Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

The final 247Sports recruiting rankings are out and future Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs is a five-star prospect. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the Nittany Lions' top signee and what he can bring to the table. We also talk other rankings adjustments, Landon Tengwall's visit and more.

It was a busy week for the Nittany Lions as James Franklin added Taylor Stubblefield to the coaching staff. We're joined by InsideTheU's Andrew Ivins to break down the hire. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Transfer Portal, Shaka Toney coming back for 2020 and the defensive end outlook for next season. Finally, Sean is joined by 247Sports' Brian Dohn to talk Junior Day and the two end up branching...

Penn State is in the market for another offensive assistant coach. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Gerad Parker's move to WVU and what it means for the Nittany Lions and James Franklin moving forward. The guys also talk about this weekend's Junior Day and welcome early enrollee cornerback Joe Johnson to the Podcast.

Penn State has a new offensive line coach, we talk about the hiring of Phil Trautwein from Boston College and what he brings to the table as a coach and a recruiter. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the Nittany Lions' 11 January enrollees and welcome Under Armour All-American and Penn State EE Theo Johnson to talk about his recruitment.

It's been an eventful week since the Nittany Lions closed out their 2019 campaign in the Cotton Bowl. Matt Limegrover is out and James Franklin is set to make another staff addition, Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break it down. KJ Hamler is off to the NFL while Tariq Castro-Fields is sticking around, we talk about both decisions. Finally, Ryan Burns of GopherIllustrated joins us to break...

Penn State will finish its season as top 10 team after a shootout against Memphis in the Cotton Bowl. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the Nittany Lions' 53-39 win over the Tigers from Texas and springboard into 2020.

Penn State's offensive coordinator search has landed on Minnesota's Kirk Ciarrocca. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the hire and what is to be expected of the newest Nittany Lions assistant. The guys also welcome in Christian Fowler of GoTigers247 to break down Memphis and the upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup with the Tigers.

Penn State's Cotton Bowl prep continues as the Nittany Lions tabbed Tyler Bowen to call the plays on Dec. 28. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about that decision and what it means for Bowen and the team. We also get into the news and notes of the day, talk more signing day and host 247Sports' Barton Simmons to talk recruiting.

It should be a relatively drama-free National Signing Day for James Franklin and the Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here to break down Penn State's 27-man recruiting class that is set to sign on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Check out a position-by-position rundown and see how the group came together over the last year.

It's been a busy week in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions are off to the Cotton Bowl to play Memphis and will do so while searching for a new offensive coordinator. We talk Ricky Rahne's departure and replacement, Theo Johnson's commitment to Penn State and we bring in 247Sports' Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for the latest.

It's a little bit of everything in our Postseason wrap. We're talking contract extensions, bowl scenarios and the portal with 247Sports' Chris Hummer, who goes and who stays in Happy Valley for 2020, All-Big Ten teams and more. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are also back to talk recruiting and where things stand on that front.

Penn State capped a 10-2 season with a fairly unmoving 27-6 dispatching of Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the win and talk about the news of Pat Freiermuth coming back to the Nittany Lions for the 2020 season.

We're coming at you with just one episode during this holiday week, but there's plenty to talk about. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue close the door on the Nittany Lions' loss at Ohio State, talk about the news of the week which includes former five-star Justin Shorter in the NCAA Transfer Portal, talk Rutgers and recruiting with 247Sports' Brian Dohn and more.

Penn State clawed to within four of No. 2 Ohio State in the second half on Saturday, but the Nittany Lions were unable to come all the way back in a 28-17 loss. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue check in from Ohio Stadium with their thoughts on the game.

Penn State is headed to Columbus for a Saturday afternoon date with an Ohio State team that has been flat out dominant this year. What do the Nittany Lions need to do to have a shot at the Shoe? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Penn State's keys this week. The guys also talk recruiting and bring back the mailbag.

The peak of Penn State's schedule is here, as the Nittany Lions prep for a trip to Columbus to battle No. 2 Ohio State. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk to Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy to break down to the Buckeyes and what lies ahead. The guys also chat about the news of the week, where things stand with KJ Hamler and Noah Cain, Pat Freiermuth's draft prospects and more.

Penn State got back on the winning track on Saturday against Indiana, taking a 34-27 win over the Hoosiers to improve to 9-1. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down the win, which came without star wideout KJ Hamler for the most part. The guys talk offensive adjustments and defensive vulnerability as the Nittany Lions come away with a win.

Penn State hopes to bounce back after its first loss last weekend as the 7-2 Indiana Hoosiers come to town. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue chat with the Indy Star's Zach Osterman about what the upstart Hoosiers have been able to do well this season. We talk keys to the game, predictions, and more before getting into a little recruiting to top off the episode.

Penn State is now 8-1 on the year and the Nittany Lions must regain focus following a road loss to Minnesota. What went wrong in Minneapolis and where do they go from here? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down that and more in the latest episode of the Lions247 Podcast.

Penn State's perfect season is no more after a 31-26 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. The Nittany Lions fell behind early and couldn't complete the comeback against the undefeated Golden Gophers. Sean Fitz checks in with Tyler Donohue, who is in Minneapolis, to try to figure out what went wrong for the Nittany Lions on Saturday.

Penn State will head to Minneapolis this weekend for a matchup of 8-0 teams. The Nittany Lions are building off of their No. 4 standing in the initial College Football Playoff rankings this week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to preview what the Nittany Lions will encounter at Minnesota.

The first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings are out and the Nittany Lions are in the top four. What does it mean, if anything, and where does James Franklin go from here? We talk Minnesota with GopherIllustrated's Ryan Burns and dive into recruiting as the Nittany Lions await a decision from Theo Johnson.

Penn State is off this weekend, but the Lions247 Podcast is back to fill the time until the next game week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what's to come after the bye week and James Franklin talks to 247Sports about recruiting and more. The guys also bring back the mailbag for an extended edition.

Penn State took care of business against Michigan State and the elements on Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 28-7 win over the Spartans to move to 8-0 on the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the win and what the Nittany Lions can take away from it moving into the bye week.

It's Land Grant Trophy week. If that doesn't get you excited, nothing will. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here to break down Penn State's trip to Michigan State. The guys talk matchups, key players, predictions and more as the Nittany Lions hope exorcise recent demons and to move to 8-0 on the season.