The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Penn State vs. Northwestern

While the final score may not have been as lopsided as some expected nor the play as clean as many fans would hope, Penn State achieved a comfortable 19-point win over Central Michigan. Now the Lions turn their attention to a struggling Northwestern team for their home conference opener before the bye week arrives.

Long-time friend of the show Paul Clifford, CEO of the Penn State Alumni Association (the largest dues-paying alumni association on the planet), sits in on the show, joining Keith “Goon” Conlin, Mike the Mailman, Kevin Horne, and Chris B in breaking down State’s win over CMU, the season thus far, and this week’s matchup with Northwestern. Paul also talks about the Alumni Association’s road game pep rallies and Penn State Football Letter Live. This week’s Letterman Legacy segment features Matt McGloin (2008-2012), who arrived in Happy Valley as a walk-on without a single FBS scholarship offer and left as the program’s single-season passing leader and critical part of the legendary “Iron Lions” of 2012.

In segments featuring highlights and exclusive content from the Blue & White Players Show, Goon, Chris, and Aeneas are joined by redshirt freshman contributors from both sides of the ball: offensive lineman Landon Tengwall and linebacker Dominic DeLuca. As always, we have useless score predictions for Northwestern and Mike’s Trends 2 Treasure picks for next weekend.

Catch up on Past Shows:

The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Episode 701 (Purdue)

The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Episode 702 (Ohio)

The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Episode 703 (Auburn)

The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Episode 704 (Central Michigan)

More About Obligatory:

Entering its seventh season, The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show is a TV “tailgate” full of the fun, camaraderie, and passion – from joy to heartbreak and back again – that make Penn State football the healthy obsession of students, alumni, and fans. For every loyal Nittany Lion who can’t be there in person, it’s the next best thing: A weekly dose of Happy Valley to kick off the football weekend. The show’s lovable cast of loyal Penn Staters features former Penn State and NFL defensive tackle Brandon Noble, beloved campus icon Mike the Mailman, former Onward State managing editor Kevin Horne, and six-time Sam’s Club member Chris Buchignani. 

Filmed from Champs Downtown, one of the most iconic college bars and recognizable locations in Happy Valley, each weekly episode features not just lively commentary on the games, but also lifestyle features, town and campus interest stories, interviews with former Penn State players, and some sports wagering tips from Mike the Mailman. Our show thrives because it is different. It is engaging because it allows viewers to enjoy a spontaneous, frivolous, and contagious peek into a world that feels an awful lot like four guys simply enjoying themselves while talking college football. The on-field exploits of the Nittany Lions are the focus, but the chemistry between the show’s hosts and the raw honesty stemming from their genuine love of school, team, and place are what distinguish Obligatory from the usual cookie cutter fare.