Penn State's Progress WASTED vs. Indiana + NEW Leader in Head Coach Search
Penn State's Progress WASTED vs. Indiana + NEW Leader in Head Coach Search  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Sun Nov 09 2025
Description: Penn State fought hard, had No. 2 Indiana on the ropes, and looked the best it has in weeks — but none of it matters. The Nittany Lions still can’t win a big game. Zach Seyko and producer Zane Brancefield break down another heartbreaking loss, why this season proves Penn State’s need for a full reset, and the latest intel on the coaching search.Sources tell Locked On Nittany Lions that Eli Drinkwitz has emerged as the leading candidate to replace James Franklin, with Jeff Brohm, Brian Hartline, and Alex Golesh still in play. Plus, what to expect from the transfer portal and why the next head coach must rebuild Penn State’s identity from the ground up.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!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.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.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 – Intro01:00 – Penn State’s Universal Curse04:30 – Grunkemeyer’s Growth & Offensive Positives07:00 – Indiana’s Luck & Penn State’s Heartbreak12:30 – Coaching Search Intel: New Leader?14:30 – Who Should Penn State Want Most?17:00 – Jeff Brohm: The Big-Game Winner PSU Needs19:30 – Alex Golesh: The Offensive Innovator Wild Card22:00 – Transfer Portal Chaos & Roster Reset25:30 – Why Timing the Hire Matters27:30 – How Drinkwitz or Brohm Could Rebuild PSU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.