Penn State would not have 4-star EDGE Max Granville reclassify if they did not believe in his potential. But should there be any concerns with this move? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Penn State Rivals editor Dylan Callaghan-Croley analyze the move to have Granville join the team now. How does it affect the 2025 class? Plus, get the latest list of attendees at this weekend's Lasch Bash and find out which notable prospects will NOT be there.   Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation ..read more

Penn State football gets an impact player earlier than expected. 4-star EDGE Max Granville has reclassified from the class of 2025 to 2024. He is enrolled and will be a part of the Penn State football team this season. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko shares his expectations for Granville and why this move happened.   Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for yo ..read more

Did James Franklin take a jab at the Penn State fanbase? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and former Penn State sports insider Adam Sheetz discuss the viral quote from Big Ten Media Days. Find out what Franklin * actually * said during his press conference and why there is more context needed. Plus, Abdul Carter's role has changed once again. Find out why it could make him the greatest player to wear no. 11 in Penn State's history. Zach and Adam also break down some good news Penn State received on the injury report.   Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on ..read more

Can Marques Hagans and Penn State football bounce back with its wide receiver recruiting? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and recruiting expert Brian Smith debate whether or not Penn State can land any more wide receiver recruits in the class of 2025. Find out if Penn State will land Jerome Myles and Koby Howard or flip USC commitment Romero Ison. Get an in-depth look at the class of 2025. Penn State has how many players that could be the next player to wear no. 11?! In the final segment, Zach and Brian preview the priority 2026 recruits at this weekend's Lasch Bash.   Become an e ..read more

Penn State men's basketball is improved. The offseason has been good to head coach Mike Rhoades in his second season. Ace Baldwin immediately declares that this team can win a Big Ten Conference title and make the 2025 NCAA tournament. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko shares his takeaways from the first open Summer practice for basketball. Zach shares his thoughts on the potential of the team, which transfers will make a big impact, why Freddie Dilione V helps Baldwin, and the surprising news with one of Penn State's incoming freshman players. Associate producer Zane Brancefield returns ..read more

Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades discusses the team heading into the 2024-25 season. Hear from Coach about the return of star player, Ace Baldwin Jr., and the additions of other key players from the transfer portal.   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 th ..read more

Penn State men’s basketball guard Ace Baldwin Jr. discusses his return to the Nittany Lions. Baldwin says this team can win the Big Ten Conference and make the NCAA tournament. Find out why Baldwin came back to Happy Valley and how the 2024-25 team projects.   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/Loc ..read more

Do you think redshirting Levi Haines would be a good idea for Penn State wrestling? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Joe Smeltzer, Nittany Sports Now beat reporter, debate if Haines should redshirt and get adjusted to competing at 174 pounds. What would cause a move like this? Find out the reasons. One of which involves Mitchell Mesenbrink. Does this move even have to happen?  There is precedent. Cael Sanderson did something similar in the past with Zain Retherford. And it worked out for the best. But does Penn State have other options to consider? They do! In the final segment ..read more

Why is Penn State football having issues with recruiting wide receivers? Can these problems be fixed? Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko and Locked On's recruiting expert Brian Smith take a deep dive into Penn State's less-than-ideal results with recruiting wide receivers in the class of 2025. Now, is the class of 2025 finished? Will Penn State land anyone else? Find out why this group might be complete. In the final segment, Zach and Brian react to Penn State selecting Washington as the White Out game in 2024.   Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube ..read more

Nolan Rucci, former 5-star offensive line recruit, has the opportunity to fully develop and live up to his true potential now that he is at Penn State. Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko sits down with Bob Locker, Warwick's football head coach. Locker was Rucci's coach at the high school level. Get Rucci's full player profile in this exclusive interview. How can Rucci be that 5-star player Penn State needs him to be? Is Rucci better as a right tackle, or could he protect Drew Allar's blindside? What are realistic expectations for the transfer O-lineman and Penn State's front five? Zach an ..read more