The SURPRISE Penn State Players & Coaches That Could Follow James Franklin to Virginia Tech
The SURPRISE Penn State Players & Coaches That Could Follow James Franklin to Virginia Tech  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Tue Nov 25 2025
Description: James Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech is already shaking up Penn State football. Host Zach Seyko welcomes Hunter Hodies, Virginia Tech alum and Locked On Penguins host, to analyze how Franklin’s staff and recruiting network could impact Penn State’s future.They discuss possible staff shifts (Terry Smith, Andy Frank, Ricky Rahne), potential player movement (Tony Rojas, Amare Campbell, Anthony Donkoh), and whether Franklin can rebuild Virginia Tech into an ACC power.Plus: The five-year outlook for both programs — and why Penn State’s next coaching hire could define the next decade.Check out Locked On Penguins!Hunter on X: https://x.com/HunterHodiesThe show: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-penguins/#PennState #VirginiaTech #JamesFranklin #CollegeFootball #WeAre #B1G #ACCBecome an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout.WayfairDon’t miss out on early Black Friday deals.Head to https://Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale for up to 70% off. Sale ends December 7th.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 Intro2:00 How VT Will Poach Penn State Talent5:16 Virginia Tech’s Recruiting Focus7:40 Why Penn State Must Secure Terry Smith12:05 Who Could Follow Franklin?14:11 VT Coordinators?17:19 Player Watchlist20:45 NIL, Portal Money & VT’s New Financial Edge23:50 The 5-Year Outlook: Penn State vs. Virginia Tech29:50 Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.