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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 24 MIN

WOEFUL: Penn State Falls FURTHER Behind with WR Recruiting–2028 Class Must Hit the Mark

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The Penn State Nittany Lions’ wide receiver woes continue as recruiting setbacks threaten to stall offensive progress, despite recent coaching changes and the arrival of Matt Campbell. With top target Khalil Taylor leaning toward Nebraska and previous commits Jamir Dean and Deshawn Hall lost, questions loom about whether Penn State’s scheme or recruiting approach is to blame. Can standout receiver Landon Bloom and potential breakout star Koby Howard reverse the narrative and attract more elite talent through a more aggressive passing attack? Host Zach Seyko teams up with recruiting expert Brian Smith to spotlight quarterback recruiting wins, including a projected commitment from top 10 Pennsylvania quarterback James Armstrong, and discuss how the new NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility rule could give Penn State a competitive edge by building a deep and experienced roster with more players spending four and five years in the weight room. Will these developments reignite Penn State’s recruiting momentum or is a cultural reset still needed to draw top-tier wide receiver talent to Happy Valley? 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 the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-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 expire 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions’ wide receiver woes continue as recruiting setbacks threaten to stall offensive progress, despite recent coaching changes and the arrival of Matt Campbell. With top target Khalil Taylor leaning toward Nebraska and...

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