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Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Wrestling
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Locked On Nittany Lions podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Hosted by Zach Seyko, Seven Mountains Media sports director and Penn State Tailgate Show host, the Locked On Nittany Lions podcast provides your daily Penn State Nittany Lions fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, national and local analysis, and coverage of all things Nittany Lions. From the roaring cheers of 107,000 fans at Beaver Stadium to the passionate fans at the Bryce Jordan Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Nittany Lions podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Nittany Lions’ locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On Nittany Lions podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Penn State & Matt Campbell Will Be Better Than People Think in Year One!
Today00:21:05Tap to summarizePenn State football enters Matt Campbell’s first season with a manageable Big Ten schedule, real playoff upside, and one major question that could define the year: are the Nittany Lions good enough up front to beat the teams that matter? On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Spencer McLaughlin break down Penn State’s Big Ten outlook, Rocco Becht’s value at quarterback, the offensive line led by names like Cooper Cousins, Malachi Goodman, and Anthony Donkoh, D’Anton Lynn’s defensive front, transfer portal additions, defensive end depth, USC, Michigan, Washington, Minnesota, and the broader College Football Playoff picture. The schedule helps Penn State, but the season cannot be reduced to the schedule. If the offensive line is as improved as expected and the defensive tackle room takes a step forward, Penn State has a real path to 10 wins and playoff contention. If the pass rush is thin, the margin gets tighter fast. Penn State fans: what is the bigger question right now — the playoff résumé, the defensive line, or whether this team is being underrated in the Big Ten? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Penn State Is More Than an Easy Schedule 0:45 Rocco Becht, Matt Campbell, and Big Ten Expectations 1:28 Where Penn State Fits Behind Ohio State and Oregon 2:15 USC, Michigan, Washington, and the Second Big Ten Tier 3:15 Penn State’s 10-Win Path and Playoff Résumé Question 4:05 Washington Road Trip and the Big Ten Schedule Debate 5:30 Penn State’s Offensive Line vs. Defensive Line Concern 6:10 Cooper Cousins, Malachi Goodman, and Anthony Donkoh 6:55 Defensive End Depth and D’Anton Lynn’s Pass Rush Problem 7:45 Minnesota as a Trap Spot on Penn State’s Schedule 9:00 Anthony Smith vs. Malachi Goodman Matchup 9:49 Big Ten/SEC Super League Discussion Begins 11:07 Could the Big Ten and SEC Leave the NCAA Structure? 11:48 Why Penn State Would Be Safe in a Super League 13:30 Big 12, ACC, Texas Tech, Miami, and Survival Pressure 14:26 Relegation, Revenue, and the Future of College Football 17:41 College Football Moving Toward an NFL-Style Model 19:52 Could Schools Buy Their Way Into the Super League? 21:00 Final College Football Realignment Takeaway Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State & Matt Campbell's Playoff Hopes May Come Down to This
Yesterday00:33:13Tap to summarizePenn State football’s trip to Washington could become one of the most important games of the 2026 season. Michigan and USC may be the toughest opponents on the schedule, but the road game in Seattle could have the biggest impact on Penn State’s College Football Playoff path under Matt Campbell. On this Locked On College Crossover, Zach Seyko and Roman Tomashoff break down Penn State vs Washington, Matt Campbell’s first Big Ten season, Rocco Becht’s role in the Penn State offense, Demond Williams’ upside for Washington, and where both programs fit in the Big Ten picture. The conversation also hits Penn State’s coaching staff, D’Anton Lynn, Ikaika Malloe, Tyson Veidt, the challenge of adjusting from Iowa State to the Big Ten, Washington’s offensive questions, and the pressure on both teams to separate from the second tier of the conference. This matters now because Penn State is entering a new era with playoff expectations, but the same question is still hanging over the program: can the Nittany Lions win the kind of game that changes the season? Washington at Husky Stadium may be one of the first real answers. Penn State fans: is Washington a must-win game if the Nittany Lions want to make the College Football Playoff? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Penn State’s Season-Defining Washington Game 1:15 Penn State and Washington as Sneaky Playoff Contenders 3:00 Why Seattle Matters for Penn State’s CFP Path 4:13 Is Washington a Must-Win for Penn State? 6:42 Penn State’s 10–2 Scenario Under Matt Campbell 8:35 Ad Break 9:49 Biggest Question for Penn State in 2026 10:00 Matt Campbell’s Staff Adjusting to Big Ten Play 12:21 Iowa State Transfers and the Big Ten Jump 13:23 Demond Williams, Washington’s Offense, and NIL Tension 15:58 Demond Williams Compared to Johnny Manziel 17:36 Can Washington Avoid Hero Ball? 20:29 Rocco Becht Expectations at Penn State 21:16 Why Penn State Must Protect Rocco Becht 23:51 Penn State’s Place in the Big Ten 25:19 Matt Campbell, James Franklin, and Big-Game Pressure 26:49 Can Penn State or Washington Pass Michigan? 29:17 Penn State’s Big-Game Problem Still Looms 32:05 Is Penn State’s Issue Systemic or Coaching? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Penn State & Matt Campbell Recruiting Debate Has Already Started...
2d ago00:29:32Tap to summarizePenn State football recruiting under Matt Campbell is already creating debate. Is Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class a real concern, or are fans overreacting to a few high-profile misses early in Campbell’s first full cycle? Zach Seyko is joined by Pat Koerbler (https://x.com/Poerbler) to discuss Matt Campbell’s recruiting start at Penn State, James Franklin’s recruiting legacy, Penn State’s NIL strategy, Gabe Jenkins, Layton Von Brandt, Kei'Shjuan Telfair, Cooper Terwilliger, Stanley Montgomery, Will Wood, Jamir Dean, Blake Betton, Abraham Sesay, Khalil Taylor, and the bigger picture for the 2027 class. They also react to On3 leaving Penn State without a single player on its top-100 college football players list, including discussion around Anthony Donko, Benjamin Brahmer, Rocco Becht, Tony Rojas, and others. This matters because Penn State is entering a new era under Matt Campbell, and fans are trying to figure out whether the program can recruit, develop, and win at a College Football Playoff level without overspending in NIL or chasing every high-profile prospect. The 2027 class may not be perfect, but there are real reasons to believe the panic is early. Penn State fans: are you concerned about Matt Campbell’s recruiting, or do you think the 2027 class is better than people realize? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Intro 1:29 Penn State's Recruiting Under Campbell 4:33 Terry Smith, Alan Zemaitis and Early 2027 Recruiting Wins 5:50 First-Year Coaching Changes and Recruiting Reality 8:25 Abraham Sesay, Khalil Taylor and Penn State’s Top Targets 10:10 Gabe Jenkins, Layton von Brandt and NIL Overspending 12:53 How Penn State Should Pick NIL Recruiting Battles 15:17 Why the 2027 Class May Be Better Than Fans Think 17:00 Cooper Terwilliger, Will Wood and Underrated Commits 18:22 Recruiting Rankings and Transfer Portal Evaluation 20:20 Campbell’s Recruiting Ceiling vs. On-Field Improvement 22:23 On3 Leaves Penn State Off Its Top-100 Players List 24:35 Anthony Donkoh, Ben Brahmer and Penn State’s Best Players 26:46 Why Penn State May Be Better Without Offseason Hype 28:26 Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State Wrestling’s Lineup Squeeze Is Getting Real... FloWrestling Debates What's Next for PSU
3d ago00:19:47Tap to summarizePenn State wrestling has a real lineup squeeze, and the biggest questions center around Mitchell Mesenbrink, PJ Duke, Jayden James, and how Cael Sanderson pieces together the 157, 165, and 174-pound spots. On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, we respond to FloWrestling’s discussion about Penn State’s “undeniable” lineup guys, including Mesenbrink, Duke, James, Tyler Kasak, Joe Sealey, William Hankel, Marcus Blaze, Masanosuke Ono, Nate Desmond, and Braden Davis. We also break down the 133 and 141-pound lineup battle, the impact of the NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility discussion, redshirt questions, transfer portal possibilities, freestyle development, and why Penn State’s depth may not automatically lead to a mass exodus. This matters because Penn State’s future lineup is not just about this season. It could shape NCAA title paths, Big Ten lineup decisions, recruiting, development, and how Cael Sanderson manages one of the deepest wrestling rooms in the country. Penn State wrestling fans: who are the truly undeniable guys in this lineup, and who gets squeezed out? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Penn State Wrestling’s Lineup Squeeze 1:18 Mesenbrink, Duke and James at 157/165/174 4:39 Penn State’s Best Lineup Scenario 6:30 Jayden James and the 157-Pound Debate 8:39 Kasak, Hankel and Sealey in the Squeeze 9:17 Could Penn State Wrestlers Transfer Out? 11:22 Marcus Blaze vs. Masanosuke Ono at 133/141 14:33 Transfer Portal, Development and Penn State’s Depth 18:23 NCAA 5-for-5 Rule and Redshirt Impact 19:21 Final Thoughts on Penn State’s Lineup Battles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State Just Got a DOUBLE Dose of Great Recruiting News! — 2027 TE Sean Currie Commits!
4d ago00:16:41Tap to summarizePenn State football added 2027 tight end Sean Curry, giving Matt Campbell and Taylor Mouser another athletic tight end prospect with major upside in the Nittany Lions’ recruiting class. On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Currie’s size, athleticism, lacrosse background, projection, and why interest from programs like Ohio State and Texas A&M matters. The show also connects Currie’s commitment with Aniti Paiva, Cooper Terwilliger, Penn State’s tight end room, defensive tackle recruiting, Ikaika Malloe, Taylor Mouser, D’Anton Lynn, and the larger 2027 Penn State football recruiting class. The bigger question is what these commitments say about Matt Campbell’s plan at Penn State. The Nittany Lions appear to be building toward a more physical Big Ten identity — bigger tight ends, stronger defensive tackles, more trench control, and a roster designed to avoid the problems Penn State has had against Michigan and Ohio State. Penn State fans: are you buying the recruiting vision, or are you still concerned about the star rankings in the 2027 class? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Penn State Lands 2027 TE Sean Currie 0:59 Why Sean Currie Athleticism Stands Out 1:55 Currie vs Cooper Terwilliger in Penn State’s TE Room 3:00 Why Currie Could Outplay His Ranking 5:03 Ohio State and Texas A&M Interest Matters 7:05 What Currie Says About Matt Campbell’s Penn State Era 8:54 Currie, Aniti Paiva and Penn State’s 2027 Identity 10:11 Penn State Wants to Win in the Trenches 11:36 Aniti Paiva Brings Size and Power at Defensive Tackle 13:13 Why Michigan and Ohio State Still Shape Penn State’s Plan 14:11 Why Zach Isn’t Panicking About Recruiting Rankings 15:25 Campbell’s Class, Development and System Fit 16:00 Penn State Has 20 Commits Before Official Visits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State & Matt Campbell Just Landed a POWERFUL Prospect... 2027 DT Aniti Paiva commits!
4d ago00:14:54Tap to summarizePenn State football recruiting added another major piece in the 2027 class with defensive tackle Aniti Paiva, a powerful trench prospect who fits what Matt Campbell and D’Anton Lynn appear to be building up front. Paiva brings size, strength, and developmental upside to a Penn State defensive line room that still needs more pass-rush help but is clearly getting bigger and stronger. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, we break down Paiva’s game, why Ikaika Malloe was important in this recruitment, what Penn State is getting in the trenches, and why Sean Curry’s expected commitment at tight end matters. Curry’s size, athleticism, lacrosse background, ranking discrepancy, and offer list from programs like Ohio State and Texas A&M make him one of the more interesting Penn State 2027 recruiting targets. This matters because Penn State is not just collecting commitments. The Nittany Lions are building toward a more physical Big Ten identity with defensive tackle size, tight end versatility, 12 and 13 personnel options, and long-term developmental upside in the Matt Campbell era. Penn State fans: what do you think is more important in the 2027 class right now — adding more defensive line help or stacking elite tight end talent? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Penn State Lands Aniti Paiva 0:53 Paiva’s Power and Penn State’s DL Fit 2:06 Ikaika Malloe’s Recruiting Win 3:14 Paiva’s Upside and Development Questions 5:02 Why Penn State Needed More Trench Power 6:17 Sean Curry’s Penn State Commitment Watch 8:11 Curry’s Size, Athleticism, and Tight End Fit 9:23 Why Curry’s Ranking Should Rise 10:50 Taylor Mouser and Penn State’s Tight End Future 12:35 What These Commits Say About Penn State’s Identity 14:09 Final Thoughts on Penn State’s 2027 Class Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State Football Recruiting Just Hit a Pressure Point... New Test for Matt Campbell!
5d ago00:30:10Tap to summarizePenn State football recruiting is heating up as Matt Campbell’s 2027 class continues to add commitments, but the Nittany Lions still have major questions to answer with top targets like Abraham Sesay, Khalil Taylor, Carter Jones, Sean Currie, Aniti Paiva, Will Wood, and Peter Bourque. On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Brian Smith break down Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class, the quarterback decision with Will Wood and Peter Bourque, the expected additions of Sean Currie and Aniti Paiva, the importance of defensive tackle recruiting, the need for a true pass rusher, and how Matt Campbell’s staff is handling relationships, NIL, official visits, and national recruiting battles. This matters because Penn State has built a strong class early, but the next wave of June and July decisions could decide whether this becomes a good class or a true statement class. The Nittany Lions have momentum, but names like Abraham Sesay, Khalil Taylor, Carter Jones, and other priority targets will shape how fans view Campbell’s first full recruiting push. Penn State fans: what is the bigger need in this 2027 class — pass rusher, wide receiver, offensive line, or linebacker? Drop your take in the comments and subscribe for daily Penn State football coverage. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Intro 1:37 Brian Smith on Penn State’s 2027 Class Outlook 3:35 Comparing Matt Campbell’s Class to James Franklin Recruiting 5:42 Penn State’s Recruiting Losses to Notre Dame and Ohio State 7:35 Why Campbell’s First Year Needs Context 9:01 Penn State’s Pennsylvania Recruiting Timeline 10:45 Will Wood vs. Peter Bourque QB Decision 13:00 NIL, Quarterback Depth Charts, and Peter Bourque 15:15 Brian Smith Scouting Report on Will Wood 17:27 2028 Quarterback Names to Watch 18:13 Sean Currie Recruitment and Penn State’s Tight End Plan 20:37 Aniti Paiva and Penn State’s Defensive Tackle Need 22:56 Why Paiva’s Size and Effort Matter 24:31 Abraham Sesay, Khalil Taylor, and Penn State’s Must-Get Targets 26:56 Remaining Needs: EDGE, Receiver, Linebacker, Safety 27:47 Carter Blattner, Stanley Montgomery, and Defensive Line Fit 28:52 Official Visits and How Penn State Can Finish the Class 29:40 Final Penn State Recruiting Takeaways Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Big Ten is Trying to CHANGE College Football! — Big Ten Squad
5d ago00:29:33Tap to summarizeBig Ten power flexes threaten to upend the college football landscape as Tony Petitti’s playoff expansion push sparks fierce debate. Is a 24-team playoff format diluting the sport’s intensity or driving new rivalries and storylines? Greg Sankey and the SEC’s battle for influence, clashing philosophies, and shifting narratives keep college football fans on edge. The Big 10 Squad spotlights UCLA’s prospects under Bob Chesney and the over/under debate for the Bruins’ win total. Topics include playoff ramifications for rivalry games like Ohio State–Michigan and USC–UCLA, media power dynamics, and which commissioner holds true villain status: Petitti or Sankey. Don’t miss this rapid-fire breakdown of Big Ten strategies, pivotal matchups, and why the regular season’s urgency hangs in the balance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State Football’s FUTURE in a Big Ten SEC Super League... Iowa State AD Calls Everyone Out!
6d ago00:27:56Tap to summarizePenn State football could be one of the biggest beneficiaries if the Big Ten and SEC continue pushing college football toward a new power structure. In this Big Ten crossover episode, Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins break down the future of College Football Playoff expansion, the possibility of a Big Ten/SEC super league, and why schools outside the sport’s top power conferences may be in trouble. Topics include Jamie Pollard’s comments about the Big Ten and SEC, Iowa State’s place in the future of college football, whether the Big 12 and ACC could survive a breakaway, what a super conference could mean for Penn State, Rutgers, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Miami, Clemson, Texas Tech, and other programs, plus why the Big Ten may want more playoff spots while the SEC pushes back. This matters now because Penn State’s playoff path, Big Ten positioning, and long-term football future could all be shaped by the next version of college football. If the sport keeps moving toward a Big Ten/SEC-driven model, Penn State is not just watching the change — it may be positioned to benefit from it. Penn State fans: would a Big Ten/SEC super league help or hurt college football? Drop your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for daily Penn State football coverage. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Intro 0:55 Big 12 AD Calls Out the Big Ten and SEC 2:06 Why Iowa State May Be Playing a Dangerous Game 4:04 Big Ten and SEC Super Conference Dominoes 6:26 Why Miami, Clemson, and Others Would Chase the Power League 8:18 Are Super Conferences Inevitable? 10:28 The College Sports Commission, NIL, and Transfer Portal Chaos 13:27 What a Big Ten/SEC Breakaway Could Mean for March Madness 14:43 Non-Revenue Sports Could Be in Trouble 17:44 When Could the Big Ten and SEC Break Away? 18:28 Rutgers, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, and Relegation Questions 20:00 How Big Could a Future Super League Get? 22:42 Would Iowa State Make the Cut? 24:40 Big Ten Pushes for Playoff Expansion 25:22 Why the SEC May Not Want More Big Ten Teams In 26:55 Final Thoughts on Penn State, the Big Ten, and College Football’s Future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Penn State Wrestling Strikes Back on the Recruiting Trail After Oklahoma State's Latest Run!
1w ago00:31:31Tap to summarizePenn State wrestling may have a major future lineup piece in Jayden James, one of the headline names in the Nittany Lions’ 2027 recruiting class. With Oklahoma State landing Lorenzo Norman and David Taylor continuing to build momentum, the Penn State–Oklahoma State wrestling battle is only getting more interesting. On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Cody Stovall discuss Oklahoma State’s portal push, Lorenzo Norman’s potential impact, Penn State’s 2027 recruiting answer, where Jayden James could fit in the lineup, and what PJ Duke’s walking boot could mean for Penn State’s depth at the middleweights. The conversation also hits Jax Forrest, Marcus Blaze, Ben Davino, Final X, freestyle vs. folkstyle, and the future of the Penn State–Oklahoma State rivalry. This matters because Penn State and Oklahoma State appear to be building toward a long-term national title race. Oklahoma State is trying to add immediate firepower, while Penn State continues to stockpile future NCAA title contenders under Cael Sanderson. Penn State wrestling fans: how worried are you about PJ Duke’s status, and where do you think Jayden James fits best in the future lineup? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Intro 1:34 Why Norman Is a Major David Taylor Addition 2:55 Oklahoma State’s Bonus-Point Push 4:25 Penn State’s Depth Model vs Oklahoma State’s Portal Push 6:30 Penn State’s 2027 Recruiting Counterpunch 9:45 Jayden James, PJ Duke, and Lineup Questions 11:49 Oklahoma State’s Recruiting Strategy 13:54 Jayden James as an Instant Penn State Title Contender 17:21 Freshmen Changing College Wrestling 20:17 PJ Duke Walking Boot and Penn State Depth 24:11 What Duke’s Injury Could Mean This Summer 24:46 Jax Forrest’s Bounce-Back Against Ben Davino 29:09 Jax Forrest vs Marcus Blaze at Final X 30:44 Final Thoughts on Penn State vs Oklahoma State Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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