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.

Former Penn State lineman Landon Tengwall joins us to break down an Orange Bowl matchup against Notre Dame. Focus then extends to top takeaways from our coverage in South Florida, game storylines, players to watch and predictions.

Penn State has added several freshmen to practice action during playoff prep, while continuing to explore transfer portal options. We discuss both dynamics before national analyst Bud Elliott joins us to talk CFP semifinalists.

Penn State led throughout a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, picking up another College Football Playoff win. What and who stood out as the Nittany Lions reached 13-2 and advanced to an Orange Bowl semifinal showdown?

Penn State led throughout a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, picking up another College Football Playoff win. What and who stood out as the Nittany Lions reached 13-2 and advanced to an Orange Bowl semifinal showdown?

Penn State is approaching Fiesta Bowl kickoff against Boise State and we've got updates from Arizona before discussing game storylines, Nittany Lions players to watch and predictions for this College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

Penn State is set to face Mountain West Conference champion Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl national quarterfinal. Gain a greater look at the Broncos and Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty, with insight from a team reporter.

Penn State aims to keep making progress before another playoff game, with running backs commanding a spotlight on each side of a Fiesta Bowl matchup vs. Boise State. Plus, PSU is piecing together transfer commitments with focus on more targets.

Penn State used two defensive touchdowns and a strong rushing attack to jump on SMU during a 38-10 win in the College Football Playoff. We break down top takeaways from an impressive performance in Beaver Stadium. Enjoy compete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com.

Penn State's playoff opener is nearly hear and we're back to break down key Nittany Lions storylines for a first-round game against SMU. What stood out from our latest visit to PSU practice, who are the players to watch Saturday and what are our predictions?

Penn State started its 2025 transfer class by adding USC receiver Kyron Hudson out of the portal. We examine that pickup before evaluating several other transfer names to know for the Nittany Lions. Then we break down PSU playoff opponent SMU with a Mustangs insider.

Penn State's first playoff game week began with significant news at quarterback, as starter Drew Allar plans to return in 2025 and backup Beau Pribula ended his PSU career to explore transfer options. Those decisions, the outlook for SMU week and postseason awards are under discussion.

Several Penn State football updates are in focus on this edition of the Lions247 Podcast, including KJ Winston's NFL draft declaration, Andy Kotelnicki's status as a head coach candidate and the freshly released 2025 season schedule. Plus, which transfer portal targets have emerged for the Nittany Lions during Week 1 of a postseason window?

Penn State completed college football's early signing period with 27 prospects, including a key late flip from former Michigan tight end commit Andrew Olesh. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins us to discuss new Nittany Lions and transfer portal plans.

Penn State will make its college football debut with a Dec. 21 home game against SMU. We take a closer look at what comes next for these Nittany Lions before working back through key Big Ten Championship Game takeaways.

Penn State rallied a few times during its Big Ten title showdown against Oregon, overcoming a 28-10 hole to challenge for the championship late. Our latest postgame episode dives into the details of a 45-37 loss, key developments and what comes next.

Ahead of a Big Ten Championship showdown between No. 1 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State, we caught up with national college football analyst Josh Pate. He visited Nittany Lions facilities this week for CBS coverage.

Penn State will battle Oregon in the Big Ten Championship this Saturday. We're back to discuss the latest developments during game prep in Happy Valley and break down the Ducks with a team insider.

Penn State signed 26 prospects Wednesday at the start of college football's early signing period. Following discussions with Nittany Lions staff, we're back to break down the 2025 recruiting class.

Penn State is underway with Big Ten Championship Game week after a dominant win over Maryland. We look back at the Nittany Lions' 11th victory and key takeaways entering the postseason. Plus, fresh intel on PSU recruiting as the early signing period nears.

Penn State pounded Maryland 44-7 on Saturday and, with help from a shocking Ohio State loss to Michigan, will move on to the Big Ten Championship Game against No. 1 Oregon. We break down the Nittany Lions' 11th win of 2024 and an updated postseason outlook.