Penn State football has lost back-to-back Big Ten games, but is Matt Campbell really the person who should be feeling the most pressure? Zach Seyko is joined by Andrew Kalista (https://x.com/KalistaAndrew) of the Blue-White Tailgate Podcast to debate Pat Kraft's job performance, Penn State's lengthy coaching transition, the Beaver Stadium renovation, attendance and revenue concerns, and how much responsibility Kraft owns for the current direction of Penn State Athletics. Then, Zach and Andrew explain why judging Matt Campbell after five games is premature, what would make his first season legitimately concerning, and whether Penn State's biggest football problem is talent, coaching or the challenge of blending an entirely new roster and culture. Plus: why is Penn State still being valued so highly against USC after losses to Wisconsin and Northwestern? Photo credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 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! KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. SupplyHouseVisit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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 Intro1:11 Should Pat Kraft be on the hot seat?3:49 The Penn State coaching search problem8:16 Problems beyond Penn State football9:14 The case for giving Kraft more time11:30 Odoo12:51 Beaver Stadium's financial stakes15:05 Why Matt Campbell deserves time16:42 Penn State's culture and roster-blending problem19:19 Is this really a talent issue?22:30 FanDuel24:26 Can Matt Campbell turn the season around?25:40 Why the Penn State-USC line is so strange28:39 Why Andrew still doesn't trust Penn State31:04 One USC win could change everything Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
