Penn State’s Next Head Coach? Eli Drinkwitz Leads the Race! + Indiana EXPOSED as Frauds?!
Penn State’s Next Head Coach? Eli Drinkwitz Leads the Race! + Indiana EXPOSED as Frauds?!  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Nov 12 2025
Description: Penn State’s coaching search just took a surprising twist — Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri has emerged as the leading candidate to replace James Franklin. But does he really make Penn State a national title contender?Host Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Jacob Goins (Locked On Hoosiers) break down the pros and cons of hiring Drinkwitz, compare him to Jeff Brohm and Brian Hartline, and explain why Mike Elko still remains the grand-slam hire.Plus: Is Indiana a fraud after nearly losing to Penn State? The guys debate the Hoosiers’ playoff chances and make their Week 12 Big Ten picks.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 – Intro01:30 – Penn State’s Coaching Search: Eli Drinkwitz Leads the Race03:40 – Why Drinkwitz Might Be “James Franklin 2.0”06:00 – Jeff Brohm or Eli Drinkwitz? The Big Decision08:15 – Can Drinkwitz Recruit and Win in the Big Ten?09:45 – Penn State Fan Reaction: Split Opinions on Drinkwitz Hire12:30 – Is Indiana a Fraud After Penn State Scare?15:00 – Kurt Signetti’s Hoosiers vs Ohio State Preview19:00 – Ethan Grunkemeyer’s Growth and Penn State’s Future21:00 – Big Ten Week 12 Picks and Predictions27:30 – Penn State vs Michigan State Breakdown32:00 – Closing Thoughts & Coaching Search Takeaways Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.