You just watched the next face of Penn State wrestling — and his name is PJ Duke.

In this jam-packed recap of Final X, Zach Seyko breaks down Duke’s shocking comeback against 4x NCAA champ Yanni Diakomihalis, why Marcus Blaze's domination of Brock Hardy matters, and how Masanosuke Ono, Braeden Davis, and Aaron Nagao all factor into the most competitive Penn State lineup battle we’ve ever seen.

Plus, what’s next for stars like Levi Haines, Mitchell Mesenbrink, Josh Barr, and Luke Lilledahl? And is it finally the end of the line for Kyle Dake?

From Final X drama to PSU’s future roster puzzle, this episode gives you everything you need to know about Penn State wrestling in 2025 and beyond.

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00:00 – Intro: The Next Face of Penn State Wrestling

02:00 – PJ Duke vs. Yianni D: From 10-0 Tech to a Pin?!

05:00 – Why PJ Duke Can’t Be Benched or Redshirted

07:00 – Kasak vs. Duke: The 157 Dilemma

11:00 – Blaze Beats Brock Hardy: 133 or 141 for PSU?

13:00 – Masanosuke Ono Eligibility: One Year or Redshirt Plan?

15:00 – Who Starts? Blaze, Ono, Davis, Nagao Lineup Debate

19:00 – Levi Haines Sweeps Evan Wick, Takes Over at 79kg

22:00 – Messenbrink Falls to Carr: What the Sweep Really Means

24:20 – Josh Barr “Handshake Drama” vs. Trent Hidlay

26:00 – Luke Lilledahl Closes the Gap on Spencer Lee

28:00 – Kyle Dake Falls to Zahid Valencia — Is Time Running Out?

30:45 – Final Thoughts

Penn State men's hockey is in uncharted territory — and that’s a great thing. After a Frozen Four appearance and growing national credibility, the Nittany Lions are now strongly linked to four elite NHL prospects: Gavin McKenna, Porter Martone, Michael Misa, and Jackson Smith.

Zach Seyko is joined by PSU hockey broadcaster Eric Ohlson to break down why Penn State has become a serious contender for blue-chip CHL talent, how NIL is not the only factor, and why this momentum is years in the making. They also cover the emotional departure of longtime assistant Keith Fisher, and how PSU is positioning itself as one of the most attractive destinations in college hockey — both for coaches and generational talent.

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00:00 – Intro: Penn State Linked to 4 Elite Prospects

01:30 – Gavin McKenna, Martone, Misa, Jackson Smith: Real Possibilities?

04:00 – Jackson Smith Rumors & Post-Draft Timelines

06:45 – CHL Players + NIL: New Era for NCAA Hockey

09:00 – Why It’s Not Just NIL — Development Still Comes First

12:00 – NHL Draft Decisions Impacting College Choices

14:30 – Why Penn State’s Frozen Four Run Changed Everything

17:00 – Does Penn State Really Develop NHL Talent?

21:30 – Penn State vs. 100-Year Programs Like Michigan & BC

24:00 – Can PSU Land All Four? How Many Are Realistic?

27:00 – Keith Fisher Leaves for Lindenwood: Impact & Reaction

31:00 – Final Thoughts: PSU Hockey = Next National Power?

Penn State football enters a pivotal official visit weekend with its 2026 recruiting class hanging in the balance. In this episode, Zach Seyko and Brian Smith preview the most important visitors — including 5-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho, potential running back target Brian Bonner, and top defensive lineman Luke Wafle.

Zach breaks down why Penn State’s pitch may be stronger than LSU or Oregon’s — despite NIL gaps — and which current commits and under-the-radar players (like Terry Wiggins, Carter Gooden, and Benjamin Eziuka) are rising fast on the Nittany Lions’ big board.

Plus, which position groups still need to be filled to close out a top-10 class?

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00:00 – Intro: Official Visit Weekend Preview

01:30 – 5⭐ OT Immanuel Iheanacho: Penn State’s Case vs Oregon, LSU

04:00 – Penn State’s Long-Term Relationship Pitch vs. NIL Power

06:00 – Brian Bonner: Top-10 RB visiting

08:30 – What If Mickens Flips? PSU’s 2-RB Strategy

12:20 – Most Likely Commitments: Luke Wafle, Joey O’Brien, Kari Adams

13:30 – Dorian Barney Still in Play? How PSU Juggles 9 DBs

15:45 – TE Target Brayden Fogle

17:30 – OL Recruiting Strategy: Evers, Eziuka, Charlie Thom

19:45 – Carter Gooden: Late-Riser or Real Deal?

22:25 – Which Position Does PSU Need Most Right Now?

24:45 – Carter Meadows: Hard Pull from OSU & Michigan

26:30 – Terry Wiggins = Underrated LB Commit?

28:00 – Closing Thoughts: This Weekend vs. Last Weekend

30:00 – Where to Follow & What’s Next

College football's landscape shifts dramatically with NCAA's game-changing settlement. Will player payments reshape team dynamics and recruiting strategies across the Big Ten? Hosts dissect the settlement's far-reaching implications, from potential roster size changes to the evolving role of NIL collectives. The conversation heats up with bold predictions for the upcoming season. Big Ten insiders Spencer McLaughlin and Craig Shemon offer unique perspectives on how top programs might adapt to these seismic changes.

Penn State Wrestling’s 2025-26 lineup isn’t just good — it might be the best college wrestling team ever assembled. Host Zach Seyko and the voice of Penn State Wrestling, Jeff Byers, break down the projected starting lineup and explain why 7–8 NCAA finalists isn’t just possible — it might be expected.

Then, they dive into the Final X matchups featuring PSU stars and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club members:

Can Luke Lilledahl upset Spencer Lee?

Will PJ Duke push Yianni Diakomihalis to three matches?

Does Mitchell Messenbrink dominate again against David Carr?

Plus: Josh Barr vs Trent Hidlay, Levi Haines vs Evan Wick, and Kyle Dake’s revenge tour.

This is a can’t-miss episode packed with analysis, projections, and bold predictions as Penn State takes over Final X and the NCAA title race.

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00:00 – Intro: Penn State’s Lineup Is LOADED

02:00 – How Many Title Favorites Does PSU Have?

05:30 – Kasak vs Duke at 157: Too Much Talent

08:00 – Rocco Welsh at 184: The Deepest Weight in the Country?

13:30 – Lilledahl vs Spencer Lee: Upset Watch?

17:30 – PJ Duke vs Yianni Diakomihalis: Statement Opportunity

21:30 – Mesenbrink vs Carr III: Repeat or Revenge?

25:30 – Levi Haines vs Evan Wick: Freestyle Breakthrough?

28:00 – Kyle Dake vs Zahid Valencia: Too Close to Call

31:00 – Josh Barr vs Trent Hidlay: NCAA Star Meets Senior Vet

33:30 – Kyle Snyder vs Hayden Zillmer

37:35 – Bonus Matches: Starocci vs Keckeisen, Blaze vs Hardy

40:00 – Wrap-Up

The House settlement is official — and it’s great news for Penn State. Zach Seyko is joined by the Voice of Penn State Football, Steve Jones, to break down the impact of this groundbreaking revenue-sharing model on the Nittany Lions.

From NIL and roster caps to future scholarships and private equity concerns, they cover it all. Will Penn State benefit from the new model? What’s the danger of allowing outside investors to fund athletic departments? And how will all this shape the future of college football and the Big Ten?

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00:00 – Intro

01:00 – House Settlement Is Good News for PSU

02:00 – NCAA’s Failures Created This Chaos

04:30 – Roster Retention: Why PSU’s Returning Stars Prove the Point

07:00 – Roster Cap (105): Why Franklin Waited & SEC's Approach

10:00 – NIL Isn't Going Away — It's More Important Than Ever

13:00 – Is PSU Competitive in NIL Now? Yes — Here’s Why

16:00 – Why Donations Still Matter More Than Ever

19:00 – The Growing Gap Between Haves and Have-Nots

21:30 – How PSU’s Media Deals Give Them an Edge

24:00 – The Private Equity Rumor

27:00 – What Penn State Would Risk Giving Up for $$$

29:30 – Will Olympic Sports Survive This New Era?

32:00 – Final Thoughts: PSU Positioned to Lead, Not Just Survive

Is Penn State football really settling by taking so many 3-star recruits in the 2026 class? Or is James Franklin and his staff playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers? In this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko explains why Penn State’s coaching staff evaluates talent differently from On3 and 247, and why star ratings are often misleading. Plus, we react to Penn State’s #2 national ranking for defensive line groups — fair or overrated?

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00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Penn State Adds Another 3-Star — Why Fans React Negatively  

02:40 - Are 3-Stars Really 4-Stars in Disguise?  

05:35 - Why Penn State Ignores On3 & 247 Rankings  

08:18 - Underrated Stars: Dotson, Barkley, Fashanu & More  

11:40 - 3-Star Recruits with Potential in the 2026 Class  

14:45 - Why PSU Targets Cultural Fit Over Flash  

17:10 - Penn State’s NIL Philosophy: Transformational, Not Transactional  

19:30 - Class of 2026 Recruiting Breakdown & Names to Know  

24:10 - Defensive Line Ranking Reaction: PSU Ranked #2 Nationally  

25:40 - Is Deny Dennis-Sutton a Future All-American?  

28:30 - Alonzo Ford’s Return and D-Line Depth Concerns  

29:50 - Backup Concerns: Fisher, Chemistry, Harvey, More

Penn State has landed its sixth defensive back commitment in the 2026 class — 3-star cornerback Amauri Polydor. He had 8 interceptions as a junior and brings elite ball skills and fearless tackling to the table. In this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, host Zach Seyko breaks down what makes Polydor such a promising addition, why his transfer to St. Frances Academy is a huge deal, and what this commitment means for future DB targets like Khary Adams and Joey O'Brien.

🔵 Could Polydor become a future 4-star?

🔵 Will his commitment hurt PSU’s chances with other DBs?

🔵 Could he help crack the code at St. Frances Academy?

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00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Why Amauri Polydor Is a Big Addition

02:18 - 8 INTs and Fearless Tackling: What Polydor Brings

04:41 - The St. Frances Academy Factor

06:03 - Will Polydor Be a 4-Star by Signing Day?

07:15 - Fit in Jim Knowles’ 4-2-5 Scheme

09:40 - Concern: Too Many Defensive Backs?

11:50 - Future of the 2026 DB Class

13:04 - Update on Khary Adams & Joey O’Brien

14:06 - What This Means for Dorian Barney

15:45 - Other 2026 Prospects on Commit Watch

17:22 - Defensive Line Targets: Harley, Meadows, Stancil

19:38 - Final Thoughts on 2026 Class Outlook

Penn State’s recruiting class for 2026 could jump into the top 10 if they land key commitments this weekend. Host Zach Seyko and Brian Smith dive deep into the high-stakes official visit weekend for the Nittany Lions. With top recruits like Carter Meadows, Keshawn Stancil, and Damari Simeon visiting, the program’s chances to move into a top-tier recruiting spot could hinge on these decisions.

Plus, the guys discuss how Penn State is positioning itself against Ohio State, Michigan, and other elite programs for these coveted defensive players, and what the implications could be for the team’s future if they land these recruits.

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In a surprise off-season blow, Penn State defensive end Max Granville has been ruled out long-term due to an injury suffered during a break workout. Granville was one of the top breakout candidates for 2025, and his absence reshuffles the Nittany Lions’ defensive end rotation.

Zach Seyko breaks down the short-term risk and long-term silver lining, highlighting how the injury accelerates the development of young stars like Jaylen Harvey, Yvan Kemajou, Mylachi Williams, and others. Who needs to step up now? What does this mean for the team’s playoff hopes and the future of the pass rush?

Find out how James Franklin and Jim Knowles will adjust and why Penn State may still be fine… if no more injuries follow.

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00:00 – Intro

01:00 – BREAKING: Max Granville Out Long Term

02:00 – The Significance of This Injury

03:45 – Granville Was PSU’s No. 2 Breakout Player

05:00 – Why This Impacts the Abdul Carter Replacement Plan

08:10 – Who’s Next? PSU’s Defensive End Depth Chart Breakdown

10:00 – Zuriah Fisher: Underrated, But Injury-Prone

12:30 – The New Rotation: Kemajou, Harvey, Williams Step Up

14:10 – Enai White & Why He’s Not Ready Yet

16:30 – Don’t Forget These Names: Jennings, Harris, Coleman, Burnett

18:00 – Short-Term Concerns for Jim Knowles' Scheme

19:30 – The Long-Term Opportunity: Proving Ground for Young Stars

21:00 – Why Granville Will Come Back Better Than Ever