Penn State took some gut punches from Notre Dame — but that battle is over. Now Michigan is the new threat on the recruiting trail.

In this episode, Zach Seyko breaks down:
- How Michigan could land Marky Walbridge, Dorian Barney, and Travis Johnson
- Why Carter Meadows is likely headed elsewhere — and what PSU’s NIL ceiling really is
- Why 2026 isn’t a lost class, and how 2027 is already trending up
- The impact of Pierce Petersohn’s commitment, and why Penn State is still Tight End U
- A fiery rebuttal to Iowa fans claiming TE superiority
- If you think the sky is falling, this episode is here to say: it's complicated — and far from over.

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00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Notre Dame’s Recruiting Sweep
03:00 – Why Notre Dame Won: NIL, Relationships, Readiness
04:45 – Penn State’s Response
06:30 – Why The Losses Won't Continue
08:25 – Sponsor Read
09:55 – Michigan Is Copying Notre Dame’s Playbook
11:15 – O-line target Commits to Michigan
12:30 – Dorian Barney Trending Maize and Blue
13:45 – Wide Receiver Target Gone Too?
15:00 – What About 5-Star Carter Meadows?
16:30 – PSU’s Bounce Back: Tyson Harley + Jackson Ford
17:50 – Sponsor Read
19:10 – Newest Commit Pierce Petersohn
20:15 – Tight End Room Outlook
22:10 – Tight End U Debate: Iowa vs. PSU
23:45 – Final Thoughts: The Sky Isn’t Falling