Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State landed a commitment from elite California cornerback Daryus Dixson following his official visit and made a major impact on other targets who were in town. We discuss the details before turning attention to standout performers from the Nittany Lions' first summer 7-on-7 tournament and latest 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

It's a huge weekend in Happy Valley for football recruiting, as Penn State hosts official visitors and multiple on-campus events. Top targets are in the spotlight. Plus, we look ahead to the Nittany Lions' first 7-on-7 tournament and Big Man Challenge of 2024, along with another 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

It was an eventful weekend in Happy Valley, as Penn State hosted recruits for camp action and official visits. We begin with a review of feedback from those official visits, which featured a few Top247 talents. Then we break down notable takeaways from the first prospect camp of 2024 before focusing on new arrivals in the Nittany Lions' freshman class.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

New Penn State offensive lineman, Donnie Harbour, shares insights before joining the team. The podcast also previews a significant official visit weekend for PSU, highlighting the excitement around incoming freshmen players and the recruitment prospects for the football program.

Considered to be at the crux of current roster expectations, Penn State's 2022 class in the spotlight on this Lions247 Podcast. This group made a major immediate impression as freshmen, when 10 players burned redshirt, and several more are primed to play key roles this fall. Who is trending toward national stardom, who is prepared to step up and who may be waiting for at least another season?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

Penn State football recruiting efforts are in focus on this latest episode of the Lions247 Podcast as prospect camps are underway across this region. Following coverage of recent events in Baltimore and State College, we break down the performances and intel Nittany Lions fans need to know. From a quarterback commit to top targets, there is plenty to discuss.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

National college football analyst Josh Pate joins us again on the Lions247 Podcast, and we have plenty to discuss with the host of "Late Kick" content across the 247Sports and CBS Sports networks. Pate provides his perspective on Penn State's 2024 team, coach James Franklin, quarterback Drew Allar and coordinator changes. Big Ten Conference newcomers and title contenders are also spotlighted, along with the impact of College Football Playoff expansion.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

We gain insight on young Penn State offensive linemen Caleb Brewer and J'ven Williams from their high school position coach — Wyomissing's Steve O'Neil. Brewer is a freshman newcomer, while Williams is competing to start at left tackle. Then we take an early look toward PSU's season opener at West Virginia with 247Sports Mountaineers beat reporter Chris Anderson.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

Penn State football expanded its 2024 roster and 2025 recruiting class during recent days, and we're back to break things down on a new Lions247 Podcast. The Nittany Lions welcomed four freshmen to campus and each arrive after impressive in-state high school careers. These additions are in the spotlight, along with tight end prospect Matt Henderson, who is PSU's latest commit. Plus, we review official visit updates and a new Lions legacy offer.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

After reviewing Penn State's current roster on our last show, this latest Lions247 Podcast episode shifts focus toward the future. Nittany Lions recruiting efforts are in the spotlight, with discussion ranging from recent prospect camp evaluation and commitment intel to official visit plans and highly rated targets.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