Penn State football's beloved pregame show, 'Nittany Game Week,' is back for its sixth season, and this year it's bigger than ever. The 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. The 2026 season marks a significant expansion, with FOX 29 Philadelphia joining the Nittany Game Week Network as its newest station. Additionally, the show will be available on Reach TV in 90 U.S. airports, including 48 of the top 50, from JFK to LAX.
This year's expanded reach underscores the show's growing popularity and its importance to Penn State fans nationwide. 'Nittany Game Week' has evolved beyond a traditional pregame show, offering year-round content that includes exclusive scouting reports, 'Impact Interviews,' fan questions, and game-day photo submissions. The show continues through May, covering the entirety 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, from football in the fall to the entire spectrum of Nittany Lions athletics throughout the year.'
The broadcast schedule for the 2026 season is extensive, with Friday and Saturday airtimes across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia, 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 slots feature 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., FOX 8 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., FOX43 WPMT at 9:00 a.m., WYFX in Youngstown, OH at 9:00 a.m., FOX 53 WPGH in Pittsburgh, PA at 9:30 a.m., BIG FOX WYDC in Elmira/Cortland, NY at 9:30 a.m., FOX & NBC 9 WTOV in Wheeling, WV at 9:30 a.m., DelMarVa Sports Network at 11:00 a.m., and ABC 16 WNEP in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA and ABC 23 WWCP in Altoona/Johnstown/State College, PA at 11:30 a.m.
The show's content is also available online through its YouTube channel and digital platforms, ensuring fans can access it anytime, anywhere.
Behind the scenes, the team brings unparalleled expertise. 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, with over 20 years of college 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.
Jay Paterno is also an author and commentator, with his latest book, BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era, exploring challenges facing today's college football coaches. For more information, visit the online press kit or JayVPaterno.com.
