Penn State Wrestling is Back at FULL Strength! — Evaluating Josh Barr, Nate Desmond, and the Record
Penn State Wrestling is Back at FULL Strength! — Evaluating Josh Barr, Nate Desmond, and the Record  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Dec 25 2025
Description: Penn State Wrestling surges back to full strength, extending their historic NCAA dual meet win streak to 77 and showcasing a lineup brimming with elite talent. Is this dynasty truly unstoppable? With stars like Josh Barr returning from injury looking better than ever, and breakout prospects like Nate Desmond rising to the occasion, the Nittany Lions set a new standard in collegiate wrestling dominance.Zach Seyko and Jeff Byers dissect Penn State’s unmatched depth, veteran leadership, and the fierce internal competition sharpening every athlete—from Aaron Nagao’s All-American potential to the versatility of newcomers Marcus Blaze and PJ Duke. The episode explores how Cael Sanderson’s program culture and relentless consistency have produced a win streak that may never be surpassed, with upcoming challenges from Ohio State, Iowa, and Michigan looming. Can any team threaten Penn State’s reign before their streak hits triple digits?Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub\_confirmation=1Everydayer 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/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #wrestlingKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballmatt campbellmike rhoadescael sandersonmatt campbell press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub\_confirmation=10:00 Intro1:40 Penn State Wrestling Back to Full Strength03:04 Josh Barr's Impact on Lineup07:54 Penn State Wrestling Depth Shines12:10 Nate Desmond's Rising Stardom15:14 Wrestling Debate: Desmond vs. Nagao20:48 "Dynasties Are Hard to Build"22:15 Why The Streak Will Never Be Broken25:41 Penn State's Unprecedented Winning Streak Explained28:50 Cael Sanderson's "So What" Mindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.