Lions247 Penn State Podcast

Penn State experienced mixed results on the recruiting trail this week, landing standout Florida defensive lineman Randy Adirika and missing on in-state receiver Lex Cyrus. Both developments are in focus, along with what's next for 2025 class plans at each position. Plus, former PSU basketball star John Harrar discusses an upcoming reunion with Nittany Lions in tournament action and his post-college Philadelphia Eagles tryout. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 picked up another recruiting commitment during the recent holiday, landing legacy athlete LaVar Arrington II. We break down his decision and 2025 class fit before previewing key upcoming commitment announcements. Then we rank the Nittany Lions' top 10 roster newcomers based on immediate impact potential. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 Penn State football team secured a commitment from one of its top receiver targets in Jeff Exinor Jr. but missed on another when Matthew Outten picked Virginia Tech. Where do these developments leave the 2025 Nittany Lions WR class? Plus, top takeaways from a June commitment spree that saw 10 prospects pick PSU. Then we sort through depth chart projections with position-by-position focus on defense. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

A Penn State recruiting hot streak continued Wednesday, when Top247 Kansas edge rusher Jayden Woods announced his commitment to the program. That decision gave the Nittany Lions nine total pickups since June 10. We break down the latest addition and other key prospect developments. Plus, exploring PSU's offensive roster with a position-by-position projection of the depth chart. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 Lions247 Podcast is back with a bonus episode after more Penn State football recruiting fireworks. The Nittany Lions started this week by landing two Top247 talents in Class of 2026 California quarterback Troy Huhn and Class of 2025 Texas edge rusher Max Granville. We break down these long-distance additions, update the status of another priority target and preview a pair of upcoming commitment announcements. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

It was a remarkable weekend of recruiting headlines for Penn State football, as three players joined the 2025 class and a pair exited. We review these developments, the impact from a positional standpoint and where things now stand on a fast-evolving Nittany Lions' target board. Plus, feedback on the final summer official visit weekend and June prospect camp. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 heating up on the recruiting trail with a third commitment in 10 days. Florida safety Antonio Branch is in the spotlight as a new addition, along with incoming official visitors and a few prospects who may be close to joining the 2025 class. Plus, early perspective on new Big Ten opponent USC from a Trojans insider. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 spotlight a Penn State commitment from four-star New Jersey cornerback Jahmir Joseph, discuss key notes from another official visit weekend and examine the ramifications of recruiting decisions that impact PSU. Meanwhile, Nittany Lions coaches provided several summer updates from across the roster. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 Penn State football facilities, we detail offseason feedback from several members of the Nittany Lions coaching staff, including James Franklin. Meanwhile, PSU is set to host another wave of recruiting visitors and another massive prospect showcase so we discuss the standouts and storylines to know. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 landed a commitment from elite California cornerback Daryus Dixson following his official visit and made a major impact on other targets who were in town. We discuss the details before turning attention to standout performers from the Nittany Lions' first summer 7-on-7 tournament and latest prospect camp. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

It's a huge weekend in Happy Valley for football recruiting, as Penn State hosts official visitors and multiple on-campus events. Top targets are in the spotlight. Plus, we look ahead to the Nittany Lions' first 7-on-7 tournament and Big Man Challenge of 2024, along with another prospect camp. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

It was an eventful weekend in Happy Valley, as Penn State hosted recruits for camp action and official visits. We begin with a review of feedback from those official visits, which featured a few Top247 talents. Then we break down notable takeaways from the first prospect camp of 2024 before focusing on new arrivals in the Nittany Lions' freshman class. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

More Penn State freshmen football players are set to arrive in Happy Valley, including offensive lineman Donnie Harbour. The Wisconsin standout joins the Lions247 Podcast for an in-depth discussion before his enrollment. Then we explore an impressive guest list for PSU's first large official visit weekend of 2024. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

Considered to be at the crux of current roster expectations, Penn State's 2022 class in the spotlight on this Lions247 Podcast. This group made a major immediate impression as freshmen, when 10 players burned redshirt, and several more are primed to play key roles this fall. Who is trending toward national stardom, who is prepared to step up and who may be waiting for at least another season? Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 recruiting efforts are in focus on this latest episode of the Lions247 Podcast as prospect camps are underway across this region. Following coverage of recent events in Baltimore and State College, we break down the performances and intel Nittany Lions fans need to know. From a quarterback commit to top targets, there is plenty to discuss. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 joins us again on the Lions247 Podcast, and we have plenty to discuss with the host of "Late Kick" content across the 247Sports and CBS Sports networks. Pate provides his perspective on Penn State's 2024 team, coach James Franklin, quarterback Drew Allar and coordinator changes. Big Ten Conference newcomers and title contenders are also spotlighted, along with the impact of College Football Playoff expansion. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 gain insight on young Penn State offensive linemen Caleb Brewer and J'ven Williams from their high school position coach — Wyomissing's Steve O'Neil. Brewer is a freshman newcomer, while Williams is competing to start at left tackle. Then we take an early look toward PSU's season opener at West Virginia with 247Sports Mountaineers beat reporter Chris Anderson. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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 expanded its 2024 roster and 2025 recruiting class during recent days, and we're back to break things down on a new Lions247 Podcast. The Nittany Lions welcomed four freshmen to campus and each arrive after impressive in-state high school careers. These additions are in the spotlight, along with tight end prospect Matt Henderson, who is PSU's latest commit. Plus, we review official visit updates and a new Lions legacy offer. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

After reviewing Penn State's current roster on our last show, this latest Lions247 Podcast episode shifts focus toward the future. Nittany Lions recruiting efforts are in the spotlight, with discussion ranging from recent prospect camp evaluation and commitment intel to official visit plans and highly rated targets. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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

From practice standouts to transfer portal departures, spring action has impacted Penn State football's 2024 personnel outlook. We explore evolving depth chart storylines, spotlight Nittany Lions on the rise and examine the ramifications of recent roster changes. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google 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