Matt Campbell & Penn State Will Be The NEXT Curt Cignetti and Indiana + Big Ten Conference News
Matt Campbell & Penn State Will Be The NEXT Curt Cignetti and Indiana + Big Ten Conference News  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Dec 11 2025
Description: Penn State sends shockwaves through the Big Ten with the hire of Matt Campbell, raising expectations for the Nittany Lions' future. Will Campbell’s proven success—maximizing results at Iowa State without top-tier resources—translate to a championship run in State College? Zach and Jacob Goins debate whether this move is a game-changer or a risky bet, comparing it to Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana and exploring fan reactions, recruiting strategies, and the impact of assistant hires like Derek Hoodjer and Terry Smith.Indiana cements its status as college football’s elite by defeating Ohio State for the Big Ten title and earning a #1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The hosts break down Indiana’s dominant defense, Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-worthy season, and their chances against Alabama or Oklahoma. Hot topics include Pat Fitzgerald’s arrival at Michigan State, Bob Chesney’s fit at UCLA, and the ongoing debate over Notre Dame’s independence. Can the Big Ten claim a third straight national championship?Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Follow & 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=10:00 Intro1:40 Campbell "is not a splash hire”4:15 The Cignetti parallel — from Indiana’s rebuild to Penn State’s redemption arc6:45 Can Campbell turn Penn State into the Big Ten’s next powerhouse?9:15 Why Matt Campbell is a true football coach, not a marketer11:10 Indiana’s dominance: Hoosiers crowned Big Ten Champions13:45 How Indiana’s defensive front wrecked Ohio State’s offense17:00 Can Indiana sustain success or is this their peak?22:15 Big Ten’s new look26:30 Notre Dame snubbed again — and why independence finally backfired29:50 CFP committee review – what they got right, what’s still broken30:40 Which Big Ten team wins it all?32:20 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.