Ohio State's Brian Hartline Would ELEVATE Penn State + James Franklin to Virginia Tech?!
Ohio State's Brian Hartline Would ELEVATE Penn State + James Franklin to Virginia Tech?!  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Oct 31 2025
Description: If Penn State hires Brian Hartline, their recruiting problems are over — period. Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Brian Smith, Locked On's recruiting expert, discuss how Hartline would instantly elevate Penn State’s talent pipeline, fix the wide receiver room, and attract elite quarterbacks. They also break down the James Franklin to Virginia Tech rumors, how NIL will affect his next move, and what Penn State can realistically do to upset Ohio State this weekend. Plus: what interim coach Terry Smith must do to keep the locker room motivated amid the coaching chaos.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle.Mazda. Move and Be Moved.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 – Intro1:30 – Brian Hartline Would Fix Penn State’s Recruiting Immediately5:55 – Hartline’s Recruiting Strategy: Coaches vs Schools7:15 – Why He’s the Only Hire That Changes Penn State Overnight9:10 – Franklin’s Ceiling Exposed, Hartline’s Modern Approach Explained12:00 – Franklin to Virginia Tech Rumors Heating Up13:50 – Why Franklin Fits the ACC17:10 – Could Michigan State or UCLA Be Better Franklin Fits?21:05 – Why Penn State Won’t Miss Him25:00 – Ohio State Preview26:35 – Why PSU’s Practices Look Different28:15 – The Element of Surprise?30:05 – Penn State’s Chance to Cover the 20.5-Point Spread32:00 – Ohio State’s Plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.