the journey with us.