Cael Sanderson Talks RECORD Seven Big Ten Champs, Penn State Wrestling Winning Another Team Title

Penn State wrestling head coach Cael Sanderson met with the media after the Nittany Lions’ dominant performance at the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, where the program set a new conference record with seven individual champions. Sanderson praised the team’s toughness and composure in close matches, highlighting standout performances from PJ Duke, Rocco Welsh, Shayne Van Ness, and four-time Big Ten champion Levi Haines. He emphasized the team’s consistency, preparation, and ability to believe in themselves when matches get tight. Cael also discussed the importance of peaking at the right time, managing the emotional grind of the postseason, and ensuring the team enters the NCAA Championships healthy. With ten wrestlers qualified for nationals and momentum building, Sanderson believes this team is ready for the biggest stage in college wrestling. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 Follow the show on X! #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast Key words: penn state penn state nittany lions penn state football penn state schedule penn state university penn state football schedule penn state basketball penn state game penn state ohio state penn state michigan penn state wrestling penn state score penn state news penn state roster penn state football news penn state football game college football penn state recruiting penn state football recruiting penn state football today psu football matt campbell cael sanderson mike rhoades matt campbell press conference cael sanderson press conference mike rhoades press conference Remember to subscribe... 0:00 – Sanderson on overall team performance at Big Tens 0:18 – PJ Duke’s revenge match & offensive adjustments 1:06 – Penn State sets record with 7 Big Ten champions 2:01 – Levi Haines’ consistency