The 2-0 Penn State football team is focused on self-improvement during its bye week, and we've got several updates to review after our latest visit to Nittany Lions practice. Plus, we explore the recruiting impact on prospects who attended the home opener and spotlight standout performances from PSU commits.

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Penn State reached its first bye week of the 2024 schedule at 2-0 but an underwhelming performance versus Bowling Green leaves room for improvement. We're back to discuss top takeaways from that closer-than-expected win before shifting focus to key bye-week storylines, including positional depth and injury issues.

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An anticipated blowout victory didn't come to fruition for the Penn State football program in its 2024 home opener against Bowling Green. The No. 8 Nittany Lions fell behind 17-7 and trailed at halftime before rebounding to reach 2-0 with a 34-27 win. The Lions247 Podcast reviews top takeaways from the matchup.

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Penn State football returns to Beaver Stadium on Saturday as the No. 8 Nittany Lions host non-conference opponent Bowling Green. We're back to break down the matchup and Game 2 storylines for PSU, including injury notes and rising talent. Plus, focus on players to watch and score predictions.

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Penn State's recent recruiting success is in focus following a pair of Top247 prospect pickups. Plus, which prospects are expected to visit Beaver Stadium this Saturday for the home opener? The Nittany Lions' next opponent is also in the spotlight as we break down Bowling Green with a Falcons beat reporter.

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Penn State came out of its 2024 season opener with plenty of success to point toward, and we're back to sort through the most notable takeaways from a 34-12 win at West Virginia. Program progress and player development are in focus, along with notes from a Monday afternoon James Franklin press conference.

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Penn State overcame West Virginia and a lengthy lightning delay on the way to a 34-12 road win in the 2024 season opener. Led by strong defense and explosive plays from Drew Allar, Harrison Wallace and Nick Singleton, the Nittany Lions largely controlled Game 1 action, which is likely to adjust national perception about their potential.

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We share final notes and observations from the Penn State football practice field before season kickoff, then dive into game storylines, players to watch and score predictions for a matchup at West Virginia. Plus, we forecast the Nittany Lions' regular-season record and playoff fate, breakout stars and MVP awards.

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Penn State football is underway with its first game week of the 2024 season and we're back with several team updates on this latest Lions247 Podcast, including notes on injury issues and freshmen plans. Plus, we take a closer look at West Virginia's strengths, weaknesses and top players with a Mountaineers insider ahead of Saturday kickoff.

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Penn State football finished preseason camp this week and we're back to recap a month of team developments, ranging from coaching staff feedback and position competitions to freshman progress and team leadership. After sorting through several August storylines, we go position-by-position in exploring the Nittany Lions depth chart and projected that outlook for Game 1.

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