Lions247 Penn State Podcast

Penn State's defensive line will have to replace two starters this year, but there's reason for optimism up front. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down every member of a big defensive line group and what to expect from them this year and beyond. The guys also talk about the 247Sports Team Talent Composite rankings and where the Nittany Lions fit in and talk defensive leadership in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a conversation with Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen, our State of the Position series rolls on by discussing one of the Nittany Lions' most talented groups. We talk about taking Pat Freiermuth for granted and give our takes on his backup. We also talk about the news of the week as John Dunmore has withdrawn from Penn State and see what impact that has on 2020. Finally we break down some 2021 recruiting and the Five-Star mailbag asks if it's good to catch Ohio State early. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

xFootball is back in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions march toward their season opener against Indiana. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the latest from training camp and what we learned from the second player media day last week. The guys continue the State of the Position breakdown by discussing the offensive line and talk coaching response in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels like football outside and in a shred of normalcy this week, media day came back to Happy Valley. We spoke with coaches and players to get caught up on their prep for the 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the main points on this week's second show. Continuing our preseason series, the guys break down the linebacker room as the Nittany Lions search for three new starters at the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is less than a month away, so it's appropriate to start talking about the actual team, right? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue kick off our State of the Position™ series by talking about the Nittany Lions' loaded backfield. What can we expect from Journey Brown, Noah Cain and a new OC? The Five-Star Mailbag talks playing true freshmen and 247Sports' Chris Hummer joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What seemed to be Penn State's inevitable 14th commitment in the Class of 2021 turned on a dime this week, as offensive tackle Diego Pounds instead pledged to in-state North Carolina. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the surprising change and what went into it. The guys see if the 2021 class can be salvaged and try to figure out what's still out there for the Nittany Lions. The news is better in the Class of 2022, of course, and the guys provide an update on some weekend visitors. The Five-Star mailbag talks about a flip season that will happen without official visits. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ten released its updated schedule over the weekend and the Nittany Lions are set for a tough start to the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down game-by-game and see what awaits in October, November and December. A top target is set to announce his commitment this week, we bring the latest and the Five-Star Mailbag talks offensive installation. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Franklin spoke with the media earlier this week and while covering a number of topics, he did leave the door open for the return of All-American linebacker Micah Parsons. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the likelihood of that happening and what it means. Franklin also admitted that the Nittany Lions' Class of 2021 isn't up to the program's standards. We talk about that and explore the Nittany Lions' quarterback room in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After six weeks of speculation, the Big Ten confirmed on Wednesday that it will resume playing football in October. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the big news and what it means for the Nittany Lions. The guys talk a little recruiting as well, but it's great to talk some football. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no further clarity on whether or not the Big Ten will play this year, but there sure has been a lot of chatter from its member institutions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk recent movements by James Franklin, Ryan Day and others to get answers from Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. We also take a closer look at Pennsylvania in the 2022 recruiting cycle and our mailbag just won't let the Nolan Rucci recruitment go. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hits keep on coming for Penn State in the Class of 2021 and five-star OT Nolan Rucci commits to Wisconsin. Conversely, the Nittany Lions are still hot in the 2022 with a commitment from four-star Ken Talley. What gives? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue try to make sense of it, and when that doesn't work they turn to 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for answers. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @swiltfong247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State stayed hot on the recruiting trail in 2022 with a commitment from four-star OT Drew Shelton on Friday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pickup and where the Nittany Lions stand in 2022. The guys also discuss the 247Sports Crystal Ball movement for five-star Nolan Rucci this week. The guys also talk Big Ten craziness, handling the quarterback position with added eligibility and more in this week's final episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of looking forward to week one, we're instead still talking about the Big Ten's decision to cancel the fall season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk potential resolutions as things seem to be changing daily. The Five-Star Mailbag dives into Penn State's 2021 target board beyond the obvious and Sept. 1 marked the unofficial opening of the 2022 recruiting cycle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State hit the ground running this week in offering three top quarterbacks in the Class of 2023. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the process and what they've seen from underclassmen so far. The guys also talk about a five-star 2022 target and more in an extended recruiting segment. Finally, we're joined by Class of 2022 commitment Jerry Cross to talk about his pledge to the Nittany Lions and the process that led to it. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a brutal three-day stretch for Penn State recruiting, as the Nittany Lions missed on top targets Kelvin Gilliam and De'Jahn warren since our last recording. While Gilliam was expected, Warren came out of nowhere. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue assess the losses and ponder what's next for the Nittany Lions in 2021. The guys also talk about the NCAA's eligibility ruling and the Five-Star Mailbag tries to get us to move the Big Ten title game. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's James Franklin finally met with the media regarding the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall, and the seventh-year head coach didn't hold much back. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue reflect on Franklin's key points and what it means for the Big Ten. The guys also chat about some upcoming commitment announcements and talk about a potential Big Ten flip. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour met with the media this week and had some curious comments about the Big Ten's decision to not play fall sports. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the comments and wonder if and when a season can be salvaged. We also talk in-state recruiting, moving the Early Signing Period and more in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may not be football, but Penn State has made it work on the recruiting trail as of late. The Nittany Lions added their fourth commitment in the Class of 2022 on Thursday evening. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Holden Staes and what that means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. We're also joined by Penn State commit Landon Tengwall to provide his thoughts on the Big Ten canceling its 2020 fall football season. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ten made it official on Tuesday that Penn State, along with every other team in the conference, would not be playing football this year. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here with reactions to the news and what comes next for the Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're coming at you a day early to end the week because there's so much to talk about. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan to talk about Micah Parsons opting out of the 2020 season and the Big Ten schedule release. The guys break down Parsons' impact on the season and his legacy as a Nittany Lion, and then discuss what Penn State's schedule is supposed to look like this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices