STATE COLLEGE, PA – “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, reaching more than 24 million people across eight states. The show’s growing audience underscores the enduring passion for Penn State athletics and the demand for insider perspectives.
This season, the show will be available in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia. Joining the network is FOX 29 Philadelphia, expanding the show’s footprint in a major media market. Additionally, “Nittany Game Week” will now be seen on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, including 48 of the top 50, from JFK to LAX. That means travelers across the country can catch the show while waiting for flights, a significant increase in visibility.
The show has evolved into a year-round destination for Penn State fans, offering exclusive scouting reports, “Impact Interviews,” 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 fans with a continuous connection to their favorite teams.
Jay Paterno emphasized the show’s unique value: “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 broadcast schedule includes Friday and Saturday time slots across multiple affiliates. On Fridays, fans can watch 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 early morning broadcasts, including 6:00 a.m. on WSEE-TV The CW in Erie, PA; 7:30 a.m. on FOX 29 WTXF in Philadelphia; 8:00 a.m. on WNEP2 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton; 8:30 a.m. on FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College; 9:00 a.m. on FOX43 WPMT and WYFX in Youngstown, OH; 9:30 a.m. on FOX 53 WPGH in Pittsburgh, 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’s hosts bring a wealth of experience. 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 spent over 20 years coaching college football, including 17 at Penn State, where he 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.
Jay Paterno is also an author, with his latest book “BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era” exploring challenges like NIL deals and mental health. For more details, visit JayVPaterno.com.
