CHAOS?! Recruiting expert reacts to ROUGH intel for Penn State football & 2026 class

Penn State football is on the verge of losing four of its top 2026 targets — and the timing couldn’t be worse.Zach Seyko and Brian Smith break down how Penn State went from leader to longshot for Joey O’Brien, Khary Adams, Luke Wafle, and Grayson McKeogh, with Notre Dame suddenly poised to sweep them all. What changed? Why is USC suddenly involved? And how much of this is fixable?This crossover episode dives deep into Penn State’s recruiting strategy, NIL challenges, and why a doomsday scenario could be unfolding unless James Franklin & Co. flip the script soon.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!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 monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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 – Intro: Penn State's Recruiting Crossroads01:20 – Joey O’Brien Trending to Notre Dame04:00 – Did Penn State See This Coming? Signs of Trouble06:00 – How PSU's DB Class Got Complicated08:00 – Could Losing O’Brien Spark a Domino Effect?11:20 – The Kari Adams Dilemma12:30 – Why Dorian Barney Is Now a Must-Get15:00 – Can Jim Knowles Help Save the Secondary?16:45 – Luke Wafle Drama: From Lock to Longshot18:10 – USC's Surprise Entry — NIL in Play?19:30 – Recruiting Doomsday Scenario: ND's 4-Player Sweep22:00 – Is the Orange Bowl Loss Fueling This Shift?24:00 – Jackson Ford, Immanuel Iheanacho26:30 – Tier 2 Behavior? Why This Feels Like 10–2 in Recruiting28:00 – How Penn State Can Flip the Script Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.