Penn State Wrestling's Next Lineup Is Absolutely Ridiculous — Projecting the 2026-27 Starters

Penn State wrestling just set NCAA records, but the bigger story might be what comes next. The Nittany Lions return elite talent across the lineup, yet the transfer portal and roster crunch could create the toughest offseason decisions Cale Sanderson has faced in years. In this episode, we break down Penn State’s best lineup on paper versus the most likely lineup next season. That includes debates around Masanosuke Ono, Marcus Blaze, Nate Desmond, Tyler Kasak, PJ Duke, Mitchell Mesenbrink, William Henckel, Jayden James, Joe Sealey, and more. We also discuss which wrestlers make the most logical sense as portal candidates if Penn State’s depth chart gets too crowded. This matters because Penn State wrestling is no longer just competing for titles — it is managing a roster full of NCAA contender-level talent. If the Nittany Lions keep everyone happy and productive, next season could be even more dangerous than the record-setting team we just saw. 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! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.The all-new Mazda CX-5. More to move every side of you. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit to