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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 19 MIN

Penn State Wrestling’s Lineup Squeeze Is Getting Real... FloWrestling Debates What's Next for PSU

from Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Wrestling · host Locked On Podcast Network

Penn State wrestling has a real lineup squeeze, and the biggest questions center around Mitchell Mesenbrink, PJ Duke, Jayden James, and how Cael Sanderson pieces together the 157, 165, and 174-pound spots. On this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, we respond to FloWrestling’s discussion about Penn State’s “undeniable” lineup guys, including Mesenbrink, Duke, James, Tyler Kasak, Joe Sealey, William Hankel, Marcus Blaze, Masanosuke Ono, Nate Desmond, and Braden Davis. We also break down the 133 and 141-pound lineup battle, the impact of the NCAA 5-for-5 eligibility discussion, redshirt questions, transfer portal possibilities, freestyle development, and why Penn State’s depth may not automatically lead to a mass exodus. This matters because Penn State’s future lineup is not just about this season. It could shape NCAA title paths, Big Ten lineup decisions, recruiting, development, and how Cael Sanderson manages one of the deepest wrestling rooms in the country. Penn State wrestling fans: who are the truly undeniable guys in this lineup, and who gets squeezed out? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1 Everydayer 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! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach\_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Penn State Wrestling’s Lineup Squeeze 1:18 Mesenbrink, Duke and James at 157/165/174 4:39 Penn State’s Best Lineup Scenario 6:30 Jayden James and the 157-Pound Debate 8:39 Kasak, Hankel and Sealey in the Squeeze 9:17 Could Penn State Wrestlers Transfer Out? 11:22 Marcus Blaze vs. Masanosuke Ono at 133/141 14:33 Transfer Portal, Development and Penn State’s Depth 18:23 NCAA 5-for-5 Rule and Redshirt Impact 19:21 Final Thoughts on Penn State’s Lineup Battles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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