Penn State is peaking at the right time — and Rutgers stands in their way.
Host Zach Seyko breaks down the final regular-season matchup for the Nittany Lions, including:

• How Terry Smith has transformed this team’s energy and focus
• Why Penn State’s offense finally looks explosive again
• Key injuries, lineup changes, and practice updates
• The Rutgers scouting report — strengths, weaknesses, and mismatches
• Zach’s final score prediction
• Can Penn State finish strong and strengthen Terry Smith’s head-coaching case?

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0:00 Intro – Penn State Peaking Under Terry Smith
1:00 How Terry Smith Transformed Penn State’s Offense
2:30 Simplifying Jim Knowles’ Defense
4:30 Ethan Grunkemeyer’s Growth at QB
6:00 Coaching Search Update – DeBoer, Chesney, Smith
10:20 Practice Observations
13:40 Rutgers Scouting Report – Offense & Key Playmakers
17:00 Penn State Defensive Game Plan vs. Rutgers WR Trio
20:10 Matchup Breakdown: PSU Offense vs. Rutgers Defense
22:10 Keys to Victory
23:50 Final Score Prediction
27:30 Final Thoughts

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