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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.

Cael Sanderson

Penn State Wrestling Breezes Past Hofstra 43-10, In Second Dual of Season | FULL RESULTS

The No. 1 Penn State Wrestling team completely crushed the Hofstra Pride 43-10 in front of the home crowd on Sunday afternoon. Even without the services of Beau Bartlett (rest), Shayne Van Ness (out for the remainder of the season due to an injury), and Greg Kerkvliet (competing in the U.S. Senior Nationals), the Nittany […]

Penn State Wrestling: All-American to Miss Rest of Season

Penn State Wrestling has a team this year that looked like it could be on its way to winning yet another national championship and shattering some records along the way. The Nittany Lions returned eight All-Americans to its lineup, and includes two three-time national champions in Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks. But, it’s the other […]

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions take down Lehigh 30-10 in opening dual | FULL RESULTS

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The No. 1 Penn State Wrestling team flexed their muscles against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 30-10 in their first dual meet action of the 2023-2024 season.   Several Nittany Lions backups were in action and even though Lehigh is a talented squad, it just didn’t matter.   Was the score drastically […]

Penn State Wrestling: How Olympic Redshirt Decision Impacts Nittany Lions’ Championship Hopes

You know Penn State Wrestling is a well oiled machine of dominance when a highly ranked grappler takes a redshirt and a Junior World Champion takes his place. And with the middle weights in the Nittany Lions‘ roster completely chock-full of super competitive guys, there were a lot of questions about how Cael Sanderson would manage […]

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions Dominate the Mat at 2023 Journeymen Collegiate Classic

Penn State Wrestling officially kicked off the 2023-2024 season as they traveled to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to take part in the 2023 Journeymen Collegiate Classic. And let’s just say it wasn’t very pretty for the other teams and their wrestlers. All in all the Nittany Lions sent a total of 20 grapplers (including eight of their […]

Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions land No. 1 recruit in the nation

Penn State Wrestling just secured the services of the overall No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, as Minisink Valley’s PJ Duke pledged his commitment to Cael Sanderson and the Nittany Lions. In other news, water is wet. Duke follows in the footsteps of fellow Minisink Valley teammate Zack Ryder, as they add to the […]

Penn State Wrestling: What Will Middle of Nittany Lions’ Lineup Look Like? | MAILBAG

Penn State Wrestling is going for an NCAA three-peat this season and the program is poised to keep their hold on college wrestling. But, that doesn’t mean it’s not a good time for a wrestling mailbag. Because it’s always a good time for some mailbag questions! We asked you Nittany Lions Nation if you had any burning […]

Penn State Wrestling: 3 Biggest Roadblocks to Nittany Lions Repeating as National Champions

Penn State Wrestling looks poised to lock down its third straight national championship this coming season. Cael Sanderson and his world class coaching staff have assembled yet another dominating Nittany Lion lineup,  which includes several game changing transfers, and a handful of incoming freshman who could make an immediate impact on the mat. But, no matter the […]

Penn State Wrestling: Bo Nickal Explains What Makes Cael Sanderson so Special

The success Penn State Wrestling has seen in the past decade plus can be attributed to several factors. But, none come even close to the No. 1 reason. Penn State wrestling has Cael Sanderson as its head coach. Through his 14 year tenure leading the Nittany Lions, the Penn State faithful have seen some incredible things […]

Penn State Wrestling Roster Taking Shape for 2024

The dominant force that is Penn State Wrestling is now heading into its 15th season with Cael Sanderson at the helm. It’s no secret to everyone and their brother that the Nittany Lions are showing no signs of slowing down. The projected starting lineup for the 2023-2024 campaign is stacked with talented grapplers, returning All-Americans, and […]

Penn State Wrestling: 5 Things to Know About Transfer Bernie Truax

When Cael Sanderson added Bernie Truax to the Penn State Wrestling Team back in April, not much was really known about the California native. Well, aside from the fact he’s a really good wrestler. But hey, finishing in the top four in each of the last three NCAA Championships tend to be a fairly decent […]

From Injury to Triumph: Robbie Howard’s Inspiring Journey For Penn State Wrestling

Delve into the inspiring journey of Robbie Howard in Penn State Wrestling. From state titles in high school to facing challenges at the national level.

Unveiling Beau Bartlett: Rising Star, Penn State Wrestling Title Contender

Each and every year Beau Bartlett has suited up for Penn State Wrestling, he has made massive improvements. And his hard work in the wrestling room has paid off with the results. This past year was the largest step forward Beau has made in Happy Valley as he slid down into the more comfortable wrestling […]

Penn State Wrestling Recruiting Dominance Continues: Meet Potential 2025 Superstars

Cael Sanderson and the Penn State Wrestling Team have been an unstoppable force on the recruiting trail the past several cycles. And for good reason. The Nittany Lions have won 10 out of the last 12 NCAA Championships, which includes back-to-back NCAA team titles in 2022 and 2023. In just the last three NCAA tournaments, Penn […]

Penn State Wrestling: 5 Reasons Nittany Lions Will Win 3rd Consecutive National Championship

With their run-away win this past March in Tulsa, Penn State Wrestling took home its second straight NCAA title and their 10th in the past 12 NCAA Championships. To say Cael Sanderson has built a dynasty in Happy Valley is a gross understatement. But, the look of the 2023-2024 Nittany Lions team could be drastically different than […]

Way Too Early Big Ten Wrestling Power Rankings: Can Penn State Wrestling Dominate Again?

Big Ten Wrestling Power Rankings in early early summer? Surely you can’t be serious, Chris. Yes, yes I am. And don’t call me Shirley. During the 2022-2023 season, the Big Ten saw some big changes in the pecking order as perennial doormats climbed out of the basement and several one-time wrestling powerhouses fell on hard times. So with […]

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