Penn State's Problems Still Continue With James Franklin Fired + PSU Head Coach Hot Board Update!

James Franklin is gone — but the problems remain. Zach Seyko and Andrew Kalista break down Penn State’s latest issues, from Jim Knowles’ defense and Andy Kotelnicki’s offense to the lack of development that’s haunted the roster. They also update the Penn State coaching hot board, with new names like Clark Lea, Jeff Brohm, and Mike Elko emerging as realistic candidates. Plus, what Ethan Grunkemeyer’s first start tells us about his future, and whether Penn State can still fix its quarterback pipeline before 2026.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub\_confirmation=1Check out Andrew Kalista's work!X: https://x.com/KalistaAndrewSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE.PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle.Mazda. Move and Be Moved.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.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarch.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 #footballKey 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=10:00 – Intro2:14 – Who Takes the Blame Now That Franklin Is Gone?4:22 – Jim Knowles’ Late-Game Failures Continue6:18 – Andy Kotelnicki’s Play-Calling: Progress or Problem?7:50 – Penn State’s Lack of Development & Rotational Depth9:25 – Why Franklin Still Deserves Blame for the Roster12:16 – Ad Break14:19 – Coaching Hot Board Update: Clark Lea, Brohm, Elko Rise16:00 – Mike Elko’s SEC Success and Fit in Happy Valley17:58 – Jeff Brohm’s Louisville Legacy and Why He Stays Put19:47 – Why Penn State Must Move Quickly Before Jobs Fill Up21:32 – Matt Rhule’s Stability vs Fan Fatigue22:58 – Joe Brady, Will Stein, and the “Offensive Gamble” Candidates24:22 – Which Coaches Would Bring Their QB with Them to PSU?25:50 – The Quarterback Pipeline Problem Franklin Left Behind26:35 – Ethan Grunkemeyer’s First Start: What Went Wrong, What Went Right30:15 – Grunkemeyer’s Upside: Football IQ vs Experience31:30 – Penn State Has “Athletes, Not Football Players”33:00 – Why Franklin Mis-Recruited for a Decade35:50 – Could Matt Rhule or Eli Drinkwitz Bring Their QB to PSU? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.