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Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Wrestling: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Zach Seyko, Locked On Podcast Network
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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- Yesterday30 min
National Scout: Matt Campbell MUST Land These Penn State Targets From Official Visits!
Penn State football has a major 2027 recruiting weekend ahead, and Matt Campbell’s staff has several key official visitors to close on. Host Zach Seyko and Al Pops of Prep Redzone Next (https://x.com/AlPopsFootball?lang=en) break down the biggest names to watch, including Khalil Taylor, Case Alexander, Caleb Cooper, Jamir Dean, Semajay Robinson, Zachary Gleason, Deshawn Hall, Tyson Washington, and Ifeanyi Emedobi. The conversation focuses on Penn State’s official visit strategy, wide receiver recruiting, safety depth, defensive end concerns, linebacker recruiting, potential flip watch situations, and how current commits can help recruit other prospects. The episode also looks at Will Wood’s role as a peer recruiter and why this weekend could reveal a lot about Matt Campbell’s recruiting philosophy. This matters because Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class has momentum, but this is the type of weekend where that momentum either gets validated or starts to feel more fragile. Landing two or three major targets — while keeping committed players locked in — would be a strong early statement for Campbell and his staff. Penn State fans: which recruit is the biggest priority this weekend — Khalil Taylor, Case Alexander, Caleb Cooper, or Jamir Dean? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 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 1:42 Case Alexander, Khalil Taylor and Caleb Cooper 2:24 Why Case Alexander and Khalil Taylor Are Must-Gets 4:20 Will Wood’s Role as Penn State’s Peer Recruiter 5:46 Caleb Cooper and Penn State’s Safety Need 7:34 Why Caleb Cooper Fits Penn State 11:20 Penn State’s Tougher Recruiting Battles 13:00 Why Deshawn Hall May Be a Long Shot? 14:57 Khalil Taylor vs. Deshawn Hall Fit 16:24 Defensive End and Linebacker Concerns 17:36 Is Matt Campbell Changing Penn State Recruiting? 19:11 Football Guys vs. Star Rankings 21:18 Jamir Dean, Samaj Robinson and Zachary Gleason Flip Watch 23:45 Why Jamir Dean Is Penn State’s Must-Keep Commit 26:40 Penn State vs. Georgia, Oklahoma and West Virginia 28:34 Matt Campbell and Terry Smith’s Relationship Recruiting 29:20 What Penn State Must Accomplish This Weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday27 min
BIG 10 SQUAD: Congress is trying to SAVE College Football | How this impacts Penn State
The Big Ten and SEC unite to push back against Congress’s sweeping plan to overhaul college football, setting up a powerful standoff that could reshape the sport’s future. With player compensation, playoff formats, and media rights on the line, can any legislation succeed without college football’s biggest powerhouses on board? The Big 10 Squad dissects the motives behind congressional intervention in NCAA sports, conference politics, and the relentless pursuit of media power. The crew shifts focus to Wisconsin Badgers football, debating whether Luke Fickell’s squad can clear a six-and-a-half win total and what’s at stake for his job security. Insights on quarterback Colton Joseph, a soft Big Ten schedule, and the looming challenges from Notre Dame and Penn State add fuel to the debate. Is this the season Wisconsin bounces back, or are bigger shakeups ahead for the Badgers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago21 min
Penn State Must Close Recruits AND Stop Flips... Matt Campbell's First Official Visit Test
Penn State football has a massive official visit weekend ahead, and Matt Campbell’s staff has several major 2027 recruiting storylines to manage. With Jamir Dean back on campus after Georgia made a push, Khalil Taylor and DeShawn Hall in the wide receiver conversation, and Case Alexander standing out as a key linebacker target, this weekend could say a lot about where Penn State’s 2027 class is headed. Zach Seyko and Pat Koerbler (https://x.com/Poerbler) break down Penn State’s official visitors, the committed players who still need to be re-secured, wide receiver recruiting, defensive end needs, linebacker targets, and what this weekend means for Matt Campbell’s recruiting approach. The discussion includes Jamir Dean, Khalil Taylor, DeShawn Hall, Case Alexander, Caleb Cooper, Tyson Washington, Ifeanyi Emedobi, Zachary Gleason, Samaj Robinson, Landon Blum, Kashif Moore, and more. This weekend matters because Penn State is not only trying to add commitments. The Nittany Lions also need to protect the players already in the class and prove this new recruiting structure can close. If Penn State lands multiple targets and keeps its key commits steady, the 2027 class could leave the weekend with real momentum. Penn State fans: what would make this official visit weekend a success — keeping Jamir Dean, landing Khalil Taylor, landing Case Alexander, or adding multiple commitments? 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’s Massive Official Visit Weekend 1:41 Jamir Dean, Georgia, and Commit Retention 3:32 Why Jamir Dean Is More Than a Three-Star 4:31 Zachary Gleason, Semajay Robinson, and Flip Concerns 5:12 What Would Make This Weekend a Success? 7:17 Case Alexander and Penn State’s Linebacker Push 9:20 Khalil Taylor vs. DeShawn Hall Debate Begins 10:22 FanDuel and Everydayer Club Break 12:05 Penn State’s Wide Receiver Recruiting Priorities 14:30 Khalil Taylor’s Talent vs. DeShawn Hall’s Fit 15:15 Why Khalil Taylor Would Hurt to Lose 17:03 What Comes Next After This Visit Weekend 18:14 Peer Recruiting and Matt Campbell’s Class Strategy 19:19 Penn State’s Need at Defensive End
- 3 days ago27 min
Penn State Wrestling Got Outdone by Oklahoma State? — U20, U23 Tournament Takeaways!
Penn State wrestling, Oklahoma State wrestling, and Virginia Tech wrestling all had major storylines coming out of the U20 World Team Trials and U23 Nationals. Penn State only put one wrestler on the U20 World Team, but Jayden James showed why he remains one of the biggest future names in the Nittany Lions’ pipeline. This episode breaks down Jayden James, Connor Mirasola, Cole Mirasola, Grey Burnett, Clinton Shepherd, Kobe Merrill, Dreshaun Ross, Landon Robideau, Bo Bassett, Aaron Seidel, Ryan Burton, Bennett Berge, and more. Zach Seyko and Cody Stovall discuss Penn State’s heavyweight outlook, Oklahoma State’s future under David Taylor, Virginia Tech’s rise, U20 and U23 results, lineup questions, roster retention, recruiting cycles, and what all of it means for Cael Sanderson and Penn State wrestling. The biggest question is whether this weekend says something real about the future of college wrestling. Penn State is still spending like the top program in the sport, but Oklahoma State is investing heavily and Virginia Tech may be moving into the next tier faster than expected. Penn State wrestling fans: are you more concerned about heavyweight, Virginia Tech’s rise, or Oklahoma State’s momentum? 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 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 Virginia Tech, Penn State and Oklahoma State U20 Debate 1:22 Why Virginia Tech Had the Best U20 Weekend 2:12 Bennett Berge and Oklahoma State’s 184 Outlook 3:04 D. Lockett, Jaden James and U20 Expectations 4:30 Jaden James Looks Like a Penn State Star 6:17 Virginia Tech’s U20 Breakthrough with Bo Bassett 7:47 Why Penn State Fans Should Not Panic 8:59 Penn State, Oklahoma State and the Future of Recruiting 9:20 Ad Break 11:25 Penn State’s U20 Weekend in Context 12:40 Connor Mirasola Wins at Heavyweight 14:05 Drayshawn Ross vs Kobe Merrill Debate 15:04 Kobe Merrill’s Gas Tank Question 16:39 Drayshawn Ross’ Long-Term Upside 17:07 Penn State’s Heavyweight Concern 19:17 Penn State and Oklahoma State Spending Arms Race 21:57 Roster Retention and NIL Spending 23:57 Iowa, Ohio State, Nebraska and Virginia Tech Spending 26:29 Why Virginia Tech Can Change the Wrestling Landscape 27:45 Final Penn State and Oklahoma State Thoughts
- 3 days ago20 min
Penn State Has a MASSIVE Recruiting Weekend Ahead + Would Chaz Coleman Come Back?!
Penn State football has a massive 2027 recruiting weekend ahead, and Matt Campbell’s official visit strategy puts several priority targets on commitment watch. With more than 25 visitors expected, the Nittany Lions need this weekend to produce real momentum. Today’s episode breaks down Penn State’s top recruiting targets, including Case Alexander, Khalil Taylor, DeShawn Hall, Tyson Washington, Caleb Cooper, Jameer Dean, Landon Blum, Will Wood, Blake Betton, Aiden Gibson, and Aniti Paiva. We also discuss how Matt Campbell’s recruiting approach compares to James Franklin’s old strategy, why Penn State needs help at wide receiver and safety, and what Chaz Coleman’s Tennessee situation could mean if Virginia Tech and James Franklin get involved. This weekend matters because Penn State is trying to build the identity of its 2027 class while also closing on uncommitted priority prospects. If the Nittany Lions land multiple commitments, Campbell’s strategy looks smart. If they leave empty-handed, the concern becomes obvious. Penn State fans: which recruit are you watching closest this weekend? 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/LockedOnNittanyhttps://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’s Massive Official Visit Weekend 1:10 Matt Campbell’s 2027 Recruiting Strategy 2:08 Key Visitors: Khalil Taylor, Case Alexander, Caleb Cooper 3:24 Case Alexander Commitment Watch 5:04 Caleb Cooper and Penn State’s Safety Need 6:22 Wide Receiver Recruiting: Khalil Taylor, DeShawn Hall, Jameer Dean 7:58 Why This Weekend Is Boom-or-Bust 8:37 Matt Campbell vs. James Franklin Recruiting Approach 9:53 Chaz Coleman and the Virginia Tech Angle 10:13 Indeed Ad Read 11:17 Chaz Coleman’s Tennessee Situation Explained 12:54 Did Penn State Dodge a NIL Disaster? 15:06 Chaz Coleman, Homesickness, and Tennessee Fit 17:25 Would Penn State Take Chaz Coleman Back? 18:21 Why James Franklin and Virginia Tech Make Sense 20:03 Ghost Transfer Rules and Final Prediction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago20 min
Three Penn State Commits Visit Elsewhere... Recruiting Expert Predicts if They Flip!
Penn State football recruiting enters a major weekend as Matt Campbell and the Nittany Lions try to protect key 2027 commits and close on several important official visitors. Jamir Dean’s visit to Georgia is the biggest concern, while Semajay Robinson and Zachary Gleason also visited elsewhere before heading back to Penn State. On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko and Brian Smith discuss Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class, Jamir Dean, Zachary Gleason, Semajay Robinson, Khalil Taylor, DeShawn Hall, Case Alexander, Tyson Washington, Caleb Cooper, NIL pressure, official visit strategy, and why this weekend matters for Matt Campbell’s roster-building plan. The conversation also gets into whether Penn State should consider a no-visit policy for committed prospects, how NIL has changed recruiting, why speed at wide receiver is so important, and what would count as a successful official visit weekend for the Nittany Lions. Penn State fans: which recruit is the most important for Matt Campbell to land or hold onto — Jameer Dean, Khalil Taylor, DeSean Hall, or someone else? 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 2027 Commits Visit Elsewhere 1:26 Brian Smith on Flip Risk and NIL Recruiting 2:27 Should Penn State Use a No-Visit Policy? 4:52 Jameer Dean’s Georgia Visit and Penn State Concern 6:13 Why Jameer Dean’s Speed Changes the Offense 7:34 How Penn State Can Respond to NIL Pressure 10:45 Penn State’s Official Visit Weekend Preview 12:30 Khalil Taylor, DeSean Hall and Top Targets 13:56 Matt Campbell’s One-Weekend Visit Strategy 14:54 Why This Weekend Is a Litmus Test 17:40 Penn State Recruiting Predictions 19:40 DeShawn Hall, Khalil Taylor and Final Takeaways Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago18 min
Matt Campbell's Official Visit Strategy is RISKY For Penn State...
Penn State football recruiting is entering a huge official visit stretch under Matt Campbell, and this weekend could reveal a lot about his new approach with the Nittany Lions. Campbell is loading up one major Penn State recruiting weekend with most of the 2027 class already committed, plus several priority targets still on the board. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Penn State’s official visit strategy, how it differs from the James Franklin approach, and why names like Jamir Dean, Khalil Taylor, DeShawn Hall, Case Alexander, Efeanyi Emedobi, Tyson Washington, Caleb Cooper, Zachary Gleason, Semajay Robinson, and Dhillon McGee are worth watching. The episode also looks at commit visits elsewhere, possible NIL factors, wide receiver recruiting, defensive back depth, and whether Penn State needs contingency plans if a flip happens. This matters because Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class is already taking shape, but official visit season can create real movement. Campbell appears to be prioritizing culture, chemistry, and peer recruiting, but the risk is obvious: if key targets leave campus uncommitted or current commits keep looking around, Penn State may have to adjust quickly. Penn State fans, what concerns you more right now: Jamir Dean visiting Georgia, commits taking other visits, or Campbell’s all-in official visit strategy? 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 Matt Campbell’s recruiting gamble 2:05 Penn State’s loaded official visit weekend 3:29 Why Campbell is changing the strategy 4:27 Key Penn State recruiting targets to know 6:33 The risk of going all-in on one weekend 8:53 Penn State commits visiting elsewhere 9:15 Indeed ad read 10:38 Should Penn State worry about flips? 12:55 Jamir Dean visits Georgia 15:12 Semajay Robinson and Zachary Gleason concerns 17:05 Penn State’s defensive back contingency plan 17:59 Final recruiting takeaway Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 5 days ago29 min
ESPN Bashes 24-Team College Football Playoff?! + The Perfect Fix For the CFB Postseason
Penn State football could face a very different College Football Playoff standard if expansion reaches 24 teams. On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins react to ESPN’s criticism of a 24-team CFP model and debate what it would mean for Penn State, Indiana, the Big Ten, and the future of college football. Topics include Penn State’s playoff expectations, Matt Campbell’s pressure in an expanded field, whether the CFP committee should go away, how conference schedules could change, why rivalry games may lose or gain value, and whether a Big Ten football tournament could actually solve part of the problem. The conversation also touches on Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, the Power Four, Group of Six programs, conference title games, bowl games, and the future of regular-season stakes. For Penn State fans, the biggest question is simple: if the playoff grows, is there any excuse for Penn State to miss it? Expansion may create more access, but it also creates a new level of accountability for programs with Big Ten resources and national expectations. Drop your thoughts in the comments: would you rather see a 24-team College Football Playoff, a smaller playoff, or a Big Ten tournament-style format? 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/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 ESPN Pushes Back on a 24-Team CFP 0:53 Penn State and Indiana’s Playoff Standard 1:49 Why Zach Is Open to CFP Expansion 3:42 Jacob’s Case Against More Playoff Teams 4:29 Should College Football Get Rid of the Committee? 6:00 Scheduling Changes and Cupcake Games 7:53 Would CFP Expansion Hurt Rivalries? 10:03 Indeed Ad Read 11:54 Rivalry Games in the Playoff Era 14:12 College Football’s Nationalization Problem 17:02 Why “In or Out” Changed Fan Expectations 18:19 Zach’s Plan to Fix College Football 19:16 Big Ten Playoff and Conference Title Game Debate 20:40 College Basketball Model for Football 22:37 Why a Clear Playoff Formula Matters 24:16 Power Four Champions and Group of Six Debate 25:25 Penn State, Indiana, and Expanded CFP Pressure 27:32 Big Ten Tournament Standard for Coaches 28:00 Notre Dame and AP Voter Problem 29:01 Final Thoughts on the Future of the CFP 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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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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