Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Four-star New Jersey cornerback Jahmir Joseph discusses his commitment to Penn State, while the podcast covers key updates on the team's recruiting efforts, including strategies for securing top prospects and standout performances at recent tournaments. The episode also delves into player development, leadership ambitions, and upcoming events for the Nittany Lions squad.

James Franklin, Head coach of Penn State football, discusses offseason feedback from coaches, upcoming recruiting events, and player progression. They also cover scheduling challenges, renovations at Beaver Stadium, and updates on freshmen recruits. The podcast dives into player development, community engagement, and recruiting strategies to secure commitments for the team.