Future National Champs? Answering Penn State's Biggest Questions Ahead of Massive Season

Join host Zach Seyko and special guest Landon Tengwall, former Penn State player and college football analyst, for a special on-the-road edition of Locked On Nittany Lions! Dive into the burning questions surrounding Penn State's 2025 football season, including national title expectations, strengths like the elite run game and coaching staff, potential pitfalls such as injuries and the passing game, Drew Allar's Heisman chances, backup QB battles, breakout players, and toughest non-Big Ten foes like Clemson and Texas. Packed with rapid-fire debates on James Franklin's legacy, Jim Knowles' defense, and playoff scenarios – essential listening for Nittany Lions fans eyeing a championship run. Subscribe for more Penn State insights!Check out Landon's work!X: https://x.com/LandonTengwallYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhl02UZMecnCNweA2nMnQwBecome 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 www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY 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 #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=100:00:00 - Introduction and National Title Expectations00:01:43 - Penn State's Strengths and Coaching Edge00:03:36 - Potential Weaknesses and Injury Risks00:05:26 - Offensive Concerns and Tight End Depth00:08:46 - Natty or Bust Mindset00:10:40 - James Franklin's Legacy and Big Games00:13:47 - Sponsor00:15:13 - Drew Allar as Heisman Contender00:18:33 - Allar's Next Step and Risk-Taking00:22:09 - Win Total and Beating Ohio State/Oregon00:26:29 - Backup QBs: Smolik vs. Grunkemeyer00:28:30 - Breakout Players on Offense and Defense00:32:26 - Underrated Talent and Depth00:37:18 - Toughest Non-Big Ten Opponents00:39:29 - Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.