Lions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast

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🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️ Mar 17, 2026

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March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out!

(0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets

(1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday

(7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions

(24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions

(37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions

(53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions

(1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run?

(1:10:00) Final Four Picks!

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Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket! Mar 16, 2026

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Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.

New and young Penn State football players impress; what's next for Nittany Lions basketball Mar 12, 2026

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This Lions247 Podcast places focus on Penn State football roster newcomers and young players who impressed this winter. Then the spotlight shifts to what happens next for Nittany Lions basketball and freshmen standouts after an ugly season.

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Penn State football catch-up includes reaction to sidelined starter, several recruiting updates Mar 09, 2026

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Following a week away from the Lions247 Podcast, we're back to bring you up to speed on the latest Penn State football developments. Topics include an injury development on the offensive line, Nittany Lions aiming for NFL success and several recruiting updates, including fresh intel at quarterback.

Fresh updates on Penn State football injuries, transfer player impact and rising talent Feb 26, 2026

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The Lions247 coverage team returned to Beaver Stadium on Saturday for discussions with dozens of Penn State players, ranging from key roster returners to transfer pickups. What did we learn regarding injury recovery timelines, impact player additions and rising talent across the Nittany Lions roster?

What did we learn about Penn State football during visit to Nittany Lions facilities? Feb 23, 2026

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Penn State welcomed the Lions247 coverage crew into team facilties for a THON event, helping raise more than $18 million for the fight against childhood cancer. We review several takeaways, ranging from charitable impact and first looks at new players to an overall program "vibe check" two months into the Matt Campbell era.

Penn State football stock report from the recruiting trail Feb 20, 2026

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There have been plenty of Penn State recruiting adjustments since a coaching change. Following fresh offers, campus visits and ongoing communication, and with things set to heat up during spring practices, the Lions247 Podcast serves up a Nittany Lions stock report regarding key prospect targets.

Reaction to Penn State hiring new wide receivers coach and a closer look at that position group Feb 18, 2026

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Penn State found a replacement at wide receivers coach, hiring Colorado State assistant Kashif Moore. We take a closer look at his recent coaching rise at UConn, which included work with an All-American, then examine what awaits him in Happy Valley. Plus, there's a development in Nittany Lions quarterback recruiting.

Penn State freshman class superlatives; intel on new Nittany Lions running back Feb 13, 2026

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Penn State football's 2026 freshman class in focus, as we make picks for instant-impact, high-ceiling and "sleeper" additions, among other individual superlatives. New Nittany Lions running back James Peoples is also in the spotlight as we speak with an Ohio State insider who covered his Buckeyes career.

Nittany Lions recruiting updates include key in-state losses, a new commit and Crystal Ball picks Feb 10, 2026

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Penn State football recruiting efforts are in focus, included a pair of priority in-state targets looking elsewhere a Pennsylvania standout launching a new Nittany Lions class. Plus, details on a pair of predictions for PSU commitments.

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