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D-Line Deep Dive; SOTP on the front four Oct 13, 2020

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Penn State's defensive line will have to replace two starters this year, but there's reason for optimism up front. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down every member of a big defensive line group and what to expect from them this year and beyond. The guys also talk about the 247Sports Team Talent Composite rankings and where the Nittany Lions fit in and talk defensive leadership in the Five-Star Mailbag.

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State of the Position: Tight end (aka our ode to Pat Freiermuth; Dunmore withdraws, recruiting notes and more Oct 09, 2020

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Following a conversation with Penn State tight ends coach Tyler Bowen, our State of the Position series rolls on by discussing one of the Nittany Lions' most talented groups. We talk about taking Pat Freiermuth for granted and give our takes on his backup. We also talk about the news of the week as John Dunmore has withdrawn from Penn State and see what impact that has on 2020. Finally we break down some 2021 recruiting and the Five-Star mailbag asks if it's good to catch Ohio State early.

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Early camp notes and State of the Position: Offensive Line Oct 06, 2020

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xFootball is back in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions march toward their season opener against Indiana. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue are breaking down the latest from training camp and what we learned from the second player media day last week. The guys continue the State of the Position breakdown by discussing the offensive line and talk coaching response in the Five-Star Mailbag.

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Finally a media day; State of the Position: LBU Oct 02, 2020

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It feels like football outside and in a shred of normalcy this week, media day came back to Happy Valley. We spoke with coaches and players to get caught up on their prep for the 2020 season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break down the main points on this week's second show. Continuing our preseason series, the guys break down the linebacker room as the Nittany Lions search for three new starters at the position.

State of the Position: Running Back; Green-Yellow-Red... does it matter? Chatting with Chris Hummer Sep 29, 2020

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Football is less than a month away, so it's appropriate to start talking about the actual team, right? Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue kick off our State of the Position™ series by talking about the Nittany Lions' loaded backfield. What can we expect from Journey Brown, Noah Cain and a new OC? The Five-Star Mailbag talks playing true freshmen and 247Sports' Chris Hummer joins the show.

Another one gets away; What's going on in 2021? Sep 25, 2020

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What seemed to be Penn State's inevitable 14th commitment in the Class of 2021 turned on a dime this week, as offensive tackle Diego Pounds instead pledged to in-state North Carolina. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the surprising change and what went into it. The guys see if the 2021 class can be salvaged and try to figure out what's still out there for the Nittany Lions. The news is better in the Class of 2022, of course, and the guys provide an update on some weekend visitors. The Five-Star mailbag talks about a flip season that will happen without official visits.

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Penn State has a schedule; Commitment coming? Sep 22, 2020

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The Big Ten released its updated schedule over the weekend and the Nittany Lions are set for a tough start to the season. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue break it down game-by-game and see what awaits in October, November and December. A top target is set to announce his commitment this week, we bring the latest and the Five-Star Mailbag talks offensive installation.

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'Door open' for Micah Parsons; 2021 recruiting class struggles and the Lions' QB room Sep 18, 2020

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James Franklin spoke with the media earlier this week and while covering a number of topics, he did leave the door open for the return of All-American linebacker Micah Parsons. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue discuss the likelihood of that happening and what it means. Franklin also admitted that the Nittany Lions' Class of 2021 isn't up to the program's standards. We talk about that and explore the Nittany Lions' quarterback room in the Five-Star Mailbag.

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Football. Is. Back. (In October) Sep 16, 2020

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After six weeks of speculation, the Big Ten confirmed on Wednesday that it will resume playing football in October. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk about the big news and what it means for the Nittany Lions. The guys talk a little recruiting as well, but it's great to talk some football.

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The Big Ten's Boiling Point; 2022 in-state recruiting, NFL roster updates and more Sep 11, 2020

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There's no further clarity on whether or not the Big Ten will play this year, but there sure has been a lot of chatter from its member institutions. Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue talk recent movements by James Franklin, Ryan Day and others to get answers from Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. We also take a closer look at Pennsylvania in the 2022 recruiting cycle and our mailbag just won't let the Nolan Rucci recruitment go.

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