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On a super-sized edition of the Penn Stated podcast, hosts Donnie Collins and Sam Fremin don't just talk about the many issues of the day surrounding the Nittany Lions and college football.
They break down the scary hypotheticals.

• What happens when the transfer portal doesn't bring in a difference-maker? Penn State battled that at receiver next year; Does that make it even more important for Julian Fleming to succeed in 2024?
• Is "fit" more important than "numbers?" Probably. But one can be measured, while the other is more an art.
• Is it a big deal that Kalen King couldn't risk injury in the Peach Bowl, but will at the Senior Bowl? To some, sure. But, should players who are sure-bet top picks really be playing any college games once they've established their draft stock?
• If former Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is granted a fifth season of true NCAA eligibility, what does that mean for eligibility's very existence moving forward? Will we see professional college football players?

Oh, and Michigan won the national championship. Donnie and Sam talk about that, and what it means for Penn State football -- even if fans won't love the means by which the answer came about.

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Penn State lost the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30.
Penn State also played the game without four of its top players and saw a handful of other stars play only in the first half.
In this week's edition of the Penn Stated podcast, hosts Donnie Collins (The Scranton Times-Tribune) and Sam Fremin (The Citizens Voice) review the 38-25 defeat at the hands of Ole Miss at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with an eye toward the game's greater meaning. With Nittany Lions fans frustrated by the performance, it's worth asking: Does a game played without Olu Fashanu, Chop Robinson, Kalen King and Johnny Dixon -- and with Curtis Jacobs, Adisa Isaac and Caedan Wallace playing just about a half -- tell us anything about what the Nittany Lions really were in 2023?
Also, and perhaps most importantly, does it have any meaning for 2024? Or is it, as one of the hosts suggested, a glorified exhibition that ranks ahead of only the Blue-White Game in importance among games played in the last calendar year?
In a landscape where opt-outs have become a major storyline outside of the College Football Playoff, does losing a New Year's Six game mean anything at all, really?
Donnie and Sam also discussed the theme of the season further, the apparent lack of development of the wide receiving corps, which didn't record a catch in the Peach Bowl until the fourth quarter. The hosts discuss that position, and even got some breaking news during the recording about a top transfer target committing to the Nittany Lions who could have a major impact on the position next year.
All that, and more. Including pressing discussions on...

• Hypothetically, would the Penn State fans who want to move on from James Franklin as head coach be welcoming to a replacement who might be eager to take the job, Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin?
• Why would the College Football Playoff even consider putting a Group of Five team in the 12-team championship tournament if they fall outside the top 12 in the rankings?
• Who will win the national championship?

To contact Donnie, drop an email at dcollins@scrantontimes.com, or send him a message on Twitter @PennStateTT.

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And so it ends for Penn State in 2023.
The Peach Bowl kicks off on Saturday at noon, and the Nittany Lions are a prohibitive favorite to end the 2023 season with 11 wins and hope for the 2024 season.
But, will whatever happens on Saturday in Atlanta at Mercedez-Benz Stadium against No. 11 Ole Miss matter going forward?
Hosts Donnie Collins (The Scranton Times-Tribune) and Sam Fremin (Citizens Voice) discuss that and just about every other topic surrounding Penn State -- opt outs, the transfer portal, and even some recruiting -- in their breakdown of the 2023 Peach Bowl.

To contact Donnie, drop an email at dcollins@scrantontimes.com, or send him a message on Twitter @PennStateTT.

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Penn State has its bowl destination. It has another berth in a New Year's Six game. It has another chance to build excitement for 2024 with a signature win.
Players have the transfer portal open, the right to reevaluate their current standing with a program, the chance to pursue something greater if they choose.
It's the week of opportunity around college football (unless you're Florida State, of course), and the Nittany Lions are in the thick of it.
On this week's episode of the Penn Stated podcast, hosts Donnie Collins (The Scranton Times-Tribune) and Sam Fremin (The Citizens Voice) discuss the Florida State dis, whether the CFP committee got that right, and whether Penn State should be playing Ole Miss at all (one of the hosts says it should be Oklahoma).
The also debate whether this is a "dangerous" matchup for a Penn State team that isn't going against a blueblood, is likely to be favored, and yet is facing a team with plenty of offensive weapons and an underrated defense that may be better than the nation thinks. In short: Would winning this game move the needle much for the Penn State fan base?
Donnie and Sam also discuss defensive end Chop Robinson's declaration for the NFL Draft and rank where he fits among Penn State ends of the last 30 years. 
Plus, as the transfer portal opens, they talk about why Penn State hasn't been as affected by the transfer portal as other programs have been this season, the ways they've used it better than anybody, and why head coach James Franklin is handling the challenges of program leadership in a more individual-focused era better than others in his position.

To contact Donnie, drop an email at dcollins@scrantontimes.com, or send him a message on Twitter @PennStateTT.

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Going inside a memorable Peach Bowl and looking ahead to yet another UGA national championship game.

Where does the Peach Bowl rank for us in all-time games? We bring on SI's Ross Dellenger to discuss that and more about the Bulldogs' showdown with TCU in the national title game.

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The time has finally come! Drew Butler and Jake Fromm are here to do a deep dive into the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Georgia and Ohio State. Plus, they'll preview Michigan against TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. 

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Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we preview tomorrow’s Peach Bowl between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Well, it's time to preview our damn bowl game. With guests! Friends of the show Noah Donovan @noahedonovan and Isaac Bloch @isaacbloch20 join the show to talk Sun Bowl, College Football Playoff, and the remaining bowl games on New Year's Day and January 2nd. Also, how far can Joe Milton Throw an Orange?

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Topics covered in Episode 39:

• CFB Bowl Games Preview & Predictions (9:36)
• NBA All Star Roster Predictions: Starters, Reserves, Snubs

As well as weekly segments...

• Breaking HEADlines (1:41)
• Sports Trivia (24:39)

This episode is presented by Solomon Brothers!!

- College Football Playoff Prep
- Most impactful unit on UGA Defense?
- Ohio State & Tennessee comparison fair?
- Bowl week is here!
- News/Notes

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Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch gives us the scoop from the Ohio State perspective as the Buckeyes come to Atlanta to face Georgia in the CFP semifinals. See where Ohio State is at its strongest and weakest and what could give the Bulldogs trouble on New Year's Eve. 

The Bulldogs Extra crew takes a look back at UGA recruiting and see where UGA's strong class stacks up against others. Also, we dive into the transfer portal to discuss what UGA is adding at receiver and much more, including one basketball player departing the program, and we make the rest of our bowl picks.

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Born and raised just outside of Atlanta, Jordan James followed his musical dreams through Los Angeles and now Nashville, where he’s one of Country Music’s rising stars. Jordan joined us in the studio on Braves Country Episode 29 and we got to know his full story he even performed a special acoustic version of his hit Country Song “Y’all Come Back Now”. Well, true to the song; he's come back! Jordan James is here to celebrate Christmas with us by sharing two tracks from his new EP “Christmas On My Mind” which is a fresh, new take on some classic holiday songs that are bound to become a Christmas standard… Jordan James is a big-time Atlanta Braves Fan, so we’ll talk about the Braves off-season moves and what he wants to see under the Braves’ Christmas Tree this year! So take a break from all that Christmas shopping and gift wrapping, freshen up your EggNog, and let’s celebrate Christmas with Jordan James on the Braves County Podcast!

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Pitt is not the only program capping off a special season in the Peach Bowl,  Michigan State is too. 

Mike Asti was joined by Detroit sports personality (and former Pittsburgh sports reporter) Justin Rose to get the Michigan State perspective heading into the January first showdown between the Panthers and Spartans. 

Will Kenny Pickett or Kenneth Walker be a bigger loss for their respective team? Can Michigan State's defense handle Pitt's offensive attack, even without Pickett? Which program needs this win more?

Hot Pod nailed the kick to propel UGA into 2021, but what will it ultimately mean for the Bulldogs? We break down the game, tell you which Bulldogs opened our eyes for next season and we play a little game of 'Who will be the starter?' going into next season. 

Happy New Year (THANK GOD!). UGA and Cincy play on Friday in the Sugar Bowl. We break down who's in, who's out and how the game will play out as the Bulldogs are in another New Year's 6 game. We also touch on Brock Vandagriff's state championship performance, his injured knee and what decision could JT Daniels make that could affect Vandagriff's timeline as a Bulldog. That and a little bit of basketball on this week's Bulldogs Extra Podcast.

Will UGA be motivated to play Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl? Who to watch out for on Cincinnati's roster. Why Cincinnati won't be able to hang with the Georgia Bulldogs. Recent Georgia history says yes. Also, 3 steps to be an elite offense. 

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