Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Penn State Wrestling Strikes Back on the Recruiting Trail After Oklahoma State's Latest Run!
Description
Penn State wrestling may have a major future lineup piece in Jayden James, one of the headline names in the Nittany Lions’ 2027 recruiting class. With Oklahoma State landing Lorenzo Norman and David Taylor continuing to build momentum, the Penn State–Oklahoma State wrestling battle is only getting more interesting.
On this Locked On crossover, Zach Seyko and Cody Stovall discuss Oklahoma State’s portal push, Lorenzo Norman’s potential impact, Penn State’s 2027 recruiting answer, where Jayden James could fit in the lineup, and what PJ Duke’s walking boot could mean for Penn State’s depth at the middleweights. The conversation also hits Jax Forrest, Marcus Blaze, Ben Davino, Final X, freestyle vs. folkstyle, and the future of the Penn State–Oklahoma State rivalry.
This matters because Penn State and Oklahoma State appear to be building toward a long-term national title race. Oklahoma State is trying to add immediate firepower, while Penn State continues to stockpile future NCAA title contenders under Cael Sanderson.
Penn State wrestling fans: how worried are you about PJ Duke’s status, and where do you think Jayden James fits best in the future lineup?
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
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!
#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast
0:00 Intro
1:34 Why Norman Is a Major David Taylor Addition
2:55 Oklahoma State’s Bonus-Point Push
4:25 Penn State’s Depth Model vs Oklahoma S