Penn State vs. Nevada: Practice Preview, WR Injury Update & Game Breakdown

The Penn State Nittany Lions face off against the Nevada Wolfpack on Saturday at 3:30 to start the 2025 football season. Join the BWI Live show as we preview the remaining days between today and the game, plus break down what you need to know about the upcoming matchup. Reporter Greg Pickel joins the show to give you the latest Penn State football news, including a new long-term injury in the wide receiver core, what we expect to see at practice tonight, and more!

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Penn State practice preview

Last night, news broke that redshirt freshman wide receiver Josiah Brown suffered another long-term injury and will be out for an extended period of time. We’ll discuss the impact of the news on the team, in the receiver room, and what it means for Brown.

Next, we’ll dive into our preview of tonight’s practice. Pickel will attend the Nittany Lions’ first media viewing session of the 2025 season. We’ll discuss what changes we expect, and what sort of information we’ll gather for Blue White Illustrated subscribers.

The return of Best Bets

After a multi-year hiatus, our weekly series, Best Bets, is back! Pickel will give you three things he’s found on the Bet MGM app that he has his eye on for opening weekend. We’ll discuss the opening line for Nevada, Ohio State-Texas point total, and Ohio’s two-plus touchdown disadvantage at Rutgers this weekend. Which way is Pickel leaning? Join the show to find out!

Penn State vs Nevada Preview

Finally, we’ll bring you the main attraction: Our first preview of the game between Penn State and Nevada. Pickel will give you the nuts and bolts of how the Wolfpack has changed its roster dramatically over the offseason and the challenges it presents to Penn State head coach James Franklin and his team.

We’ll discuss the roster makeover on offense and defense, but then dive into the things that are harder to change about a program, including what scheme they want to run and coaching points that usually stay the same regardless of who is on the field. Join the show live at 10 a.m. to discuss the first game of the 2025 season with the BWI Live Show!