Fresh off a visit to Penn State facilities, we're back with a new Lions247 Podcast featuring insight from James Franklin on his hiring of former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and efforts to replace Ja'Juan Seider as running backs coach. Plus, top takeaways after talking with several second-year players.

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