This Penn State Recruiting Strategy Could BACKFIRE
Penn State football's defensive line is changing under Matt Campbell and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn — and the recruiting philosophy is changing with it. Is the speed rusher era over at Penn State? Thomas Frank Carr and Sean Fitz break down what the new staff actually wants on the defensive line, how they're recruiting tweeners vs. true defensive tackles, and what it means for Penn State's 2026 defense.
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Show Notes
Penn State football's defensive line is changing under Matt Campbell and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn — and the recruiting philosophy is changing with it. Is the speed rusher era over at Penn State? Thomas Frank Carr and Sean Fitz break down what the new staff actually wants on the defensive line, how they're recruiting tweeners vs. true defensive tackles, and what it means for Penn State's 2026 defense.
In this video:
Tweeners vs. true defensive tackles — what does D'Anton Lynn's scheme actually require?
Key 2027 recruiting targets on the defensive line
Alexander McPherson, Yvan Kemajou, and the current roster outlook
Why Penn State's pass rush questions are the biggest storyline heading into spring ball
Matt Campbell's defensive philosophy and how it differs from the Franklin era
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00:00 Show intro and Spring Break Schedule
02:20 How many 'Tweeners will Penn State take in recruiting?
07:15 What 'Tweener actually means to D'Anton Lynn's defense
10:22 Developmental curve for bigger defensive end prospects
13:00 What does Lynn actually want to be at Penn State?
15:03 Where sacks have come from at USC and Penn State in 2025
17:05 Penn State front seven plan to defend the run
18:05 Final thoughts
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