Episode

24-Team College Football Playoff is Coming?! — What It Means for Penn State Football

Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Wrestling
Published: May 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 1683
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Summary

Penn State football is facing a major NIL and roster-building question as college football continues moving toward bigger payrolls, bigger playoff fields, and bigger financial pressure. With $50 million roster conversations becoming part of the national discussion, the question is simple: is Penn State spending enough to keep up with the top programs in the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff race?