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. Penn State Wrestling Got Outdone by Oklahoma State? — U20, U23 Tournament Takeaways!

    14h ago

    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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  2. Penn State Has a MASSIVE Recruiting Weekend Ahead + Would Chaz Coleman Come Back?!

    1d ago

    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.

    21 min
  3. Three Penn State Commits Visit Elsewhere... Recruiting Expert Predicts if They Flip!

    1d ago

    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.

    21 min
  4. Matt Campbell's Official Visit Strategy is RISKY For Penn State...

    2d ago

    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.

    18 min
  5. ESPN Bashes 24-Team College Football Playoff?! + The Perfect Fix For the CFB Postseason

    2d ago

    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.

    30 min
  6. Connor vs. Cole Mirasola for Starting Heavyweight?! Penn State Wrestling's Potential Lineup Plans...

    2d ago

    Connor vs. Cole Mirasola for Starting Heavyweight?! Penn State Wrestling's Potential Lineup Plans...

    Connor Mirasola won a U23 national title at heavyweight, and that immediately raises a major Penn State wrestling lineup question: what does this mean for Cole Mirasola, Josh Barr, and the 197-to-285 depth chart? On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Connor Mirasola’s move up to heavyweight, why Penn State may view him as insurance at both 197 and 285, and whether a Connor vs. Cole Mirasola heavyweight lineup battle is actually realistic. The episode also recaps the rest of Penn State’s U23 Nationals results, including Connor Pierce taking third, William Henckel finishing fourth, Mason Ellis, Dalton Perry, Kyison Garcia, Sam Beckett, Sean Degle, and Dawson Bundy. This is an important Penn State wrestling conversation because the lineup squeeze is not going away. Josh Barr is locked in at 197, Cole Mirasola is projected at heavyweight, and Connor Mirasola’s U23 title gives Cael Sanderson another option if Penn State needs flexibility. Penn State wrestling fans: do you think Connor Mirasola should challenge Cole Mirasola at heavyweight, or is his best role as Penn State’s 197/285 insurance policy? 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 Connor Mirasola vs. Cole Mirasola at Heavyweight? 1:25 Why Penn State May Be Building 197/285 Depth 2:14 Connor Mirasola’s Role Behind Cole Mirasola 3:13 Josh Barr, 197 Pounds, and Penn State’s Insurance Plan 4:33 Connor Mirasola as Penn State’s Swiss Army Knife 5:13 Cole Mirasola’s Heavyweight Question Marks 6:25 Freestyle vs. Folkstyle for Connor and Cole 7:18 Why Connor Mirasola Could Help Penn State at 197 and 285 8:20 Connor Mirasola Wins U23 Heavyweight Title 8:36 Indeed Ad Read 9:55 Connor Mirasola’s Best-of-Three Win Over Jimmy Mullins 12:19 Connor Pierce Takes Third at U23 Nationals 13:26 Connor Pierce as a Future 149-Pound Option 15:12 Penn State’s Future 149 Lineup Squeeze 16:03 William Henckel Finishes Fourth at 79 KG 17:13 William Henckel’s 174 and 184 Outlook 18:39 Full Penn State U23 Nationals Results 19:05 Final Question: Connor Mirasola or Cole Mirasola? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min
  7. Penn State Wrestling’s U20 Results Raise a Fair Question — Jayden James Makes World Team!

    4d ago

    Penn State Wrestling’s U20 Results Raise a Fair Question — Jayden James Makes World Team!

    Penn State wrestling had an unusual U20 World Team Trials result: Jayden James made the U20 World Team at 74 kg, but he was the only Penn State-affiliated wrestler to claim a spot this cycle. That raises a fair question for Penn State wrestling fans — is this a real concern, or simply the natural cycle after loaded 2024 and 2025 recruiting classes? On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Jayden James’ future Penn State lineup outlook, the possibility of James factoring in at 157 pounds, how PJ Duke could affect the lineup picture, and what that means for weight classes like 149, 157, 174, and 184. The show also covers Clinton Shepherd, Grey Burnett, Sam Herring, Asher Cunningham, the U20 freestyle field, and the future of Penn State’s recruiting pipeline. The bigger point is what this means for Penn State wrestling under Cael Sanderson moving forward. Penn State may have had a quieter U20 cycle than fans are used to, but the next wave of talent still creates major lineup questions and long-term NCAA title potential. Penn State wrestling fans: are you concerned by the U20 results, or is this just part of the cycle? 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 #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Penn State Wrestling U20 Results Begin 1:00 Jayden James Makes the U20 World Team 1:45 Jayden James’ Penn State Lineup Outlook 2:30 Could Jayden James Fit at 157 Pounds? 3:08 Why Penn State Had Only One U20 World Team Wrestler 4:31 Penn State’s 2026 Class vs. 2027 Future 5:01 Clinton Shepherd and Grey Burnett Reach U20 Finals 5:45 Grey Burnett Beats Future Iowa and Oklahoma State Wrestlers 6:19 Why Penn State Could Reload at U20 Next Year 7:09 Sam Herring and Asher Cunningham Outlook 9:05 Sam Herring’s Penn State Development Track 10:18 Clinton Shepherd Beats Sam Herring in Offensive Match 10:58 The Future 149-Pound Lineup Battle 11:58 Asher Cunningham Injury Default and 174 Outlook 12:44 How Five Years of Eligibility Changes Penn State’s Lineup 14:17 Full 2026 U20 World Team Breakdown 15:41 Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, and NCAA-Level Implications 16:26 Why Penn State’s Quiet U20 Year Is Not a Crisis 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. The Future Talent of Penn State Wrestling & How They Fit Into the Lineup!

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    The Future Talent of Penn State Wrestling & How They Fit Into the Lineup!

    Jayden James headlines a loaded group of Penn State wrestling talent at the U20 World Team Trials, and his future lineup fit is already one of the most interesting questions around Cael Sanderson’s program. On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, we break down James, Gray Burnett, Clinton Shepard, Sam Herring, and Asher Cunningham, along with the future Penn State lineup questions at 125, 133, 141, 149, 157, 165, 174, and 184. We also discuss how Mitchell Mesenbrink, PJ Duke, Luke Lilledahl, Marcus Blaze, Shayne Van Ness, William Hankel, Tyler Kasak, Joe Sealey, and others could shape the next few seasons. The U20 World Team Trials matter because Penn State’s future lineup is not just talented — it is crowded. The biggest question is where these blue-chip prospects fit, who could start early, and which wrestlers may have to wait for their opportunity. Penn State wrestling fans: where should Jayden James start his college career — 157, 165, or higher? 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 #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Penn State’s U20 World Team Trials Talent 1:05 Why Jayden James Headlines the Group 2:50 Jayden James at 157 or 165? 3:41 Grey Burnett and Clinton Shepard Join the Future Picture 4:39 Grey Burnett, Landon Sidon, and the 125/133 Future 6:29 Clinton Shepard’s Path at 149 7:41 Why James Is More Certain Than Shepard Right Now 8:19 Indeed Ad Read 9:42 Clinton Shepard Beats Sam Herring 14–8 10:17 Sam Herring’s Uphill Lineup Path 11:18 Could Herring Grow Into 149 or 157? 12:18 The Future 149-Pound Logjam 13:11 Asher Cunningham’s Complicated Path at 174/184 14:40 Cunningham, Hankel, Duke, and the 174 Battle 15:19 U20 World Team Trials Paths for Penn State Wrestlers 15:43 Jaden James, Gray Burnett, and Isaiah Cortez 16:10 Clinton Shepard vs. Bo Bassett Outlook 16:46 Asher Cunningham’s Path Through Ryan Burton 17:21 Best-Case vs. Realistic Penn State U20 Outcomes 18:03 Penn State, Oklahoma State, and Future Recruiting Waves 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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