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

Former Penn State starting lineman Landon Tengwall returns to the Lions247 Podcast for a season preview with Tyler Donohue. This discussion features fresh perspective from the field, Tengwall's take on scheme adjustments under a new coaching staff and live audience questions!

Plus, we dive into Landon's best- and worst-case scenarios for Penn State's 2026 season, team MVP picks and a win-loss prediction.

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(0:33) - Re-introducing Landon Tengwall

(9:50) - Team culture changes

(15:40) - Matt Campbell's leadership

(19:47) - Preseason practice takeaways

(25:18) - Defensive tackle depth
(29:46) - Linebacker Tony Rojas

(35:35) - D'Anton Lynn's defense
(42:06) - Taylor Mouser's offense

(49:35) - Rocco Becht's leadership

(56:09) - Best-case / worst-case scenarios
(1:01:22) - Most Valuable Players

(1:05:54) - Win/loss prediction

(1:08:05) - Answering audience questions

Following a visit to Penn State football facilties , Tyler Donohue and Daniel Gallen discuss several updates. Quarterback Alex Manske's journey from open-heart surgery to preseason camp success is in focus to begin.

Then we dive into takeaways from a Matt Campbell press conference and other conversations with coaches and players, including quarterback Rocco Becht.

Plus, we answer your audience questions. All of this and more on today's Lions247 podcast.

(3:31) - Details on Alex Manske's comeback

(17:40) - Rocco Becht's "elite" preseason

(31:04) - Injury recovery updates

(38:04) - Freshmen in spotlight

(47:55) - Audience Q&A

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Fresh off the Penn State football practice field, Tyler Donohue and Daniel Gallen discuss preseason camp progress. Position developments, scrimmage standouts and injury updates are in focus, along with live audience questions!

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Now through a full week of Penn State football preseason camp, we review several player and position storylines on this latest Lions247 Podcast! Freshman development and competitions across the offensive line, defensive backfield, wide receiver special teams are among topics under consideration.

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Penn State football is still less than a week into preseason camp but we continue to gain insight on program development and player progress. After attending the Nittany Lions' first two practices, we went face-to-face with several coaches and players for intel-filled conversations.

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Penn State football preseason camp is underway and we're back to break down early takeaways after two visits to the practice field. Which players, positions and team storylines stand out so far as the Nittany Lions prepare for 2026 kickoff?

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