Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

It's finally almost game day for the Nittany Lions, who travel to Indiana this weekend to open their 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the particulars of the game and what you should expect on Saturday. The guys talk IU with Zach Osterman of the Indy Star and weigh in with predictions for the game. Penn State also got some much-needed momentum on the recruiting trail on Wednesday with a commitment from Pittsburgh tight end Khalil Dinkins. 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 busy start to game week for the Nittany Lions. On Monday night, Lions247 reported that the team will be without star running back Journey Brown for potentially the entire 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the impact of Brown's absence and go over the first depth chart of the season. State of the position talks Sean Clifford and the quarterbacks, we go over our season predictions and more in a jam-packed first episode of the week. 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 the last non-game week episode of this ridiculous offseason. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' defensive backs and what to expect from the back four this year. There's also an updated roster to talk about and recruiting notes to discuss. Speaking of recruiting, we chat with Penn State commit and recent Top247 addition Liam Clifford in our latest one-on-one. 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's defensive line will have to replace two starters this year, but there's reason for optimism up front. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down every member of a big defensive line group and what to expect from them this year and beyond. The guys also talk about the 247Sports Team Talent Composite rankings and where the Nittany Lions fit in and talk defensive leadership in the Five-Star Mailbag.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake 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 a conversation with Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen, our State of the Position series rolls on by discussing one of the Nittany Lions' most talented groups. We talk about taking Pat Freiermuth for granted and give our takes on his backup. We also talk about the news of the week as John Dunmore has withdrawn from Penn State and see what impact that has on 2020. Finally we break down some 2021 recruiting and the Five-Star mailbag asks if it's good to catch Ohio State early.Follow the guys on Twitter:@SeanFitz247@TDsTake 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

xFootball is back in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions march toward their season opener against Indiana. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the latest from training camp and what we learned from the second player media day last week. The guys continue the State of the Position breakdown by discussing the offensive line and talk coaching response in the Five-Star Mailbag.Follow the guys on Twitter:@SeanFitz247@TDsTake 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 feels like football outside and in a shred of normalcy this week, media day came back to Happy Valley. We spoke with coaches and players to get caught up on their prep for the 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the main points on this week's second show. Continuing our preseason series, the guys break down the linebacker room as the Nittany Lions search for three new starters at the position. 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

Football is less than a month away, so it's appropriate to start talking about the actual team, right? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue kick off our State of the Position™ series by talking about the Nittany Lions' loaded backfield. What can we expect from Journey Brown, Noah Cain and a new OC? The Five-Star Mailbag talks playing true freshmen and 247Sports' Chris Hummer joins the show. 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

What seemed to be Penn State's inevitable 14th commitment in the Class of 2021 turned on a dime this week, as offensive tackle Diego Pounds instead pledged to in-state North Carolina. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the surprising change and what went into it. The guys see if the 2021 class can be salvaged and try to figure out what's still out there for the Nittany Lions. The news is better in the Class of 2022, of course, and the guys provide an update on some weekend visitors. The Five-Star mailbag talks about a flip season that will happen without official visits.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake 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 Big Ten released its updated schedule over the weekend and the Nittany Lions are set for a tough start to the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down game-by-game and see what awaits in October, November and December. A top target is set to announce his commitment this week, we bring the latest and the Five-Star Mailbag talks offensive installation.Follow the guys on Twitter:@seanfitz247@TDsTake 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