Penn State football's pregame show, "Nittany Game Week," is set to return for its sixth season, expanding its reach to more than 24 million people across eight states. The show, which features former Nittany Lions coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno, and is hosted by FOX43 Sports Director Todd Sadowski, will now include FOX 29 Philadelphia as its newest station in the Nittany Game Week Network. Additionally, the show will be available on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, including 48 of the top 50, from JFK to LAX.
The program 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. 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."
The broadcast schedule for the 2026 season includes Friday and Saturday slots across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia. Friday airings 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 airings feature a variety of times and stations, such as WSEE-TV The CW in Erie, PA at 6:00 a.m., FOX 29 WTXF in Philadelphia, PA at 7:30 a.m., WNEP2 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA at 8:00 a.m., and several others throughout the morning. Episodes and additional content are also available online via 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, has coached more games for the Nittany Lions than any other 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 coaching experience including 17 at Penn State, 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 two decades, anchoring coverage at FOX43 since 2000 with a focus on Penn State football.
Jay Paterno, also an author and commentator, has written "BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era," which explores challenges facing today's college football coaches, from NIL deals to mental health. His insights on leadership and the changing landscape of athletics have made him a respected voice in sports circles. For more information, visit the online press kit at JayPaterno.OnlinePresskit247.com and the public site at JayVPaterno.com.
