Nittany Game Week, the Penn State football pregame show featuring former Nittany Lions coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno and hosted by FOX43 Sports Director Todd Sadowski, is back for its sixth season, now reaching more than 24 million people across eight states. The 2026 season marks a significant expansion for the show, with FOX 29 Philadelphia joining the Nittany Game Week Network as its newest station. Additionally, the show will be seen on Reach TV in 90 US airports from JFK to LAX, including 48 of the Top 50, ensuring that Penn State fans can catch the show no matter where they are.
The show has evolved into a year-round destination for Penn State fans, offering exclusive scouting reports, "Impact Interviews," and opportunities for fan questions and game-day photo submissions. It continues through May, covering the entirety of Penn State sports, not just football. This extended coverage provides a comprehensive look at Nittany Lions athletics throughout the year.
"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 broadcast schedule spans multiple states, with Friday and Saturday airings on various networks. On Fridays, it airs 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 see a full slate of broadcasts, including 6:00 a.m. on WSEE-TV The CW in Erie, PA; 7:30 a.m. on FOX 29 WTXF in Philadelphia, PA; 8:00 a.m. on WNEP2 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA; 8:30 a.m. on FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA; 9:00 a.m. on FOX43 WPMT and WYFX in Youngstown, OH; 9:30 a.m. on FOX 53 WPGH in Pittsburgh, PA, FOX 8 WWCP, BIG FOX WYDC in Elmira/Cortland, NY, and FOX & NBC 9 WTOV in Wheeling, WV; 11:00 a.m. on DelMarVa Sports Network; and 11:30 a.m. on ABC 16 WNEP and ABC 23 WWCP. Episodes and additional content are also available online, including the show's YouTube channel and digital platforms.
The show features a team with deep roots in Penn State football and Pennsylvania sports media. Tom Bradley, captain of Penn State's 1978 team, has coached more games for the Nittany Lions than any coach 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, with over 20 years of college football coaching experience including 17 at Penn State, led top-ranked recruiting classes and coached two Big Ten MVPs. 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.
Jay Paterno is also an author and commentator, with his latest book, "BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era," exploring challenges facing today's college football coaches, from NIL deals to mental health. For more information, visit the online press kit at JayPaterno.OnlinePresskit247.com and the public site at JayVPaterno.com.
