EXODUS?! Transfer Portal Expert Explains What Penn State MUST Do To Counter Pending Losses

Penn State faces a transfer portal crisis as top talent like Chaz Coleman, A.J. Harris, and Elliot Washington depart, sparking fears of a mass exodus and uncertainty about the Nittany Lions’ future. With new head coach Matt Campbell aiming to rebuild, can Penn State attract the needed reinforcements and avoid becoming “Iowa State 2.0,” or will staff changes and lost leaders derail their Big Ten ambitions?

Zach Seyko and Brian Smith break down the latest transfer news, the impact of losing starters on both sides of the ball, and the high-stakes pursuit of defensive stars Jeremiah Cooper and Jontez Williams. Coaching staff shakeups—including the battle for D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator—take center stage, alongside pressing questions about quarterback Rocco Becht and retaining Ethan Grunkemeyer. Will these moves restore Penn State’s competitive identity, or is a long-term rebuild in store?

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to the news about Jon Heacock and Deion Barnes.

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0:00 Intro
1:30 Penn State’s Transfer Portal Fallout Begins
03:43 Evaluating Penn State's Losses
07:14 Former ISU Players Offset These Losses
11:57 Players Penn State MUST Retain
13:56 King Mack is a LEADER
16:55 Rocco Becht vs. Ethan Grunkemeyer
20:15 Must-Target Iowa State Players
25:08 Penn State's Coaching Staff
28:00 D'Anton Lynn as the Next DC?
29:37 Penn State's Backup Plan?