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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

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NittanyCentral delivers expert analysis from veteran reporters and timely updates on Penn State sports, with in-depth coverage of Nittany Lions Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and more.

Penn State Wrestling

Penn State Wrestling Braces for Potential Changes After US Open Results

Penn State Wrestling may be facing a major shakeup to its National Championship winning lineup. Following Carter Starocci’s pin against Nebraska’s Mickey Labriola in the 2023 NCAA finals, he was very direct about his wrestling future. Starocci said his next stop in wrestling was going to be an Olympic gold medal. And he didn’t stop there, […]

Ranking Penn State Wrestling Transfer Portal Signings That Will Define a New Era of Domination

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or recently been on a darkness retreat with Aaron Rodgers, then you’ve seen the wave of transfers Cael Sanderson and Penn State Wrestling have picked up. In late November, former Cornell commit Erik Gibson and his younger brother, Mason, announced they were flipping from the Big Red to […]

Penn State Wrestling Bolsters Lineup with All-American Transfer, Fueling Dynasty Hopes

At this point, for Penn State Wrestling’s opponents, it has to be comical, right? Penn State Wrestling, a program which appeared to perpetually finish fifth in the Big Ten prior to the arrival of Cael Sanderson, and now has won 10 out of the last 12 NCAA Wrestling Championships, just picked up its fourth transfer this […]

Penn State Wrestling Dominates the Mat Again with Stellar Recruiting Class

Cael Sanderson and the Penn State Wrestling coaching staff have hit the recruiting trail hard this past year and their efforts have paid off in the commitments they’ve landed for the 2024 class. I know, shocking right? One of the best wrestlers the world has ever seen who has also guided the Nittany Lions to […]

Penn State Wrestling Supercharges Lineup with Game-Changing Transfer

Penn State Wrestling is showing no signs of slowing down on their way towards complete domination in collegiate wrestling. Mitchell Mesenbrink was previously in the transfer portal following his freshman year at Cal Baptist University. And I say “was” because he just announced he is committing to Cael Sanderson and the Nittany Lions. This is obviously another […]

Penn State Wrestling: Projecting 2023-2024 Starting Lineup

Penn State Wrestling is the dynasty for all seasons. Break out the streamers and the trumpets because it’s prediction season, baby! What a magical time. It’s the time of the year that fills each fan with optimism and hope that the next season will be “The One” and they can already envision wrestlers lifting trophies […]

Penn State Athletics Still Being Held Back by Paterno Name

It should go without saying that Penn State Football wouldn’t be the brand that it is without Joe Paterno. Paterno transformed a state agricultural school in rural Pennsylvania into a national powerhouse in college football. The Success with honor standard that was set has carried well into the James Franklin tenure. It is also no […]

Penn State Wresting Chases 11th National Championship | NCAA Wrestling Preview

Penn State Wrestling head coach Cael Sanderson chases his 10th National Title in the last 12 seasons when the Nittany Lions hit the mat in Tulsa this weekend. The Nittany Lions are the favorite to take home the team title as well as having multiple individual champions. The tournament features the top 33 wrestlers at […]

Penn State Wrestling Runs Away With Big Ten Conference Championship

Penn State Wrestling finishes on top at the Big Ten Championships for the first time since 2019. The Nittany Lions will send representatives from 9 of the 10-weight classes to NCAA’s. Additionally, Four wrestlers won the Big 10 Title at their respective weight classes and 7 finished top 3. Penn State Wrestling will be heavy […]

How Penn State Wrestling Can Close Out Big Ten Championship | Finals Preview

Penn State Wrestling tied a program record sending six Nittany Lions to the Big Ten Wrestling Conference Finals set for Sunday afternoon. The only wrestler who was a top-2 seed to not advance was Beau Bartlett who lost to 3rd seed Brock Hardy from Nebraska. Penn State Wrestling will take a healthy lead in the […]

What Time, TV Channel is Penn State Wrestling in Big Ten Championships On? Full Schedule, FREE Live Stream, How to Watch Online

Penn State Wrestling chases another Big Ten Title when the Conference championship kicks off on Saturday. The Nittany Lions have completed a perfect dual record and look to continue that success into the postseason. Where to watch Penn State Wrestling: What: 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships Where: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. When: Saturday, […]

What Time, TV Channel is No. 1 Penn State Wrestling vs. No. 4 Ohio State? FREE Live Stream, How to Watch Online

One week after taking down No. 2 Iowa 23-14 at the Bryce Jordan Center, No. 1 Penn State Wrestling (11-0) returns to the mat Friday night to take on No. 4 Ohio State (11-1) in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes are most likely the final team of the dual schedule that has enough talent to knock […]

Penn State Wrestling Recap, MVPs From Win Over Iowa

No. 1 Penn State Wrestling picked up a 23-14 victory over No. 2 Iowa Friday night in front of a record setting crowd of 15,998 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The crowd tied the NCAA attendance record for an indoor college wrestling match, previously set by the Nittany Lions and Iowa in 2018. It was […]

What Time, TV Channel is No. 1 Penn State Wrestling vs. No. 2 Iowa? How to Watch Online for FREE

The biggest college wrestling dual of the season will take place Friday  night, Jan. 27, 2023 when No. 1 Penn State Wrestling takes on No. 2 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions enters on a 39 match win streak with their last loss coming to Iowa in 2020. Former Penn State wrestling great […]

No. 1 Penn State Wrestling vs. No. 2 Iowa Preview: Key Matches, Predictions, more

In College Wrestling, there’s Penn State Wrestling, Iowa Wrestling, and everyone else. Friday night will be the center of the collegiate wrestling universe when the No. 1 Nittany Lions 10-0 (3-0) takes on No. 2 Iowa 12-0 (5-0) at the Bryce Jordan Center. How teams matchup in a dual doesn’t necessarily show what will happen […]

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