Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State's James Franklin finally met with the media regarding the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall, and the seventh-year head coach didn't hold much back. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue reflect on Franklin's key points and what it means for the Big Ten. The guys also chat about some upcoming commitment announcements and talk about a potential Big Ten flip. Follow the guys on Twitt...

Penn State Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour met with the media this week and had some curious comments about the Big Ten's decision to not play fall sports. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the comments and wonder if and when a season can be salvaged. We also talk in-state recruiting, moving the Early Signing Period and more in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz2...

There may not be football, but Penn State has made it work on the recruiting trail as of late. The Nittany Lions added their fourth commitment in the Class of 2022 on Thursday evening. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Holden Staes and what that means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. We're also joined by Penn State commit Landon Tengwall to provide his thoughts on the Big Ten canceling its 202...

The Big Ten made it official on Tuesday that Penn State, along with every other team in the conference, would not be playing football this year. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here with reactions to the news and what comes next for the Nittany Lions.

We're coming at you a day early to end the week because there's so much to talk about. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan to talk about Micah Parsons opting out of the 2020 season and the Big Ten schedule release. The guys break down Parsons' impact on the season and his legacy as a Nittany Lion, and then discuss what Penn State's schedule is supposed to look like this fall.

Penn State picked up its third commitment in the Class of 2022 on Monday afternoon in the form of in-state quarterback Beau Pribula. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pledge and what the Nittany Lions will get in the three-star prospect. They also welcome Pribula to the show to talk about his decision. *Note: We tried to hold out for the release of the 2020 Big Ten schedule but decided to...

Penn State is suddenly hot in the Class of 2022, as the Nittany Lions picked up their second commitment in the cycle this week. They don't look to be done, either. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pledge of Jerry Cross and what's next for Penn State on the trail. The guys also talk about a couple of top lists for 2022 prospects and the Five-Star Mailbag does some speculating on wide rece...

Penn State picked up its first commitment in the Class of 2022 over the weekend, nabbing a pledge from Ohio standout Kaden Saunders on Saturday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pickup and welcome Saunders to the airwaves to talk about his decision. The guys also look at what could be next for the Nittany Lions and talk about the allure of an explosive offense on recruiting.

Football is back on Friday! A football, at least. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue move to the next phase of Penn State's preseason return. The guys talk about what all of that entails and Judge Culpepper is the focus from our week of media availability. Tyler also sat down with the Elite 11's Brian Stumpf to talk about Christian Veilleux and the guys take a couple questions from the Five-Star Mailbag.

Decisions are on the horizon for some top Penn State targets on the defensive line. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what's out there and what's to come. The guys also chat with 247Sports' Allen Trieu about the Nittany Lions' latest pickup out of the Midwest and take some questions from the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake

Don't adjust your screen, that's actually a commitment for Penn State. After a long summer drought, the Nittany Lions are back on the board with a pledge from four-star linebacker Jamari Buddin. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the decision and what it does for Penn State's future defense. The guys also break down the most important Nittany Lions on the roster and talk tight end recruiting i...

Penn State moved to the next phase of its preseason training this week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' preseason prep. The guys also hit hard on recruiting this week, as top targets Derrick Davis and De'Jahn Warren cut their lists. The Five-Star mailbag talks the impact of visits on the cycle and an ideal recruiting finish.

The Big Ten made a big splash on Thursday with its announcement that it only intends to play conference games this fall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the news and how it impacts the Nittany Lions. The guys also talk tight end, upcoming decision dates, dead period visits and more. Our Five-Star mailbag digs into the anatomy of a scholarship offer and conference strength. Follo...

Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan for an episode touching on a little bit of everything. Penn State basketball is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, we talk about Pat Chambers' mistake and where to go from there. We also break down the summer enrollees, take a stroll through the All-Decade Team and compare Paterno, O'Brien and Franklin when it comes to recruiting via the...

We're back to bring you the latest on Penn State football and recruiting, along with insight from recent interviews with university athletic director Sandy Barbour and Nittany Lions linebacker Jesse Luketa. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the latest trends on the 247Sports Crystal Ball, a State of the Union of LBU and our Five-Star mailbag forecasts the future of the Big Ten. Fo...

We leaned heavily on the Five-Star Mailbag for our final episode of June. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Penn State's best two-way football players and pick their own teams for some Ironman football. We also talk about the recruiting timeline, beating Ohio State and a few new homes for former Nittany Lions.

The shape of the 2020 season is still very much a mystery, as Penn State told Lettermen this week that Beaver Stadium would look drastically different this fall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the implications, the recruiting dead period extension and, of course, kickers! We talk about a Top 100 Crystal Ball pick, hash out recruiting and Tyler chats with incoming offensive tack...

It's peak June in Happy Valley, as the newest members of Penn State's football team moved in over the weekend. We take a last look at the Class of 2020 and give our thoughts on each player. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue also check in with recruiting and get to a few questions in the Five-Star Mailbag, including a biggie about Penn State's recruiting standard.

We cap the week with the news that the NCAA has approved a plan leading up to the 2020 college football season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about that and where Penn State stands in getting ready. We also touched base with Noah Cain this week and dive deep into what he could do for the Nittany Lions this fall. Finally, Tyler chats with Canadian wideout Malick Meiga ahead of his enrollment thi...

Penn State players have made it back to the Lasch Building and have started workouts ahead of the 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the road back and what it means for this squad. We also chat about Michael Johnson Jr.'s departure and the quarterback room before switching gears and talking All-American Micah Parsons. The five-star mailbag talks recruiting and personnel groupings...

It's June, which means it's time to start ramping up for the season with way-too-early Top 25 lists. We talk about the best one that came out this week, which just happens to be from 247Sports. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the Nittany Lions' No. 5 ranking and bring in 247Sports National Analyst Brandon Marcello to see why he had them higher than anyone on the list. The guys also take a c...

Penn State is back on the commitment board, albeit a couple of classes from now. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk Penn State recruiting and the newest Nittany Lions commitment, Class of 2023 standout Mega Barnwell. The guys also chat about Kaden Prather's surprising decision and what that means for wide receiver recruiting. Also included are conversations about the buildup plan to the...

There was big news on the Penn State front on Thursday evening when the University announced that players would start returning to campus this month for workouts. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the news and what it means for the Nittany Lions and the season. The guys also talk Sean Clifford, PJ Mustipher and Tyler chats with future Nittany Lions safety Ja'Ayir Brown.

We're into June and there's been some news surrounding the Penn State Football program. Unfortunately, it's not all positive. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Damion Barber's transfer, some recruiting list movement, national title chances and go to the Five-Star mailbag for questions.

We're back to send you into the weekend with our only episode this week. Penn State missed on two tight end targets and missed the cut for former WR commit Dont'e Thornton. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the recent lull and see what would be next. We also talk Pat Freiermuth, Lamont Wade and take a few questions from the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake