Lions247 Penn State Podcast

The clock is ticking toward Penn State football's final kickoff of 2025 and we're back with a Pinstripe Bowl preview. PSU's recent roster developments are in focus before we talk Nittany Lions storylines, players to watch and game predictions. Happy Holidays to everyone from our Lions247 team! 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 has reached its final game week of the 2025 season, preparing for a Pinstripe Bowl matchup versus Clemson. We chat with a 247Sports Tigers insider to learn more about the Nittany Lions’ opponent, including a fall from Top-5 ranking to 7-5, coach Dabo Swinney’s approach and the impact of key player absences. (Note: We dealt with some connection issues for Hannon. Thanks for your patience.) 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 is nearing a Pinstripe Bowl game against Clemson but things continues to command attention beyond the field. The Nittany Lions are targeting a letterman as defensive coordinator, officially added new coaches and are preparing for the exit of others. Meanwhile, roster updates are headlined by transfer plans for an impressive freshman and we've got some recruiting topics to discuss. 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 football's new coaching staff continues to make moves on the recruiting trail, including a few additions to a small 2026 class. We dive into those details on early results and what could come next for the Nittany Lions. 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

Changes are coming quickly for the Penn State football program approximately one week into Matt Campbell's time as head coach. We sort through several developments that have impacted the coaching staff, personnel plans, current roster and recruiting approach. Plus we spotlight some key players for Nittany Lions roster retention efforts. 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

The Matt Campbell Era has begun for Penn State football, featuring his introductory press conference. What stood out from that event, which also included commentary from AD Pat Kraft, and what did we hear from Terry Smith? Plus, we go inside Campbell's time at Iowa State with a Cyclones insider. 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 football has a new head coach in longtime Iowa State leader Matt Campbell. We react to the move, which completes a 54 day search, and also focus on the aspect of Terry Smith remaining on staff. Plus, what stood out from leaked audio of AD Pat Kraft's meeting with players and where is PSU heading for its bowl game? 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

As Penn State's coaching search wraps up, the Nittany Lions signed only two recruits to the 2026 class this week. How does that impact upcoming roster-building plans and what needs to happen next? Plus, we're joined by Jackson Ford, the only prospect who stuck with PSU after James Franklin's firing. 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's coaching search became increasingly complicated when BYU's Kalani Sitake backed off plans to lead the Nittany Lions. With scrutiny rising on AD Pat Kraft, how did things get here and what comes next? 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 battled back and forth with Rutgers in a game that featured more than 1,000 total yards, ultimately earning a third straight win and bowl eligibility. What stood out during and after the matchup as the Nittany Lions enter an unpredictable timeline? 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

Fresh off the Penn State practice field, we review top takeaways from on-field observations and discussions with interim coach Terry Smith and players. Then it's time to preview a Saturday game at Rutgers, with a look at key storylines, players to watch and predictions as bowl eligibility hangs in the balance. 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

Fresh out of a Monday afternoon press conference with Penn State interim coach Terry Smith, we review his case for the full-time job, feedback on player development and motivation to reach a bowl game by beating Rutgers. Plus, where do things stand with the Nittany Lions coaching search 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 pounded Nebraska on Saturday night, continuing its best span of football this season. That performance, along with rising support for Terry Smith and the interim coach's postgame commentary, create changing dynamics for AD Pat Kraft. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions' senior running back tandem made history. 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 a visit to Penn State practice and time with interim coach Terry Smith, there is plenty to discuss while previewing a Saturday game. Plus, we caught up with QB Drew Allar for the first time since his season-ending injury and broke down Nebraska with a Cornhuskers insider. 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 remains in pursuit of its next football coach, while former Nittany Lions leader James Franklin has landed at Virginia Tech. We take a closer look at the dynamics involved, including PSU staff and players following Franklin, potential replacements and the hiring timeline. 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 Penn State's first Big Ten win and Terry Smith's emotional Monday press conference, we break down key takeaways, including how Smith factors into future plans, the success of Kaytron Allen, steps forward for the defense, rising freshmen and motivation for a bowl game. 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's lengthy losing streak ended Saturday at Michigan State and we're back to break down a 28-10 win. Terry Smith's first victory as interim coach was met with joy after Kaytron Allen and the Nittany Lions pushed PSU to the finish line. 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 football has stunningly fallen to 3-6 but showed signs of improvement last Saturday against No. 2 Indiana. Are the Nittany Lions primed for a late-season rebound, beginning with a trip to Michigan State? We review top PSU storylines and practice updates, talk players to watch and predictions. 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's 2026 recruiting class has lost several prospects since a coaching change, so who are the five remaining commits who are must-keep moving forward? We also take a closer look at the Nittany Lions' next opponent with a Michigan State insider. 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

Despite suffering a sixth straight loss, Penn State showed notable signs of improvement against No. 2 Indiana. What aspects of progress stood out on both sides of the ball? Fresh out of a Terry Smith press conference, we also have updates on freshmen and injuries. 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