BENCHED?! Penn State Starter Could Be Demoted in Lineup Shuffle

Game week is here, and Penn State has some surprises brewing in its lineup. Host Zach Seyko breaks down why a starter from last season could be on the bench as the offensive line battles heat up between Nolan Rucci, Anthony Donkoh, Cooper Cousins, and TJ Shanahan. On defense, Xavier Gilliam’s breakout camp could push veteran Alonzo Ford out of the starting lineup.Plus, quarterback Drew Allar has been given rare trust by Andy Kotelnicki to call his own plays at the line of scrimmage, something most college quarterbacks never do. And on the recruiting front, five-star Kemon Spell went off for 293 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while 2026 commit Messiah Mickens reaffirmed his pledge, and Penn State continues to push for a flip of five-star edge Zion Elee from Maryland.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code FOOTBALL to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!  Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af\_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington\_lockedon25&deep\_link\_value=promo&deep\_link\_sub1=lockedon25&af\_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2FRugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https://www.supplyhouse.com/apply-for-trademaster 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.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.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=100:00 – Could a Returning Starter Be Benched?01:20 – O-Line Battle: Rucci, Donkoh, Cousins & Shanahan04:24 – Why the OL Depth Is a “Good Problem”06:08 – Xavier Gilliam Surging at DT, Ford’s Spot in Danger11:12 – Drew Allar Given Rare Freedom to Call Plays15:58 – The Guardrails on Allar’s Play-Calling Power19:09 – Recruiting Update: Kemon Spell’s Monster Game22:20 – Messiah Mickens Locks in Commitment23:57 – Can PSU Flip 5⭐ Edge Zion Elee from Maryland?27:31 – Elee’s Status & Maryland Uncertainty28:28 – Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.