Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State's recruiting class grows before more official visits; intel on new Big Ten opponent USC

Jun 20, 2024

Guest Antonio Branch discusses Penn State's recruiting class growth, upcoming official visits, and new Big Ten opponent USC. Topics include recruiting updates, targeting high school players, previewing USC matchup, and USC's focus on improving their line of scrimmage under Lincoln Riley.

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Episode guests

Antonio Branch

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Quick takeaways

Penn State's recruiting class shows rapid growth with three commitments in 10 days.

USC is focusing on upgrading its defense under new leadership, targeting improvements in the defensive line.

Transition to the Big 10 brings high expectations for USC, particularly in exciting matchups like against Penn State.

Deep dives

Lincoln Riley's Emphasis on Building a Strong USC Defense

Lincoln Riley is focused on building a strong USC defense after the team's challenges last season. Recognizing the need for improvement, Riley has made significant changes, including bringing in Danton Lynn as the new defensive coordinator. The emphasis is on upgrading the defensive line and improving overall defensive performance.

Intro

2min

Penn State 2025 Recruitment Update

19min

Recruitment of Undiscovered Player Zaire Addison and Running Back Prospects

11min

Penn State Football Team Targets Key PA High School Players for Recruitment

2min

Excitement around Penn State's recruiting and previewing the matchup against USC in 2024

4min

Strengthening USC's Line of Scrimmage Under Lincoln Riley

17min

Analysis of stability in integrating young receivers and potential star players

2min

Analyzing Player Potential and Special Teams Importance for USC Football

4min

Penn State is heating up on the recruiting trail with a third commitment in 10 days. Florida safety Antonio Branch is in the spotlight as a new addition, along with incoming official visitors and a few prospects who may be close to joining the 2025 class. Plus, early perspective on new Big Ten opponent USC from a Trojans insider.

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Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State's recruiting class grows before more official visits; intel on new Big Ten opponent USC

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Lincoln Riley's Emphasis on Building a Strong USC Defense

Key Players to Watch in the USC Defense

Offensive Standouts for USC in the Big 10

Implications of Special Teams for USC's Success

Anticipation for Exciting Matchups in USC's Big 10 Schedule

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