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The Big Ten season kicks off with major storylines across the conference. Hosts Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Jacob Goins (Locked On Hoosiers) preview Week 1 matchups and dive into predictions for the 2025 season.Penn State and Indiana both open with tune-up games, but the real headline is Ohio State vs Texas in Columbus — a game with national championship implications. We also cover Nebraska vs Cincinnati at Arrowhead, Michigan starting true freshman Bryce Underwood, and Washington’s debut behind QB Demond Williams.Then we zoom out: Who are the top five teams in the Big Ten? Which programs land in the bottom five? And who’s our pick to win the Big Ten Championship and National Title? Can Penn State finally break through, or will the SEC and Clemson stand in the way?Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!UpsideSimply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code FOOTBALL to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today! Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af\_xp=custom&pid=barrington&c=barrington\_lockedon25&deep\_link\_value=promo&deep\_link\_sub1=lockedon25&af\_dp=upsideapp%3A%2F%2FRugiet150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEUse code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order!SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https://www.supplyhouse.com/apply-for-trademaster to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.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.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.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=100:00 – Intro: Penn State & Indiana Week 1 Outlook02:20 – Penn State vs Nevada & Indiana vs Old Dominion05:57 – Ohio State vs Texas: Week 1 National Title-Level Clash09:25 – Why Texas Defense Could Be the Difference11:50 – Score Predictions for OSU vs Texas15:53 – Big Ten Underdogs: Northwestern vs Tulane & UCLA vs Utah17:56 – Bryce Underwood Era Begins at Michigan20:54 – Nebraska vs Cincinnati: Dylan Raiola’s Debut23:23 – Other Big Ten Games to Watch (Wisconsin, Washington, Purdue)27:38 – Big Ten Power Rankings: Top 5 Teams32:36 – Bottom 5 Teams in the Big Ten34:24 – Big Ten Championship & National Title Picks37:00 – Wrap-Up & Season Outlook