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Penn State and UCLA spark a seismic college football shakeup with program-defining hires and strategic moves. Can Matt Campbell transform the Nittany Lions into instant Big Ten contenders? Will Bob Chesney overcome UCLA’s administrative turmoil and ignite a West Coast resurgence? The crossover debate scrutinizes D'Anton Lynn’s jump from USC to Penn State and questions whether elite defense is rooted in coaching or raw NFL talent like Laiatu Latu.Zach Seyko and Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer break down the impact of high-profile defensive coordinators, key transfer recruits, and the rapidly evolving roles of UCLA’s roster under Chesney. The conversation tackles Penn State’s “win now” mentality, the Bruin’s recruiting overhaul in Southern California, and whether both teams can emulate Indiana’s underdog title run. Is the Campbell-Chesney era the dawn of lasting success, or will internal roadblocks stall their ascent in the new Big Ten landscape?Become an every-dayer! 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