Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

We sort through top takeaways from Penn State's introductory press conference for former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Plus, which Nittany Lions defensive players finished last season with rising buzz?Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

National college football analyst Josh Pate returns to the Lions247 Podcast to review Penn State's playoff results, plus January developments regarding the Nittany Lions roster and coaching staff. Focus also lands on James Franklin, Drew Allar and the 2025 Big Ten championship chase.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

Patrick Murphy, an Ohio State football expert from BuckNuts.com, shares insights on Jim Knowles' transition to Penn State as defensive coordinator, emphasizing his successful tactics and the implications for the team. Tyler Calvaruso, a recruiting analyst for Lions247, discusses recent commitments and strategic recruitment efforts, highlighting the excitement surrounding new prospects. The talk also covers the positive effects of Knowles' hiring on recruitment, signaling a bright future for Penn State's football program.

The 2024 college football season has ended. We review how Penn State results compared to preseason expectations, then turn attention toward an expanded national spotlight in 2025. Changes at receiver and defensive coordinator remain in focus, along with a Nittany Lions basketball breakdown as Big Ten action heats up.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

Updates from Penn State's first week of the offseason includes the defensive coordinator search, transfer exits at receiver and an NFL Draft declaration at linebacker. Plus, we sort through the Nittany Lions' 2025 transfer class.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

We review top takeaways from a Penn State playoff run that ended with an Orange Bowl loss, then sort through a variety of program developments as the offseason begins. The Nittany Lions must replace their defensive coordinator again, but continue to get positive news regarding roster retention.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

Penn State seemingly gained control of the Orange Bowl on multiple occasions but Notre Dame battled back and key issues cost the Lions late in a playoff semifinal loss. We discuss on the latest Lions247 Podcast.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

Former Penn State lineman Landon Tengwall joins us to break down an Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame. Focus then extends to top takeaways from our coverage in South Florida, game storylines, players to watch and predictions.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

Penn State has added several freshmen to practice action during playoff prep, while continuing to explore transfer portal options. We discuss both dynamics before national analyst Bud Elliott joins us to talk CFP semifinalists.Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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

Penn State led throughout a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, picking up another College Football Playoff win. What and who stood out as the Nittany Lions reached 13-2 and advanced to an Orange Bowl semifinal showdown?Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple 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