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Penn State wrestling is still in the mix around Lorenzo Norman, but the 174-pound fit is complicated. Norman is being connected to Penn State, Oklahoma State, and Ohio State, and the biggest question is whether he makes more sense in Cael Sanderson’s room or with David Taylor and the Cowboys.

On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Cody Stovall break down Lorenzo Norman’s transfer fit, Alex Facundo’s role at 174, Zack Ryder’s status, Bennett Berge’s impact, Oklahoma State’s push to close the gap on Penn State, and why Norman could matter in the NCAA team race. The show also gets into Penn State skipping National Duals, other Big Ten programs following, and how the NCAA’s 5-for-5 eligibility rule could change roster-building in college wrestling.

This matters because Penn State and Oklahoma State are both trying to maximize loaded rooms while the rules around redshirts and eligibility may be changing fast. For Penn State, the question is not just whether Norman is good enough. It is whether adding another high-level wrestler at 174 helps the lineup — or makes the room even harder to manage.

Penn State wrestling fans: would you want Lorenzo Norman at 174, or is the fit too crowded?

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