Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State football recruiting efforts are in the spotlight as we review feedback from Illinois game visitors, look ahead to the prospect list for this Saturday, spotlight top commit performance and preview October on the trail. Then we break down the Nittany Lions' next opponent with UCLA beat reporter Mike Regalado. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkX...

Fresh out of James Franklin's weekly press conference, we review top takeaways from a Game 4 win over Illinois, standout player performances and fresh feedback from the Nittany Lions head coach, including injury updates. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, S...

Penn State faced a Big Ten battle Saturday night, overcoming an opening-drive Illinois touchdown to score 21 unanswered points. Recording from Beaver Stadium, we break down Game 4 highlights, lowlights and top performers on this latest Lions247 postgame podcast. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on S...

Penn State opens Big Ten action in style, hosting No. 19 Illinois for a Saturday night showdown. Before heading back to Beaver Stadium, we break down key updates and storylines for the No. 9 Nittany Lions, then talk players to watch and predictions. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple...

Recent Penn State football recruiting developments are in focus, including a commitment flip out of the 2025 class, feedback from recent Beaver Stadium visitors and a look toward the Illinois game guest list. Plus, we break down No. 19 Illinois and their surprising 4-0 start with a Fighting Illini insider. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Fol...

Penn State finished non-conference action on a high note and had an opportunity to evaluate its roster while improving to 3-0. From freshman risers and player availability to coaching adjustments and Illinois week's early storylines, there's plenty to discuss as the Nittany Lions reach Big Ten competition. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Fol...

Penn State was absolutely dominant during a 56-0 win over Kent State, setting a program record for total yards (718) and first downs (40) while allowing only 67 yards defensively. Fresh out of Beaver Stadium, we break down the Nittany Lions' performance, from offensive fireworks and top players to injury adjustments and a lingering concern. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen...

Penn State star defensive back KJ Winston has been ruled out 'long term' with an injury, so we explore the impact of that loss. Meanwhile, other Nittany Lions are set for larger roles after being sidelined early this season. We spotlight players to watch and offer score predictions for a game against heavy underdog Kent State. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaru...

Penn State football recruiting is in focus, as we explore the upcoming Beaver Stadium visitors list and top-performing prospects of interest. Plus, new in-state offers from the Nittany Lions warrant attention. Then we break down upcoming PSU opponent Kent State with a Golden Flashes reporter. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscri...

Penn State comes out of an early bye week aiming to finish its non-conference schedule on a high note ahead of Big Ten competition. Fresh out of a James Franklin press conference, updates include Nittany Lions injury issues, rising freshmen players and areas of emphasis for improvement. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to...

The 2-0 Penn State football team is focused on self-improvement during its bye week, and we've got several updates to review after our latest visit to Nittany Lions practice. Plus, we explore the recruiting impact on prospects who attended the home opener and spotlight standout performances from PSU commits. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. F...

Penn State reached its first bye week of the 2024 schedule at 2-0 but an underwhelming performance versus Bowling Green leaves room for improvement. We're back to discuss top takeaways from that closer-than-expected win before shifting focus to key bye-week storylines, including positional depth and injury issues. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBren...

An anticipated blowout victory didn't come to fruition for the Penn State football program in its 2024 home opener against Bowling Green. The No. 8 Nittany Lions fell behind 17-7 and trailed at halftime before rebounding to reach 2-0 with a 34-27 win. The Lions247 Podcast reviews top takeaways from the matchup. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan...

Penn State football returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday as the No. 8 Nittany Lions host non-conference opponent Bowling Green. We're back to break down the matchup and Game 2 storylines for PSU, including injury notes and rising talent. Plus, focus on players to watch and score predictions. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscri...

Penn State's recent recruiting success is in focus following a pair of Top247 prospect pickups. Plus, which prospects are expected to visit Beaver Stadium this Saturday for the home opener? The Nittany Lions' next opponent is also in the spotlight as we break down Bowling Green with a Falcons beat reporter. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Fo...

Penn State came out of its 2024 season opener with plenty of success to point toward, and we're back to sort through the most notable takeaways from a 34-12 win at West Virginia. Program progress and player development are in focus, along with notes from a Monday afternoon James Franklin press conference. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Foll...

Penn State overcame West Virginia and a lengthy lightning delay on the way to a 34-12 road win in the 2024 season opener. Led by strong defense and explosive plays from Drew Allar, Harrison Wallace and Nick Singleton, the Nittany Lions largely controlled Game 1 action, which is likely to adjust national perception about their potential. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyl...

We share final notes and observations from the Penn State football practice field before season kickoff, then dive into game storylines, players to watch and score predictions for a matchup at West Virginia. Plus, we forecast the Nittany Lions' regular-season record and playoff fate, breakout stars and MVP awards. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBren...

Penn State football is underway with its first game week of the 2024 season and we're back with several team updates on this latest Lions247 Podcast, including notes on injury issues and freshmen plans. Plus, we take a closer look at West Virginia's strengths, weaknesses and top players with a Mountaineers insider ahead of Saturday kickoff. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen...

Penn State football finished preseason camp this week and we're back to recap a month of team developments, ranging from coaching staff feedback and position competitions to freshman progress and team leadership. After sorting through several August storylines, we go position-by-position in exploring the Nittany Lions depth chart and projected that outlook for Game 1. Follow the team on X: @Lions2...

We're joined by 247Sports and CBS national college football analyst Bud Elliott, co-host of the Cover 3 Podcast, for a Big Ten season preview. We review conference newcomers and top contenders before focusing on Penn State. Nittany Lions commits are also in the spotlight ahead of their senior seasons. Plus, a recent four-star recruit has switched positions for PSU. Follow the team on X: @Lions247...

Penn State is through two weeks of preseason football camp and we've got several updates, headlined by offensive development, quarterbacks Drew Allar and Beau Pribula and injury notes. Plus, PSU senior safety Jaylen Reed discusses his expectations for the defense and helps spotlight potential breakout players. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan....

Penn State football freshmen are in focus through nearly two weeks of preseason camp. Which Nittany Lions newcomers are pushing to play early and where is key development occurring across various position rooms? Then we discuss five recruits who are currently committed elsewhere but remain PSU 'flip' targets for the 2025 recruiting class. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @t...

There are plenty of Penn State football preseason topics to discuss after our latest visit to Nittany Lions practice, including elevated excitement surrounding a pair of freshmen players, updates on position competitions and evaluation of offense-vs-defense battles. Plus, fresh perspective from new defensive coordinator Tom Allen and program veterans. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @dani...

Penn State football made a mid-week splash on the recruiting trail, flipping four-star linebacker Cameron Smith from a Duke commitment. We break down the St. Joe's Prep (Philadelphia) standout and his impact on the 2025 class, along with other potential flip candidates. Then Nittany Lions senior defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas joins us to talk preseason camp. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTak...