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.

  1. CFB Experts Argue Penn State Made WRONG Move Firing James Franklin!

    9H AGO

    CFB Experts Argue Penn State Made WRONG Move Firing James Franklin!

    Penn State football is already being judged in the Matt Campbell era, and the James Franklin debate is not going away. With Franklin now at Virginia Tech, Penn State fans are watching recruiting, roster movement, quarterback development, and big-game expectations to see who really wins the split. On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko joins Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs to discuss Penn State’s recruiting under Matt Campbell, Virginia Tech’s momentum with James Franklin, Ethan Grunkemeyer’s ceiling, Franklin’s quarterback development history, Penn State’s record in major Big Ten games, and what a possible Big Ten/SEC super conference could mean for the ACC and the rest of college football. The biggest question for Penn State is not whether recruiting immediately falls off. The bigger question is whether Matt Campbell can maintain the floor James Franklin built while finally winning more of the games that decide Big Ten titles and College Football Playoff positioning. Penn State fans: did Penn State make the right move, or does Matt Campbell have to prove it against Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and the rest of 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 #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Did Penn State Make a Mistake With James Franklin? 1:13 Why Penn State Fans Are Still Watching Virginia Tech 2:47 What Does Penn State Need to Prove After Franklin? 4:50 Virginia Tech’s Recruiting Boost Under James Franklin 6:05 Penn State’s Big-Game Problem Under Franklin 8:10 Why Recruiting Won’t Decide the Franklin Split 9:26 Ad Break 11:49 Matt Campbell’s Penn State Recruiting Start 13:45 Matt Campbell’s Big-Game Tradeoff 16:14 Virginia Tech Season Expectations 17:40 James Franklin’s Schedule Full of Penn State Ghosts 19:55 James Franklin’s Quarterback Development Question 20:47 Ethan Grunkemeyer’s Ceiling at Virginia Tech 23:02 Could the ACC Get Left Behind? 24:34 Big Ten, SEC and Super Conference Pressure 26:07 Could Penn State Ever Go Independent? 29:26 Why College Football Is Trending Toward Super Conferences 31:12 Locked On Super League Joke and Closing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  2. Penn State & Matt Campbell Will Be Better Than People Think in Year One!

    19H AGO

    Penn State & Matt Campbell Will Be Better Than People Think in Year One!

    Penn 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.

    21 min
  3. Penn State & Matt Campbell's Playoff Hopes May Come Down to This

    1D AGO

    Penn State & Matt Campbell's Playoff Hopes May Come Down to This

    Penn 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.

    33 min
  4. The Penn State & Matt Campbell Recruiting Debate Has Already Started...

    2D AGO

    The Penn State & Matt Campbell Recruiting Debate Has Already Started...

    Penn 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.

    30 min
  5. Penn State Wrestling’s Lineup Squeeze Is Getting Real... FloWrestling Debates What's Next for PSU

    3D AGO

    Penn State Wrestling’s Lineup Squeeze Is Getting Real... FloWrestling Debates What's Next for PSU

    Penn 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.

    20 min
  6. Penn State Just Got a DOUBLE Dose of Great Recruiting News! — 2027 TE Sean Currie Commits!

    4D AGO

    Penn State Just Got a DOUBLE Dose of Great Recruiting News! — 2027 TE Sean Currie Commits!

    Penn 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.

    17 min
  7. Penn State & Matt Campbell Just Landed a POWERFUL Prospect... 2027 DT Aniti Paiva commits!

    4D AGO

    Penn State & Matt Campbell Just Landed a POWERFUL Prospect... 2027 DT Aniti Paiva commits!

    Penn 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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  8. Penn State Football Recruiting Just Hit a Pressure Point... New Test for Matt Campbell!

    5D AGO

    Penn State Football Recruiting Just Hit a Pressure Point... New Test for Matt Campbell!

    Penn 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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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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