Lions247 Penn State Podcast

It was a brutal three-day stretch for Penn State recruiting, as the Nittany Lions missed on top targets Kelvin Gilliam and De'Jahn warren since our last recording. While Gilliam was expected, Warren came out of nowhere. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue assess the losses and ponder what's next for the Nittany Lions in 2021. The guys also talk about the NCAA's eligibility ruling and the Five-Star Mailbag tries to get us to move the Big Ten title game. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's James Franklin finally met with the media regarding the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall, and the seventh-year head coach didn't hold much back. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue reflect on Franklin's key points and what it means for the Big Ten. The guys also chat about some upcoming commitment announcements and talk about a potential Big Ten flip. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour met with the media this week and had some curious comments about the Big Ten's decision to not play fall sports. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the comments and wonder if and when a season can be salvaged. We also talk in-state recruiting, moving the Early Signing Period and more in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may not be football, but Penn State has made it work on the recruiting trail as of late. The Nittany Lions added their fourth commitment in the Class of 2022 on Thursday evening. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk Holden Staes and what that means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. We're also joined by Penn State commit Landon Tengwall to provide his thoughts on the Big Ten canceling its 2020 fall football season. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ten made it official on Tuesday that Penn State, along with every other team in the conference, would not be playing football this year. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are here with reactions to the news and what comes next for the Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're coming at you a day early to end the week because there's so much to talk about. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan to talk about Micah Parsons opting out of the 2020 season and the Big Ten schedule release. The guys break down Parsons' impact on the season and his legacy as a Nittany Lion, and then discuss what Penn State's schedule is supposed to look like this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picked up its third commitment in the Class of 2022 on Monday afternoon in the form of in-state quarterback Beau Pribula. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pledge and what the Nittany Lions will get in the three-star prospect. They also welcome Pribula to the show to talk about his decision. *Note: We tried to hold out for the release of the 2020 Big Ten schedule but decided to go ahead with the release for the commitment Podcast in our regular Tuesday slot. Look for more football schedule talk later this week. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is suddenly hot in the Class of 2022, as the Nittany Lions picked up their second commitment in the cycle this week. They don't look to be done, either. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pledge of Jerry Cross and what's next for Penn State on the trail. The guys also talk about a couple of top lists for 2022 prospects and the Five-Star Mailbag does some speculating on wide receiver recruiting and a potential spring season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State picked up its first commitment in the Class of 2022 over the weekend, nabbing a pledge from Ohio standout Kaden Saunders on Saturday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the pickup and welcome Saunders to the airwaves to talk about his decision. The guys also look at what could be next for the Nittany Lions and talk about the allure of an explosive offense on recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is back on Friday! A football, at least. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue move to the next phase of Penn State's preseason return. The guys talk about what all of that entails and Judge Culpepper is the focus from our week of media availability. Tyler also sat down with the Elite 11's Brian Stumpf to talk about Christian Veilleux and the guys take a couple questions from the Five-Star Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decisions are on the horizon for some top Penn State targets on the defensive line. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what's out there and what's to come. The guys also chat with 247Sports' Allen Trieu about the Nittany Lions' latest pickup out of the Midwest and take some questions from the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't adjust your screen, that's actually a commitment for Penn State. After a long summer drought, the Nittany Lions are back on the board with a pledge from four-star linebacker Jamari Buddin. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the decision and what it does for Penn State's future defense. The guys also break down the most important Nittany Lions on the roster and talk tight end recruiting in the Five-Star mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State moved to the next phase of its preseason training this week. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the Nittany Lions' preseason prep. The guys also hit hard on recruiting this week, as top targets Derrick Davis and De'Jahn Warren cut their lists. The Five-Star mailbag talks the impact of visits on the cycle and an ideal recruiting finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ten made a big splash on Thursday with its announcement that it only intends to play conference games this fall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the news and how it impacts the Nittany Lions. The guys also talk tight end, upcoming decision dates, dead period visits and more. Our Five-Star mailbag digs into the anatomy of a scholarship offer and conference strength. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan for an episode touching on a little bit of everything. Penn State basketball is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, we talk about Pat Chambers' mistake and where to go from there. We also break down the summer enrollees, take a stroll through the All-Decade Team and compare Paterno, O'Brien and Franklin when it comes to recruiting via the Five-Star Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to bring you the latest on Penn State football and recruiting, along with insight from recent interviews with university athletic director Sandy Barbour and Nittany Lions linebacker Jesse Luketa. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the latest trends on the 247Sports Crystal Ball, a State of the Union of LBU and our Five-Star mailbag forecasts the future of the Big Ten. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We leaned heavily on the Five-Star Mailbag for our final episode of June. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Penn State's best two-way football players and pick their own teams for some Ironman football. We also talk about the recruiting timeline, beating Ohio State and a few new homes for former Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shape of the 2020 season is still very much a mystery, as Penn State told Lettermen this week that Beaver Stadium would look drastically different this fall. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the implications, the recruiting dead period extension and, of course, kickers! We talk about a Top 100 Crystal Ball pick, hash out recruiting and Tyler chats with incoming offensive tackle Jimmy Christ. Finally, the Five-Star mailbag covers New Jersey recruiting, Sean Clifford's decision making and the program's ceiling under James Franklin. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's peak June in Happy Valley, as the newest members of Penn State's football team moved in over the weekend. We take a last look at the Class of 2020 and give our thoughts on each player. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue also check in with recruiting and get to a few questions in the Five-Star Mailbag, including a biggie about Penn State's recruiting standard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cap the week with the news that the NCAA has approved a plan leading up to the 2020 college football season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about that and where Penn State stands in getting ready. We also touched base with Noah Cain this week and dive deep into what he could do for the Nittany Lions this fall. Finally, Tyler chats with Canadian wideout Malick Meiga ahead of his enrollment this weekend. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices