Penn State football fans across the country will have more access than ever to the popular pregame show 'Nittany Game Week' as it returns for its sixth season. The show, featuring former Nittany Lions coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno and hosted by FOX43 Sports Director Todd Sadowski, will now reach more than 24 million people across eight states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Virginia. This season, FOX 29 Philadelphia joins the Nittany Game Week Network as its newest station, and the show will also be seen on Reach TV in 90 US airports from JFK to LAX, including 48 of the top 50.
Expanding beyond the traditional pregame show, 'Nittany Game Week' has become a year-round destination for Penn State fans, offering exclusive scouting reports, 'Impact Interviews,' fan questions, and game-day photo submissions. The show continues through May, covering the entirety of Penn State sports, not just football. According to Jay Paterno, 'We give Nittany Lions fans the kind of insight you can't get anywhere else. 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 broadcast schedule kicks off on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, with a variety of air times across the eight states. On Fridays, viewers can catch the show at 6:30 p.m. on FOX43 WPMT in York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA, and at 10:00 p.m. on DelMarVa Sports Network in Salisbury, MD. Saturdays feature a full slate of broadcasts starting at 6:00 a.m. on WSEE-TV The CW in Erie, PA, and continuing through the morning with multiple stations, including FOX 29 WTXF in Philadelphia at 7:30 a.m., WNEP2 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 8:00 a.m., and FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., among others. The show also airs at 9:00 a.m. on FOX43 WPMT and WYFX in Youngstown, OH, at 9:30 a.m. on FOX 53 WPGH in Pittsburgh, BIG FOX WYDC in Elmira/Cortland, NY, and FOX & NBC 9 WTOV in Wheeling, WV. Additional broadcasts include DelMarVa Sports Network at 11:00 a.m., and ABC 16 WNEP in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and ABC 23 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College at 11:30 a.m. Episodes and additional content are also available online, including the show's YouTube channel and digital platforms.
The show's success is driven by its team of seasoned professionals. Tom Bradley, captain of Penn State's 1978 team, has coached more games for the Nittany Lions than anyone except Joe Paterno. He was named AP Defensive Coordinator of the Year in 2005 and inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. Jay Paterno brings over 20 years of college football coaching experience, 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 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.
The expanded reach of 'Nittany Game Week' underscores its importance as a vital source of insider analysis and storytelling for Penn State fans, bridging the gap between the team and its passionate followers. With its presence in airports and additional broadcast partners, the show is set to become an even more integral part of the fan experience, offering a unique perspective that can't be found elsewhere. As the season unfolds, viewers can expect the same in-depth coverage and engaging content that have made the show a staple for Nittany Lions enthusiasts.
