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 with an expanded reach that now includes more than 24 million people across eight states. The 2026 season marks a significant milestone for the show as FOX 29 Philadelphia joins the Nittany Game Week Network, and the program will also be seen on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, including 48 of the top 50, from JFK to LAX.
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 entire spectrum of Penn State athletics. '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.'
The expanded broadcast network now includes stations in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Virginia. Friday broadcasts include FOX43 WPMT in York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA at 6:30 p.m. and DelMarVa Sports Network in Salisbury, MD at 10:00 p.m. Saturday schedules feature early morning slots such as WSEE-TV The CW in Erie, PA at 6:00 a.m., FOX 29 WTXF in Philadelphia at 7:30 a.m., and WNEP2 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 8:00 a.m. Additional broadcasts air throughout the morning, including FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College, FOX43 WPMT, WYFX in Youngstown, OH, FOX 53 WPGH in Pittsburgh, BIG FOX WYDC in Elmira/Cortland, NY, FOX & NBC 9 WTOV in Wheeling, WV, DelMarVa Sports Network, and ABC 16 WNEP and ABC 23 WWCP in Pennsylvania.
Episodes and additional content are also available online, including the show's YouTube channel and digital platforms. The show's team brings deep roots in Penn State football and Pennsylvania sports media. Tom Bradley, captain of Penn State's 1978 team and only Joe Paterno has coached more games for the Nittany Lions, 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.
The show's expansion reflects the growing demand for insider access to Penn State athletics. By reaching more than 24 million people across eight states and 90 airports, 'Nittany Game Week' is positioned to become a key platform for fans seeking in-depth analysis and stories behind the Nittany Lions. The addition of FOX 29 Philadelphia and the airport reach underscores the show's increasing popularity and its role in connecting fans to the team. As the show continues through May, it provides a comprehensive look at Penn State sports, from football in the fall to the entire spectrum of Nittany Lions athletics throughout the year.
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