As the 2026 college football season approaches, Penn State fans have more ways than ever to get their pregame fix with the return of "Nittany Game Week" for its sixth season. The show, hosted by FOX43 Sports Director Todd Sadowski and featuring former Nittany Lions coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno, will now reach more than 24 million people across eight states, including Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Virginia.
The expansion includes the addition of FOX 29 Philadelphia to the Nittany Game Week Network, making it the newest station to carry the show. Additionally, the program will be available on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, from JFK to LAX, including 48 of the top 50 airports. This broad distribution ensures that Nittany Lions fans, whether at home or traveling, can stay connected to the team's journey.
Nittany Game Week has evolved beyond a traditional pregame show, offering exclusive scouting reports, "Impact Interviews," and fan engagement through questions and game-day photo submissions. The show also extends through May, covering the entirety of Penn State sports, making it a year-round destination for fans seeking insider perspectives.
"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 2026 season kicks off with broadcasts on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, across multiple stations and times. On Fridays, the show 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 feature a full slate, 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, PA; and 8:30 a.m. on FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA. Additional airings occur at 9:00 a.m. on FOX43, WYFX in Youngstown, OH, and at 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. The DelMarVa Sports Network airs at 11:00 a.m., and ABC 16 WNEP and ABC 23 WWCP air at 11:30 a.m.
Episodes and additional content are also available online, including the show's YouTube channel and digital platforms, ensuring fans can access the show on their own schedules.
The show's hosts bring a wealth of experience. Tom Bradley, a captain of Penn State's 1978 team, is one of the winningest coaches in program history, having served under Joe Paterno for decades. He was named AP Defensive Coordinator of the Year in 2005 and was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. Jay Paterno, who spent 17 years coaching at Penn State, led top-ranked recruiting classes and coached two Big Ten MVPs, contributing to one of the conference's most explosive offenses. Todd Sadowski has been a fixture in Pennsylvania sports media for over 20 years, anchoring coverage at FOX43 since 2000 with a focus on Penn State football.
Jay Paterno continues to be a prominent voice in college football. As the son of legendary coach Joe Paterno, he has written extensively about the sport, including his latest book, "BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era," which explores challenges like NIL deals and mental health. His commentary and writing have made him a respected figure in sports and leadership circles.
For more information on the show and its hosts, fans can visit the online press kit at JayPaterno.OnlinePresskit247.com and the public site JayVPaterno.com.
