In a surprise off-season blow, Penn State defensive end Max Granville has been ruled out long-term due to an injury suffered during a break workout. Granville was one of the top breakout candidates for 2025, and his absence reshuffles the Nittany Lions’ defensive end rotation.

Zach Seyko breaks down the short-term risk and long-term silver lining, highlighting how the injury accelerates the development of young stars like Jaylen Harvey, Yvan Kemajou, Mylachi Williams, and others. Who needs to step up now? What does this mean for the team’s playoff hopes and the future of the pass rush?

Find out how James Franklin and Jim Knowles will adjust and why Penn State may still be fine… if no more injuries follow.

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00:00 – Intro

01:00 – BREAKING: Max Granville Out Long Term

02:00 – The Significance of This Injury

03:45 – Granville Was PSU’s No. 2 Breakout Player

05:00 – Why This Impacts the Abdul Carter Replacement Plan

08:10 – Who’s Next? PSU’s Defensive End Depth Chart Breakdown

10:00 – Zuriah Fisher: Underrated, But Injury-Prone

12:30 – The New Rotation: Kemajou, Harvey, Williams Step Up

14:10 – Enai White & Why He’s Not Ready Yet

16:30 – Don’t Forget These Names: Jennings, Harris, Coleman, Burnett

18:00 – Short-Term Concerns for Jim Knowles' Scheme

19:30 – The Long-Term Opportunity: Proving Ground for Young Stars

21:00 – Why Granville Will Come Back Better Than Ever