Lions247 Penn State Podcast

National Signing Day No. 2 is in the books, with the Nittany Lions adding a pledge from Minnesota four-star Davon Townley on Wednesday morning. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the addition and what it means for the rest of the class. We also talk about the departure of Tyler Bowen and how the Nittany Lions will fill that position. Finally, the media met Mike Yurcich for the first time this week. All that and more in our National Signing Day edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pair of notable Nittany Lions entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back to talk about the potential departures of Will Levis and Lance Dixon and what it means for Penn State moving forward. The guys also talk a little recruiting and go into the Five-Star Mailbag for a few questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State added its fifth scholarship transfer of the offseason on Wednesday morning in the form of Harvard offensive lineman Eric Wilson. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about his decision and what it means for the Nittany Lions' offensive line in 2021. The guys also talked about Sandy Barbour's comments this week and break down some last-minute 2021 recruiting news. The Five-Star Mailbag goes into the Portal and are more staff changes coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State added six transfers to the roster for the spring semester. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the newest additions and talk more about what's going on in the Transfer Portal. The guys also welcome in Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall for his final appearance on the show before heading off to Happy Valley. The Five-Star Mailbag talks offseason surprises and storylines. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spring semester has started at Penn State, and even if the general student population isn't back, the football team is. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue were among those who got a chance to chat with James Franklin for the first time in the new year on Monday, they break down the finer points of his season wrap press conference and focus on Franklin's new offense. We talk Transfer Portal, make a new pick on the 247Sports Crystal Ball and talk quarterback recruiting in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's busy offseason rolled on this week with news of a big piece staying in Rasheed Walker and the final piece of the Nittany Lions' senior class moving on in Lamont Wade. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the decisions and the ramifications of both on next year's team. The guys also welcome in future Penn State quarterback Christian Veilleux, who joins the Podcast in his last interview before enrolling this weekend. The guys talk Mike Yurcich's quarterback recruiting, January enrollees and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State's busy, but positive offseason continued on Monday with the announcement that safety Jaquan Brisker would be returning for the 2021 season. Before that, however, Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue catch you up with more Mike Yurcich thoughts. The guys discuss the safety position in 2021, the Transfer Portal and welcome 2021 signee and January enrollee Nate Bruce in for an interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were all set to bring you our final episode of the week, featuring the big news that All-Big Ten wideout Jahan Dotson was coming back to Happy Valley. That wasn't enough for James Franklin, apparently. On Friday morning the program announced that it was moving on from OC Kirk Ciarrocca after just one year and hiring Mike Yurcich to run the offense. In emergency fashion, we welcomed in a few guests from Texas to talk Yurcich in Chris Hummer and Mike Roach. Then we tacked on our original show in which Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down Dotson's return and what it means for Penn State in 2021. It's a jam-packed Friday episode, check it out. Follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holiday season is behind us, but it was a busy one for Penn State Football. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back with the first episode of the new year to catch up on the latest happenings with the Nittany Lions. The Portal is hopping, Penn State picked up the highest-rated commitment in its rising 2022 class and much more. We also welcome in future Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo, who details his journey from Duke in the Transfer Portal. All that and more in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final show of 2020... Thank goodness. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are back for a spot show between Christmas and New Year's to bring you the latest on Penn State football. The guys talk about the busy nature of the season with who is in, who is out and who could be in the Nittany Lions' immediate future. We're talking Transfer Portal, recruiting and more and we welcome in Bears Illustrated's Tim Watkins to talk about transfer running back John Lovett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's just one episode this holiday week, but it's an extensive one. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are joined by Mark Brennan to recap Penn State's 2020 season and talk about what there is to look forward to in the offseason and into next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State closed its 2020 season with a fourth-straight win on Saturday against Illinois at Beaver Stadium. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the win and discuss the Nittany Lions' option to take a pass on the bowl season in our final postgame show of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's still football season in Happy Valley, even with over a foot of snow on the ground. The Nittany Lions will gun for their fourth straight win on Saturday when Illinois comes to town. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the matchups and welcome in Joey Wagner to talk about the Illini. First, however, the guys talk more about the Early Signing Period and what to watch for with the Nittany Lions. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we've finally made it. It's the first day of the Early Signing Period and Penn State will sign at least 15 players in its Class of 2021 on Wednesday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the group and talk about what could be next for the Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Land Grant Trophy will stay in State College for the next year, as Penn State improved to 3-5 on the season with its third-straight win. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the Nittany Lions' 39-24 win over Michigan State which featured a tale of two halves. Check out our latest postgame show and follow the guys on Twitter: @SeanFitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State will play its final home game of the 2020 season on Saturday -- maybe -- against the Michigan State Spartans. The Nittany Lions look to make it three wins in a row after a disastrous start. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and welcome in Stephen Brooks to talk about the Spartans. We also break down Brent Pry's refreshing media availability this week and talk about the Nittany Lions' departing seniors. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a jam-packed first episode of the week, we recap the commitment of Alabama wide receiver Harrison Wallace, who pledged to Penn State on Monday. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the commit and welcome in 247Sports' Brian Dohn, who gives his thoughts before he and Fitz spiral into a lengthy discussion that talks the Transfer Portal, Penn State's receiver recruiting and Landon Tengwall's January enrollment, among other things. Tyler brings us back on course with the news of the week, including just how the Big Ten plans to fixing its latest mess. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake @BrianDohn247 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is back on track after its second straight week with a win on the road. The Nittany Lions' 23-7 win over Rutgers was anything but pretty, but a stout defense took the day for the Nittany Lions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue share their thoughts on the game and what to make of the team's recent run of success. The guys talk quarterback play, the offensive gameplan and more in our latest postgame podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State is headed to the Banks on Saturday hoping to build on a win at Michigan by taking on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the matchup and welcome in Bobby Deren of ScarletNation.com for more insight. The guys also break down Landon Tengwall's decision to enroll in January and talk about a new 2021 Penn State pick on the 247Sports Crystal Ball. Finally, the Five-Star mailbag talks transfer portal quarterbacks and the Nittany Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State will try to make it a winning streak this weekend when it heads to Rutgers, but first there's some news of the week to talk about. Will James Franklin ride the hot hand of Keyvone Lee? What is the health status in the back seven? What's going on in 2021 and 2022 recruiting? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue chime in with our first episode of the week, featuring a doozie of a question in the Five-Star Mailbag. Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices