Zach Seyko and Spencer McLaughlin discuss Penn State’s NIL and roster-spending situation, Matt Campbell’s first major Big Ten challenge, Rocco Becht’s role in the offense, Penn State’s offensive line upside, pass rush concerns, D’Anton Lynn’s defensive staff, and why the Michigan and USC games could define the season. They also compare Oregon’s national title expectations with Penn State’s playoff path and Big Ten title chances. Penn State football has a fascinating Big Ten and College Football Playoff outlook after spring ball, and this crossover with Locked On Ducks takes a closer look at where the Nittany Lions stand compared to Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, USC, Michigan, Washington, and the rest of the conference. The big question: is Penn State’s schedule favorable enough to create a real playoff opportunity, or does it put even more pressure on Campbell and the Nittany Lions to win one of the biggest games on the schedule? A 10–2 season may sound good, but if the losses are Michigan and USC, the playoff conversation gets complicated fast. Penn State fans, what is your expectation for this team: playoff contender, Big Ten title threat, or still a year away? Drop your record prediction in the comments. 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! 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 Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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 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 0:00 Intro 1:36 Is Penn State Behind in NIL? 5:42 Matt Campbell, Branding, and Penn State’s NIL Problem 9:39 Why Coaching Still Separates Big Ten Contenders 12:55 Oregon’s Post-Spring National Title Expectations 15:43 Oregon’s Coordinator Questions and Kicker Concern 17:57 Penn State Trench Play: Offensive Line vs Pass Rush 19:32 Matt Campbell’s Biggest Big Ten Question 21:38 Penn State’s Schedule and Playoff Path 23:56 Is Penn State Being Overlooked in the Big Ten? 25:19 Big Ten Tiers: Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, USC, Michigan 28:12 Michigan’s Schedule and the Bryce Underwood Factor 31:53 Why Penn State’s 10–2 Résumé Could Be a Problem 32:32 Northwestern, Minnesota, and Sneaky Schedule Tests 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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