EXCLUSIVE: Penn State Wrestling Commit Reveals Why He Chose PSU — Shares Lofty Career Goals

Incoming true freshman Nate Desmond joins the show to talk about his early days on campus, why Penn State felt like home, and how the star-studded Class of 2025 has already built championship chemistry. Desmond also opens up about his wrestling journey—from struggling early to becoming one of the nation’s top lightweights—and shares insights on mindset, goals, and what it’s like training alongside elite talent like Marcus Blaze and Masanosuke Ono. Don’t miss this exclusive interview with one of the Nittany Lions’ most exciting newcomers.Follow Nate on social media!Nate Desmond on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_des05/?hl=enBecome an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub_confirmation=1Support 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.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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 footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub_confirmation=100:00:00 - Introduction to Nate Desmond00:01:47 - Summer on Campus and Arrival Excitement00:02:29 - Why Penn State Felt Like Home00:03:32 - The Stacked 2025 Recruiting Class00:04:49 - Team Chemistry and Iron Sharpens Iron00:06:51 - Freshman Goals and Working with Coach Nick Lee00:07:42 - Weight Class Decisions and International Ambitions00:08:40 - Sponsor Break00:10:25 - Freestyle Techniques and Summer Competitions00:12:53 - Origins in Wrestling and Family Legacy00:15:08 - High School Career at Bethlehem Catholic00:17:24 - Growth at Wyoming Seminary00:19:12 - National Prep Championship Win00:21:10 - The Power of Wrestling Mindset00:22:46 - Inspirations and Off-the-Mat Life00:24:53 - Message to Fans and Closing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.