Lions247 Penn State Podcast

That's a wrap on Penn State's spring ball. The Nittany Lions held a final scrimmage in Beaver Stadium on Friday night and we got a chance to check it out. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue were on hand to check out the action. Get their thoughts on the scrimmage, if Penn State has made any progress in the last week and which recruits were in town on Friday. This episode is sponsored by the campaign to re-elect former Nittany Lions All-American linebacker Brandon Short to Penn State's Board of Trustees. Register to vote in the Penn State Alumni Trustee Election today: bit.ly/3q15Lxm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll be back in Beaver Stadium on Friday for another spring Penn State scrimmage, so let's pause to take a last look at Saturday's action and see what that means for this weekend. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down anything they may have missed in the aftermath of Saturday and talk about what they're hoping to see on Friday. The guys also welcome in 247Sports National Writer Chris Hummer for a chat on the Portal and the changing transfer policies. This episode is sponsored by the campaign to re-elect former Nittany Lions All-American linebacker Brandon Short to Penn State's Board of Trustees. Register to vote in the Penn State Alumni Trustee Election today: bit.ly/3q15Lxm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was live football in Beaver Stadium on Saturday and we were on hand to take in the action. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about Saturday's scrimmage and what we may or may not have learned from the intrasquad action. Check out our MVPs, position-by-position rundown and more in this special weekend episode. This episode is sponsored by the campaign to re-elect former Nittany Lions All-American linebacker Brandon Short to Penn State's Board of Trustees. Register to vote in the Penn State Alumni Trustee Election today: bit.ly/3q15Lxm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday will mark the end of Penn State's spring practice session, and the Nittany Lions will do so with an open practice in Beaver Stadium. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what they'll be watching and talk about the news of the week. This episode is sponsored by the campaign to re-elect former Nittany Lions All-American linebacker Brandon Short to Penn State's Board of Trustees. Register to vote in the Penn State Alumni Trustee Election today: bit.ly/3q15Lxm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruiting events are starting to ramp up again this spring, so we're bringing back 247Sports' Brian Dohn for a second consecutive week to talk about what he saw over the weekend from a couple future Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue also talk transfer destinations for a few former Nittany Lions and the reported opening of the NCAA Dead Period in June. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BrianDohn247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State made defensive line coach John Scott Jr. available this week, so it's only natural that we'll focus this week's second episode on the defensive side of the ball. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the latest from spring camp, what options the Nittany Lions have on the defensive line and how linebacker is shaping up. Finally, Sean welcomes in 247Sports National Analyst Brian Dohn to talk about where things stand in recruiting for the Nittany Lions. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BrianDohn247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State has passed the midway point of spring practice. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to break down what we've heard from James Franklin and others so far. The guys take a closer look at the wide receiver room and where things stand for Taylor Stubblefield's crew. Finally, they get into some recruiting and Transfer Portal news. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week vacation, Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to catch you up with the latest on Penn State football. We talk Pro Day and how it impacts the upcoming NFL Draft, provide the latest on spring practice and dive into the developing summer ahead for Penn State recruiting. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue switch gears for a little and talk about Penn State basketball's newest head coach, Micah Shrewsbury, with Mark Brennan. The trio also took the opportunity to break down what the Nittany Lions look to accomplish in spring football and what storylines we'll be watching in the next month. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake @MarkXBrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State opened its spring practice on Monday for the first time in nearly two years. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue recap James Franklin's pre-spring comments and what we're watching from the Nittany Lions in the next few weeks. The guys are then joined by new Penn State quarterback commitment Drew Allar to get a feel for his pledge to the Nittany Lions. Check out the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth joined Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue this week to talk draft prep, his road back from shoulder surgery and plenty more in a wide-ranging interview. The guys talk a bunch of recruiting and touch on some NFL free agency talk with some former Nittany Lions likely to strike it rich this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State got the week started in a big way with a commitment from four-star quarterback Drew Allar, bringing the Nittany Lions' Class of 2022 up to eight commits. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the addition and what Allar brings to the table. They guys also welcome in wide receiver commit Kaden Saunders to talk about Allar, his pledge and where things stand in his own recruitment. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Penn State's quarterback recruiting in the Class of 2022 about to reach its high point? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the latest Drew Allar scuttle and bring in current quarterback commitment Beau Pribula to join the show. The guys talk a little recruiting and dip into the first Big Board of the cycle. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State made another offensive addition to its staff on Monday. We talk Danny O'Brien and what that means for the Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk more recruiting. with updates on Nick Singleton, Jordan Humphrey and more. Finally, the guys depart with an extended Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's on-field staff seems to be set with the addition of Anthony Poindexter, but the Nittany Lions have off-field staff changes on the way. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the additions of offensive analyst Dowell Loggains and recruiting specialist Kenny Sanders and what their roles will be moving forward. The guys also dip into recruiting before going headfirst into the topic with 247Sports' Brian Dohn. The Five-Star Mailbag is talking freshmen on offense and more. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BrianDohn247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is ready to fill the void left by Tim Banks with former Virginia standout and Purdue assistant Anthony Poindexter. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about what you should know about 'Dex' before the hire becomes official. We also welcome in special guest Brandon Short, a former All-American linebacker for the Nittany Lions and a current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees to get his reasoning on why the program should be investing more into its current facilities setup. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @brandonshort43 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football offseason has rolled on with the Transfer Portal at the forefront. This week the news broke that Zack Kuntz would be exploring his options as a grad transfer. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the move and what it means for the Nittany Lions at tight end next year. The guys talk a little recruiting before Tyler goes one-on-one with Bud Elliott of 247Sports to break down the ins and outs of the offseason. Check out the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BudElliott3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is in the market for a new assistant coach following the departure of Tim Banks. What are the Nittany Lions in the market for when looking for a replacement? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down and take a look at the room which the new guy will inherit. The guys also talk a little 2022 running back recruiting and check into the ramifications of the NCAA's eligibility ruling on the Nittany Lions' 2020 class. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Class of 2022 has been a winding road so far, and it's about to get even bumpier with the news that the dead period could extend to the end of May. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the potential fallout and weave it into the story of the last week, which is the coaching change at tight end at Penn State. The guys welcome in grad transfer offensive lineman Eric Wilson, who talks about his journey from Harvard to the Nittany Lions' 2021 roster. Finally, we reminisce on the Super Bowl and talk free agency and the Portal in the Five-Star Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State made a move on Friday morning to replace the departed Tyler Bowen, as the Nittany Lions tabbed former offensive lineman and analyst Ty Howle for the job. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down what he brings to the table and what's next for the Nittany Lions. The guys also talk 2022 quarterbacks and tight ends in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices