Several Penn State football updates are in focus, including a key injury note on defense, rising roster talent and developments in running back recruiting efforts. Newly scheduled official visits are also in the spotlight. Plus, thoughts on Nittany Lions basketball after a disappointing season.

On this Lions247 Podcast, we discuss Penn State winter workout takeaways and top commentary from the program's strength coach. Plus, there's a spotlight on former Nittany Lions in the NFL and PSU recruiting class developments.

We focus on a couple of Penn State football staff moves, as the Nittany Lions hired former star QB Trace McSorley and promoted former All-American LB Dan Connor. Then we focus on defensive end plans as Smith Vilbert explores transfer options. Winter workout standouts and PSU's NFL Scouting Combine participants are also in the spotlight.

Penn State athletics director Pat Kraft and new running backs coach Stan Drayton met with reporters this week, and we're back to break things down on the Lions247 Podcast. Plus, fresh feedback from Nittany Lions players on offseason development.

Learn more about new Penn State assistant Stan Drayton with intel from his last running backs coach job at Texas. We also sort through several Nittany Lions recruiting updates, with focus on official visits.

Following key changes this winter, this Lions247 Podcast reviews the situation at running back and receiver for a position room reset. Then we spotlight three Nittany Lions who brought momentum into this offseason on offense.

Penn State has a new running backs coach in two-time national champion Stan Drayton, and we're back to break down his impact. Plus, we review six Nittany Lions recruiting targets you need to know.

Fresh off a visit to Penn State facilities, we're back with a new Lions247 Podcast featuring insight from James Franklin on his hiring of former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and efforts to replace Ja'Juan Seider as running backs coach. Plus, top takeaways after talking with several second-year players.

Penn State football recruiting is in the spotlight for this latest Lions247 Podcast, with updates on several Nittany Lions targets, key visit plans and a review of final Top247 rankings for PSU's 2025 class.

We sort through top takeaways from Penn State's introductory press conference for former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Plus, which Nittany Lions defensive players finished last season with rising buzz?

National college football analyst Josh Pate returns to the Lions247 Podcast to review Penn State's playoff results, plus January developments regarding the Nittany Lions roster and coaching staff. Focus also lands on James Franklin, Drew Allar and the 2025 Big Ten championship chase.

Penn State made a huge splash hiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, pulling him away from Ohio State after a national championship run. We discuss the move with a Buckeyes insider before shifting focus to a new Nittany Lions commitment from a busy recruiting weekend.

The 2024 college football season has ended. We review how Penn State results compared to preseason expectations, then turn attention toward an expanded national spotlight in 2025. Changes at receiver and defensive coordinator remain in focus, along with a Nittany Lions basketball breakdown as Big Ten action heats up.

Updates from Penn State's first week of the offseason includes the defensive coordinator search, transfer exits at receiver and an NFL Draft declaration at linebacker. Plus, we sort through the Nittany Lions' 2025 transfer class.

We review top takeaways from a Penn State playoff run that ended with an Orange Bowl loss, then sort through a variety of program developments as the offseason begins. The Nittany Lions must replace their defensive coordinator again, but continue to get positive news regarding roster retention.

Penn State seemingly gained control of the Orange Bowl on multiple occasions but Notre Dame battled back and key issues cost the Lions late in a playoff semifinal loss.