Roar Lions Roar: A Penn State Football Podcast

It's just about football season, folks. On today's pod, Bill, Nick, and Flip play their annual over/under game for the 2023 season. The guys give their picks for passing touchdowns, defensive sacks, and a lot more. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscribed to the podcast on Apple Podc...

Penn State's schedule features some new foes and a lot of familiar faces. On today's pod, Flip and Nick break down the 2023 schedule by looking at games in chunks of four. The guys talk about potential upsets, what starting at home means, and much more. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're...

The Penn State specialists were a rock-solid unit in 2022, but a new group enters the fold. On today's pod, Bill and Flip recap the 2022 season for the specialists, give their takes on the punter and kicker competitions and talk return game options. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subs...

Penn State's safety room is among the deepest in the nation. With four players vying for starting reps, a handful of exciting freshmen, and more in the room, this unit can be one of the best on the Nittany Lion's defense. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscribed to the podcast on App...

Penn State's cornerback room is one of the best in the Big Ten thanks to a talented group of veterans and some exciting young players. On today's pod, Craig and Flip talk about the departure of Joey Porter Jr., discuss Kalen King and Johnny Dixon taking over as starters, and much more! Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of...

With Abdul Carter and Curtis Jacobs back, you'd struggle to find a more talented linebacker duo in the nation. On today's pod, Craig and Flip talk about the middle linebackers that will share a field with these two All-American candidates, the depth pieces around them, and what the group needs to go to take a step forward. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR...

The Penn State defense is expected to be one of the best in the country and it all starts up front. Nick and Matt discuss the undeniable talent in the room, how they answer the questions at defensive tackle, and what it would take for this group to be the best in the Big Ten. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first...

The Penn State offensive line finally turned a corner in 2022, but another step forward is needed for this offense. Nick and Matt talk the importance of Olu Fashanu, the rest of the starters, and what all the depth pieces can bring to the table in 2023. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're...

Penn State has built one of the deepest tight end rooms in the conference and now, Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren take the reigns. Craig and Flip talk about the two starters, what Khalil Dinkins can do as the third guy, and what the future of the room looks like. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sur...

The biggest question mark on the offense in undoubtedly Penn State's wide receivers. On today's pod, Nick and Flip give their pick for starters at the position, discuss who could be solid depth pieces and more! Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscribed to the podcast on Apple Podcasts...

Our preview pods roll on with what is maybe Penn State's most talented position - running back. Nick and Craig talk about what the superstar sophomores can do in Year 2, the addition of Trey Potts, and the rest of a talented, deep room. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscribed to the...

Football season is upon us! We begin our position previews by discussing Penn State's quarterback room. Nick and Flip talk about expectations for Drew Allar, where Beau Pribula fits in, and what to look for as the program moves on from Sean Clifford. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "RLR23" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're sub...

With media day in the rearview mirror, Flip and Nick talk about what was said and more importantly, what wasn't said. The guys also do some mock trades in the Big Ten before wrapping up with some conference realignment talk. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscribed to the pod...

The Penn State basketball program had two players drafted for the first time in history. On today's episode of the pod, Bill is joined by Brad Rowland of Uproxx Sports and the Locked on Hawks podcast to talk Seth Lundy's path to playing time in Atlanta. The duo also discusses Jalen Pickett's game and talk what he has to do to be an impact player for the reigning champion Denver Nuggets. Take advan...

After going through the first half of the ten most important games of the Franklin era, Bill, Flip, and Matt return to round out the list. The guys talk about some gutting losses, some fun wins, and even bring up the infamous 2020 season. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscri...

It's one of the quieter times of the year for Penn State football, so Bill, Flip, and Matt decided to look back. The trio talks through five of the ten games that most define the James Franklin era in Happy Valley. Be sure to come back next week for Part Two! Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. B...

With the season fewer than two months away, Bill & Flip give three reasons Penn State can and cannot make the college football playoff. The guys talk the Nittany Lion defense, debate what Drew Allar has to be to get over the hump, and more. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're s...

There are a lot of unknowns surrounding this Penn State squad, so Bill & Flip attempt to find out what is fact and what is fiction regarding the team. The guys talk offensive and defensive lines, the linebackers, and what the passing game could look like. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. B...

In case you haven't been paying attention, the Nittany Lions are something of a media darling as we head into the summer months. On today's episode, Bill & Flip talk about what those expectations mean, what would constitute a successful season, and debate the existence of the Window. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 1...

The 2023 season is shaping up to be a big one so Bill and Flip made their picks for the guys on Penn State's roster with the most to prove. As expected, there was a heavy offense focus for the guys. Then the mailbag was opened where they covered everything from recruiting, to the Lion package's potential return, to baseball. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "R...

Penn State learned kick times of a handful of games this past week, which also came with the announcement the Nittany Lions would have a game streaming exclusively on Peacock. Bill & Flip talk through the new media rights landscape before drafting current players to 7v7 teams. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off...

With the first summer session now underway, Penn State officially updated its 2023 roster this week, adding some key transfers and a talented group of freshmen. Bill & Flip predict what role the transfers will have, project which freshmen will redshirt, and talk game themes for this fall. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to rece...

Six Nittany Lions heard their names called this weekend as part of the NFL Draft, while a few more signed as undrafted free agents. Bill & Flip talk through the picks, who ended up in the best situation, and what it means for the future of Penn State. The guys also talk media rights and make their picks for this year's Whiteout. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the...

The spring transfer window is open and Penn State is seeing some movement. Also, Happy NFL Draft Week! Bill & Flip talk about the departures of Storm Duck & Jimmy Christ before diving into the Nittany Lions hoping to hear their names called this weekend. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order...

Penn State has wrapped spring practice with its annual Blue-White game. Bill & Flip recap what they saw this past Saturday, talk about who stood out, and discussed what it means for Penn State as the 2023 season draws closer. Take advantage of our discount with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off of your first order. Be sure you're subscribed to th...