Episode Details

Penn State wrestling enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament with ten starters, six legitimate national title contenders, and a chance to set an all-time record for most individual champions in a single tournament. Thomas Frank Carr and Greg Pickel break down every weight class, make their predictions, and explain exactly what Penn State needs to do to make history in Cleveland.

In this video:

Can Penn State set the all-time NCAA record with six individual champions?

Can Penn State become the first team to have ten All-Americans in back-to-back seasons?

Weight-by-weight breakdown and predictions for all ten Penn State starters

Luke Liddell — can he go from third place to national champion?

Marcus Blaze and the most competitive bracket in the tournament at 133

Braden Davis — what does he need to do to become an All-American?

Shane Van Ness — does his 77% bonus rate outweigh the close match concerns?

PJ Duke — bet against him at your own peril

Mitchell Messenbrink — is there any realistic way he loses?

Levi Haynes — can he end his career on top?

Rocco Welsh — does he have enough offense to win it all?

Josh Barr vs Rocky Elam — the matchup everyone wants to see

Cole Mirasola — can he sneak onto the podium?

0:00 Intro — Penn State Wrestling at the NCAA Tournament

0:55 The Records Penn State Is Chasing in Cleveland

2:16 Tournament Schedule — Thursday Through Saturday

3:07 125 lbs — Luke Liddell Preview & Prediction

5:59 How Luke Liddell Has Improved Since Last Year

6:49 133 lbs — Marcus Blaze Preview & Prediction

10:09 141 lbs — Braden Davis Preview & Prediction

14:05 149 lbs — Shane Van Ness Preview & Prediction

18:03 157 lbs — PJ Duke Preview & Prediction

21:56 Sponsor — BetMGM

23:41 165 lbs — Mitchell Messenbrink Preview & Prediction

25:24 174 lbs — Levi Haynes Preview & Prediction

27:25 184 lbs — Rocco Welsh Preview & Prediction

30:38 197 lbs — Josh Barr Preview & Prediction

32:28 285 lbs — Cole Mirasola Preview & Prediction

34:27 Penn State's Overall Tournament Prediction — 6 Champions?

36:32 Closing — Recap Show Coming After the Tournament

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