Penn State’s Coaching Hot Board Resets — THIS Candidate is Rising Fast!
Penn State’s Coaching Hot Board Resets — THIS Candidate is Rising Fast!  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Tue Oct 28 2025
Description: Penn State’s coaching search just took a major turn — Brian Hartline is rising fast and could soon become the preferred candidate. Zach Seyko explains why Hartline’s youth, energy, and recruiting success make him a realistic fit for Penn State and why other top names like Kalen DeBoer and Mike Elko are slipping away. He also breaks down Terry Smith’s latest injury updates ahead of the Ohio State game, what the two-quarterback system might look like without Jaxon Smolik, and how Penn State’s recent recruiting flips (Jahsiear Rogers, Davion Brown) reflect a program waiting for 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!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 – Intro1:35 – Why Hartline Fits Penn State’s Future Vision4:15 – Why Hartline’s NFL Experience & Recruiting Make Him Special7:45 – Keeping Jim Knowles with Hartline Makes Sense10:20 – Why Elko & DeBoer Are Falling Off Penn State’s Radar13:50 – Hartline’s Realistic Path to Becoming PSU’s Preferred Choice15:05 – Two-QB System Without Smolik: Why It’s Too Risky vs Ohio State17:10 – Terry Smith’s Injury Updates20:15 – Singleton’s Role Change & Wildcat Wrinkles on Offense23:30 – Recruiting Fallout: Rogers Flips to Oklahoma, Brown Decommits27:20 – Class of 2026 Damage Control30:30 – Why Penn State Can Recover Through the Transfer Portal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.