Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State football must make key improvements if it aims to compete for championships and playoff opportunities under Matt Campbell. 247Sports national analyst Brian Dohn joins the Lions247 Podcast to discuss roster construction plans for the 2027 Nittany Lions and beyond. What are the challenges and opportunities that await in recruiting and the transfer portal? Plus, bye-week recruiting intel from insider Tyler Calvaruso includes updates at quarterback, running back linebacker and wide receiver! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨

Penn State has fallen short of expectations during a 3-4 start under coach Matt Campbell. We explore things further during this bye week breakdown featuring former Nittany Lions lineman and current college football analyst Landon Tengwall. Tengwall shares his perspective on PSU's season so far, including player impact and scheme plans on both sides of the ball. What will it take for the team to make improvements this fall and beyond? Plus, we answer audience questions along the way! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State Bye Week Breakdown (3:08) - Landon Tengwall on Penn State’s struggles (6:44) - Breaking down Penn State’s QB situation (25:42) - Evaluating the O-line and run game (37:04) - Results for Iowa State transfer class (46:30) - Comparing Matt Campbell to other first-year coaches (57:04) - Evaluating defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn (1:03:40) - Insight on Koby Howard and Ben Brahmer

Lions247 returned to Penn State football facilities on Tuesday to learn more about the Nittany Lions. A press conference with Matt Campbell is the only bye-week media session and provided plenty to discuss. Where do things stand with quarterbacks Rocco Becht and Alex Manske? When will Koby Howard return from injury? Why have there been major changes to the defensive depth chart? Tyler Donohue and Daniel Gallen discuss those answers. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription!

Penn State football must find a new quarterback for its 2027 recruiting class after former commit Will Wood flipped to Boston College. Where will the Nittany Lions turn next? Meanwhile, PSU enters its bye week on a four-game losing streak. We share final thoughts on the Michigan matchup before delivering a bye-week evaluation. Then it's time to dive into our Monday Mailbag with audience questions! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨

Following a fourth straight Penn State loss, we broadcast a live Lions247 Postgame Podcast for instant reaction to matchup results, player performances and what it all means for Matt Campbell's squad. Plus, feedback from postgame coach and player interviews at Michigan. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨

Penn State football is nearing another Big Ten kickoff at Michigan, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak before entering its bye. The Lions247 Podcast is back with another live episode to break things down. We discuss Game 7 storylines for the Nittany Lions including injury updates and players to watch. Plus, we give score predictions and "bold" predictions. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State nears kickoff at Michigan (2:14) - Penn State injury updates (14:24) - Penn State offensive storylines (29:07) - Penn State defensive storylines (41:35) - Answering audience questions (45:45) - Penn State Players to Watch (54:11) - Score predictions and “bold” predictions

Penn State football is preparing for a Big Ten showdown at Michigan and we learn more about the Wolverines from 247Sports reporter Alejandro Zúñiga. Then it's an in-depth Nittany Lions recruiting chat with insider Tyler Calvaruso, featuring a QB in our Prospect Spotlight and a few stock-up targets who recently visited Beaver Stadium. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State game week continues with injury updates (3:37) - Michigan scouting report with Wolverines reporter Alejandro Zúñiga (34:31) - Penn State Prospect Spotlight (55:45) - Stock-up recruiting targets (55:12) - Answering audience questions

Penn State football suffered a third straight Big Ten loss, falling to 3-3 on the season. The Lions247 Podcast returns for a closer look at how that defeat happened and what comes next. Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, key concerns, and developments for players and positions. Then it's time for another Monday Mailbag with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨

Following the White Out game between Penn State and No. 19 USC, we broadcast a LIVE Lions247 Postgame Podcast for instant reaction on matchup results, player performances and what it all means for Matt Campbell's squad. The Nittany Lions fell to 3-3 on the season with a 31-23 loss. Let's break it down... Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription!

Penn State football is nearing White Out game kickoff against No. 19 USC. The Lions247 Podcast is back with another live episode to break things down. We discuss Game 6 storylines for the Nittany Lions including key matchups, injury updates and players to watch. Plus, we give score predictions and "bold" predictions. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! (0:00) - Penn State nears White Out kickoff vs USC (2:03) - Nittany Lions injury report (8:17) - QB Rocco Becht and running backs in focus (17:48) - Can Penn State's defense rebound? (27:14) - Matt Campbell searches for team identity (35:25) - Key matchups for Penn State vs USC (44:40) - Answering audience questions (48:17) - Penn State Players to Watch (56:44) - Score predictions and “bold” predictions

Penn State football is preparing for a Big Ten showdown against No. 19 USC and we learn more about the Trojans from 247Sports reporter R.J. Abeytia. The White Out game is also a major Nittany Lions recruiting event. Lions247 insider Tyler Calvaruso reviews key visitors to know and spotlights prospects who've impressed PSU. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State prepares for White Out game (3:10) - USC scouting report with Trojans insider (28:48) - Penn State Prospect Spotlight (41:30) - White Out recruiting preview (54:00) - Answering audience questions

Penn State football suffered an embarrassing loss at Northwestern, falling to 0-2 against Big Ten opponents. The Lions247 Podcast returns for a closer look at how that blowout defeat happened and what comes next. Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, key concerns, and developments for players and positions. Then it's time for another Monday Mailbag with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State struggling after second straight loss? (10:27) - Key concerns coming out of Northwestern game (18:05) - Penn State player and position developments (36:30) - Who carries the most blame for ugly Big Ten start? (48:13) - Monday Mailbag

Penn State football dropped its second straight Big Ten game Friday night at Northwestern, and it was ugly. The Nittany Lions lost 34-13 and struggled in all three phases while falling to 3-2 on the season. The Lions247 Podcast brings postgame reaction. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription!

Penn State football is nearing Friday night kickoff at Northwestern and we learn more about this Big Ten opponent when Wildcats reporter Gavin Dorsey joins us. Nittany Lions recruiting is also in focus with Lions247 insider Tyler Calvaruso. Flips targets, impressive commit performances, recent campus visitors and fresh intel on key prospects are under review. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! (0:00) - Penn State reaches another Big Ten battle (4:02) - Northwestern scouting report (26:50) - Penn State vs Northwestern injury updates (30:31) - Penn State Prospect Spotlight (41:49) - Latest on Nittany Lions flip targets (50:43) - Looking ahead to White Out recruiting guest list (53:25) - Evaluation of other Penn State targets (55:44) - Answering audience questions

Penn State football continues its 2026 season Saturday with Big Ten action at Northwestern. The Lions247 Podcast is back with another live episode to break things down. We discuss key Game 5 storylines for the Nittany Lions including efforts to bounce back from a loss and injury updates, spotlight players to watch and explain score predictions for the matchup. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! (0:00) - Penn State prepares for first Big Ten road game (2:40) - Penn State injury updates (10:12) - Nittany Lions storylines for Northwestern week (23:42) - Penn State vs Northwestern preview (40:21) - Penn State payers to watch (48:10) - Score predictions and bold predictions

Penn State football suffered a letdown loss versus Wisconsin, falling to 3-1 on the season. We're back with a Monday episode of the Lions247 Podcast for a closer look at how that defeat happened and what comes next. Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, key concerns, and developments for players and positions. Then it's time for another Monday Mailbag with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State moves forward after first loss (1:57) - Observations from Penn State vs Wisconsin (12:20) - Focus on QB Rocco Becht and pass attack (28:54) - More concerned about offense or defense? (32:18) - Has PSU’s running back plan changed? (39:55) - Evaluating the O-line and defensive front (47:14) - Monday Mailbag

Penn State football opened its 2026 Big Ten schedule Saturday against Wisconsin in Beaver Stadium. It proved to be a major disappointment, as a 17-0 lead turned into a 24-20 loss. Following this matchup, the Lions247 Postgame Podcast was live with instant reaction and audience engagement. What went wrong and how will Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht and the Nittany Lions respond? Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription

Penn State football continues its 2026 season Saturday in Beaver Stadium with a Big Ten opener against Wisconsin. The Lions247 Podcast is back with another live episode to break things down. We discuss key Game 4 storylines for the Nittany Lions including the impact of an injury for top receiver Koby Howard, spotlight players to watch and explain score predictions for the matchup. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! (0:00) - Penn State nears kickoff vs Wisconsin (2:16) - Impact of Koby Howard injury (12:44) - Other Penn State injury updates (21:33) - Penn State vs Wisconsin matchup storylines (42:35) - Audience questions (48:14) - Penn State Players to Watch (56:46) - Penn State vs Wisconsin predictions

Penn State football is preparing for Game 4 of its 2026 season schedule and we've got an injury update on star receiver Koby Howard before take a closer look at Wisconsin with a Badgers insider. What are strengths and weaknesses, and who are the players to know for PSU's first Big Ten opponent The spotlight also lands on Nittany Lions recruiting with Lions247's Tyler Calvaruso, who talks top commit performances and Beaver Stadium visitors. Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! (0:00) - Penn State injury updates (8:31) - Wisconsin reporter previews matchup (15:17) - Wisconsin Badgers scouting report (25:58) - More Wisconsin storylines (32:09) - Penn State Prospect Spotlight (43:25) - Recruiting visitor impact from Buffalo game (48:23) - Recruiting guest list for Wisconsin game (55:02) - Intel on a Top247 tight end target

Penn State football beat Buffalo to reach 3-0 on the season. We're back with a Monday episode of the Lions247 Podcast for a closer look at how that victory happened and what comes next. Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, snap counts and personnel plans. Then it's time for another Monday Mailbag with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers! Use PROMO CODE: LIONS60 for 60% off a 247Sports annual VIP subscription! 🚨 (0:00) - Penn State enters Big Ten action at 3-0 (2:26) - observations from 55-13 win over Buffalo (5:15) - Koby Howard becoming a star (11:07) - Rocco Becht off to a hot start (15:45) - Running back developments (22:02) - Defensive end Yvan Kemajou impresses (24:31) - Questions coming out of Big Ten action (28:29) - Injuries impact personnel plan (33:09) - Latest on linebacker depth chart (36:34) - Latest on defensive tackle depth chart (39:41) - More defensive observations (42:21) - Receiver Brett Eskildsen’s role (46:48) - Monday Mailbag