Penn State Wrestling's ONLY Question Mark + Penn State vs. Rutgers Dual Meet Preview
Penn State Wrestling's ONLY Question Mark + Penn State vs. Rutgers Dual Meet Preview  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Jan 09 2026
Description: Penn State Wrestling enter the second half of the season ranked No. 1, but can the Nittany Lions solve their lineup puzzle at 141 pounds? With veterans like Aaron Nagao battling injuries and rising stars Nate Desmond and Braden Davis waiting for their chance, host Zach Seyko and guest Nick Kosko break down how the team’s decision at 141 could shape their national title hopes. Is Davis ready to take over, or will Penn State preserve eligibility for its youthful core?Key matchups against Rutgers highlight the strengths and lingering questions for Penn State. Analysis includes Marcus Blaze vs. Dylan Shawver, Lenny Pinto’s quest to challenge Levi Haynes, and Rocco Welsh’s defensive grit against Shane Cartagena-Walsh. The episode explores how Penn State’s blend of seasoned talent and new faces like PJ Duke and Josh Barr set them apart, and what to expect from Rutgers' competitive lineup in the Big Ten showdown.Check out Nick's work! https://x.com/nickkosko59Become 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!Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONGametimeToday'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.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.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 Intro1:30 Penn State’s Lineup Question at 1414:30 Nagao’s Injury & Why Redshirting Desmond Matters7:15 Braeden Davis vs Nate Desmond – Who Scores More in March?10:00 Cael Sanderson’s Philosophy on Lineup Math13:00 Penn State’s Dominance & New Era of Freshmen13:45 Blaze & Duke Headline a Youth Movement 💪16:00 Why This Roster Could Stay Together for 3+ Years17:45 Rutgers Dual Preview18:30 Rutgers’ Key Names & Matchups to Watch21:30 Levi Haynes vs Lenny Pinto – A Statement Match25:00 Rocco Welsh vs Shane Cartagena-Walsh – Clash of Styles28:30 Cole Mirasola vs Hunter Katka – Heavyweight Chess Match32:00 Penn State’s Depth Still the Difference36:30 Final Thoughts38:00 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.