Penn State fans are worried about slow starts, sloppy offense, and Drew Allar’s body language — but are the real concerns fading? Host Zach Seyko explains why the offensive line’s struggles are fixable, why defensive tackle is no longer a liability, and how Chaz Coleman’s breakout proves the defensive line is in great hands under Deion Barnes.

We also discuss Penn State’s “vanilla” approach vs Villanova before unleashing the full playbook against Oregon, Drew Allar’s confidence and leadership style, and why the Nittany Lions are still tracking toward a national title run.

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00:00 – Why PSU’s Concerns Are Fixable, Not Fatal
01:58 – DT Depth Emerging: Blanding, White, Durant, Ford
03:37 – Deion Barnes: Elite DL Coach in College Football?
05:14 – Chaz Coleman Trending Toward Breakout Role
07:44 – Villanova Preview: Vanilla Game Plan Before Oregon
12:34 – Drew Aller’s Body Language & Confidence Questions
14:13 – Why PSU Still Belongs in the Title Conversation