'Nittany Game Week,' the Penn State football pregame show featuring former Nittany Lions coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno, hosted by FOX43 Sports Director Todd Sadowski, is back for its sixth season and reaching more fans than ever. For the 2026 season, the show will reach more than 24 million people across eight states (PA, NY, OH, MD, DE, WV, NJ, and VA), with FOX 29 Philadelphia joining the Nittany Game Week Network as its newest station. The show will also be seen on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, including 48 of the Top 50.
This expansion underscores the show's growing popularity and its importance to Penn State fans. 'Nittany Game Week' has become a year-round destination for Penn State fans, extending beyond the traditional pregame show with exclusive scouting reports and 'Impact Interviews,' as well as fan questions and game-day photo submissions. The show also continues through May, covering the entirety of Penn State sports.
'We give Nittany Lions fans the kind of insight you can't get anywhere else,' says Paterno. 'Tom and I bring decades of experience, our guests bring unique perspectives, and with Todd, we're able to preview the game while telling the stories that make Penn State athletics so special, from football in the fall to the entire spectrum of Nittany Lions athletics throughout the year.'
The show's expanded reach is a testament to its value in the sports media landscape, as it provides in-depth analysis and unique access to Penn State athletics. With its new distribution, 'Nittany Game Week' is poised to attract an even larger audience, reinforcing its position as a key source for pregame coverage and beyond.
When and where: 'Nittany Game Week' returns Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, with broadcasts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia. Fridays at 06:30 p.m. on FOX43 WPMT York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA, and at 10:00 p.m. on DelMarVa Sports Network Salisbury, MD. Saturdays at 06:00 a.m. on WSEE-TV The CW Erie, PA; 07:30 a.m. on FOX 29 WTXF Philadelphia, PA; 08:00 a.m. on WNEP2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA; 08:30 a.m. on FOX 8 WWCP Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA; 09:00 a.m. on FOX43 WPMT York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA, and WYFX Youngstown, OH; 09:30 a.m. on FOX 53 WPGH Pittsburgh, PA, FOX 8 WWCP Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA, BIG FOX WYDC Elmira/Cortland, NY, and FOX & NBC 9 WTOV Wheeling, WV; 11:00 a.m. on DelMarVa Sports Network Salisbury, MD; and 11:30 a.m. on ABC 16 WNEP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, and ABC 23 WWCP Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA. Episodes and additional content are also available online, including the show's YouTube channel and digital platforms.
What: 'Nittany Game Week' is a Penn State football pregame show hosted by FOX43 Sports Director Todd Sadowski and featuring longtime Penn State coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno. The show combines game analysis, scouting, interviews, and stories from inside Penn State athletics, giving fans an insider's perspective before kickoff.
Who: Behind 'Nittany Game Week' is a team with deep roots in Penn State football and Pennsylvania sports media. Tom Bradley: Captain of Penn State's 1978 team (only Joe Paterno has coached more games for the Nittany Lions). Named AP Defensive Coordinator of the year in 2005, and inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. Jay Paterno: Over 20 years coaching college football, including 17 at Penn State, where he led top-ranked recruiting classes, coached two Big Ten MVPs, and helped create one of the conference's most explosive offenses. Todd Sadowski: Todd has been a standout in Pennsylvania sports media for over 20 years, anchoring coverage at FOX43 since 2000 with a focus on Penn State football.
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