Penn State Wrestling Has Found Its Next SUPERSTAR!

Wrestling

Year2026

Duration24m

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Jayden James may already look like Penn State wrestling’s next superstar, but now comes the big question: where does he actually fit in Cael Sanderson’s lineup? After a major World Team Trials performance that included wins over Mikey Caliendo, Joe Sealey, and Quincy Monday, James has forced a real conversation around Penn State’s future at 157, 165, and 174 pounds. On today’s Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko breaks down Jayden James’ rise, the PJ Duke lineup question, Mitchell Mesenbrink’s role in the 165/174 discussion, Tyler Kasak and Joe Sealey’s outlook, and how Penn State could build another record-setting NCAA lineup. The show also covers Lorenzo Norman choosing Oklahoma State, what that means for David Taylor, and whether the Cowboys are beginning to close the gap on Penn State. This matters because Penn State’s biggest “problem” is also its biggest advantage: elite depth. If Jayden James is already this good, Cael Sanderson may have to make one of the most interesting lineup decisions in college wrestling. Penn State wrestling fans: what is the best 157/165/174 lineup — PJ Duke, Jayden James, and Mitchell Mesenbrink in what order? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: 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: 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 Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Wayfair Head to right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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 to get started — Play Your Ga