Penn State football recruiting is heating up in the 2027 class, and the latest quarterback discussion centers on Will Wood and Peter Bourque. Penn State sent a major offensive staff presence to visit Wood, making it clear that Matt Campbell and the Nittany Lions are pushing hard for him as a potential quarterback of the future. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Penn State’s 2027 quarterback recruiting board, why Will Wood has become such a priority, where things stand with Peter Bourque ahead of his May 14 commitment date, and why the staff may value Wood’s traits more than his current recruiting ranking. The show also covers Aiden Gibson, Penn State’s running back recruiting, Notre Dame battles for Abraham Sesay and Layton von Brandt, and in-state targets like Khalil Taylor, Matthew Gregory, and Gabe Jenkins. This matters right now because Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class could start moving quickly, and quarterback clarity would shape everything else on the board. Matt Campbell’s staff is trying to build momentum, win priority battles, and show that Penn State’s recruiting operation is changing. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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 #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Penn State Sends the House to Visit Will Wood 1:10 Why Will Wood Looks Like Penn State’s 2027 QB Priority 2:36 Commitment Timeline and What Happens Next 4:36 Why Penn State Likes Will Wood’s Film and Traits 6:03 Will Wood’s Size, Arm Talent, Mobility, and Football IQ 8:27 Peter Bourque, Two-QB Class Talk, and Penn State’s QB Room 10:18 Penn State’s 2027 Recruiting Board Beyond Quarterback 13:04 Aiden Gibson and Penn State’s Next Possible Commit 16:21 Penn State vs. Notre Dame Recruiting Battles 17:47 Sesay and von Brandt Updates 20:08 In-State Targets: Khalil Taylor, Matthew Gregory, Gabe Jenkins 22:21 Final Thoughts on Penn State Recruiting Momentum
Penn State football recruiting may be nearing a major decision in the 2027 quarterback cycle. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down the latest with Will Wood, Peter Bourque, Matt Campbell, and what Penn State’s recent recruiting moves could signal about the future of the quarterback room. This episode also covers David Tarawallie’s commitment to Penn State, why his upside at offensive tackle is worth discussing, the latest on Aiden Gibson and Carter Jones, and why Jameer Dean and Samaj Robinson could become names to watch on the flip/decommitment radar. Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class is moving quickly, and these decisions matter for roster construction, offensive development, depth chart planning, and the long-term quarterback picture after Rocco Becht. The biggest question right now: is Penn State closing in on Will Wood, still pushing for Peter Bourque, or trying to keep the door open for both? With commitment dates approaching and visits taking place, this is one of the most important recruiting storylines for Penn State football fans to follow. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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 #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Penn State’s 2027 QB Decision 1:09 Will Wood vs. Peter Bourque 3:04 Could Penn State Take Two QBs? 5:09 Why Will Wood Has Momentum 6:26 Prediction on Penn State’s QB Target 8:39 Penn State Recruiting Notes 11:39 David Tarawallie Commits to Penn State 14:56 Aiden Gibson and Carter Jones Updates 16:23 Jameer Dean and Samaj Robinson Flip Watch 18:17 Final Penn State Recruiting Takeaways
Official visits start at the end of the month and Penn State's coaches are on the road. Thomas Frank Carr, Sean Fitz and Ryan Snyder break down where the 2027 class stands by position, where Penn State has leverage, where there's work to do, and which blue-chip prospects the Nittany Lions have a real shot at landing before the cycle closes. In this video: 0:00 Intro — Where Penn State Recruiting Stands Entering Official Visit Season 5:44 OL Board: How Many OL Does Penn State Need in the 2027 Class? 11:25 WR Board: Khalil Taylor — Penn State's Position and the NIL Reality 20:55 Sponsor — Liberty Lumber Products 22:40 Tight End Board — Where Penn State Stands 24:31 Linebacker Board — Case Alexander and the Target List 28:28 Corner and Safety Board — Terry Smith's Next Moves 32:15 QB Board — Peter Bourque and the NIL Negotiation Reality 37:41 How Penn State Balances NIL Across a Full Class 41:55 QB Fit vs. Money — Why Quarterback Is Different 46:19 D-Line Leverage — Zahmar Tookes and Abraham Cessa 50:31 What Type of Pass Rusher Does Penn State Still Need? 56:22 How Penn State Fills Out the D-Line Without a Blue-Chip Edge 1:00:00 Coaches on the Road — The Visit Schedule Breakdown Use Promo Code PSUfans for 10% off: https://libertylumberproducts.com/collections/penn-state Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Check out the site too! - https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/ Get 20% off and free shipping at Fanatics with our affiliate link: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/OeZg2z Use Code PSU20 to get 20 percent off Rhoback’s Gameday Collection: https://rhoback.com/collections/pennsylvania-state-university-licensed-collection Want breaking news like this delivered straight to your inbox for FREE? Sign up today for the BWI breaking newsletter! You’ll also get daily updates with the top headlines of the day five times a week. Click here to sign-up! https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/newsletter/join/ #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Music and SFX from Zapsplat.com
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Penn State football is still working through its 2027 quarterback recruiting board, and Peter Bourque remains one of the biggest names to watch. But with Auburn and Ohio State now involved, the Nittany Lions may have a real decision to make as Bourque’s recruitment continues to gain national attention. On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Zac Blackerby break down Penn State’s pursuit of Peter Bourque, Auburn’s push at quarterback, Ohio State’s possible involvement, Will Wood’s rise as a legitimate Penn State QB option, and how NIL, early playing time, and quarterback depth could shape the 2027 recruiting cycle. This matters because Penn State cannot afford to miss on multiple quarterback targets while the rest of the 2027 QB market starts to settle. If Bourque wants to extend the process, Penn State may need to decide how aggressively it wants to pursue Will Wood before another program gets involved. Penn State fans: would you keep pushing for Peter Bourque, or would you move quickly on Will Wood? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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 #recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #weare #highschoolfootball 0:00 Auburn pushes for Penn State QB target 1:03 Peter Bork becomes the focus 2:35 Auburn’s quarterback recruiting situation 4:10 Playing time, NIL, and Bork’s leverage 5:31 Why Peter Bork controls the QB market 6:20 Auburn and Ohio State enter the race 8:25 Could Ohio State change the recruitment? 9:49 What happens next for Peter Bork? 11:26 Should Penn State pivot to Will Wood? 13:09 Why Will Wood makes sense for Penn State 14:00 The NIL agent wrinkle with Bork 15:20 Scouting Peter Bork’s upside 16:08 Massachusetts competition context 17:07 Final thoughts on Penn State QB recruiting