It’s Panthers on both sides on this week’s podcast, as we look back at a satisfying victory over old rival Pitt, and look ahead to this week’s visit from Georgia State.

We’ve got a great conversation with Anwar Phillips ’05, a standout in the secondary on the Nittany Lions’ mid-2000s teams, including that memorable run to the 2005 Big Ten championship, and now president of the Alumni Association’s Houston Chapter. Anwar talks about his enduring connection to the program, memories of being recruited by a young Maryland assistant named James Franklin, and how he and other Penn Staters in the Houston area are helping in the recovery from Hurricane Harvey. You can find more about the chapter’s efforts on their Facebook page.

We’ve also got some Southern-themed tailgate talk for Georgia State, and our go-to Saturday chef, Dave Young ’97, is making the most of the Peach State connection: Check out these recipes for peach-bourbon barbecue, pimiento mac & cheese, and peaches-and-cream blondies.

Finally, Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford inspired a trivia contest when he asked if Penn State had ever before faced consecutive teams with the same mascot. Thanks to our online editor and intrepid fact checker Bill DiFilippo ’14, we know the answer. If you can figure it out, respond with the answer in the comments below, or reply to us on Twitter @PSUFBLetter. The first correct answer will be rewarded with something cool from the Hintz Family Alumni Center basement.

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