Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State picked up a 17th straight win in its series versus Rutgers, scoring 17 unanswered points post-halftime to secure a 27-6 win. Along the way, quarterback Drew Allar was sidelined by injury and backup QB Beau Pribula led the Nittany Lions in rushing yards. Plus, postgame conversations revealed raised emotions for the program. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @...

Penn State is set to host Rutgers for a 2023 Beaver Stadium finale. Following a second loss and the firing of their offensive coordinator, what do we expect to see from these Nittany Lions on Saturday? Plus, we take a closer look at the 6-4 Scarlet Knight before talking players to watch and score predictions. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBre...

Penn State picked up a Tuesday night commitment from Colorado quarterback Bekkem Kritza despite currently operating without a full-time offensive coordinator. We break the Class of 2025 addition and the potential for a two-QB class. Plus, feedback from Michigan game visitors and the latest on 2024 class efforts. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkX...

Penn State made a major move following its loss to Michigan, with James Franklin firing offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and discussing the decision during a Monday press conference. Fresh out of that PC, we're back to break down this development and explore what happens next. Plus, with championships off the table for a two-loss team, how will these Nittany Lions respond? Follow the team on Twi...

For the second time in four weeks, Penn State underwhelmed in a top-10 Big Ten showdown. The Nittany Lions' offensive struggles are a defining theme when it matters most in 2023, squandering a crucial opportunity Saturday against Michigan. Fresh out of Beaver Stadium, we're back to break it all down. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Fol...

Beaver Stadium is the site of a top-10 showdown Saturday as Penn State prepares to host two-time reigning Big Ten champ Michigan. Will the Nittany Lions shake up the College Football Playoff landscape? Following a visit to PSU practice and several game-week conversations on campus, we're back to break things down. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @Mar...

The Lions247 Podcast returns with focus on a key upcoming recruiting event for Penn State. Dozens of prospects will be on campus for the Michigan matchup, including a recently offered quarterback. Meanwhile, PSU basketball picked up a four-star commitment. Plus, we learn more about the unbeaten and under-investigation Wolverines from 247Sports Michigan reporter Zach Shaw. Follow the team on Twitte...

Following a blowout win at Maryland, Penn State is set to host unbeaten Michigan for a Saturday afternoon Big Ten showdown. Fresh out of James Franklin's weekly press conference, we recap key takeaways from a 51-15 victory over the Terps before shifting focus to a monumental game week. Plus, we examine the new-look 2024 PSU football schedule and preview a Nittany Lions basketball season that begin...

The Penn State football team served up a strong statement to open November on Saturday, overwhelming Maryland en route to a 51-15 victory. The Nittany Lions got their best Big Ten performance from Drew Allar so far, while the defense created mayhem that caused four Terps turnovers. Let's break down a dominant win. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @Mar...

Penn State aims for a strong start to November game action at Maryland. The Lions247 Podcast returns to break down the Big Ten matchup, with perspective on the Terps from College Park and fresh updates from PSU's practice field. We finish with players to watch and score predictions. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe t...

Fresh out of a James Franklin press conference in Beaver Stadium, the Lions247 Podcast returns to review key topics facing Penn State football entering November. Then Nittany Lions recruiting enters the spotlight with focus on Indiana game visitors, a new in-state offer and targets in New England. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow...

The Lions247 Podcast returns with a closer examination of Penn State's surprisingly dramatic victory over Indiana, along with fresh thoughts on the status of this squad entering November. Plus, what stood out from an early game evaluation of a new-look Nittany Lions basketball team? Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe t...

Favored by more than four touchdowns, Penn State found itself in a Big Ten battle with Indiana on Saturday. Long-awaited late fireworks from QB Drew Allar the Nittany Lions' pass attack proved to be the difference in a 33-24 win. Recording from inside Beaver Stadium, we're back to break down the results of Game 8. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @Mar...

The Penn State football program aims for a rebound performance Saturday against a struggling Indiana squad. Ahead of that matchup in Beaver Stadium, we're back to discuss key Nittany Lions storylines and players to watch. Plus, recruiting insider Tyler Calvaruso reviews top prospects on the game guest list and Class of 2024 notes. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyl...

Following their first defeat in a year, the Nittany Lions must find a way to move forward rather than dwell on a loss at Ohio State, but there are key questions to address in the aftermath. The Lions247 Podcast returns with the latest on what we're hearing from James Franklin and players as Penn State attempts to turn the page. Plus, focus on PSU's next opponent with an Indiana Hoosiers insider. F...

Following a disappointing outcome for Penn State at Ohio State, the Lions247 Podcast returns for a closer look at that 20-12 loss and the questions it creates moving forward. From the program's place in an evolving national landscape to key details from the defeat in Columbus, we reset our perspective on PSU by sorting through preseason expectations versus current reality. Follow the team on Twitt...

The Lions247 Podcast returns with a postgame episode after Penn State's disappointing loss at Ohio State. Major offensive struggles prevented the Nittany Lions from capitalizing on several opportunities and squandered a strong defensive effort, resulting in a 20-12 loss and new questions about quarterback Drew Allar. Listen for fresh feedback from coverage in Columbus. Follow the team on Twitter:...

The Lions247 Podcast returns for a final look at No. 7 Penn State versus No. 3 Ohio State. We review the updates from the practice field, Nittany Lions storylines, matchups to know and players to watch before giving our predictions for a top-10 Big Ten battle. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast...

Penn State opened this week with a key recruiting splash, picking up a commitment from Maryland edge rusher Jaylen Harvey. We discuss that addition on a new episode of the Lions247 Podcast, along with remaining Class of 2024 targets and notable risers in a Top247 rankings update. We also have early Ohio State game week updates from Happy Valley. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @dani...

The Lions247 Podcast returns with a look back at Penn State's dominant win over UMass and key takeaways from that PSU performance in all three phases. Then we turn attention toward an upcoming top-10 showdown against Ohio State with a 247Sports Buckeyes insider. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcas...

The Penn State football program picked up its 11th straight win Saturday against UMass. Fresh out of Beaver Stadium, the Lions247 Podcast is back to break down the results of a 63-0 victory, including instant reactions, player spotlights and overall takeaways from a 6-0 start. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the...

The Lions247 Podcast takes a look toward Penn State Homecoming kickoff between the No. 6 Nittany Lions and UMass. We gain insight into the 1-6 Minutemen before breaking down the latest details on PSU's post-bye progress, spotlighting players to watch and offering game predictions. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to...

The Lions247 Podcast returns with a fresh look at Penn State football as Homecoming game week is underway, including updates on player availability and program progress. Plus, the Big Ten announced future football matchups and a new-look PSU basketball squad is taking shape as tipoff approaches. Then we discuss the latest on Nittany Lions recruiting, such as remaining 2024 prospects to know and no...

Popular national 247Sports and CBS analyst Josh Pate returns for another visit on the Lions247 Podcast, detailing what he's seen from Penn State (and other Big Ten contenders) so far this season. Plus, we provide availability updates from the practice field and examine several bye-week topics, including team MVP, improved players and second-half predictions. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @...

Penn State has reached its bye week on the 2023 schedule but there's still plenty to discuss on a new episode of the Lions247 Podcast, including more observations from a win at Northwestern and takeaways from Tuesday calls with all three coordinators. Plus, learn the latest on Nittany Lions football and basketball recruiting. Follow the team on Twitter: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_ca...