Matt Campbell Has Three Big Questions to Answer in Penn State’s Opener

Penn State football opens the Matt Campbell era against Marshall, and this matchup should provide the first real look at the Nittany Lions’ new offensive identity. How will Taylor Mouser use Rocco Becht, Penn State’s deep running back rotation and a tight end group featuring Andrew Rappleyea, Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle? This Penn State vs. Marshall preview examines Becht’s health, the chemistry between Penn State’s returning players and its Iowa State transfers, the potential use of 12 and 13 personnel, and how carries could be divided among Carson Hansen, James Peoples, Quinton Martin and Cam Wallace. We also break down D’Anton Lynn’s new defense and its challenge against Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, the 2026 Sun Belt Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Marshall allowed more than 30 points and 261 passing yards per game last season, giving Penn State an opportunity to establish confidence offensively. Del Rio-Wilson’s mobility, however, should test Penn State’s communication and rush-lane discipline before the Nittany Lions face several mobile quarterbacks in Big Ten play. What do you need to see from Matt Campbell’s team in the season opener? Share your Penn State–Marshall prediction and the player you will be watching most closely. Photo credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube:    / @lockedonnittanylions   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Penn State’s First Test Under Matt Campbell 2:13 Taylor Mouser’s Heavy Tight End Offense 5:33 Rocco Becht’s Health and Offensive Chemistry 8:23 How Matt Campbell Should Use Penn State’s Depth 11:34 Carlos Del Rio-Wilson Is Marshall’s X-Factor 14:45 Why Penn State–Marshall Could Produce Points 17:00 Betting Line and Early Score Prediction 19:13 Final Penn State–Marshall Takeaway