Future National Champs? Answering Penn State's Biggest Questions Ahead of Massive Season

Join host Zach Seyko and special guest Landon Tengwall, former Penn State player and college football analyst, for a special on-the-road edition of Locked On Nittany Lions! Dive into the burning questions surrounding Penn State's 2025 football season, including national title expectations, strengths like the elite run game and coaching staff, potential pitfalls such as injuries and the passing game, Drew Allar's Heisman chances, backup QB battles, breakout players, and toughest non-Big Ten foes like Clemson and Texas. Packed with rapid-fire debates on James Franklin's legacy, Jim Knowles' defense, and playoff scenarios – essential listening for Nittany Lions fans eyeing a championship run. Subscribe for more Penn State insights!

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00:00:00 - Introduction and National Title Expectations

00:01:43 - Penn State's Strengths and Coaching Edge

00:03:36 - Potential Weaknesses and Injury Risks

00:05:26 - Offensive Concerns and Tight End Depth

00:08:46 - Natty or Bust Mindset

00:10:40 - James Franklin's Legacy and Big Games

00:13:47 - Sponsor

00:15:13 - Drew Allar as Heisman Contender

00:18:33 - Allar's Next Step and Risk-Taking

00:22:09 - Win Total and Beating Ohio State/Oregon

00:26:29 - Backup QBs: Smolik vs. Grunkemeyer

00:28:30 - Breakout Players on Offense and Defense

00:32:26 - Underrated Talent and Depth

00:37:18 - Toughest Non-Big Ten Opponents

00:39:29 - Closing Thoughts