Join host Zach Seyko and special guest Brett Ciancia, founder of Pick Six Previews and the nation's most accurate college football forecaster, for an in-depth preview of Penn State's 2025 season! Brett ranks the Nittany Lions #1 overall, predicts a Big Ten title, and breaks down strengths like the veteran roster, elite lines, and Drew Allar's All-Big Ten potential. Dive into threats from Ohio State and Oregon, the reloaded WR room (Pena, Hudson, Ross), defensive dominance, and why PSU could hoist the national trophy. Essential listening for Nittany Lions fans – subscribe for more Penn State insights!Check out Brett's work!Brett on X: https://x.com/PickSixPreviewsBecome an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTime to fuel up and turn it up with 5-hour ENERGY®️ Transfusion! Go to https://5hourenergy.com today and use my promo code LOCKEDONGOLF to receive 20% off your order. This offer is only valid until September 30th on one order and cannot be used with other promotions. The code is not good on subscription orders. 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.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY 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 #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=100:00:00 - Introduction and Penn State's Ranking00:01:37 - Why Penn State Leads the Pack00:02:25 - Gap with OSU and Oregon00:05:09 - Oregon's Growth and Rematch Potential00:07:22 - Big Ten and National Threats00:10:12 - Sponsor: Monarch Money00:11:30 - Drew Allar's Potential and Growth00:14:34 - Allar's Challenges and Comparisons00:16:39 - Receiver Room Upgrades00:22:05 - Strengths: Backfield and Lines00:24:00 - Defensive Depth and Concerns00:26:22 - Linebacker Outlook00:29:11 - Secondary Outlook00:31:37 - Closing

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