Curtis Jacobs joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Curtis Jacobs opens up about his time at Penn State, recruiting journey, what he learned playing alongside Micah Parsons, and more. The boys also recap Penn State's win over Illinois and offer an inside look at the Nittany Lions' week 4 matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

00:52-Recapping Illinois

02:56-Summer Workouts & Micah Parsons

09:10-Curtis’ Journey to Penn State

18:01-Abdul Carter & Trash Talking 

23:54-LBU 

30:23-Top 5 Football States

32:43-Mindset Going Against Iowa

36:00-Covid Season

39:01-Reflecting on Time at Penn State

41:30-D-Line & Best Road Environments

45:52-Dvon Ellies & Fist Fights

51:21-Playing for Manny Diaz & Chuck Losey