Penn State's Problems Still Continue With James Franklin Fired + PSU Head Coach Hot Board Update!
Episode Description
James Franklin is gone — but the problems remain. Zach Seyko and Andrew Kalista break down Penn State’s latest issues, from Jim Knowles’ defense and Andy Kotelnicki’s offense to the lack of development that’s haunted the roster. They also update the Penn State coaching hot board, with new names like Clark Lea, Jeff Brohm, and Mike Elko emerging as realistic candidates. Plus, what Ethan Grunkemeyer’s first start tells us about his future, and whether Penn State can still fix its quarterback pipeline before 2026.
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0:00 – Intro
2:14 – Who Takes the Blame Now That Franklin Is Gone?
4:22 – Jim Knowles’ Late-Game Failures Continue
6:18 – Andy Kotelnicki’s Play-Calling: Progress or Problem?
7:50 – Penn State’s Lack of Development & Rotational Depth
9:25 – Why Franklin Still Deserves Blame for the Roster
12:16 – Ad Break
14:19 – Coaching Hot Board Update: Clark Lea, Brohm, Elko Rise
16:00 – Mike Elko’s SEC Success and Fit in Happy Valley
17:58 – Jeff Brohm’s Louisville Legacy and Why He Stays Put
19:47 – Why Penn State Must Move Quickly Before Jobs Fill Up
21:32 – Matt Rhule’s Stability vs Fan Fatigue
22:58 – Joe Brady, Will Stein, and the “Offensive Gamble” Candidates
24:22 – Which Coaches Would Bring Their QB with Them to PSU?
25:50 – The Quarterback Pipeline Problem Franklin Left Behind
26:35 – Ethan Grunkemeyer’s First Start: What Went Wrong, What Went Right
30:15 – Grunkemeyer’s Upside: Football IQ vs Experience
31:30 – Penn State Has “Athletes, Not Football Players”
33:00 – Why Franklin Mis-Recruited for a Decade
35:50 – Could Matt Rhule or Eli Drinkwitz Bring Their QB to PSU?