Game week is here, and Penn State has some surprises brewing in its lineup. Host Zach Seyko breaks down why a starter from last season could be on the bench as the offensive line battles heat up between Nolan Rucci, Anthony Donkoh, Cooper Cousins, and TJ Shanahan. On defense, Xavier Gilliam’s breakout camp could push veteran Alonzo Ford out of the starting lineup.

Plus, quarterback Drew Allar has been given rare trust by Andy Kotelnicki to call his own plays at the line of scrimmage, something most college quarterbacks never do. And on the recruiting front, five-star Kemon Spell went off for 293 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while 2026 commit Messiah Mickens reaffirmed his pledge, and Penn State continues to push for a flip of five-star edge Zion Elee from Maryland.

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00:00 – Could a Returning Starter Be Benched?

01:20 – O-Line Battle: Rucci, Donkoh, Cousins & Shanahan

04:24 – Why the OL Depth Is a “Good Problem”

06:08 – Xavier Gilliam Surging at DT, Ford’s Spot in Danger

11:12 – Drew Allar Given Rare Freedom to Call Plays

15:58 – The Guardrails on Allar’s Play-Calling Power

19:09 – Recruiting Update: Kemon Spell’s Monster Game

22:20 – Messiah Mickens Locks in Commitment

23:57 – Can PSU Flip 5⭐ Edge Zion Elee from Maryland?

27:31 – Elee’s Status & Maryland Uncertainty

28:28 – Closing Thoughts