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Why Matt Campbell Won't Bench Rocco Becht

Darian Somers & Steve Sampsell — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:42:35 GMT

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State’s loss to Michigan and why Matt Campbell won’t Rocco Becht.

Plus, should Pat Kraft hold more press conferences?

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What We Want To See From Penn State Following the Bye with Jon Sauber of the Centre Daily Times

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Matt Campbell Just Made This Even WORSE for Penn State...

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Matt Campbell isn't backing away from Rocco Becht, but is Penn State creating a bigger quarterback problem for 2027?

Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko is joined by Pat Koerbler (https://x.com/Poerbler) of Black Shoe Diaries to break down Campbell's latest comments about Becht and backup quarterback Alex Manske. With Penn State struggling and its playoff hopes gone, should the Nittany Lions give Manske meaningful playing time? And if the coaching staff doesn't believe he's ready, does that mean Penn State needs another quarterback from the transfer portal?

Zach and Pat also discuss Campbell's relationship with athletic director Pat Kraft, questions about the program's alignment and the latest on injured wide receiver Koby Howard ahead of Penn State's matchup with Purdue.

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0:00 Intro
1:26 Matt Campbell refuses to reconsider Rocco Becht
5:33 Campbell's explanation for Becht's struggles
8:03 Why Penn State fans want Alex Manske
11:30 Gametime
12:38 5-hour ENERGY
13:56 What changed with Alex Manske?
17:37 Why Manske needs to play now
19:15 Penn State's 2027 transfer portal QB decision
22:23 How bad is Penn State's quarterback depth?
25:08 Why waiting could hurt Manske's development
26:28 Kalshi
27:45 Matt Campbell and Pat Kraft's alignment
31:35 Pat Kraft's future at Penn State
34:56 Koby Howard's status for Purdue
37:49 Final thoughts

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Cael Sanderson Just Confirmed Something Penn State Fans Wanted to Hear 👀

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Cael Sanderson just provided a major update on Levi Haines and his potential return to Penn State wrestling for the 2026-27 season. Haines is preparing for another year, but his NCAA eligibility remains unresolved. What does that mean for the Nittany Lions' starting lineup?

On today's Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach breaks down Sanderson's comments from Penn State Wrestling Media Day, including how a potential Haines return could impact Mitchell Mesenbrink, PJ Duke, Tyler Kasak and the 157–174-pound lineup.

Plus, where will Masanosuke Ono wrestle? Could Marcus Blaze and Ono both find spots in the lineup?

And in one of the most surprising developments, Connor Mirasola has moved to heavyweight, creating a potential starting-lineup battle with twin brother Cole Mirasola.

We also discuss injury updates involving Kasak and Josh Barr, and the biggest unanswered questions entering the college wrestling season.

Which Penn State lineup decision interests you most? Let us know below!

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0:00 Intro
1:03 Cael Sanderson's Levi Haines Update
3:08 What Haines' Return Means for the Lineup
4:30 Could Haines Move to 184 Pounds?
6:28 Penn State's Lineup Domino Effect
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11:00 Masanosuke Ono: 133 or 141 Pounds?
13:31 Ono's Weight-Management Questions
15:35 Tyler Kasak and Josh Barr Injury Updates
15:58 Connor Mirasola Moves to Heavyweight
17:43 Cole vs. Connor: Who Starts at Heavyweight?
19:29 Outro

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BONUS PODCAST: Penn State QB conversation, key injury update and depth chart changes lead press conference recap

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:26:08 GMT

Steve Jones Show Hour 2 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:43:42 GMT

Steve Jones Show Hour 1 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:40:20 GMT

Penn State’s QB problem and what must change during the bye week

PennLive.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:36:00 GMT

Penn State enters its bye week at 3-4 overall and 0-4 in Big Ten play after a 21-18 loss to Michigan. Bob Flounders and Jake Aferiat examine the growing quarterback questions surrounding Rocco Becht and Alex Manske, the Nittany Lions' inability to consistently run the ball or stop the run, and what can realistically change before Purdue.

They also discuss Chase Sowell's 11-catch, 151-yard performance against Michigan, the potential return of Kobe Howard, questions surrounding Penn State's transfer additions, Will Wood's decommitment and how the final five games could play out.

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2026 Week 8: What Are We Learning About Matt Campbell?

Let's Talk Penn State — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:57:00 GMT

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood LEFT the Team DURING the Bye Week?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood left the team over his bye break ahead of the Penn State game. We discuss where he went, who he met, and what he did. But we think he would have been better off in Ann Arbor working on his timing and chemistry with his current (for now) teammates.

He was ultimately benched in that Penn State game. And we have a pretty good idea that true freshman Tommy Carr will get the call for this weekend's game vs Indiana. However coach Kyle Whittingam is tight lipped about who will be under center. Tune in for all the latest on this saga on Locked on Big Ten!

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CFB Expert Says Matt Campbell Has a MUCH BIGGER Problem at Penn State Than We Thought...

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Penn State football has a growing quarterback problem, and Matt Campbell may have some difficult decisions ahead. With Rocco Becht struggling, Alex Manske's future uncertain and 2027 quarterback commit Will Wood flipping to Boston College, what exactly is Penn State's plan?

Locked On Nittany Lions host Zach Seyko is joined by Brian Smith of the Portal Podcast to examine Penn State's quarterback situation, recruiting setbacks and the possibility of pursuing another expensive transfer quarterback.

The conversation also explores Campbell's coaching decisions, Penn State's offensive line struggles, why retaining Malachi Goodman could become a major priority, and whether the Nittany Lions are spending enough to compete in modern college football.

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0:00 Intro
1:12 Why Penn State's rebuild is struggling
5:09 Penn State's NIL and roster spending problem
9:31 Rocco Becht and the offensive struggles
10:56 Supply House
12:05 Why Matt Campbell's coaching decisions aren't working
15:43 Penn State's offensive line chemistry problem
18:37 Why Penn State should consider benching Rocco Becht
22:31 Odoo
23:54 Can Penn State afford another transfer quarterback?
25:10 The cost of keeping Malachi Goodman
27:06 How Penn State must manage its roster budget
27:59 Will Wood flips from Penn State to Boston College
30:35 Penn State's 2027 quarterback options
32:23 The transfer portal may be unavoidable
33:21 Final thoughts

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Big House Bungle: Michigan Recap

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:10:00 GMT

After a fourth-straight loss, Tom & Andy try and make sense of another second-half meltdown and a football season that has gone completely off the rails. Plus, they discuss this week's News & Notes and respond to listener comments from the Mailbag.

Three Second-Half Turnovers Doom Penn State | Michigan Game Recap

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Penn State loses QB commit | bye-week evaluation of Lions | Monday Mailbag

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:52:21 GMT

Steve Jones Show Hour 2 - Monday, October 19, 2026

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:16:08 GMT

Steve Jones Show Hour 1 - Monday, October 19, 2026

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:11:02 GMT

Buckeyes WIN by INCHES! Julian Sayin HURT! Bryce Underwood BENCHED! UCLA 6-0!

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Ohio State rolled into Bloomington and hung on to beat Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers but they lost starting quarterback Julian Sayin for several weeks with a shoulder injury in a crazy college football weekend! We also discuss the wild ending to the game where Indiana receiver Nick Marsh appeared to catch the go ahead touchdown with a minute remaining but he stepped out of bounds and the Buckeyes held on for the win.

Meanwhile Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham benched his $12 million dollar NIL quarterback Bryce Underwood in favor of Tommy Carr at halftime of the Wolverines win over Penn State. This move is the talk of the town in Ann Arbor.

Speaking of quarterbacks, Dylan Raiola had to come off the bench and save the day for Dan Lanning and the Ducks as Raiola beat his former Nebraska football team. The reeling Huskers have blown 4th quarter leads two weeks in a row.

And don't look now but the UCLA Bruins are 6-0 and ranked 9th in the country. After we cover every Big Ten team and every Big Ten game from this college football weekend we post our Top 10 Big 10 Observations from the weekend! Enjoy!

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It's Just Getting WORSE For Penn State & Matt Campbell...

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Michigan was willing to bench Bryce Underwood. Why won't Matt Campbell consider making a change at quarterback for Penn State?

After another frustrating Big Ten loss, Rocco Becht's three turnovers have intensified questions about the Nittany Lions' offense and the future of Alex Manske. Zach Seyko is joined by Pat Koerbler (https://x.com/Poerbler) of Black Shoe Diaries to discuss whether Penn State needs to start preparing for 2027 rather than continuing to rely exclusively on Becht.

The conversation also examines D'Anton Lynn's defensive scheme, Penn State's struggles against the run, Taylor Mouser's offensive playcalling, Benjamin Brahmer's role, and the recruiting concerns surrounding Will Wood's flip to Boston College.

Is Matt Campbell being too stubborn about his quarterback decision? And what does Penn State need to change during the bye week?

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0:00 Intro
1:24 Why Penn State keeps finding ways to lose
4:35 Rocco Becht's three costly turnovers
8:24 What happened to Becht's rushing ability?
10:27 FanDuel
11:39 Why Alex Manske deserves an opportunity
14:08 How Penn State could test Manske
17:44 Why Penn State needs a different approach
20:36 What the quarterback decision means for 2027
23:11 ButcherBox
24:21 D'Anton Lynn's defensive scheme problems
26:48 Why Michigan exploited Penn State's defense
29:09 Taylor Mouser and the offensive playcalling
31:00 Will Wood's decommitment and recruiting concerns
35:49 Final thoughts

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"Growing" Pains - The Lasching Out Podcast Ep: 180

Nittany Sports Now — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network is hosted by NSN's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Penn State dropped their fourth straight game on Saturday afternoon in the Big House. The defense held strong in the first half, but ultimately 3 second half turnovers leading to all of Michigan's 21 points did the Nittany Lions in. Rocco Becht remains adamant he can learn and grow from this, but as a fifth year QB can Penn State afford to wait? Or is it time for Alex Manske?

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Recapping Penn State's 21-18 Loss to Michigan

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:18:28 GMT

Is Penn State Asking Too Much of Rocco Becht? We Debate

Blue White Illustrated — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:23:30 GMT

Penn State lost 21-18 at Michigan, and the morning-after conversation is heated. Thomas Frank, Nate Bauer and Sean Fitz recap the game. They debate how much of the loss belongs to Rocco Becht, and whether an offense that can’t run the football asks too much of its quarterback. They also cover the defense’s struggles in sudden-change situations and the long Michigan touchdown runs, and ask whether this roster simply lacks the talent and clutch plays to win close Big Ten games.

Chapters

0:00 Sunday Recap: Penn State’s 21-18 Loss at Michigan

0:35 Fitz: Another Ugly Loss With No Room for Error

2:16 Nate Softens on Rocco Becht

5:04 Fitz on Becht’s Lapses in Critical Moments

7:11 Nate: 74 Plays and Too Much on the Quarterback

11:32 Game Flow, Run-Pass Numbers and Becht’s Regression

13:54 Nate: Why Penn State Won’t Change Quarterbacks

17:05 Antifragile Brewing Company

18:36 The Defense: Sudden Change and the Long Touchdown Runs

25:09 Nate on the Defense and Michigan’s Explosive Runs

27:29 Does Penn State Have a Clutch Gene? The Talent Question

30:37 Sowell, the Tight Ends and the Missing Run Game

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Matt Campbell Just Said Something Penn State Fans WON'T Like...

Locked On Podcast Network — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Matt Campbell is sticking with Rocco Becht, even after three costly turnovers in Penn State football's 21-18 loss to Michigan. With the Nittany Lions falling to 3-4, is it finally time to give Alex Manske an opportunity?

On Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko and Zane Brancefield break down Campbell's decision to stand behind Becht and compare it to Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham's choice to bench Bryce Underwood for freshman Tommy Carr.

Could playing Manske now help Penn State prepare for the 2027 season? What would it mean for the Nittany Lions' future quarterback plans?

Plus, we examine D'Anton Lynn's defensive approach against Michigan, the performances of Audavion Collins, Daryus Dixson and Josiah Zayas, and why Penn State struggled to contain Michigan's second-half offense.

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0:00 Intro
1:10 Matt Campbell refuses to bench Rocco Becht
2:54 Michigan's freshman QB vs. Penn State's veteran
4:48 Why Penn State should play Alex Manske
9:37 FanDuel
10:44 ButcherBox
11:53 D'Anton Lynn's defensive adjustments questioned
15:16 Penn State's defensive backs deserve more trust
19:38 What Penn State must change during the bye week
22:27 Final thoughts

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Penn State loses to Michigan 21-18: Live postgame reaction

Audioboom — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:06:40 GMT

Jon Sauber and Audrey Snyder discuss Penn State's 21-18 loss to Michigan on the road, including Rocco Becht's struggles at quarterback and where the Nittany Lions go from here.

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Postgame reaction after Penn State loss at Michigan

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:28:11 GMT

Penn State’s Rocco Becht Turns the Ball Over Three Times in Loss to Michigan

Blue White Illustrated — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:56:39 GMT

It was another Big Ten slugfest for Penn State football, and once again, Penn State didn’t execute well enough to get the win. The Nittany Lions fell to Michigan after a 14-point third-quarter surge by the Wolverines put the game out of reach for the struggling Penn State offense. Starting quarterback Rocco Becht threw two costly interceptions that led to two Michigan touchdowns. The team is now 3-4 and heads into its bye week to lick its wounds.

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0:00 Becht's Three Turnovers, a Handed Game Plan and the Interceptions Explained
8:28 Benching Becht? Nate Bauer Joins on the Backup Quarterback
14:18 Chat Reacts: Campbell's Patience and Becht's Confidence
21:24 Defensive Player of the Game: Josiah Zayas and the Secondary
27:38 Why the Offense Is the Real Problem
32:42 Becht's Playmaking, Campbell's Quarterback Evaluation and the Portal Rebuild
40:28 Film Breakdown: Michigan's Man Coverage and Chase Sowell's Big Game
48:10 NIL and the Portal: Can Penn State Compete for Talent?
54:20 Campbell's "Process" Message vs. a Losing Streak
59:17 Fan Donations, Fourth-Quarter Fades and Game Day Costs
1:06:51 Positives, Chat Cleanup and Sign-Off

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