Ep. 218 | What's Going On | Spring Practice Over | NFL Draft Wraps Up | Recruiting On Fire
Ep. 218 | What's Going On | Spring Practice Over | NFL Draft Wraps Up | Recruiting On Fire

Hardcore Penn State Football Podcast - Episode 149: Spring Ball Complete, Record 8 NFL Draft Picks, and the Recruiting Trail is BLAZING Welcome back to Hardcore Penn State Football, your ultimate destination for raw Nittany Lions analysis, insider recruiting scoops, and no-holds-barred debate! In this episode – dropping April 30, 2026 – hosts Cory Lestochi and Shawn Kane deliver the definitive spring wrap-up as Matt Campbell’s first full offseason comes to a close. We break down everything from the final practices and Blue-White Game takeaways, to Penn State tying a program record with 8 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the white-hot recruiting momentum that has the staff piling up commitments and offers left and right. If you’re a die-hard Lion, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for all spring! Spring ball is officially DONE after the Blue-White Game on April 25, and the energy in Happy Valley is electric! Cory and Shawn recap the biggest takeaways from 15 practices under head coach Matt Campbell: the intense running back competition, massive strides by the offensive line (thanks to all those Iowa State transfers), and a defense that looks night-and-day better under D’Anton Lynn. Cory breaks down what this spring means for the 2026 depth chart and which position groups still need a portal push before fall camp. Historic weekendt in the NFL Draft for the Nittany Lions! Penn State tied the program record with EIGHT players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including multiple Day 2 picks and a single first-rounder. Shawn walks through every selection while Cory talks about the emotional send-off for standouts like Nick Singleton (Senior Bowl injury) and the defensive stars who cashed in big. We also discuss how Campbell’s player-development focus and the NIL-to-NFL pipeline are paying dividends and what this record draft says about the program’s trajectory. The staff is absolutely on FIRE! With spring evaluations wrapped, Penn State has gone ballistic on the recruiting trail. Cory details the latest commitments and flips that have the 2027 class climbing back into the national top 15, while Shawn spotlights the 2027 surge — including multiple five-star targets who visited recently and immediately received big-time offers. We cover key position needs being attacked (OL, EDGE, DB), how Campbell’s “family-first” pitch is landing with recruits, and the continued impact of the Iowa State pipeline on high-school targets. Plus, early buzz on potential 2028 names and how the spring performance is helping close top prospects right now. If you’re pumped about the Campbell era, smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! Drop your biggest spring takeaway or favorite new recruit in the comments — we read every single one and may shout you out next time. Visit rhettcoblentz.com for your graphic design needs! #WeAre #PennStateFootball #nittanylions



Matt Campbell Faces a Big Test With Penn State's Depth Chart! — Spring Practice Takeaways
Matt Campbell Faces a Big Test With Penn State's Depth Chart! — Spring Practice Takeaways

Penn State spring camp is officially over, and the biggest question now is whether Matt Campbell's first Penn State football team ...



Penn State's Running Backs Dominate Blue-White! + Other Spring Practice Takeaways
Penn State's Running Backs Dominate Blue-White! + Other Spring Practice Takeaways

Penn State football wrapped up Blue-White weekend, and this episode breaks down the biggest spring practice takeaways from the running back room, quarterback depth, and D’Anton Lynn’s defense. The Nittany Lions showed real offensive potential with Carson Hansen, James Peoples, Quinton Martin, Cam Wallace, Rocco Becht, and Connor Barry all factoring into the conversation. Zach Seyko and Zane Bransfield discuss Penn State’s running back depth chart, Connor Barry’s role behind Rocco Becht, Peyton Falzone’s development, Matt Campbell’s offensive direction, and why Penn State may not need to run Becht as aggressively as Iowa State did. They also break down D’Anton Lynn’s defensive system, Cooper Ebel, Ikenna Iziogu, Darius Dixon, Josiah Zayas, Tony Rojas, the linebacker room, and the secondary. This matters right now because spring camp is officially over, and Penn State fans are trying to understand what is real heading into summer workouts and fall camp. The offense appears ahead of the defense, but the defense showed signs that the new system could unlock more talent than expected. Drop your biggest Blue-White takeaway in the comments: are you more encouraged by Penn State’s running backs, quarterback depth, or D’Anton Lynn’s defense? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Penn State Blue-White Practice Takeaways 1:26 Running Back Room Looks Like a Strength 4:05 Connor Barry and Penn State QB Depth 6:15 Rocco Becht’s Usage Under Matt Campbell 7:32 D’Anton Lynn’s Defensive System Shift 9:47 FanDuel and Indeed Mid-Roll Break 12:05 Linebacker Depth Without Tony Rojas 14:00 Blue-White Standouts: Barry, Peoples, Ebel 16:53 Penn State Special Teams Could Be a Strength 17:31 Blue-White Atmosphere Concern 19:15 What Matt Campbell’s First Spring Means



FC Barcelona vs Crvena Zvezda — 80-72 | EuroLeague R39 Shot Chart & Advanced Stats
FC Barcelona vs Crvena Zvezda — 80-72 | EuroLeague R39 Shot Chart & Advanced Stats

EuroLeague 2025-26 · Round 39 · Apr 21, 2026 FC Barcelona 80 – 72 Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade Every shot animated on the floor, with live advanced stats (ORtg, DRtg, NetRtg, TS%, possessions) and per-quarter box scores. Chapters: 0:00 Q1 0:24 Q2 0:45 Q3 1:02 Q4 1:26 Final player stats Top performers (by PIR): • Will Clyburn (BAR) — 22 pts, PIR 26 • Kevin Punter (BAR) — 22 pts, PIR 19 • Tomas Satoransky (BAR) — 11 pts, PIR 17 • Ebuka Izundu (RED) — 7 pts, PIR 15 • Jared Butler (RED) — 16 pts, PIR 12 Source: live.euroleague.net (shots + play-by-play). #EuroLeague #BasketballAnalytics #ShotChart



Team SCARLET vs Team GRAY | Ohio State Football Spring Game 2026
Team SCARLET vs Team GRAY | Ohio State Football Spring Game 2026

Watch the Team Scarlet vs Team Gray highlights from the 2026 Ohio State Football Spring Game! Get an inside look at one of college football’s premier programs as players compete in an exciting intrasquad matchup inside the Horseshoe. The Scarlet vs Gray spring game showcases rising stars, returning leaders, and new talent all battling for depth chart positions ahead of the 2026 season. With explosive plays on offense and aggressive defense, this is a must-watch preview of Ohio State football. Game Highlights Include: 🏈 Deep passes, touchdown drives & QB battles 💥 Big hits, sacks & defensive takeaways ⚡ Breakaway runs and playmaker moments 👀 Standout performances from key players Team: • Ohio State Buckeyes football Event: • 2026 Spring Game (Team Scarlet vs Team Gray) If you're excited for the upcoming season, don’t forget to LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more college football highlights, spring games, and team previews!



Penn State Hits RECRUITING SURGE | The Big 3 in 30 College
Penn State Hits RECRUITING SURGE | The Big 3 in 30 College

Penn State hits a surge in recruiting while Notre Dame takes a look at its depth chart for next season. Michigan basketball gets ...



SPRING INTEL: Florida State QB1 Drama DISCUSSED—Depth Chart Progress Becoming MURKY
SPRING INTEL: Florida State QB1 Drama DISCUSSED—Depth Chart Progress Becoming MURKY

The Florida State Seminoles stir up quarterback intrigue as Ashton Daniels and Kevin Sperry battle for the QB1 spot, with no clear ...



Lakers & Clippers have low odds, Nuggets contenders, Who has the biggest slice of Title Pie? | FTF
Lakers & Clippers have low odds, Nuggets contenders, Who has the biggest slice of Title Pie? | FTF

Nick Wright creates a pie chart of each NBA team's percentages to win the NBA Championship, including the LA Clippers, Los ...




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