Notre Dame & Michigan TORCH Penn State on the 2026 Recruiting Trail

Penn State just suffered one of the most lopsided recruiting stretches in recent memory — but the class isn’t dead yet.In this Locked On Crossover with recruiting expert Brian Smith, Zach Seyko breaks down:- Why Notre Dame and Michigan combined to take 10+ mutual targets- How NIL, positional stacking, and roster retention shaped PSU’s strategy- Why Jackson Ford and Tyson Harley are big-time bounce-back wins- The looming impact of 2027 — and the current stability in PSU’s class- How retention (not just commitments) is Penn State’s underrated recruiting strength- There’s still time for Penn State to flip key recruits and finish in the top 15. The question is: will they?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!Rugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off your 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.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 #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 – Intro01:10 – Penn State’s 10-Loss Recruiting Stretch, Explained01:55 – Notre Dame & Michigan Targeted PSU’s Board — and Won03:45 – NIL Gaps + Roster Focus: Did PSU Sacrifice 2026 for 2025?07:15 – Sponsor Read09:10 – The 2027 Concern: Will This Bleed Into Next Cycle?12:30 – Pierce Peterson, Jackson Ford, Tyson Harley = PSU Fights Back16:45 – What’s a Realistic Finish for PSU’s 2026 Class?18:00 – Can Carter Meadows or a Flip Save This Class?20:15 – The Value of Retention: Why PSU Avoids Decommit Chaos22:00 – Final Thoughts: Top 15 Still Doable — But It’s a Fight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.