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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Jul 25, 2024 • 40min
Penn State updates from Big Ten Football Media Days
Penn State representation stepped into the spotlight Wednesday during Big Ten Football Media Days. Lions247 was in Indianapolis for event coverage and conducted exclusive interviews with defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, safety Jaylen Reed and tight end Tyler Warren before hearing from head coach James Franklin regarding a variety of topics, including injury updates and roster newcomers.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2024 • 54min
Big Ten Football Media Days preview; Penn State basketball progress report
Penn State players and reporters are heading to Indianapolis for Big Ten Football Media Days (July 23-25), so we look ahead to notable storylines regarding the Nittany Lions and an expanded conference landscape. Plus, a recent peek at the PSU basketball squad in practice action provided updates on team vets and newcomers alike.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
Inside the Penn State football summer experience, from recruiting visits to players' preseason prep
What goes on behind the scenes for Penn State football during the summer months? The Nittany Lions stay busy, as former Nittany Lions starting lineman Landon Tengwall discusses on this latest Lions247 Podcast episode, with focus ranging from players' preparation for preseason camp to prospect camps and official visits.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 32min
Lions recruiting talk with national analyst Brian Dohn; Penn State takeaways from College Football 25
National recruiting analyst Brian Dohn discusses Penn State's recent recruiting wins and misses, focusing on in-state and receiver prospects. They also dive into player ratings in the EA Sports College Football 25 game, highlighting top-rated players like Abdul Carter and Nick Singleton.
Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 5min
Lions add D-line commit but miss on in-state receiver; former Penn State basketball star joins show
Former Penn State basketball star John Harrar talks about his upcoming tournament reunion with Nittany Lions. The podcast covers Penn State's recruiting, missing out on in-state receiver Lex Cyrus, and landing Florida defensive lineman Randy Adirika. They discuss future plans for the 2025 class and Harrar's post-college Philadelphia Eagles tryout.
Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
Penn State continues to build recruiting class with key decisions coming; Ranking Lions' impact roster newcomers
Penn State picked up another recruiting commitment during the recent holiday, landing legacy athlete LaVar Arrington II. We break down his decision and 2025 class fit before previewing key upcoming commitment announcements. Then we rank the Nittany Lions' top 10 roster newcomers based on immediate impact potential.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 30min
Spotlight on Penn State receiver recruiting and class growth; exploring Lions' defensive depth chart
The Penn State football team secured a commitment from one of its top receiver targets in Jeff Exinor Jr. but missed on another when Matthew Outten picked Virginia Tech. Where do these developments leave the 2025 Nittany Lions WR class? Plus, top takeaways from a June commitment spree that saw 10 prospects pick PSU. Then we sort through depth chart projections with position-by-position focus on defense.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 29min
Penn State adds another four-star prospect; exploring Lions’ depth chart on offense
Top247 Kansas edge rusher Jayden Woods recently committed to Penn State, adding to their recruiting hot streak. The podcast discusses the latest addition and other prospect developments, as well as exploring the Lions' offensive depth chart with a position-by-position breakdown.
Jun 25, 2024 • 39min
Penn State stays hot with Top247 commitments at quarterback and edge rusher
The Lions247 Podcast is back with a bonus episode after more Penn State football recruiting fireworks. The Nittany Lions started this week by landing two Top247 talents in Class of 2026 California quarterback Troy Huhn and Class of 2025 Texas edge rusher Max Granville. We break down these long-distance additions, update the status of another priority target and preview a pair of upcoming commitment announcements.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
Three prospects join Penn State's recruiting class while two leave and summer official visits end
It was a remarkable weekend of recruiting headlines for Penn State football, as three players joined the 2025 class and a pair exited. We review these developments, the impact from a positional standpoint and where things now stand on a fast-evolving Nittany Lions' target board. Plus, feedback on the final summer official visit weekend and June prospect camp.Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
