Penn State football may have one of the most overlooked defensive advantages in the Big Ten: the coaching staff. D’Anton Lynn, Ikaika Malloe, Tyson Veidt, Terry Smith, Dan Connor, and Deon Broomfield give Penn State a defensive room loaded with experience, play-calling background, and player-development upside. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, we break down why Penn State’s defensive staff could be the biggest strength of Matt Campbell’s team, how D’Anton Lynn’s system fits what Penn State wants to be, and why the secondary may be the best position group on the defense. We also discuss Zion Tracy, Darius Dixon, Jameer/Jir Joseph, Adavian Collins, Marcus Neal, Jeremiah Cooper, Jameson Patton, Vaboue Toure, linebacker depth, pass-rush concerns, and what the Nittany Lions could look like in a 4-2-5 structure. This matters because Penn State’s defense has to stay reliable while the offense continues to take shape. If the secondary is as deep and versatile as it looks, and if Lynn’s staff can maximize that talent, Penn State may have a defense capable of carrying real Big Ten and College Football Playoff expectations. Penn State fans: what is the bigger reason for optimism right now — the defensive coaching staff or the secondary depth? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 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 Penn State’s Hidden Defensive Strength 1:04 D’Anton Lynn, Ikaika Malloe and Tyson Veidt 3:09 Why Lynn’s Defense Fits Penn State 6:03 Malloe, Veidt and Staff Development 8:37 Terry Smith and Defensive Leadership 9:30 Why Penn State’s Defense Inspires Confidence 11:38 Penn State Secondary Breakdown 12:28 Zion Tracy’s Star Potential 13:46 Young Cornerback Talent Emerging 15:23 Marcus Neal and Safety Versatility 16:31 Jeremiah Cooper as the X-Factor 17:45 Penn State’s Safety Depth 18:27 Why the Secondary Could Anchor the Defense 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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