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Episode Synopsis
James Franklin to Virginia Tech? Penn State coaching carousel heats up with shocking ACC connections.Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs team up with Zach Sako from Locked on Nittany Lions to break down the college football coaching carousel. The discussion examines why Franklin might leave Penn State for what some consider a step-down job, analyzing his recruiting dominance on the Eastern Seaboard and fit in the ACC's lower-pressure environment. The hosts debate top Penn State replacement candidates including Louisville's Jeff Braum, Georgia Tech's Brent Key, and Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, weighing their big-game credentials against Franklin's struggles in crucial matchups. The conversation shifts to ranking the top open positions, comparing LSU's recruiting monopoly, Florida's talent-rich territory, and Penn State's billion-dollar resources while addressing political interference concerns and conference affiliation advantages.Tune in for insider analysis on which coaches fit where and why this carousel could reshape college football's power structure.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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