Is Penn State football really settling by taking so many 3-star recruits in the 2026 class? Or is James Franklin and his staff playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers? In this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko explains why Penn State’s coaching staff evaluates talent differently from On3 and 247, and why star ratings are often misleading. Plus, we react to Penn State’s #2 national ranking for defensive line groups — fair or overrated?Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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 #football#recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #highschoolfootballKey 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 - Intro01:10 - Penn State Adds Another 3-Star — Why Fans React Negatively 02:40 - Are 3-Stars Really 4-Stars in Disguise? 05:35 - Why Penn State Ignores On3 & 247 Rankings 08:18 - Underrated Stars: Dotson, Barkley, Fashanu & More 11:40 - 3-Star Recruits with Potential in the 2026 Class 14:45 - Why PSU Targets Cultural Fit Over Flash 17:10 - Penn State’s NIL Philosophy: Transformational, Not Transactional 19:30 - Class of 2026 Recruiting Breakdown & Names to Know 24:10 - Defensive Line Ranking Reaction: PSU Ranked #2 Nationally 25:40 - Is Deny Dennis-Sutton a Future All-American? 28:30 - Alonzo Ford’s Return and D-Line Depth Concerns 29:50 - Backup Concerns: Fisher, Chemistry, Harvey, More

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