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Penn State Fans Should Pay Attention to This Big 12 Sponsorship Deal!

Locked On Podcast Network — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Penn State football could soon face a decision that once sounded unthinkable: whether to place a corporate sponsor on its iconic uniform. The Big 12’s new Monster Energy partnership has created a major debate over jersey patches, conference-wide sponsorship agreements and how much individual college football brands are actually worth.

Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins discuss what the Big 12 received from its Monster Energy deal, why Penn State and the Big Ten should be careful about sharing sponsorship revenue equally, and whether Penn State should negotiate its own jersey-patch agreement. They also examine the NCAA’s letter of inquiry to Cincinnati regarding former Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whether Indiana could eventually be contacted, and how schools should protect athletes from gambling addiction.

The conversation matters because college football programs are searching for new revenue while attempting to preserve their traditions. Penn State possesses one of the sport’s most recognizable uniforms, which creates both a major commercial opportunity and a difficult question for fans: how much money would make changing that uniform worthwhile?

Would you accept a sponsor patch on Penn State’s jersey if the agreement gave the Nittany Lions a meaningful financial advantage? Leave your answer below and subscribe for daily Penn State football coverage.

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0:00 Intro

1:54 Should Penn State Sell Its Own Jersey Patch?

4:59 Why Penn State and Rutgers Are Not Equal Sponsor Assets

6:13 Did the Big 12 Undervalue Its Brand?

7:45 Tradition vs. the College Football Revenue Arms Race

9:13 Brendan Sorsby and Cincinnati’s NCAA Inquiry

10:55 What the NCAA Wants From Cincinnati

12:52 Why Did the Sorsby Inquiry Take So Long?

13:16 Could Indiana Be Contacted Next?

15:30 What Could an Investigation Mean for Cincinnati?

16:44 Will the Sorsby Case Matter Long-Term?

17:48 How Schools Must Protect Athletes From Gambling

19:33 What Happens Next for Cincinnati and Indiana?

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Steve Jones Show Hour 2 - Friday, July 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT

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Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:05:00 GMT

What's next for Penn State football recruiting at running back and receiver?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Sherrone Moore MISTRESS Should Be Paid Off by Michigan!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's former mistress and executive assistant within the Michigan football office may be brewing up a major lawsuit against the university. Michigan seems to be stonewalling her efforts to collect evidence through the Freedom of Information Act. Michigan cannot afford another public black eye and it is our opinion the school should just pay her off and make a clean break from the Sherrone Moore era and let new Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham have a clean slate as he prepares for his first college football season in Ann Arbor.

We also have updates from the recruiting trail including information on QB Lukas Prock and Penn State QB commit James Armstrong. Also, Wisconsin just unveiled its special uniforms for the Notre Dame game and we are not fans of the new look. But maybe they will grow on us.

Finally we have some updated win total numbers for Big Ten teams heading into the 2026 college football season. We can't wait for the season. Hit the SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW button and shoot us a comment over the weekend!

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Penn State & Matt Campbell Just Got a Very Mixed Message From ESPN...

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

ESPN left Penn State head coach Matt Campbell outside its top 10 college football coaches—but its Football Power Index still views the Nittany Lions as a top-20-caliber team entering the 2026 season. Does ESPN believe Penn State is ready to contend immediately, or is the model overvaluing a talented but unproven roster?

Locked On Nittany Lions joins Locked On Ducks and Locked On Hoosiers to discuss Matt Campbell’s coaching résumé, Curt Cignetti’s rise to the No. 1 spot, Dan Lanning’s national championship pressure and the James Franklin comparison some Penn State fans are already making. The conversation also examines ESPN’s FPI rankings, Penn State’s College Football Playoff chances, Indiana and Oregon’s 2026 outlooks and whether preseason polls create misleading narratives.

Penn State has a favorable schedule and enough talent to become a playoff contender in Campbell’s first season, but the new coaching staff and reconstructed roster still have to prove that the pieces fit. A projected ranking is not the same thing as a résumé—and Penn State may need 11 wins to remove any doubt about its playoff case.

Do you trust ESPN’s projection of Penn State more than its evaluation of Matt Campbell? Leave your record prediction and playoff verdict below.

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0:00 ESPN’s coach rankings and the Matt Campbell omission

1:17 Why Curt Cignetti deserved the No. 1 ranking

4:04 Cignetti’s résumé and the Dan Lanning debate

5:43 Is Dan Lanning becoming James Franklin 2.0?

8:13 Oregon’s Big Ten title compared with Penn State’s Franklin era

11:31 Why ESPN’s FPI rankings make no sense

13:25 Does Penn State belong inside the top 20?

16:22 How preseason metrics can distort playoff résumés

18:30 FPI’s biggest misses from last season

20:45 Should college football eliminate preseason polls?

22:51 Indiana or Oregon: Who is more likely to miss the playoff?

26:52 Penn State’s 2026 College Football Playoff path

27:51 Why flawed preseason rankings still serve a purpose

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Penn State DC D'Anton Lynn on his defensive philosophy, returning to Penn State and more

Audioboom — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:02:59 GMT

Jon Sauber and Audrey Snyder are joined by Penn State defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn. They discuss his defensive philosophy, what it's like to return to State College and much more.

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On3 Ranks Penn State QB Rocco Becht WHERE?! – Big 10 Squad!

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

On3’s latest quarterback and receiver rankings spark heated debate—can elite quarterback-receiver duos truly explain team success, or do inconsistencies between individual and duo rankings leave fans scratching their heads? The Locked On Big Ten Squad analyzes controversial placements: Why is Jayden Maiava ranked third among Big Ten quarterbacks, yet his top wideout drops to an honorable mention? Does the meteoric rise of Purdue’s Josh Hoover and Nick Marsh make sense, or is it pure off-season hype? Attention shifts to the Iowa Hawkeyes’ win total—set at 7.5 by FanDuel. Can Iowa’s new-look offense and a lean senior class maintain Kirk Ferentz’s historic winning consistency against heavyweights like Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington? Predictions fly, rivalries flare, and bold calls are made. Is an eight-win season realistic, or are the Hawkeyes set for a step back in a loaded Big Ten?

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Steve Jones Show Hour 2 - Thursday, July 9, 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:27:34 GMT

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Penn State loses Aiden Gibson and Khalil Taylor in One Week | Fallout

Blue White Illustrated — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:38:16 GMT

The Penn State recruiting department took two serious hits this week as summer recruiting came to a conclusionary thud. Four-star receiver Khalil Taylor chose Nebraska over Penn State and then four-star running back Aiden Gibson decided to flip to Rutgers after committing to the Nittany Lions over the Scarlet Knights earlier this spring. What’s going on with recruiting? We discuss that on today’s show, plus we’ll look at the players who can replace them in the Class of 2027 down the stretch.

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00:00:10 - Intro: Is the sky falling for Penn State recruiting?

00:04:31 - Aiden Gibson to Rutgers: The Full Story Behind the Flip

00:13:58 - The Reclassification Problem: Why It Rarely Works Out

00:19:19 - What Gibson's Flip Means for Penn State's NIL Position

00:27:00 - Khalil Taylor to Nebraska: How Penn State Lost Him

00:31:53 - Who Replaces Gibson? The Running Back Board Going Forward

00:33:54 - Who Replaces Taylor? The Wide Receiver Targets Left on the Board

00:38:06 - Can the Transfer Portal Fill the Gaps Penn State Can't Recruit?

00:53:00 - James Armstrong: Why This Is the Most Important Campbell-Era Commit

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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Urban Meyer: Matt Campbell will GET HAMMERED at Penn State!

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Former Ohio State football coach and current college football analyst Urban Meyer says new Penn State football coach Matt Campbell will get hammered by fans if he struggles in Happy Valley. Meyer noted how the expectations for Penn State football are much higher than at Iowa State. And he is right! Nittany Lions fans ran former Penn State football coach James Franklin out of town despite winning ten games every year, not to mention he was a field goal away from beating Notre Dame in the College football playoff semifinal the previous season.

In recruiting wars we look at how Michigan is jumping into the state of Ohio as it tries to land 4-star running back Catrae Ligon and 4 star offensive lineman Jace Montgomery.

The NCAA sent an LOI, or a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about former Bearcat and former Indiana Hoosiers QB Brendan Sorsby about his sports-betting habits. This won't end well for the Bearcats. We think the Hoosiers will be fine.

And finally we look at the weekend programming on the Big Ten Network and point out our favorite Big Ten Classics as they re-air numerous games from yesteryear for Nebraska, Oregon and Iowa this weekend.

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Penn State & Matt Campbell Are COPYING Curt Cignetti's Recruiting Strategy!

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Penn State football recruiting is facing a real wide receiver question under Matt Campbell. After Penn State missed on key 2027 wide receiver targets like Khalil Taylor, Deshawn Hall, and Jamir Dean, the bigger debate is whether the Nittany Lions are being smart with NIL discipline or leaving themselves vulnerable against programs willing to push harder financially.

On this Locked On crossover with Jacob Goins of Locked On Hoosiers, we compare Penn State’s WR recruiting approach to Indiana’s pursuit of five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales. We discuss Curt Cignetti, Matt Campbell, Texas, LSU, Nebraska, Auburn, the transfer portal, roster budgeting, NIL escalation, and why one elite player cannot be allowed to wreck an entire roster plan.

Plus, we look at the Big Ten’s national title picture with Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia, CJ Carr, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Josh Hoover, Arch Manning, and Rocco Becht all part of the broader College Football Playoff conversation.

Do you trust Penn State’s disciplined NIL approach, or does Matt Campbell need to be more aggressive for elite wide receiver talent? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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0:00 Intro
1:19 Can Indiana Land the 5-Star WR?
2:50 NIL Money, Texas Pressure, and Indiana’s Pitch
4:00 Penn State’s WR Misses: Khalil Taylor, Deshawn Hall, Jamir Dean
5:54 Why Penn State Won’t Blow Up Its WR Budget
6:44 The Transfer Portal Backup Plan
7:35 Can One Player Dictate the NIL Budget?
9:28 FanDuel and Odoo Sponsor Reads
12:15 Big Ten National Title Contenders
13:47 Why Notre Dame May Be the Biggest Non-Big Ten Threat
15:51 CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman, and Notre Dame’s Case
17:35 Comparing Top QBs
18:30 Big Ten vs. the Field
19:35 Final Thoughts with Locked On Hoosiers

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FALL '26 Episode 1: Everything is Awesome (or Awful?)

Big Heads Media — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Aaaaaand... we're back.

Roughly six months into the Matt Campbell era in Happy Valley, Penn State is sinking like a stone in the national recruiting rankings, repeatedly beclowned by former bluechip commits who ultimately spurned the Nittany Lions for the likes of Nebraska and Rutgers. Chronically-online, minutiae-obsessed superfans are wringing their hands raw. Meanwhile, the ranks of the unplugged traditionalists are gushing over Campbell's embrace of history, and casual fans are still blissfully huffing that new coach smell.

For this, our inaugural podcast of the season, the full Obligatory crew - Landon included! - pointlessly speculate about the program's future with limited insight and even less concrete information. Indeed, it is the plethora of unknown commodities and unanswerable questions that will continue haunting Nittany Nation until the Lions can finally play actual football this September.

Is Penn State football's new leadership playing the "Moneyball" long game while restoring the spirit of Success with Honor or placating a shrinking segment of the fanbase as the rest of college football passes them by?

HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike "The Mailman" Herr, Landon Tengwall, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani

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FLIP WATCH: Recruiting Expert Predicts Who Penn State & Matt Campbell Will Target Next!

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Penn State football recruiting took another hit when four-star running back Aiden Gibson flipped from Penn State to Rutgers and reclassified into the 2026 class. On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko is joined by recruiting analyst Brian Smith to break down what Gibson’s decision means for Matt Campbell, Penn State’s running back room, and the Nittany Lions’ next move.

The discussion covers Penn State’s options after the Gibson flip, including the transfer portal, possible flip targets, Chukwuma Odoh, Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes, Kemon Spell, David “Tre” Segarra, Gary Walker, Isaiah Rogers, James Peoples, Carson Hansen, Quinton Martin Jr., and Cam Wallace. Zach and Brian also discuss the bigger recruiting concern after Penn State missed on DeShawn Hall, Jamir Dean, Khalil Taylor, and now Gibson.

Is this simply bad timing and modern recruiting chaos, or is it a bigger issue for Matt Campbell and Penn State’s offensive recruiting? Penn State wanted two running backs in this class, and now the staff has to decide whether to chase a high school flip, lean on the portal, or reset the board for 2028.

Drop your thoughts in the comments: should Penn State try to flip another running back, attack the transfer portal, or avoid overpaying and wait for the right fit?

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0:00 Intro

1:13 High School Flip or Transfer Portal?

2:38 Kemon Spell, Tre Segarra, Gary Walker and Isaiah Rogers

4:16 Why Penn State Should Not Chase Every RB Target

5:39 Penn State’s Running Back Depth Question

6:52 Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes as a Realistic Flip Target

8:27 Sponsor Break

11:20 Why the Rutgers Flip Was More Complicated

12:45 Admissions, Reclassification and Timing Context

14:29 What Matt Campbell Has to Prove Next

15:29 Why Penn State’s 2028 RB Recruiting Matters

17:02 DeShawn Hall, Jamir Dean, Khalil Taylor and the Bigger Pattern

18:33 Brian Smith’s Verdict on Penn State Recruiting

20:27 Final Thoughts and Comments Question

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Steve Jones Show Rob King Interview 7-8-26

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:48:23 GMT

Steve Jones Show Hour 2 - Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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Penn State's Top 5 Hardest Games in 2026 | Season Preview & Burning Questions

Blue White Illustrated — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:54:18 GMT

The Penn State football team is less than 60 days out from the start of the 2026 season, and conference media days are already kicking off this week. Today on the BWI Live Show, we begin our season preview by discussing the top five hardest games that the team will play this year and the top burning questions we have for the team heading into Big Ten media days later this month. We’ll also discuss the latest news on the recruiting front.

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00:00:10 - Intro: Less Than 60 Days Until Penn State Football

00:01:37 - Aiden Gibson Decommits to Rutgers: What Happened & Why It Matters

00:18:11 - Burning Questions Heading Into Big Ten Media Days

00:19:03 - Burning Question #3: The Running Back Rotation

00:26:00 - Burning Question #2: The Defensive End Pass Rush

00:38:56 - Burning Question #1: Is This Offensive Line Ready for the Big Ten?

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00:44:34 - Top 5 Hardest Games: Schedule Overview & Methodology

00:45:51 - #5: Northwestern — Friday Night, New Stadium & Chip Kelly

00:48:09 - #4: At Washington — The Most Underrated Danger Game

00:57:00 - #3: Wisconsin — The First True Conference Test

01:00:00 - #2: USC — White Out Game & Lincoln Riley's Must-Win

01:03:00 - #1: At Michigan — Kyle Whittingham's Toughest Challenge

01:03:59 - TFC's Rant: Speed Is Not the Only Thing That Makes a Pass Rusher

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SSSWS with Landon Tengwall

Darian Somers & Steve Sampsell — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:19:20 GMT

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Landon Tengwall for a conversation about his growth into the Penn State media world, starting his own venture and what’s different about college football players these days.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss the roll out of Penn State’s adidas era.

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Deion Sanders & Colorado a GREAT Fit for Big Ten Expansion?

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Would the Big Ten invite Coach Prime Deion Sanders and Colorado football to the Big Ten during the next round of college football expansion and realignment? Despite the fact that the Save College Sports Act, if passed would threaten future expansion and realignment, we have suggested the Big Ten act swiftly and invite teams like Utah football and Colorado football to the Conference.

We also take a close look at recruiting and note how Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule is tearing up the recruiting trail by landing 4-star wide receiver commit Khalil Taylor. He is from Pennsylvania and picked the Huskers over Penn State. And he would have been the exact type of player Penn State has been lacking for many years dating back to the James Franklin era. Back to Rhule, his 2027 class is ranked 16th in the country and 4th in the Big Ten with 5 star quarterback Trae Taylor also coming!

We also have news about Michigan target Josh Dobson who picked South Carolina. But we tell you why we think he will flip back to Michigan football.

And we post our preseason Big Ten Football Coaches Power Rankings. Where is your coach on the list? Hit us up in the comment section regarding our rankings or whether you think Colorado football would be a great fit for Big Ten expansion!

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Penn State & Matt Campbell Just Lost One of Their Top Commits...

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Penn State football suffered another recruiting setback as running back Aiden Gibson flipped from Penn State to Rutgers, creating more questions about Matt Campbell’s early recruiting strategy, NIL approach, and backup plans in the 2027 class.

Zach Seyko is joined by Patrick Koerbler (https://x.com/Poerbler) of Black Shoe Diaries to break down what Gibson’s flip means for Penn State, why recent losses involving Khalil Taylor, Jamir Dean, DeShawn Hall, Peter Bourque, and Kemon Spell have frustrated fans, and whether Penn State is getting caught flat-footed in major recruiting battles. They also discuss the positive side of Matt Campbell’s recruiting start, including Case Alexander, Elijah Guertin, Cooper Terwilliger, Dhillon McGee, James Armstrong, and Deonte Flemings Jr.

The bigger question is whether Penn State can offset recruiting concerns by winning immediately in 2026. With USC, Michigan, Washington, and a manageable Big Ten schedule ahead, Matt Campbell has a chance to prove the concept on the field and change the conversation around Penn State football recruiting.

What concerns you more right now: Penn State’s recruiting misses or the pressure to win big in 2026? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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0:00 Intro

1:38 Matt Campbell’s Recruiting Concerns

3:33 Penn State’s Backup Plan Problem

4:17 Why “Caught Flat-Footed” Fits This Recruiting Cycle

6:11 Why Aiden Gibson Mattered to Penn State

8:24 Rutgers’ Early-Enrollment Angle

9:18 Peter Bourque, Kemon Spell, and Wasted Recruiting Resources

11:39 Can Matt Campbell Fix the 2027 Class?

13:50 Penn State’s Recruiting Wins Still Matter

16:00 Why Early 2028 Commitments Are Hard to Trust

18:53 Penn State’s NIL Approach vs. Pay-for-Play Recruiting

21:20 Should Penn State Spend More on Elite Recruits?

24:34 Winning as the Proof of Concept

26:20 Is Matt Campbell Already Facing Pressure?

28:06 USC, Michigan, and Washington Will Define 2026

31:33 Why Penn State’s Schedule Creates Opportunity

32:18 Why Aiden Gibson Is Important But Not Fatal

33:07 USMNT Collapse and the Penn State Big-Game Comparison

38:36 Final Thoughts

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