Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State got the week started in a big way with a commitment from four-star quarterback Drew Allar, bringing the Nittany Lions' Class of 2022 up to eight commits. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the addition and what Allar brings to the table. They guys also welcome in wide receiver commit Kaden Saunders to talk about Allar, his pledge and where things stand in his own recruitment. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

Is Penn State's quarterback recruiting in the Class of 2022 about to reach its high point? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the latest Drew Allar scuttle and bring in current quarterback commitment Beau Pribula to join the show. The guys talk a little recruiting and dip into the first Big Board of the cycle. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

Penn State made another offensive addition to its staff on Monday. We talk Danny O'Brien and what that means for the Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk more recruiting. with updates on Nick Singleton, Jordan Humphrey and more. Finally, the guys depart with an extended Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

Penn State's on-field staff seems to be set with the addition of Anthony Poindexter, but the Nittany Lions have off-field staff changes on the way. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the additions of offensive analyst Dowell Loggains and recruiting specialist Kenny Sanders and what their roles will be moving forward. The guys also dip into recruiting before going headfirst into the topic with 247Sports' Brian Dohn. The Five-Star Mailbag is talking freshmen on offense and more. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BrianDohn247 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

Penn State is ready to fill the void left by Tim Banks with former Virginia standout and Purdue assistant Anthony Poindexter. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about what you should know about 'Dex' before the hire becomes official. We also welcome in special guest Brandon Short, a former All-American linebacker for the Nittany Lions and a current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees to get his reasoning on why the program should be investing more into its current facilities setup. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @brandonshort43 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

The college football offseason has rolled on with the Transfer Portal at the forefront. This week the news broke that Zack Kuntz would be exploring his options as a grad transfer. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the move and what it means for the Nittany Lions at tight end next year. The guys talk a little recruiting before Tyler goes one-on-one with Bud Elliott of 247Sports to break down the ins and outs of the offseason. Check out the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BudElliott3 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

Penn State is in the market for a new assistant coach following the departure of Tim Banks. What are the Nittany Lions in the market for when looking for a replacement? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down and take a look at the room which the new guy will inherit. The guys also talk a little 2022 running back recruiting and check into the ramifications of the NCAA's eligibility ruling on the Nittany Lions' 2020 class. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

The Class of 2022 has been a winding road so far, and it's about to get even bumpier with the news that the dead period could extend to the end of May. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the potential fallout and weave it into the story of the last week, which is the coaching change at tight end at Penn State. The guys welcome in grad transfer offensive lineman Eric Wilson, who talks about his journey from Harvard to the Nittany Lions' 2021 roster. Finally, we reminisce on the Super Bowl and talk free agency and the Portal in the Five-Star Mailbag. 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

Penn State made a move on Friday morning to replace the departed Tyler Bowen, as the Nittany Lions tabbed former offensive lineman and analyst Ty Howle for the job. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what he brings to the table and what's next for the Nittany Lions. The guys also talk 2022 quarterbacks and tight ends in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

National Signing Day No. 2 is in the books, with the Nittany Lions adding a pledge from Minnesota four-star Davon Townley on Wednesday morning. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the addition and what it means for the rest of the class. We also talk about the departure of Tyler Bowen and how the Nittany Lions will fill that position. Finally, the media met Mike Yurcich for the first time this week. All that and more in our National Signing Day edition. 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

A pair of notable Nittany Lions entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the potential departures of Will Levis and Lance Dixon and what it means for Penn State moving forward. The guys also talk a little recruiting and go into the Five-Star Mailbag for a few questions. 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

Penn State added its fifth scholarship transfer of the offseason on Wednesday morning in the form of Harvard offensive lineman Eric Wilson. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about his decision and what it means for the Nittany Lions' offensive line in 2021. The guys also talked about Sandy Barbour's comments this week and break down some last-minute 2021 recruiting news. The Five-Star Mailbag goes into the Portal and are more staff changes coming? 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

Penn State added six transfers to the roster for the spring semester. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the newest additions and talk more about what's going on in the Transfer Portal. The guys also welcome in Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall for his final appearance on the show before heading off to Happy Valley. The Five-Star Mailbag talks offseason surprises and storylines. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

The spring semester has started at Penn State, and even if the general student population isn't back, the football team is. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue were among those who got a chance to chat with James Franklin for the first time in the new year on Monday, they break down the finer points of his season wrap press conference and focus on Franklin's new offense. We talk Transfer Portal, make a new pick on the 247Sports Crystal Ball and talk quarterback recruiting in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

Penn State's busy offseason rolled on this week with news of a big piece staying in Rasheed Walker and the final piece of the Nittany Lions' senior class moving on in Lamont Wade. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the decisions and the ramifications of both on next year's team. The guys also welcome in future Penn State quarterback Christian Veilleux, who joins the Podcast in his last interview before enrolling this weekend. The guys talk Mike Yurcich's quarterback recruiting, January enrollees and more. 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

Penn State's busy, but positive offseason continued on Monday with the announcement that safety Jaquan Brisker would be returning for the 2021 season. Before that, however, Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue catch you up with more Mike Yurcich thoughts. The guys discuss the safety position in 2021, the Transfer Portal and welcome 2021 signee and January enrollee Nate Bruce in for an interview. 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

We were all set to bring you our final episode of the week, featuring the big news that All-Big Ten wideout Jahan Dotson was coming back to Happy Valley. That wasn't enough for James Franklin, apparently. On Friday morning the program announced that it was moving on from OC Kirk Ciarrocca after just one year and hiring Mike Yurcich to run the offense. In emergency fashion, we welcomed in a few guests from Texas to talk Yurcich in Chris Hummer and Mike Roach. Then we tacked on our original show in which Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Dotson's return and what it means for Penn State in 2021. It's a jam-packed Friday episode, check it out. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

The holiday season is behind us, but it was a busy one for Penn State Football. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back with the first episode of the new year to catch up on the latest happenings with the Nittany Lions. The Portal is hopping, Penn State picked up the highest-rated commitment in its rising 2022 class and much more. We also welcome in future Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo, who details his journey from Duke in the Transfer Portal. All that and more in today's episode. 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

It's our final show of 2020... Thank goodness. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back for a spot show between Christmas and New Year's to bring you the latest on Penn State football. The guys talk about the busy nature of the season with who is in, who is out and who could be in the Nittany Lions' immediate future. We're talking Transfer Portal, recruiting and more and we welcome in Bears Illustrated's Tim Watkins to talk about transfer running back John Lovett. 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

There's just one episode this holiday week, but it's an extensive one. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan to recap Penn State's 2020 season and talk about what there is to look forward to in the offseason and into next year. 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

Penn State closed its 2020 season with a fourth-straight win on Saturday against Illinois at Beaver Stadium. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the win and discuss the Nittany Lions' option to take a pass on the bowl season in our final postgame show of the year. 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

It's still football season in Happy Valley, even with over a foot of snow on the ground. The Nittany Lions will gun for their fourth straight win on Saturday when Illinois comes to town. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the matchups and welcome in Joey Wagner to talk about the Illini. First, however, the guys talk more about the Early Signing Period and what to watch for with the Nittany Lions. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

Well, we've finally made it. It's the first day of the Early Signing Period and Penn State will sign at least 15 players in its Class of 2021 on Wednesday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the group and talk about what could be next for the Nittany Lions. 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

The Land Grant Trophy will stay in State College for the next year, as Penn State improved to 3-5 on the season with its third-straight win. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the Nittany Lions' 39-24 win over Michigan State which featured a tale of two halves. Check out our latest postgame show and follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

Penn State will play its final home game of the 2020 season on Saturday -- maybe -- against the Michigan State Spartans. The Nittany Lions look to make it three wins in a row after a disastrous start. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and welcome in Stephen Brooks to talk about the Spartans. We also break down Brent Pry's refreshing media availability this week and talk about the Nittany Lions' departing seniors. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

In a jam-packed first episode of the week, we recap the commitment of Alabama wide receiver Harrison Wallace, who pledged to Penn State on Monday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the commit and welcome in 247Sports' Brian Dohn, who gives his thoughts before he and Fitz spiral into a lengthy discussion that talks the Transfer Portal, Penn State's receiver recruiting and Landon Tengwall's January enrollment, among other things. Tyler brings us back on course with the news of the week, including just how the Big Ten plans to fixing its latest mess. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BrianDohn247 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

Penn State is back on track after its second straight week with a win on the road. The Nittany Lions' 23-7 win over Rutgers was anything but pretty, but a stout defense took the day for the Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue share their thoughts on the game and what to make of the team's recent run of success. The guys talk quarterback play, the offensive gameplan and more in our latest postgame podcast. 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

Penn State is headed to the Banks on Saturday hoping to build on a win at Michigan by taking on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and welcome in Bobby Deren of ScarletNation.com for more insight. The guys also break down Landon Tengwall's decision to enroll in January and talk about a new 2021 Penn State pick on the 247Sports Crystal Ball. Finally, the Five-Star mailbag talks transfer portal quarterbacks and the Nittany Lions. 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

Penn State will try to make it a winning streak this weekend when it heads to Rutgers, but first there's some news of the week to talk about. Will James Franklin ride the hot hand of Keyvone Lee? What is the health status in the back seven? What's going on in 2021 and 2022 recruiting? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue chime in with our first episode of the week, featuring a doozie of a question in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

Penn State is on the board in 2020 thanks to a 27-17 win over Michigan at the Big House. The Nittany Lions are now 1-5, but today we're focused on the one. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down with win and what the team can take out of the victory on Saturday. 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

Penn State and Michigan are two of the biggest mysteries of the 2020 season so far, and not for good reasons. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue bring you our only in-week episode this holiday week with a preview of the Wolverines. We're joined by 247Sports' Zach Shaw to further walk Wolverines. The guys start by talking recruiting, with some parts moving in the 2021 class and a top 2022 target who recently checked out Happy Valley. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

Penn State is 0-5 for the first time in program history after a 41-21 loss to Iowa on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. It was more of what we've come to expect in 2020, and Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue try to break it all down in the latest postgame podcast. 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

Penn State will try to end its four-game losing streak on Saturday when the Iowa Hawkeyes come to town. The Nittany Lions have won each of the last four years against Kirk Ferentz's squad, but this year obviously has been one to throw out the record books. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue preview the game and talk about the progress of the Nittany Lions' offensive line. The guys welcome 247Sports' David Eickholt to the show to preview the game and cover some 2021 recruiting as well. 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

Penn State is 0-4 on the year, how did things get to this point? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue take a deeper dive into the stats to see what the deal is. Also, the James Franklin did not name a starter on Tuesday to the surprise of very few. We'll talk about what that means and what we expect when Iowa comes to town later this week. Finally, we talk recruiting, as some future Nittany Lions are trending up in the latest batch of 247Sports rankings. 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

Penn State fell to 0-4 in 2020 with a 30-23 loss at Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. The Nittany Lions, rallied by backup quarterback Will Levis, came up short in their comeback bid. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the game and what the team can take from the loss in our latest postgame episode. 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

Penn State heads west this weekend for a game against fellow winless Big Ten foe Nebraska. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to preview the matchup and they welcome in 247Sports' Brian Christopherson to answer questions about the Huskers. The guys talk about the news of the week in Journey Brown's football career ending and in turn take a look at the running back room without him. There are new 2021 targets on the radar and more. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

The Lions247 Podcast embarks on another game week in Happy Valley, where Penn State faces significant questions — from leadership and strategy to personnel and effort — following an 0-3 start. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down James Franklin's Tuesday press conference and what to make of it. The guys also welcome in 247Sports' Brian Dohn for an extended recruiting conversation. 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

Apparently Maryland was not the solution for Penn State's woes, as the Terps took a comfortable 35-19 win home to College Park. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down James Franklin's worst loss as the Nittany Lions' head coach and just what is going on in Happy Valley. 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

Penn State is 0-2, but old standby Maryland is set to come to town on Saturday afternoon. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and what they are expecting as the Nittany Lions take on the Terps. We also welcome in Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports to get the skinny on the visitors. The guys also talk Derrick Davis' upcoming commitment and the potential recruiting impact of a win on Saturday. 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

It's time to put Penn State's weekend loss in the rear view mirror (but not without a quick look back). Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue get their parting shots in and move on to the news of the week. The guys talk about the wide receiver situation, what the Nittany Lions need to do to regroup and more. We also do a quick recruiting runaround with several future Nittany Lions in playoff mode. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake 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

Ohio State controlled the game from the outset and left Penn State with many questions following a 38-25 defeat. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the carnage and where the Nittany Lions go from here. The guys break down key plays, general themes and more from the loss to the Buckeyes. 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

Penn State's Saturday evening matchup with Ohio State was earmarked as the game of the season in the Big Ten, but it lost some luster with the Nittany Lions' week one loss to Indiana. Still, it's a huge game for both sides. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and welcome in 247Sports' Patrick Murphy to talk about the game. Also, the Nittany Lions pick up a big commitment from four-star wide receiver Anthony Ivey. We break that down and more in today's episode. 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

Penn State got bad news on Tuesday as starting running back Noah Cain was announced out for the season after suffering an injury on the first drive of the season opener against Indiana. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the impact and what the Nittany Lions must do moving forward at running back. The guys also take one final look at the loss to Indiana and peek ahead to this weekend's big clash with Ohio State. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake 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

The 2020 college football season didn't start the way that Penn State had intended, as the Nittany Lions fell to Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to sift through all the action and give their thoughts on what transpired in the overtime loss. 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

It's finally almost game day for the Nittany Lions, who travel to Indiana this weekend to open their 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the particulars of the game and what you should expect on Saturday. The guys talk IU with Zach Osterman of the Indy Star and weigh in with predictions for the game. Penn State also got some much-needed momentum on the recruiting trail on Wednesday with a commitment from Pittsburgh tight end Khalil Dinkins. 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

It's a busy start to game week for the Nittany Lions. On Monday night, Lions247 reported that the team will be without star running back Journey Brown for potentially the entire 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the impact of Brown's absence and go over the first depth chart of the season. State of the position talks Sean Clifford and the quarterbacks, we go over our season predictions and more in a jam-packed first episode of the week. 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

It's the last non-game week episode of this ridiculous offseason. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' defensive backs and what to expect from the back four this year. There's also an updated roster to talk about and recruiting notes to discuss. Speaking of recruiting, we chat with Penn State commit and recent Top247 addition Liam Clifford in our latest one-on-one. 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

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 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

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 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

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 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