Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

We're sending you into the holiday weekend a little early with a Thursday edition to cap the week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about when players will get back to campus to prepare for the 2020 season. We also talk season scenarios, dabble in some new 247Sports rankings and talk wide receiver recruiting. In the second half of the show we talk defensive end with Shane Simmons, corn...

Penn State has gone 12 days without a commitment. Is it time to start panicking? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about a couple of targets who have decision dates on opposite ends of the spectrum. Sean also welcomes in 247Sports National Analyst Brian Dohn to talk about Christian Veilleux, Lonnie White and whatever else comes to mind. Finally, our five-star notebook talks Penn State's...

The NCAA announced this week that the extended Dead Period will run through the end of June, which means no more visits until July at the earliest. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what that means for the Nittany Lions and how they'll handle the situation. The guys also talk Penn State's offensive line and how they'll mesh a veteran unit with a new coach. Finally, the five-star mailbag is ba...

There are no commitments to talk about this time around, but Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to catch their breath after nine commitments in the last six weeks. The guys reset Penn State's recruiting board and tap into what's next to watch for the Nittany Lions. Tyler chats with future Penn State quarterback Micah Bowens and the guys check in on the staff's renewed efforts in Philadelphia. Ou...

It seems Penn State can't go more than a few days without a commitment. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue cap the week with a deep dive on Lonnie White. The guys talk about his game, the fit and what it means for the rest of the recruiting class. We also get some insight from Landon Tengwall, talk new offers and introduce the Five-Star mailbag. Don't forget to leave your five-star review and questions a...

Penn State picked up its 11th commitment in the Class of 2021 over the weekend, adding a pledge from Indiana defensive end Rodney McGraw. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about McGraw's decision and where the Nittany Lions turn now in a pivotal year for defensive end recruiting. Tyler chats with new quarterback commitment Christian Veilleux and we talk about James Franklin's interview with 247Spor...

We moved things up a day this week after the Nittany Lions earned a pair of commitments on Wednesday afternoon. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about new Nittany Lions Christian Veilleux and Sander Sahaydak and their impact on the recruiting class in Happy Valley.

The NFL Draft is now in the rear view, so we'll recap where former Nittany Lions landed as picks and as undrafted free agents. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue also look ahead to the 2021 NFL Draft and we see some movement on the 247Sports Crystal Ball.

It's NFL Draft weekend and all Nittany Lions are still on the board entering day two. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue welcome in CBSSports' Josh Edwards to talk draft and where we see Penn State players falling. We also talk defensive end recruiting, wideouts on the roster and more.

Penn State didn't have a Blue-White Game over the weekend, but the Nittany Lions did provide a springtime gift with an official depth chart. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down and talk team news. Then Tyler sits down with future Penn State running back Keyvone Lee to talk about his recruitment and his goals when he enrolls in Happy Valley.

It's Blue-White Weekend in Happy Valley, but you wouldn't know it. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue cap the week with a look at Penn State's spring recruiting run after another commitment on Friday in Jeff Davis. We also welcome in Brian Dohn to discuss the happenings of the week and more. Finally, we talk Blue-White Game MVPS... hypothetically, of course.

We break down new OC Kirk Ciarrocca's thoughts on Sean Clifford and the quarterback room and see what they have to do before they see the field again. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue also talk about the Nittany Lions' most improved players on defense and see if the Nittany Lions can continue their recruiting run.

Penn State is on a roll in recruiting. Four commitments in 24 hours more than doubles the Nittany Lions' Class of 2021. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the latest additions and welcome in 247Sports' Allen Trieu to talk about the program's recent success in Michigan. The guys also ponder what's next on the offensive side of the ball.

The extended dead period rolls on in college football recruiting, but several Penn State targets are in the process of paring their respective lists. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue do a deep dive into some of those lists and talk potential commitments. Tyler also welcomes in 247Sports' Bud Elliott to talk a little bit of everything in college football. Get your fix here.

Tight ends coach Tyler Bowen and defensive coordinator Brent Pry break down their position rooms and we talk about some movement in the depth chart there. Sean Fitz thinks the Nittany Lions may be on the verge of a breakthrough in recruiting and he chats with Tyler Donohue about who would have been among the team's spring breakouts.

New Penn State commit Landon Tengwall goes in-depth with Tyler Donohue on his commitment to the Nittany Lions and what put him over the top in the end. Tyler also joins Sean Fitz to talk about recruiting during the mandated dead period, what Penn State is doing at running back with some quality targets off the board and we discuss the newest in-state offer and Crystal Ball.

Penn State won a big battle on the recruiting trail this week with the commitment of Top 100 offensive lineman Landon Tengwall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the pledge, what it means for the Nittany Lions and where they go from here. The guys also welcome in 247Sports' Brian Dohn to talk recruiting, Tengwall's impact on it and more. We close by talking spring football, or the...

Sean Fitz is back from vacation and what the heck happened? Sean and Tyler Donohue try to keep the Penn State football talk going by discussing spring ball, what was expected and what's happening now. Tyler also welcomes in January enrollee Fatorma Mulbah to talk about his journey to Penn State and the guys talk recruiting during the new dead period.

It's been a long week in sports, as the Coronavirus Outbreak has made college football programs call an audible all over the country. In retrospect, it was a good week for Sean to be on vacation. Tyler Donohue is here, however, and he's joined by former Nittany Lion Mike Gesicki for the latest episode of the Lions247 Podcast.

Penn State's winter workouts are in the books and we were on hand to get thoughts from Dwight Galt as well as see some Nittany Lions in action in the weight room this week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about that as well as the Nittany Lions' 2021 recruiting efforts, who won the Combine among former Nittany Lions and more. We also bring in Mark Brennan to talk Penn State hoops and...

Our national nightmare is over as the details of James Franklin's contract extension are finally public. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the numbers, what they mean for Franklin and the Nittany Lions and more. We also check in with some team updates, fire up the freshman hype train and close with a long discussion on 2021 recruiting.

Nothing moves the needle in the dead period like a rankings update from 247Sports. Tyler Donohue is back from vacation and joins Sean Fitz to talk Nittany Lions in a recruiting-heavy episode of the Lions247 Podcast. 247Sports' Brian Dohn joins us to talk rankings, quarterback recruiting and more.

Tyler is on vacation, so we brought in a replacement for the week. Sean Fitz breaks down the John Scott Jr. hire and what he brings to the table to replace Sean Spencer. We also welcome Bryce Mostella to the show to chat about, well, a lot of things.

As usual, there's a lot going on during the first week of February. Oddly, however, very little of it is recruiting related this year. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue look at Penn State's light National Signing Day and get to know three new staff members. The guys also talk about the search for Sean Spencer's replacement and the Nittany Lions' Junior Day over the weekend.

Penn State defensive line coach Sean Spencer is off to the NFL, so where do the Nittany Lions turn now? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the departure and what is next. The guys also preview the Nittany Lions' upcoming Junior Day and sit down with linebacker signee Tyler Elsdon.