Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Apparently Maryland was not the solution for Penn State's woes, as the Terps took a comfortable 35-19 win home to College Park. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down James Franklin's worst loss as the Nittany Lions' head coach and just what is going on in Happy Valley.

Penn State is 0-2, but old standby Maryland is set to come to town on Saturday afternoon. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and what they are expecting as the Nittany Lions take on the Terps. We also welcome in Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports to get the skinny on the visitors. The guys also talk Derrick Davis' upcoming commitment and the potential recruiting impact of a win on Satur...

It's time to put Penn State's weekend loss in the rear view mirror (but not without a quick look back). Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue get their parting shots in and move on to the news of the week. The guys talk about the wide receiver situation, what the Nittany Lions need to do to regroup and more. We also do a quick recruiting runaround with several future Nittany Lions in playoff mode. Follow th...

Ohio State controlled the game from the outset and left Penn State with many questions following a 38-25 defeat. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the carnage and where the Nittany Lions go from here. The guys break down key plays, general themes and more from the loss to the Buckeyes.

Penn State's Saturday evening matchup with Ohio State was earmarked as the game of the season in the Big Ten, but it lost some luster with the Nittany Lions' week one loss to Indiana. Still, it's a huge game for both sides. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and welcome in 247Sports' Patrick Murphy to talk about the game. Also, the Nittany Lions pick up a big commitment from four-s...

Penn State got bad news on Tuesday as starting running back Noah Cain was announced out for the season after suffering an injury on the first drive of the season opener against Indiana. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the impact and what the Nittany Lions must do moving forward at running back. The guys also take one final look at the loss to Indiana and peek ahead to this weeke...

The 2020 college football season didn't start the way that Penn State had intended, as the Nittany Lions fell to Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to sift through all the action and give their thoughts on what transpired in the overtime loss.

It's finally almost game day for the Nittany Lions, who travel to Indiana this weekend to open their 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the particulars of the game and what you should expect on Saturday. The guys talk IU with Zach Osterman of the Indy Star and weigh in with predictions for the game. Penn State also got some much-needed momentum on the recruiting trail on We...

It's a busy start to game week for the Nittany Lions. On Monday night, Lions247 reported that the team will be without star running back Journey Brown for potentially the entire 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the impact of Brown's absence and go over the first depth chart of the season. State of the position talks Sean Clifford and the quarterbacks, we go over our season predi...

It's the last non-game week episode of this ridiculous offseason. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' defensive backs and what to expect from the back four this year. There's also an updated roster to talk about and recruiting notes to discuss. Speaking of recruiting, we chat with Penn State commit and recent Top247 addition Liam Clifford in our latest one-on-one.

Penn State's defensive line will have to replace two starters this year, but there's reason for optimism up front. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down every member of a big defensive line group and what to expect from them this year and beyond. The guys also talk about the 247Sports Team Talent Composite rankings and where the Nittany Lions fit in and talk defensive leadership in the Five-Star...

Following a conversation with Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen, our State of the Position series rolls on by discussing one of the Nittany Lions' most talented groups. We talk about taking Pat Freiermuth for granted and give our takes on his backup. We also talk about the news of the week as John Dunmore has withdrawn from Penn State and see what impact that has on 2020. Finally we break do...

xFootball is back in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions march toward their season opener against Indiana. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the latest from training camp and what we learned from the second player media day last week. The guys continue the State of the Position breakdown by discussing the offensive line and talk coaching response in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys...

It feels like football outside and in a shred of normalcy this week, media day came back to Happy Valley. We spoke with coaches and players to get caught up on their prep for the 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the main points on this week's second show. Continuing our preseason series, the guys break down the linebacker room as the Nittany Lions search for three new starters a...

Football is less than a month away, so it's appropriate to start talking about the actual team, right? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue kick off our State of the Position™ series by talking about the Nittany Lions' loaded backfield. What can we expect from Journey Brown, Noah Cain and a new OC? The Five-Star Mailbag talks playing true freshmen and 247Sports' Chris Hummer joins the show.

What seemed to be Penn State's inevitable 14th commitment in the Class of 2021 turned on a dime this week, as offensive tackle Diego Pounds instead pledged to in-state North Carolina. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the surprising change and what went into it. The guys see if the 2021 class can be salvaged and try to figure out what's still out there for the Nittany Lions. The news is bette...

The Big Ten released its updated schedule over the weekend and the Nittany Lions are set for a tough start to the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down game-by-game and see what awaits in October, November and December. A top target is set to announce his commitment this week, we bring the latest and the Five-Star Mailbag talks offensive installation. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanf...

James Franklin spoke with the media earlier this week and while covering a number of topics, he did leave the door open for the return of All-American linebacker Micah Parsons. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the likelihood of that happening and what it means. Franklin also admitted that the Nittany Lions' Class of 2021 isn't up to the program's standards. We talk about that and explore the Ni...

After six weeks of speculation, the Big Ten confirmed on Wednesday that it will resume playing football in October. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the big news and what it means for the Nittany Lions. The guys talk a little recruiting as well, but it's great to talk some football. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake

There's no further clarity on whether or not the Big Ten will play this year, but there sure has been a lot of chatter from its member institutions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk recent movements by James Franklin, Ryan Day and others to get answers from Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. We also take a closer look at Pennsylvania in the 2022 recruiting cycle and our mailbag just won't let the...

The hits keep on coming for Penn State in the Class of 2021 and five-star OT Nolan Rucci commits to Wisconsin. Conversely, the Nittany Lions are still hot in the 2022 with a commitment from four-star Ken Talley. What gives? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue try to make sense of it, and when that doesn't work they turn to 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for answers. Follow the guys on Twi...

Penn State stayed hot on the recruiting trail in 2022 with a commitment from four-star OT Drew Shelton on Friday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pickup and where the Nittany Lions stand in 2022. The guys also discuss the 247Sports Crystal Ball movement for five-star Nolan Rucci this week. The guys also talk Big Ten craziness, handling the quarterback position with added eligibility and...

Instead of looking forward to week one, we're instead still talking about the Big Ten's decision to cancel the fall season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk potential resolutions as things seem to be changing daily. The Five-Star Mailbag dives into Penn State's 2021 target board beyond the obvious and Sept. 1 marked the unofficial opening of the 2022 recruiting cycle.

Penn State hit the ground running this week in offering three top quarterbacks in the Class of 2023. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the process and what they've seen from underclassmen so far. The guys also talk about a five-star 2022 target and more in an extended recruiting segment. Finally, we're joined by Class of 2022 commitment Jerry Cross to talk about his pledge to the Nittany Lion...

It was a brutal three-day stretch for Penn State recruiting, as the Nittany Lions missed on top targets Kelvin Gilliam and De'Jahn warren since our last recording. While Gilliam was expected, Warren came out of nowhere. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue assess the losses and ponder what's next for the Nittany Lions in 2021. The guys also talk about the NCAA's eligibility ruling and the Five-Star Mailbag...