Recruiting Expert Explains How James Franklin Can HURT Penn State at Virginia Tech
Recruiting Expert Explains How James Franklin Can HURT Penn State at Virginia Tech  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Nov 20 2025
Description: James Franklin is officially the new head coach at Virginia Tech — and Penn State fans are stunned.Host Zach Seyko and recruiting expert Brian Smith break down the fallout: how Franklin could hurt Penn State in the portal, which players and assistants might follow him, and where the Nittany Lions go from here in their coaching search.They also debate how big the Penn State job really is — top 10, top 15, or something less?Subscribe for daily Penn State football coverage — part of the Locked On Podcast Network.#WeAre #PennState #VirginiaTech #CollegeFootball #B1G #TransferPortalBecome an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #football#recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #highschoolfootballKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=10:00 Intro1:47 Did Penn State Make a Mistake?2:47 Can Franklin Build VT Quickly?5:30 How Penn State’s Uncertainty Hurts Recruiting8:20 What Franklin Did Right at Penn State12:26 Portal Fallout: Who Might Follow Franklin17:40 Maryland & DMV Recruiting Impact20:52 How Good Is Penn State as a Job, Really?26:00 Coaching Search Candidates (Hartline, Drinkwitz, DeBoer)28:00 Final Thoughts – Penn State’s Next Move Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.