Notre Dame Sweeps Penn State in Recruiting! — Here’s Why It Happened

Penn State football just suffered a recruiting gut punch — losing four top 2026 prospects, including Joey O’Brien, Khary Adams, Luke Wafle, and Grayson McKeogh. Three went to Notre Dame. One went to USC. So… what happened? In this episode, host Zach Seyko breaks down why Penn State was never really in it for O’Brien, how NIL shaped the outcome for Wafle and McKeogh, why this is less about a "collapse" and more about roster strategy, and how James Franklin’s staff is all-in on winning a national title in 2025.Is it a setback? Yes.Is it part of a bigger plan? Also yes.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!RugietRugiet Ready is a next-gen prescription treatment designed to amplify arousal in the brain and boost blood flow. Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off today.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 – Intro: Penn State’s Gut Punch on the Trail01:20 – 4 Targets Lost: O’Brien, Adams, McHugh, Wafle03:30 – Why Joey O’Brien Was Never Truly Coming05:00 – Khary Adams: A Miss, But Understandable06:45 – Explaining Luke Wafle & Grayson McKeogh08:30 – USC and Ohio State: NIL Powerhouses10:50 – What Happened to the PSU-Wafle Family Ties?12:00 – Why D-Linemen Still Should Pick Penn State13:45 – PSU’s Development Pitch No Longer Enough?15:30 – Where PSU Actually Spent NIL Money17:30 – Did Penn State Sacrifice 2026 for 2025 Glory?19:30 – Drew Allar, Singleton, Allen: $3M+ Core21:00 – Hope for 2027: Already Loading Up23:00 – Why There’s No Panic Inside the Building25:00 – Final Thoughts: A Gut Punch, Not a Collapse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.