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Carter Starocci Hints at Possible Return to Chase Fifth National Championship, Possible Bombshell

Penn State Wrestling was well represented at the 2024 USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, including none other than Carter Starocci. Starocci was locked into action in the 86kg bracket as he was trying to continue to prove people wrong.

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Former Penn State national champion Mark Hall signals retirement at US Olympic Trials

Former Penn State wrestling national champion Mark Hall signaled his retirement from the sport at the US Olympic Trials Saturday. Hall wrestled Trent Hidlay in the 86 KG consolation bracket, in an attempt to wrestle back and finish third.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 3 hours ago

Penn State football misses emerging as ‘serious contender’ for top 2025 WR

After watching the Blue-White Game for the Penn State football team it’s clear that wide receiver is an area of concern. With KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Malick Meiga entering the transfer portal early this week the Nittany Lions are down two scholarship WRs.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 6 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling: 5 NLWC Members Keep Paris Dreams Alive

UNIVERSITY PARK– Penn State wrestling and the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club did what it does in the second session of the U.S. Olympic Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center Friday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 6 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling Legend Jason Nolf Upsets USA Legend Jordan Burroughs

University Park– Jordan Burroughs has been beaten, and it was a Penn State wrestling legend who did it. Jason Nolf, a three-time national champ at Penn State who’s gone on to win six gold medals in Freestyle, upset the six-time world champ and 2012 gold medalist, 3-0 in the challenge tournament finals.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / 9 hours ago

REPORT: Penn State football eyeing standout Pitt defender in transfer portal

The first week of the spring transfer portal window came and went with only a pair of losses for James Franklin and Penn State football. While the Nittany Lions have yet to make their first addition of talent to the 2024 roster, they may soon look to pluck a top defender from an in-state rival.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 8 hours ago

Watch: Chippy Ending to Mitchell Mesenbrink, Jordan Burroughs Bout

For the most part, Penn State wrestling star Mitchell Mesenbrink’s match semifinal bout against Jordan Burroughs at the US Olympic Trials Friday night

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 10 hours ago

LIVE FILE: Penn State Wrestling/NLWC Have 10 Still Alive for 2024 Olympics

UNIVERSITY PARK– Penn State wrestling started these U.S. Olympic Trials with 21 athletes affiliated the either the program or Nittany Lion Wrestling Club competing for a chance to go to the Olympics.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 12 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling: 10 Affiliated Wrestlers Still Have Shot at Olympics

UNIVERSITY PARK– Session I of the 2024 US Olympic Wrestling Trials at Penn State is in the box. Here’s how current, former and future Penn State wrestlers have done thus far. Session II is set to begin at 6:30.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 12 hours ago

Major PA brand headlines latest Penn State football NIL deal

Most, if not all, Pennsylvania residents have stepped into a Weis Market at some point, which means many Penn State football fans will be quite familiar with the Nittany Lions’ latest NIL partner.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 18 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling: Alex Facundo Shuts out Levi Haines

UNIVERSITY PARK– Freestyle wrestling presents Penn State wrestling fans with a chance to see PSU vs. PSU matchups. The first one of this weekend’s US Olympic Trials– which happen to take place in the Bryce Jordan Center– was Levi Haines taking on Alex Facundo at 74 KG.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / 15 hours ago

Penn State Football: 3 Lessons Learned From Spring Practice

Penn State Football wrapped up spring practices last Saturday with its annual Blue-White Game in Beaver Stadium. While the season is still over four months

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / 19 hours ago

Penn State Wrestling Legend David Taylor Weighs in on Carter Starocci Competing at 86 KG

UNIVERSITY PARK– Many people expected Penn State wrestling legend Carter Starocci to wrestle at 74 KG for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. It’s quite possible that Starocci himself expected that, considering he hyped up a possible matchup with USA Wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs late last month.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / 23 hours ago

So You Drafted Penn State TE Theo Johnson

Who wouldn’t want to add an athletic playmaker at tight end to their offense? Theo Johnson continued the recent Canada-to-State College pipeline in 2020, joining Penn State as the third-best tight end in his class and 63rd overall player.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Basic Blues Nation / 22 hours ago

Recent National Champions and SEC powerhouse offers top Penn State football commit

Recruiting is a challenge for every school especially when it’s the following cycle. The Penn State football team is putting all of its energy and effort into landing the top 2025 prospects.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Sports Now / April 19

Penn State Wrestling Star Carter Starocci Leaning Toward Returning for 6th Year

The unthinkable might be happening for Penn State wrestling. “Unthinkable” could mean something positive or negative. But in this case, it’d be great news for Coach Cael Sanderson and the program.

College Football News / Basic Blues Nation / April 18

Penn State football ‘showing interest’ in ex-SEC LB in the transfer portal

The Penn State football team has had a quiet couple of days regarding the transfer portal. The transfer portal officially opened on Tuesday and the Nittany Lions have suffered two losses both at wide receiver.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / April 18

USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials Press Event

Penn State Wrestling’s biggest star (Olympic Champ David Taylor) and his protégé Levi Haines helped to welcome the national media to the BJC and introduce them to what makes Happy Valley the current global epicenter of wrestling.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Black Shoe Diaries / April 18

USA Olympic Wrestling Team Trials Hub

The best wrestlers in the nation descend on (or roll out of their own beds in) Happy Valley April 19-20 in hopes of Olympic Glory in the Paris Games The US Olympic Trials have finally arrived at Penn State after a false start in the Covid-impacted 2020 edition.

Mike Rhoades News / Black Shoe Diaries / April 18

Penn State Basketball Lands Transfer Commitment from Nebraska Wing Eli Rice

Mike Rhoades and staff have landed their third portal recruit for 2024. Having already lured a pair of big men in Kachi Nzeh and Yanic Niederhauser to Penn State, Mike Rhoades and the coaching staff shifted their focus on getting some wing/guard types to fill out the remaining couple of spots on the roster.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / April 17

Penn State Great Team Captain Has Announced His Exit To The Transfer Portal

Penn State is entering a significant 2024 season. The Big Ten is expanding, adding Oregon, USC, UCLA, and Washington, making the conference even more complicated. The Nittany Lions suffered a significant blow when one of their key wide receivers, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, decided to enter the spring portal earlier this week.

Demeioun Robinson News / Gridiron Heroics / April 17

Los Angeles Rams Putting Top NFL Draft Pass-Rusher Through Private Workout

The Los Angeles Rams are flying across the country to put one of the premier pass-rushers in this year’s NFL Draft class through a private workout. According to a report from Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the Rams are flying to Happy Valley to get an up-close look at Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / April 17