Penn State’s 2025 football roster might be the deepest James Franklin has ever had — and it could be good enough to win a national title. In this episode, Zach Seyko goes position by position to break down the projected depth chart heading into fall camp. From Drew Allar’s return at quarterback to the battle for QB2 between Jaxon Smolik and Ethan Grunkemeyer, there’s talent and experience across the board. Zach looks at the five-deep running back room, how three veteran wide receivers will step into starting roles, and why Luke Reynolds could have a breakout year at tight end. The offensive line brings back almost everyone, and the defense features potential stars at linebacker, corner, and edge. The biggest questions? Defensive tackle depth and safety rotation. If you're wondering just how good Penn State could be this season — this is the episode to hear it all.

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00:00 – Intro: This Depth Chart Is National Title-Ready

01:20 – QB Room: Allar Leads, Smolik vs Grunkemeyer for QB2

03:00 – RB: Singleton & Allen Are Elite, But Backups Are Legit Too

06:00 – WR: Veteran Transfers + Denmark, Saunders, and the Rest

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09:45 – TE: Luke Reynolds Breakout Year, Dinkins Blocking Beast

13:00 – OL: Deepest Group on the Roster? It Might Be

16:00 – DL: Starters Are Set, But DT Depth Still Murky

17:50 – LB: Amari Campbell Upgrade, Keon Wiley Returns

20:00 – CB: A.J. Harris = Star, but Depth Also Loaded

22:00 – Safety: Wheatley a Lock, But Uncertainty Behind Him

24:00 – Special Teams: Veteran Group, Reliable Everywhere

25:30 – Return Game: Ross vs Saunders for PR, Singleton at KR?

26:30 – Final Thoughts: Few Battles for Starters, Depth Is the Key