Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast
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Tyler Donohue of Lions247, part of the 247Sports network, is joined by 247Sports and Penn State guests to give the latest on Nittany Lions football, recruiting and more - all things PSU.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 55min
Penn State adds another transfer QB and an edge rusher, pursues five-star running back recruit
Penn State picked up its third transfer quarterback this week, and added an edge rusher to its 2026 freshman class. Meanwhile, five-star running back recruit Kemon Spell is among top Nittany Lions targets visiting Happy Valley this weekend.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 14min
Breaking down Penn State's biggest additions and losses from the transfer portal
College football's January transfer portal window was particularly busy for Penn State, as more than 40 players departed the program and nearly that many revealed plans to join it. We sort through the losses and additions to rank the largest impact on plans for the 2026 Nittany Lions.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 3min
Insider intel on Penn State's many transfer portal pickups from Iowa State
More than 20 Iowa State players are following new Penn State coach Matt Campbell to campus, from established starters to developmental young talent. We chat with a 247Sports Cyclones insider for intel on a variety of incoming Nittany Lions making the move from Ames.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 4min
More Penn State transfer portal movement and a freshman class breakdown
More than 40 Penn State players have entered the transfer portal, while a new Nittany Lions staff has added more than 30 newcomers to 2026 roster plans via transfers. We break down those latest developments, then shift focus to a freshman class that started to arrive on campus this week.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 23min
Penn State running back updates and a position-by-position look at transfer portal's defensive impact
We're back to break down the latest Penn State football updates from a very busy week. Focus lands on an evolving Nittany Lions running back room, ranging from a coaching hire to new talent. Plus we take a position-by-position look at how the transfer portal has impacted PSU defensive plans.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 14min
How have transfer portal pickups and losses impacted Penn State's offense?
Penn State football roster changes are coming fast during the transfer portal window, so we take a position-by-position review across offense. We finish with some key takeaways on defense and Nittany Lions staff notes.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 1h 5min
Penn State Transfer Portal updates and early targets to know; intel on new Lions DC D'Anton Lynn
Penn State player departures and roster retention are in the spotlight as college football's transfer portal window opens, along with key targets for a new Nittany Lions staff. Plus, we take a closer look at PSU defensive coordinator hire D'Anton Lynn with a USC insider.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 6min
Penn State hiring new defensive coordinator, prepares for transfer portal window and adds commits
Penn State program changes are coming fast following a Pinstripe Bowl win, including roster movement and a defensive coordinator hire. We're back to break down those topics and preview the upcoming transfer portal window on a new Lions247 Podcast.
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Dec 28, 2025 • 32min
POSTGAME POD: Top takeaways from Penn State's Pinstripe Bowl win
Penn State picked up a fourth straight win to finish its 2025 season, beating Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. Recording our latest Lions247 Postgame Podcast from the Yankee Stadium press box, we break down a strong Nittany Lions performance and players who stepped up.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 52min
Penn State storylines, players to watch and predictions for Pinstripe Bowl
The clock is ticking toward Penn State football's final kickoff of 2025 and we're back with a Pinstripe Bowl preview. PSU's recent roster developments are in focus before we talk Nittany Lions storylines, players to watch and game predictions. Happy Holidays to everyone from our Lions247 team!
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