Penn State Wrestling’s 2026-27 Lineup Just Got More Complicated!

Penn State wrestling has major lineup questions building around 157 pounds, 165 pounds, 174 pounds, 197 pounds, and heavyweight. Zach Seyko is joined by Justin Basch ( to break down how Jayden James, PJ Duke, Mitchell Mesenbrink, William Henckel, Connor Mirasola, Cole Mirasola, and Josh Barr could all impact Cael Sanderson’s next Penn State lineup. The conversation also previews Final X with several Penn State and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club storylines, including Luke Lilledahl vs. Spencer Lee, Marcus Blaze vs. Jax Forrest, Zain Retherford vs. Ridge Lovett, Levi Haines vs. Chance Marsteller, Kyle Dake vs. Zahid Valencia, and Kyle Snyder vs. Stephen Buchanan. Why does this matter now? Penn State’s depth is creating lineup debates before the college season even begins, while NLWC wrestlers are also chasing senior world team spots. The same room that dominates NCAA wrestling is shaping the freestyle scene too. Drop your thoughts in the comments: what Penn State lineup question interests you most right now — Jayden James’ weight, the Mirasola twins at heavyweight, or the 157/165/174 logjam? Photo credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: 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: Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. Fi