Penn State QB Commit: “We’ll Have 5 of PA’s Top Guys”... Meet James Armstrong!

Penn State football 2028 quarterback commit James Armstrong joins Locked On Nittany Lions for an exclusive interview about his early commitment, his relationship with Matt Campbell and his plan to help build Penn State’s 2028 recruiting class. Armstrong explains why Penn State separated itself from his other options, why he considers himself firmly committed despite future visits and NIL opportunities, and why he believes the Nittany Lions can land at least five of Pennsylvania’s top prospects. He also discusses offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser, quarterbacks coach Jake Waters, his development as a passer, his three-sport background and the mentality he plans to bring to Happy Valley. Penn State’s future recruiting success will depend heavily on keeping elite Pennsylvania talent home, and Armstrong intends to become one of the leading voices in that effort. His combination of confidence, athletic ability and personal investment in the program makes him an important early piece of Matt Campbell’s long-term plan. What impressed you most about James Armstrong, and how important could he become to Penn State’s 2028 recruiting class? Keep up with James Armstrong's football journey! James on X: https://x.com/Armstrong\_Qb James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo.a5/ James' highlights: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21228323/James-Armstrong Photo credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 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! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 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. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. 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 #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Why James Armstrong Matters to Penn State’s 2028 Class 1:55 Why Armstrong Committed to Penn State Early 3:40 Responsibility, Development and Staying Committed 6:25 Building Penn State’s 2028 Recruiting Class 9:21 Why Pennsylvania’s Best Players Should Stay Home 12:04 Matt Campbell’s Culture and Authenticity 14:34 Taylor Mouser, Jake Waters and Penn State’s QB Vision 17:03 What Stands Out on James Armstrong’s Film 19:18 How Baseball and Basketball Help Him at Quarterback 22:53 Family Influence, Competitiveness and Leadership 26:32 Hopewell, Community and Championship Goals 29:28 Armstrong’s Message to Penn State Fans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.