Penn State’s coaching search is spiraling — and the Big Ten is watching closely. Host Zach Seyko welcomes Richie O’Leary from On3’s The Knight Report to break down whether Terry Smith should be promoted or if Bob Chesney is the only realistic hire left standing.

They also preview Penn State vs. Rutgers: Kirk Ciarrocca’s offense, the Scarlet Knights’ improved O-line, and how Penn State’s blitz packages can dominate again.

From coaching intrigue to game predictions, this episode covers everything Penn State fans need before Saturday.

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0:00 Intro

1:55 Why the Big Ten Would Love a Terry Smith Hire

3:57 Penn State’s Roster + Staff Retention Crisis

6:32 Who Could Leave for Virginia Tech? Poindexter? Higgins? Barnes?

8:25 The Reality of Penn State’s Shrinking Candidate Pool

10:53 Is It Bob Chesney or Bust for Penn State?

12:29 Richie’s Take: Penn State Is in Desperation Mode

16:30 Evaluating Wildcards: Daboll, Manny Diaz, Pat Fitzgerald

20:23 Rutgers Preview: Shiano’s Buy-In and Ciarrocca’s Offense

24:06 Key Matchups: Rutgers OL vs. Penn State DL

27:00 Can Rutgers Keep It Close? Score Predictions

30:00 Final Thoughts — What’s Next in the Coaching Search

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