Penn State just lost another elite recruit. Five-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho, a Maryland native and major target for the Nittany Lions, committed to Oregon — and it reflects a concerning pattern. On this July 4th edition of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down:- Why Penn State keeps missing in high-profile recruiting battles- The true impact of NIL — and how PSU’s structure may be holding them back- Why fans shouldn’t panic — Penn State’s quiet wins might surprise youZach pulls back the curtain on recruiting politics, donor behavior, and how Penn State is building a sustainable (if unflashy) future. Are the Lions stuck in neutral, or on the verge of flipping the script?Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Follow & 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 – Intro01:20 – Another 5-Star Miss02:45 – What Penn State Is Still Doing Well04:50 – Why Fans Are Still Frustrated06:41 – Sponsor Read08:15 – NIL Isn’t the Problem… But It Is11:30 – Why PSU's NIL Strategy Is Different14:30 – Penn State's Current Expenses17:00 – The Final Answer: PSU Wins Quiet Battles20:00 – Is Penn State Really in Trouble?

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