Penn State football topped Temple to reach 2-0 on the season. We're back with a Monday episode of the Lions247 Podcast for a closer look at how that victory happened and what must be improved.

Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, snap counts and personnel plans. Then it's time for another Monday Mailbag with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers!

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(0:00) - Observations from Penn State vs Temple

(6:30) - Dealing with adversity

(16:56) - Re-evaluating Iowa State transfers

(25:41) - What’s next at running back?

(38:33) - Tight ends vs receivers role in offense

(44:30) - Defensive backfield depth chart

(49:51) - Monday Mailbag

Following a Game 2 win for Penn State, the Lions247 Podcast places attention on top players and moments from Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.

We review the highs and lows of a 27-9 victory that featured a slow start for the Nittany Lions. Plus, reaction to injury news regarding edge rusher Max Granville.

(0:00) - Penn State wins at Temple

(6:07) - Rocco Becht steps up

(10:55) - Max Granville injury news

(21:43) - Other team health updates

(26:40) - Offense overcomes ugly start

(33:09)- Penn State's running back plan

(47:26) - Defensive takeaways

(52:11) - Audience questions

Penn State football continues its 2026 season Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia against Temple. The Lions247 Podcast is back with another live episode to break things down.

We discuss key Game 2 storylines for the Nittany Lions, spotlight players to watch and explain score predictions for the matchup.

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(0:00) - Penn State prepares for Temple

(2:05) - Team attitude at 1-0

(7:00) - Injury updates

(14:24) - Moving pieces in defensive backfield

(23:48) - What’s next for Koby Howard?

(27:10) - Game 2 storylines

(38:56) - Penn State players to watch

(42:57) - Score predictions and bold predictions

(48:52) - Audience questions

Penn State football is preparing for Game 2 of its 2026 season schedule and we take a closer look at Temple with an Owls insider. What are strengths and weaknesses, and who are the players to know for PSU's next opponent?

The spotlight also lands on Nittany Lions recruiting with Lions247's Tyler Calvaruso, who talks top commit performances and Game 1 visitor impact. Plus, we evaluate Philadelphia prospect targets before PSU visits that city.

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(0:00) - Penn State preps for Game 2

(5:05) - Perspective from a Temple insider

(8:55) - Temple O-line concerns

(11:25) - Temple QB battle

(14:25) - Penn State transfers at Temple

(17:15) - Temple strengths and weaknesses

(25:40) - Prediction for Penn State vs Temple

(29:25) - New Crystal Ball commitment pick

(31:15) - Penn State Prospect Spotlight

(39:10) - Feedback on Game 1 recruiting visitors

(51:50) - Audience questions

Penn State football pounded Marshall in its 2026 season opener. We're back with a Monday episode of the Lions247 Podcast for a closer look at how that victory happened.

Tyler Donohue, Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan talk game takeaways, snap counts and personnel plans. Then it's time for Mailbag Monday with questions exclusively from Lions247 VIP subscribers!

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(0:00) - Penn State starts season 1-0

(1:50) - Early impressions of Matt Campbell

(6:40) - Observations from Game 1

(14:30) - Penn State personnel takeaways

(26:05) - Snap counts breakdown

(37:10) - Monday Mailbag

Penn State football opened its 2026 with a dominant Saturday win over Marshall. The Nittany Lions prevailed 45-0 in Beaver Stadium to begin the Matt Campbell era.

Following a Game 1 victory, the Lions247 Podcast is back with postgame episode, placing attention on top players and moments.

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(0:00) - Penn State wins season opener

(5:55) - Rocco Becht’s hot start

(9:25) - Koby Howard breaks out

(18:05) - Offensive line and tight end observations

(23:20) - Defense shuts out Marshall

(26:10) - Caleb Bacon’s big game

(30:25) - Kooper Ebel impresses at middle linebacker

(33:00) - Freshman Josiah Zayas starts

(35:40) - Special teams observations

(38:10) - Audience questions

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