Episode Details

NOTE: PJ Duke is OUT of the World Team Trials. This episode was recorded before the pre-seeds were officially released.

The NCAA’s potential 5-for-5 rule could have a major impact on Penn State wrestling’s future lineup plans. Cael Sanderson may no longer have the same redshirt flexibility to balance a loaded room featuring Marcus Blaze, PJ Duke, Jaden James, Braden Davis, Joe Sealey, Tyler Kasak, Masanosuke Ono and more.

Zach Seyko and Jeff Byers break down how the rule could affect Penn State’s biggest lineup questions at 133, 141, 157, 165 and 174 pounds. They also discuss why Jaden James could be one of the most important swing pieces in the lineup, how PJ Duke’s weight-class path could shift, and why Marcus Blaze’s role becomes even more interesting.

The show also previews World Team Trials, including the loaded 74 kg bracket with PJ Duke, Jaden James, Joe Sealey, David Carr, Quincy Monday, Evan Wick and Mikey Caliendo. Plus, thoughts on Zain Retherford, Spencer Lee, Luke Lilledahl, Jax Forrest, Ben Davino, Marcus Blaze, Cole Mirasola, Connor Mirasola and the heavyweight field.

Penn State wrestling fans: how should Cael Sanderson handle this lineup if redshirt flexibility goes away?

Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1

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: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Indeed

Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast

Rocket Money

Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON.

Wayfair

Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.

Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  

FanDuel

Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube

Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More

🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege

Follow the show on X!

https://x.com/LockedOnNittany

Listen Now