Penn State’s coaching search just took a major turn — Brian Hartline is rising fast and could soon become the preferred candidate. Zach Seyko explains why Hartline’s youth, energy, and recruiting success make him a realistic fit for Penn State and why other top names like Kalen DeBoer and Mike Elko are slipping away. He also breaks down Terry Smith’s latest injury updates ahead of the Ohio State game, what the two-quarterback system might look like without Jaxon Smolik, and how Penn State’s recent recruiting flips (Jahsiear Rogers, Davion Brown) reflect a program waiting for leadership.

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0:00 – Intro

1:35 – Why Hartline Fits Penn State’s Future Vision

4:15 – Why Hartline’s NFL Experience & Recruiting Make Him Special

7:45 – Keeping Jim Knowles with Hartline Makes Sense

10:20 – Why Elko & DeBoer Are Falling Off Penn State’s Radar

13:50 – Hartline’s Realistic Path to Becoming PSU’s Preferred Choice

15:05 – Two-QB System Without Smolik: Why It’s Too Risky vs Ohio State

17:10 – Terry Smith’s Injury Updates

20:15 – Singleton’s Role Change & Wildcat Wrinkles on Offense

23:30 – Recruiting Fallout: Rogers Flips to Oklahoma, Brown Decommits

27:20 – Class of 2026 Damage Control

30:30 – Why Penn State Can Recover Through the Transfer Portal

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