Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State capped a 10-2 season with a fairly unmoving 27-6 dispatching of Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the win and talk about the news of Pat Freiermuth coming back to the Nittany Lions for the 2020 season. 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're coming at you with just one episode during this holiday week, but there's plenty to talk about. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue close the door on the Nittany Lions' loss at Ohio State, talk about the news of the week which includes former five-star Justin Shorter in the NCAA Transfer Portal, talk Rutgers and recruiting with 247Sports' Brian Dohn 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 clawed to within four of No. 2 Ohio State in the second half on Saturday, but the Nittany Lions were unable to come all the way back in a 28-17 loss. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue check in from Ohio Stadium with their thoughts on the game. 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 Columbus for a Saturday afternoon date with an Ohio State team that has been flat out dominant this year. What do the Nittany Lions need to do to have a shot at the Shoe? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Penn State's keys this week. The guys also talk recruiting and bring back the 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

The peak of Penn State's schedule is here, as the Nittany Lions prep for a trip to Columbus to battle No. 2 Ohio State. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk to Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy to break down to the Buckeyes and what lies ahead. The guys also chat about the news of the week, where things stand with KJ Hamler and Noah Cain, Pat Freiermuth's draft prospects 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 got back on the winning track on Saturday against Indiana, taking a 34-27 win over the Hoosiers to improve to 9-1. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down the win, which came without star wideout KJ Hamler for the most part. The guys talk offensive adjustments and defensive vulnerability as the Nittany Lions come away with a win. 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 hopes to bounce back after its first loss last weekend as the 7-2 Indiana Hoosiers come to town. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue chat with the Indy Star's Zach Osterman about what the upstart Hoosiers have been able to do well this season. We talk keys to the game, predictions, and more before getting into a little recruiting to top off the 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 is now 8-1 on the year and the Nittany Lions must regain focus following a road loss to Minnesota. What went wrong in Minneapolis and where do they go from here? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down that and more in the latest episode of the Lions247 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's perfect season is no more after a 31-26 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. The Nittany Lions fell behind early and couldn't complete the comeback against the undefeated Golden Gophers. Sean Fitz checks in with Tyler Donohue, who is in Minneapolis, to try to figure out what went wrong for the Nittany Lions 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 will head to Minneapolis this weekend for a matchup of 8-0 teams. The Nittany Lions are building off of their No. 4 standing in the initial College Football Playoff rankings this week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to preview what the Nittany Lions will encounter at Minnesota. 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 first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings are out and the Nittany Lions are in the top four. What does it mean, if anything, and where does James Franklin go from here? We talk Minnesota with GopherIllustrated's Ryan Burns and dive into recruiting as the Nittany Lions await a decision from Theo Johnson. 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 off this weekend, but the Lions247 Podcast is back to fill the time until the next game week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what's to come after the bye week and James Franklin talks to 247Sports about recruiting and more. The guys also bring back the mailbag for an extended 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

Penn State took care of business against Michigan State and the elements on Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 28-7 win over the Spartans to move to 8-0 on the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the win and what the Nittany Lions can take away from it moving into the bye 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 Land Grant Trophy week. If that doesn't get you excited, nothing will. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here to break down Penn State's trip to Michigan State. The guys talk matchups, key players, predictions and more as the Nittany Lions hope exorcise recent demons and to move to 8-0 on the season. 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 remained undefeated with a win over Michigan on Saturday night, and it was a big night off the field as well. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to recap the Nittany Lions' huge recruiting weekend. They're joined by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to talk visitors, commits and how the Nittany Lions will benefit moving forward. The guys also talk about Penn State's offensive stall against the Wolverines and preview Michigan State with Spartan Tailgate's Stephen Brooks. 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 moved to 7-0 with a win over Michigan in front of over 110,000 fans at Beaver Stadium on Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions raced out to a 21-0 lead over the Wolverines but were forced to hang on late with a goal-line stand and more. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here for their postgame takeaways 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

The most highly-anticipated home weekend of the year is here. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down Michigan's visit to Beaver Stadium. We talk matchups, keys to the game and more. We also dive into the big recruiting weekend with 247Sports' Brian Dohn and tell you what to watch for. 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 has made it through the first half of the 2019 season unscathed and the Nittany Lions now face a two-game stretch against rivals from the Wolverine State. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue close the chapter on the Iowa win and get into the always popular White Out week against Michigan. The guys also take some time to reflect on the first half of the season and give out our midseason MVP awards. 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 capped the first half of its 2019 campaign in undefeated fashion, taking down the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium, 17-12. The Nittany Lions toughed out a win on the ground largely on the back of freshman running back Noah Cain. Sean Fitz joins Tyler Donohue, who is in Iowa City, to talk about the win. 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 head out on the road for the second time this season to face perrenial thorn in the side Iowa. Though the Nittany Lions have won the last five in the series, Kinnick Stadium at night is a different animal. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchups, the themes and break out predictions ahead of the clash. The guys also talk recruiting and more on the latest episode of the Lions247 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 roll into Iowa City undefeated for a prime time clash with the Hawkeyes. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the news of the week from the Nittany Lions, talk recruiting and welcome in Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt to talk about the matchup at Kinnick. 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 5-0 after a 35-7 Homecoming win over Purdue on Saturday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down the win, which started off with 28 quick points for the Nittany Lions. Check out our latest postgame show here. 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

Purdue will visit Happy Valley on Saturday, albeit a wounded version of the Boilermakers. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and what the Nittany Lions need to do to improve to 5-0. They'll also talk KeAndre Lambert, weekend visitors and a very interesting development in the 2020 class. 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 close the book on Penn State's emphatic 59-0 destruction of Maryland in College Park with one last look at the win. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what the Nittany Lions have to do with a wounded Purdue team coming to town next week and talk KeAndre Lambert, receiver recruiting, take some mailbag questions 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 controlled its Big Ten opener on Friday evening in College Park from start to finish, leaving Maryland with a 59-0 statement win. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here to give you the freshest of takes following the win 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's first bye week is in the books and the Nittany Lions head to College Park on Friday evening to take on 2-1 Maryland. The Terps came out of the gates blazing this season, but they weren't so hot in a loss to Temple two weeks ago. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the action and what to expect on Friday night. 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 week off for the Nittany Lions, who are sitting at 3-0 after a win over Pittsburgh. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here to close the chapter on the win over Pitt and talk about what the Nittany Lions accomplished in the non-conference schedule. The guys also talk recruiting and bring back the 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 needed a couple late stops to secure a third straight win over Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions improved to 3-0 on the year, but it wasn't the smoothest win on either side of the ball. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue give some first impressions about the Nittany Lions and how they fared 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 for the fourth and final installment of the Penn State-Pittsburgh series renewal. The teams will meet on Saturday at Beaver Stadium in their 100th meeting and Sean and Tyler are here to preview the action. We welcome in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's John McGonigal to talk Panthers and look ahead to the busy recruiting weekend. 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 second look at Penn State's win over Buffalo on Saturday night gave a little more insight to where the Nittany Lions stand at this point in the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what Penn State did right and what they need to improve upon with Pittsburgh on the horizon. The guys also dive into recruiting with visits from Theo Johnson, Dont'e Thornton and others and look ahead to who will be in town this weekend. 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 wasn’t always pretty, but Penn State did what it had to do to improve to 2-0 on the young season with a 45-13 win over Buffalo on Saturday evening at Beaver Stadium. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back with first impressions of the win and what the Nittany Lions will have to tighten up with Pitt coming to town next weekend. 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 into a week two matchup with Buffalo at night at Beaver Stadium. Sean and Tyler put a wrap on the win over Idaho and preview the Bulls coming to town. We also discuss new Nittany Lions commit Devin Willock and talk about key visitors that will be in town this weekend. 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 was almost too easy for Penn State in its season opener against Idaho on Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions rolled to a 79-7 win in the lopsided contest. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue wrap it up from the postgame and recap what we can take away from the win. 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

Gameday is finally here! You made it! Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Idaho's visit to Penn State and what you should be watching for on Saturday. We also do our season predictions and who will be our MVPs this 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

Football is just a few days away. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down the Nittany Lions' first official depth chart and what we're hearing out of camp in Happy Valley. We also talk about new running back commit Keyvone Lee and break down the decision to start Sean Clifford at QB. 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're just over a week out from actual football at Beaver Stadium and the Nittany Lions have still yet to name a starting quarterback. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about James Franklin's decision to hold out on naming a starter and recap what we saw at practice this week. We also talk recruiting as the Nittany Lions look to get better soon. 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're at the midway point of preseason practice at Penn State, and Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down camp to date. We also take a look at which players must be the X-Factor for the Nittany Lions to peak in 2019 and welcome new running back commitment Caziah Holmes to the show. 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 just about two weeks into preseason camp and we drop in with the latest. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the Nittany Lions' potential appearance on a Hard Knocks-type program, the Big Ten Network's impression of practice and break down the latest on the recruiting trail. They close the episode talking about the Nittany Lions' group of redshirt freshmen and what kind of impact they can make this season. 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 nearly a week into preseason practice and we have the latest from the Nittany Lions on the practice field. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the latest on recruiting and welcome in 2020 offensive line commit Nick Dawkins for his second appearance on the show. 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

Finally, after months of waiting, football is back in Happy Valley. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to start your week right by breaking down the Nittany Lions' weekend, which included media day and a full open practice. 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

Another Lasch Bash is in the books and while the Nittany Lions did not bag a commitment this weekend, there's plenty to talk about from the recruiting trail. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue welcome in 247Sports' Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to talk about the weekend and give their own thoughts on the Nittany Lions' efforts. 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 is back to talk Lasch Bash with 247Sports' Brian Dohn, preview the recruiting weekend and talk Big Ten Media Days takeaways. 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

Sean and Tyler are back to recap the Nittany Lions' Lift for Life, what they saw and what you might have missed on Friday. Also we're talking recruiting and are joined by 247Sports' Chris Hummer to talk Big Ten Football ahead of the conference's media day. 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

Summer has reached its peak with the release of the Nittany Lions' latest roster. Sean and Tyler break down what our depth chart looks like, what that means for Penn State 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 is on fire on the trail as of late, nabbing four commitments in the last week (this episode was recorded just before Tyler Warren went public). Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the latest and welcome in 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong from Dallas to talk about The Opening Finals. 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 keeps rolling on the trail with its sixth commitment in under a week. Could there be more on the way? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the latest on the Nittany Lions and talk with Chris Hummer about Penn State's analytical approach to recruiting. 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 slow days of June are a thing of the past in following Penn State recruiting. The Nittany Lions were a part of a nationwide commitment boom over the weekend and Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here for the latest. Check out visitor scoop, thoughts on the new commits and what could be coming soon 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

Sean and Tyler are back for a quick Friday episode previewing Penn State's big upcoming recruiting weekend. The guys talk official visitors, campers, commit watch and more. We also welcome in 247Sports National Analyst Brian Dohn to talk about the weekend. 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

Sean and Tyler talk Penn State's on-field prep for 2019 with some Nittany Lions assistants and check in on the latest at a pivotal position for the fall. They also recap a busy recruiting weekend just in time for another to arrive 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

It's been a tumultuous week in Happy Valley. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here to break down what's going on with the Nittany Lions, who lost three commitments this week and picked up one during a busy recruiting time. 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