DRAMA? New QB Pops Up In Important Recruiting Battle Under Alex Golesh
From Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Zac Blackerby
April 29, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 2905
About this episode
The episode discusses the intense recruiting battle for quarterback Peter Bourque between Auburn and Penn State amidst the changing landscape of college football recruiting.
Auburn Tigers and Penn State Nittany Lions find themselves battling for elite quarterback Peter Bourque as the 2027 recruiting race intensifies. With both teams missing out on top target Will Mencl—who chose Oregon—the spotlight shifts to Bourque, the last uncommitted top-10 QB, and rising sleeper Will Wood from Massachusetts. Is Auburn desperate enough to up the NIL ante, or will Penn State pivot to secure their next signal-caller before both prospects slip away? Zac Blackerby and Zach Seyko break down how roster depth, early playing time, and NIL leverage are shaping college football’s quarterback recruiting landscape. The conversation explores Ohio State's potential involvement, the advantages for players amidst coaching changes, and the intriguing role of agents representing both Bork and Mensell. Which program will land its QB of the future—and how will these choices impact the SEC and Big Ten quarterback carousel?
People in this episode
Host: Zac Blackerby
Guest: Zach Seyko
Topics covered
- college football recruiting
- quarterback prospects
- NIL leverage
- Auburn Tigers
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- roster depth
- coaching changes
Keywords
- Peter Bourque
- quarterback recruiting
- NIL
- Auburn
- Penn State
- Will Mencl
- Will Wood
- Ohio State
- SEC
- Big Ten
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Oregon, Auburn Tigers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Ohio State
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