Notre Dame Isn't Done?! And Now Michigan?! How Penn State Will Respond With 2026 Recruits

Penn State took some gut punches from Notre Dame — but that battle is over. Now Michigan is the new threat on the recruiting trail.In this episode, Zach Seyko breaks down:- How Michigan could land Marky Walbridge, Dorian Barney, and Travis Johnson- Why Carter Meadows is likely headed elsewhere — and what PSU’s NIL ceiling really is- Why 2026 isn’t a lost class, and how 2027 is already trending up- The impact of Pierce Petersohn’s commitment, and why Penn State is still Tight End U- A fiery rebuttal to Iowa fans claiming TE superiority- If you think the sky is falling, this episode is here to say: it's complicated — and far from over.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 – Intro01:40 – Notre Dame’s Recruiting Sweep03:00 – Why Notre Dame Won: NIL, Relationships, Readiness04:45 – Penn State’s Response06:30 – Why The Losses Won't Continue08:25 – Sponsor Read09:55 – Michigan Is Copying Notre Dame’s Playbook11:15 – O-line target Commits to Michigan12:30 – Dorian Barney Trending Maize and Blue13:45 – Wide Receiver Target Gone Too?15:00 – What About 5-Star Carter Meadows?16:30 – PSU’s Bounce Back: Tyson Harley + Jackson Ford17:50 – Sponsor Read19:10 – Newest Commit Pierce Petersohn20:15 – Tight End Room Outlook22:10 – Tight End U Debate: Iowa vs. PSU23:45 – Final Thoughts: The Sky Isn’t Falling  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.