For the sixth consecutive season, 'Nittany Game Week' is back, and this year it's bigger than ever. The Penn State football pregame 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 new partner FOX 29 Philadelphia. Additionally, the show will be available on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, from JFK to LAX, covering 48 of the top 50 markets. This expansion underscores the show's growing significance as a go-to source for Penn State fans nationwide.
The show's success lies in its unique blend of insider knowledge and storytelling. As Jay Paterno explains, "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." This approach has turned the show into a year-round destination, extending beyond traditional pregame coverage with exclusive scouting reports, 'Impact Interviews,' fan questions, and game-day photo submissions.
The broadcast schedule for the 2026 season kicks off on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, with airings across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia. Friday slots include 6:30 p.m. on FOX43 WPMT in York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA, and 10:00 p.m. on DelMarVa Sports Network in Salisbury, MD. Saturday broadcasts start early, with 6:00 a.m. on WSEE-TV The CW in Erie, PA, followed by 7:30 a.m. on FOX 29 WTXF in Philadelphia, PA, and a full slate of morning shows on various affiliates, including WNEP2 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA; FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA; FOX43 WPMT; WYFX in Youngstown, OH; FOX 53 WPGH in Pittsburgh, PA; BIG FOX WYDC in Elmira/Cortland, NY; FOX & NBC 9 WTOV in Wheeling, WV; and DelMarVa Sports Network. The schedule continues through the morning, with shows on ABC 16 WNEP and ABC 23 WWCP at 11:30 a.m. Episodes are also available online via 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, is one of the winningest coaches in Nittany Lions history, having served as defensive coordinator and earning AP Defensive Coordinator of the Year honors in 2005. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. Jay Paterno, with over 20 years of college coaching experience, including 17 at Penn State, helped lead top-ranked recruiting classes and coached two Big Ten MVPs. Todd Sadowski has been a fixture in Pennsylvania sports media for over two decades, anchoring FOX43 sports coverage since 2000.
As 'Nittany Game Week' enters its sixth season, its expanding reach highlights the enduring passion of Penn State fans and the show's role in connecting them to their beloved Nittany Lions. With more stations and airport viewership, the show is set to become an even more integral part of the game-day experience for fans across the country.
