Penn State May Have the Easiest Big Ten Schedule + Rating PSU's Best Transfer Portal Players

Big Ten Football faces major shakeups as Iowa, not Penn State or Indiana, claims the easiest schedule in the conference. Are the Hawkeyes poised for a surprise playoff run, or will lingering quarterback concerns derail their chances? Zach Seyko (Locked on Nittany Lions) and Jacob Goins (Locked on Hoosiers) weigh the implications for Penn State, Indiana, and the entire Big Ten as conference realignment and scheduling imbalance spark debate. Spring practice standouts, transfer portal impact, and ESPN’s newcomers rankings dominate the discussion. Is Nick Marsh the Big Ten’s most valuable newcomer, or does Josh Hoover’s arrival shift the outlook for Indiana? The hosts spotlight under-the-radar players like Zion Tracy and breakout candidates across both programs. With Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue, and Oregon facing daunting slates, the hosts ask: Who’s truly built to withstand the Big Ten gauntlet in 2026? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.The all-new Mazda CX-5. More to move every side of you. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Intro 0:31 Penn State vs. Indiana Schedule Debate Begins 1:44 Why Iowa Was Ranked No. 1 3:27 Why Penn State May Still Have the Easiest Schedule 5:56 Big Ten Depth Problem vs. SEC Depth Debate 7:43 Matt Campbell Gets a Huge Year 1 Break at Penn State 12:16 Nick Marsh vs. Josh Hoover in the Big Ten Transfer Debate 13:39 Why Rocco Becht Still Matters So Much for Penn State 15:16 James Peoples, Brock Riker, and Penn State Portal Value 18:10 Penn State and Indiana Spring Practice Standouts 20:23 Indiana’s Under-the-Radar Spring Names 23:25 Zion Tracy, Kobe Howard, and Penn State WR Buzz 26:38 Final Penn State Takeaways From Spring Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.