Penn State's lengthy losing streak ended Saturday at Michigan State and we're back to break down a 28-10 win. Terry Smith's first victory as interim coach was met with joy after Kaytron Allen and the Nittany Lions pushed PSU to the finish line. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State football has stunningly fallen to 3-6 but showed signs of improvement last Saturday against No. 2 Indiana. Are the Nittany Lions primed for a late-season rebound, beginning with a trip to Michigan State? We review top PSU storylines and practice updates, talk players to watch and predictions. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State's 2026 recruiting class has lost several prospects since a coaching change, so who are the five remaining commits who are must-keep moving forward? We also take a closer look at the Nittany Lions' next opponent with a Michigan State insider. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite suffering a sixth straight loss, Penn State showed notable signs of improvement against No. 2 Indiana. What aspects of progress stood out on both sides of the ball? Fresh out of a Terry Smith press conference, we also have updates on freshmen and injuries. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State battled back from a 13-point deficit to take a late lead over No. 2 Indiana on Saturday afternoon but ultimately lost in heartbreaking fashion. Following postgame interviews, we bring fresh perspective, notes and quotes while recording from high atop Beaver Stadium. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State is nearing kickoff against unbeaten Indiana in Beaver Stadium and, following a visit to practice, we break down top Nittany Lions storylines, including concerns at quarterback. Players to watch and predictions are part of our game preview. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State is set for another challenge this Saturday with No. 2 Indiana seeking its first victory in Beaver Stadium, and we break things down with a Hoosiers insider. Then we focus on young Nittany Lions who should be key roster retention targets for PSU's next head coach. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State's failures in the pass attack have been a consistent frustration during a five-game losing streak, along with a lack of looks at young receiver talent. Following a Monday press conference with interim coach Terry Smith, with discuss that topic and other Nittany Lions storylines after a loss at Ohio State. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State threatened to put No. 1 Ohio State on upset alert at halftime of a Saturday matchup. Beyond that, the Buckeyes dominated and sent the Nittany Lions to a fifth straight loss. Our postgame podcast focuses on key storylines from another disappointing result for PSU. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State faces a major challenge in trying to snap its four-game losing streak, visiting No. 1 Ohio State for a Saturday matchup. Following a visit to Nittany Lions practice, we review top PSU storylines and players to watch before offering game predictions. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Penn State's matchup at No. 1 Ohio State, we welcome Buckeyes insider Patrick Murphy for a closer look at that squad and potential PSU coach candidate Brian Hartline. Then we catch up on Nittany Lions recruiting and the early tasks for this program's next leader. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State returns to game action after its bye week with a visit to unbeaten Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State. Fresh out of a Monday press conference with Nittany Lions interim coach Terry Smith, we review key storylines across the field. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State reached its second bye week of the season with plenty to improve upon. The Nittany Lions have lost four games in a row, and next face No. 1 Ohio State. Following a practice visit, conversations with interim coach Terry Smith and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, we break things down. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than a week into Penn State's head coaching search, we're joined by 247Sports/CBS national analyst Chris Hummer, who is always plugged into the college football coaching carousel. This discussion focuses on James Franklin's firing, AD Pat Kraft and a collection of candidates that includes Nebraska's Matt Rhule, a trio of SEC leaders, and current coordinators who could be a fit. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State is now riding a four-game losing streak after seeing an 11-point lead turn into a 25-24 defeat at Iowa. From pass-game struggles to defensive failures in crunch time, recurring results continue to send this Nittany Lions season south. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new era begins for Penn State this Saturday at Iowa as the Nittany Lions enter a game without James Franklin as head coach and without Drew Allar at quarterback. Following a visit to team facilities, we focus on team mentality, Terry Smith and Ethan Grunkemeyer before spotlighting players to watch and score predictions. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State football's next two recruiting classes have undergone major changes since the Sunday firing of head coach James Franklin. We break down what comes next in Nittany Lions' class-building efforts, then are joined by an Iowa insider for a closer look at PSU's matchup with the Hawkeyes. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh out of press conferences with Penn State athletics director Pat Kraft and interim head coach Terry Smith, we review how the Nittany Lions got to this moment of change and what comes next. There are also several more thoughts to share on the firing of James Franklin, along with an adjustment at quarterback. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The James Franklin era has ended for Penn State football. Following the Nittany Lions head coach's firing, we break things down on a new Lions247 Podcast. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State's bad situation became worse Saturday with a third straight loss. Recording from Beaver Stadium, we review a 22-21 loss to Northwestern, James Franklin's status, Drew Allar's injury and try to make sense of how things got here. Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices