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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 3 MIN

Why PJ Duke Chose the Best Team in College Wrestling

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In this interview, PJ Duke opens up about starting wrestling at four or five years old, winning a team state title in high school, overcoming injuries, choosing Penn State, Coach Cael Sanderson’s leadership, the culture inside the Nittany Lion program, and his long-term goal of chasing World and Olympic teams.Chapters:0:00 — Meet PJ Duke0:16 — His First Wrestling Match0:40 — What Made High School Wrestling Special1:05 — Overcoming Major Injuries1:30 — When He Knew College Wrestling Was Possible2:07 — What Makes Coach Cael Sanderson Different2:22 — Penn State’s Culture Is Bigger Than Wrestling3:05 — Olympic and Freestyle GoalsFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#weare #pennstate #happyvalley

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