Penn State’s coaching search just took a surprising twist — Eli Drinkwitz of Missouri has emerged as the leading candidate to replace James Franklin. But does he really make Penn State a national title contender?

Host Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Jacob Goins (Locked On Hoosiers) break down the pros and cons of hiring Drinkwitz, compare him to Jeff Brohm and Brian Hartline, and explain why Mike Elko still remains the grand-slam hire.

Plus: Is Indiana a fraud after nearly losing to Penn State? The guys debate the Hoosiers’ playoff chances and make their Week 12 Big Ten picks.

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00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Penn State’s Coaching Search: Eli Drinkwitz Leads the Race

03:40 – Why Drinkwitz Might Be “James Franklin 2.0”

06:00 – Jeff Brohm or Eli Drinkwitz? The Big Decision

08:15 – Can Drinkwitz Recruit and Win in the Big Ten?

09:45 – Penn State Fan Reaction: Split Opinions on Drinkwitz Hire

12:30 – Is Indiana a Fraud After Penn State Scare?

15:00 – Kurt Signetti’s Hoosiers vs Ohio State Preview

19:00 – Ethan Grunkemeyer’s Growth and Penn State’s Future

21:00 – Big Ten Week 12 Picks and Predictions

27:30 – Penn State vs Michigan State Breakdown

32:00 – Closing Thoughts & Coaching Search Takeaways

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