Expect James Franklin to go After Penn State Roster — Nittany Lions FACE Tough Road Ahead
Expect James Franklin to go After Penn State Roster — Nittany Lions FACE Tough Road Ahead  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Tue Nov 18 2025
Description: Shockwaves hit Penn State football as James Franklin leaves for Virginia Tech, leaving the Nittany Lions searching for a new identity and head coach. Can Virginia Tech capitalize on Franklin's recruiting prowess, or are they repeating old mistakes? Zach Seyko and Matt Freiler debate Franklin’s legacy, the threat of roster and coaching staff migration, and whether Penn State risks losing rising stars like Tony Rojas, Amare Campbell, and Ethan Grunkemeyer to the Hokies.The conversation heats up on who should steer Penn State’s future—should the program trust insider Terry Smith, or make a bold play for names like Eli Drinkwitz, Jeff Brohm, or even Brian Hartline? Exploring coaching philosophy, program direction, and the cultural soul of Penn State, this episode questions if the Nittany Lions can finally shatter their ceiling or risk another cycle of missed opportunities under new leadership.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!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 #footballKey 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=100:00 Intro01:20 Franklin Domino Effect04:51 Questionable Hire by VA Tech?11:23 Penn State's Direction Under Franklin15:59 Franklin's Philosophy Explained17:17 Penn State's Football Leadership Direction22:57 Coaching Transition and Terry's Future24:58 Penn State Coaching Search Insights31:36 Coach Decisions Beyond Weekly Results33:24 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.