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Why does Penn State wrestling always seem to be at its best in March? In this episode of Locked On Nittany Lions, Zach Seyko and Jeff Byers break down the real reason the Nittany Lions consistently peak at the NCAA Wrestling Championships—and it starts with mindset, passion, and enthusiasm.

The conversation also dives into the Hodge Trophy race and why Mitchell Mesenbrink has the strongest case, plus a full Penn State-focused NCAA tournament breakdown from 165 through heavyweight. Zach and Jeff discuss Levi Haines, Rocco Welsh, Josh Barr, Cole Mirasola, the toughest matchups ahead, and whether Penn State could realistically sweep several upper weights.

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