Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Winter workouts unveil exciting developments for Penn State football, with insights from the strength coach on player performance. The spotlight shines on former Nittany Lions in the NFL, including standout prospects gearing up for Pro Day. The discussion delves into the financial landscape of college athletics, particularly the naming rights of Beaver Stadium’s field. Recruitment struggles are also highlighted, as the team navigates decommitments and works to attract new talent in a competitive environment.

We focus on a couple of Penn State football staff moves, as the Nittany Lions hired former star QB Trace McSorley and promoted former All-American LB Dan Connor. Then we focus on defensive end plans as Smith Vilbert explores transfer options. Winter workout standouts and PSU's NFL Scouting Combine participants are also in the spotlight.Enjoy complete 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 athletics director Pat Kraft and new running backs coach Stan Drayton met with reporters this week, and we're back to break things down on the Lions247 Podcast. Plus, fresh feedback from Nittany Lions players on offseason development.Enjoy complete 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

Learn more about new Penn State assistant Stan Drayton with intel from his last running backs coach job at Texas. We also sort through several Nittany Lions recruiting updates, with focus on official visits.Enjoy complete 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

Following key changes this winter, this Lions247 Podcast reviews the situation at running back and receiver for a position room reset. Then we spotlight three Nittany Lions who brought momentum into this offseason on offense.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

Exciting changes are underway for Penn State with the hiring of Stan Drayton as the new running backs coach. The discussion highlights his impressive record in developing NFL talent and the potential impact on player recruitment. Key prospects are in the spotlight, including Keman Spell and others from the 2026 class. Strategies for attracting top athletes from Maryland and Virginia are emphasized, underlining the importance of effective recruiting in building a competitive team.

The discussion revolves around Penn State's search for a new running backs coach following Ja'Juan Seider's departure. James Franklin shares insights on hiring Jim Knowles, the new defensive coordinator, and the excitement around this strategic move. Young players weigh in on these coaching changes, reflecting their maturity and long-term aspirations. The episode also highlights individual talents like Ethan Gronkemeyer and Luke Reynolds, showcasing the evolving roster dynamics and the promising future ahead.

Penn State football recruiting is in the spotlight for this latest Lions247 Podcast, with updates on several Nittany Lions targets, key visit plans and a review of final Top247 rankings for PSU's 2025 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 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