Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

Penn State football opens its 2026 season Saturday afternoon against Marshall. The Lions247 Podcast is back with another live episode to break things down.
We discuss key depth chart storylines for the Nittany Lions, spotlight players to watch and provide score predictions for Game 1.
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(0:00) - Penn State kickoff is here
(3:45) - Week 1 impressions
(10:10) - Penn State receivers
(17:28) - Penn State running backs
(24:58) - Balancing run vs pass
(29:53) - Penn State’s pass rush
(39:30) - Players to watch
(45:49) - Game predictions
(52:01) - Audience questions

The Lions247 Podcast returns with another live episode, looking ahead to Penn State football's season opener. We learn about Game 1 opponent Marshall with perspective from 247Sports Thunder Herd reporter Chris McLaughlin.
Then Nittany Lions recruiting insider Tyler Calvaruso returns to spotlight impressive performances from PSU commits and names to know on Saturday's Beaver Stadium guest list.
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(0:00) - Penn State’s first game week continues
(4:05) - Intel from Marshall insider Chris McLaughlin
(10:24) - Marshall QB and offense
(18:15) - Marshall’s defensive changes
(22:22) - Marshall’s team health
(23:35) - Marshall’s special teams
(25:20) - Upset potential and score prediction
(31:11) - Eligibility issue for top Marshall player
(33:35) - Recruiting insider Tyler Calvaruso returns
(34:29) - Penn State Prospect Spotlight
(45:20) - Game 1 recruiting visitors
(51:45) - Audience questions

Penn State football season has arrived, with Game Week 1 underway. Before we shift focus to the Marshall matchup, it's time to examine where the Nittany Lions stand entering September.
Lions247's Tyler Donohue, Mark Brennan and Daniel Gallen offer their win-loss record predictions and picks for team MVPs on offense and defense. Plus, we provide perspective from Penn State's first "Victory Day" under coach Matt Campbell.
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(0:00) - Welcome to the 2026 season
(6:20) - Victory Day takeaways
(13:16) - Key PSU questions before kickoff
(26:35) - Offensive MVP picks
(36:05)- Defensive MVP picks
(43:27) - Season record predictions
(51:18) - Audience questions

As Penn State football wraps up preseason camp, Lions247 sorts through players on the rise. From receiver and running back to edge rusher and linebacker, which Nittany Lions impressed across August practices to make a move in upcoming game plans?
Tyler Donohue and Daniel Gallen spotlight those stock-up players, review the latest injury updates and take a closer look at depth chart storylines.
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(0:00) - Preseason camp wraps up
(6:55) - Injury updates
(19:17) - Rising players on offense
(36:05) - Rising players on defense
(52:52) - Audience Q&A

Former Penn State starting lineman Landon Tengwall returns to the Lions247 Podcast for a season preview with Tyler Donohue. This discussion features fresh perspective from the field, Tengwall's take on scheme adjustments under a new coaching staff and live audience questions!
Plus, we dive into Landon's best- and worst-case scenarios for Penn State's 2026 season, team MVP picks and a win-loss prediction.
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(0:33) - Re-introducing Landon Tengwall
(9:50) - Team culture changes
(15:40) - Matt Campbell's leadership
(19:47) - Preseason practice takeaways
(25:18) - Defensive tackle depth
(29:46) - Linebacker Tony Rojas
(35:35) - D'Anton Lynn's defense
(42:06) - Taylor Mouser's offense
(49:35) - Rocco Becht's leadership
(56:09) - Best-case / worst-case scenarios
(1:01:22) - Most Valuable Players
(1:05:54) - Win/loss prediction
(1:08:05) - Answering audience questions