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Penn State wrestling enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament with ten starters, six legitimate national title contenders, and a chance to set an all-time record for most individual champions in a single tournament. Thomas Frank Carr and Greg Pickel break down every weight class, make their predictions, and explain exactly what Penn State needs to do to make history in Cleveland.

In this video:

Can Penn State set the all-time NCAA record with six individual champions?

Can Penn State become the first team to have ten All-Americans in back-to-back seasons?

Weight-by-weight breakdown and predictions for all ten Penn State starters

Luke Liddell — can he go from third place to national champion?

Marcus Blaze and the most competitive bracket in the tournament at 133

Braden Davis — what does he need to do to become an All-American?

Shane Van Ness — does his 77% bonus rate outweigh the close match concerns?

PJ Duke — bet against him at your own peril

Mitchell Messenbrink — is there any realistic way he loses?

Levi Haynes — can he end his career on top?

Rocco Welsh — does he have enough offense to win it all?

Josh Barr vs Rocky Elam — the matchup everyone wants to see

Cole Mirasola — can he sneak onto the podium?

0:00 Intro — Penn State Wrestling at the NCAA Tournament

0:55 The Records Penn State Is Chasing in Cleveland

2:16 Tournament Schedule — Thursday Through Saturday

3:07 125 lbs — Luke Liddell Preview & Prediction

5:59 How Luke Liddell Has Improved Since Last Year

6:49 133 lbs — Marcus Blaze Preview & Prediction

10:09 141 lbs — Braden Davis Preview & Prediction

14:05 149 lbs — Shane Van Ness Preview & Prediction

18:03 157 lbs — PJ Duke Preview & Prediction

21:56 Sponsor — BetMGM

23:41 165 lbs — Mitchell Messenbrink Preview & Prediction

25:24 174 lbs — Levi Haynes Preview & Prediction

27:25 184 lbs — Rocco Welsh Preview & Prediction

30:38 197 lbs — Josh Barr Preview & Prediction

32:28 285 lbs — Cole Mirasola Preview & Prediction

34:27 Penn State's Overall Tournament Prediction — 6 Champions?

36:32 Closing — Recap Show Coming After the Tournament

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We’re in the final week before spring football starts for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team, and we’re previewing the team’s linebacker room before the start of spring camp. It’s also a busy week for the program with Pro Day scheduled for tomorrow at Holuba Hall. We’ll discuss which players will draw the biggest crowds at the event tomorrow and who has the most to gain from the event. Join the BWI Live Show today as we discuss those topics, plus your thoughts and questions in the BWI Live Mailbag! 

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Penn State News: Pro Day on Wednesday

The Penn State Pro Day is finally here for the team’s 2026 NFL Draft participants. The team will host scouts, GMs, and the media on Wednesday morning, and we’re previewing the event. Which players stand to gain the most from the final round of testing and field drills? We’ll discuss Penn State QB Drew Allar’s opportunity to make a move tomorrow, plus how his receivers, who weren’t invited to the Combine, can show off their skills during the event. 

We’ll also preview which players may decide to test in the friendly confines of Holuba Hall to try and improve their draft position after passing on the Combine testing opportunity. 

Spring Preview: Linebackers

Next, we’ll turn our focus back to the current team and preview the spring window for the Penn State linebackers. Which players will start, which ones will need to step up, and what are the wildcards in the team’s linebacker room for this spring? We’ll discuss the biggest storylines for the program now that we’re one week out from camp starting for the Nittany Lions. 

Finally, we’ll end the show with your thoughts and questions! We’ve taken select questions from the BWI Mailbag thread on the site to feature during the show’s final segment, but we want to hear from you as well! Drop your thoughts and questions in the live chat and we’ll answer them at the end of the show!

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Matt Campbell is implementing a culture of accountability at Penn State — from classroom standards to team-based point systems with real consequences. But with spring football weeks away, the question remains: does any of it matter if they don't win? Thomas Frank Carr and Sean Fitz wrap up the spring break mailbag series with a wide-ranging conversation about the NCAA's spring transfer portal ban, whether it can survive legal challenges, and what Campbell's leadership style means for Penn State in 2026.

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Can the NCAA actually enforce the spring transfer portal ban — or will it fall apart in court?

How Matt Campbell is building accountability culture at Penn State

The team-based point system and what happens when players fall short

Does academic culture matter to Penn State fans if Campbell wins games?

Penn State's roster construction and what a spring portal would mean for the program

NIL tampering — why it's nearly impossible to enforce

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0:00 Intro — Final Spring Break Mailbag

1:12 Can the NCAA Enforce the Spring Transfer Portal Ban?

2:10 Why the NCAA Keeps Losing in Court

4:14 Rev Share, House Settlement & What It All Means

6:04 Would Penn State Benefit From a Spring Portal Window?

7:08 Tampering — Why It's Nearly Impossible to Enforce

9:38 The NIL Clearinghouse Nobody Is Actually Using

10:37 Why the NCAA Can't Stop Player Movement

11:22 Do Athletes Deserve More Than a Scholarship?

13:23 How Is Campbell Embracing the Student in Student-Athlete?

14:04 What the New Staff Found When They Arrived at Penn State

16:08 Campbell's Accountability System — Drafted Teams & Point Tracking

17:19 Real Consequences for Falling Short

18:06 Does Academic Culture Matter If You're Winning?

19:49 Campbell Has Done This Before — What Iowa State Tells Us

20:39 Accountability on the Field vs. In the Classroom

22:15 Closing — Spring Football Is One Week Closer

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Penn State's NIL strategy is one of the biggest questions heading into the 2027 recruiting cycle — how do you spend wisely on freshmen who may not see the field for two years, while competing against programs with bottomless budgets? Thomas Frank Carr and Sean Fitz tackle this question and more in the latest BWI spring break mailbag, including Penn State's 2027 quarterback board, Sean's upcoming recruiting big board, and how the new staff is approaching offers differently than the Franklin era.

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How should Penn State handle freshman NIL deals on players who won't play right away?

Penn State's 2027 quarterback board — where does Peter Burke stand?

Is Penn State looking for the next Brock Purdy at quarterback?

Sean Fitz's recruiting big board — when is it coming and what will it look like?

How the Campbell staff's offer philosophy differs from Franklin's

Penn State NIL vs. USC, Oregon, Ohio State — can Penn State compete?

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0:00 Intro — Spring Break Mailbag Part 2

0:51 Sean Fitz's 2027 Recruiting Big Board — When and How

2:03 How the Campbell Staff's Offer Philosophy Has Changed

3:47 Penn State's 2027 Quarterback Board

5:29 Is Penn State Looking for the Next Brock Purdy?

7:14 Peter Bourque — Why Penn State Is Still High on Him

9:09 How Many QBs Will Penn State Pursue in 2027?

10:15 Sponsor Break

12:14 How Many Offers Will the New Staff Give Out?

13:22 The Transition Year — Building the 2027 Class

15:05 The NIL Freshman Question — Risk vs. Reward

16:26 Can You Moneyball Penn State's Roster?

18:08 Brandon Finney & the ROI Problem

20:13 Positional Value — Where Penn State Should Spend

23:21 How T-Fank Would Allocate NIL Spending

26:36 Penn State vs. USC, Oregon & the Big Spenders

29:12 The European Soccer Model — College Football's New Reality

31:36 Closing

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Penn State football's defensive line is changing under Matt Campbell and defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn — and the recruiting philosophy is changing with it. Is the speed rusher era over at Penn State? Thomas Frank Carr and Sean Fitz break down what the new staff actually wants on the defensive line, how they're recruiting tweeners vs. true defensive tackles, and what it means for Penn State's 2026 defense.

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Tweeners vs. true defensive tackles — what does D'Anton Lynn's scheme actually require?

Key 2027 recruiting targets on the defensive line

Alexander McPherson, Yvan Kemajou, and the current roster outlook

Why Penn State's pass rush questions are the biggest storyline heading into spring ball

Matt Campbell's defensive philosophy and how it differs from the Franklin era

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00:00 Show intro and Spring Break Schedule

02:20 How many 'Tweeners will Penn State take in recruiting?

07:15 What 'Tweener actually means to D'Anton Lynn's defense

10:22 Developmental curve for bigger defensive end prospects

13:00 What does Lynn actually want to be at Penn State?

15:03 Where sacks have come from at USC and Penn State in 2025

17:05 Penn State front seven plan to defend the run

18:05 Final thoughts 

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Penn State wrestling delivered another historic performance at the Big Ten Championships.

The Nittany Lions captured the team title with a program-record 184 points and seven individual champions, continuing their dominance in the conference heading into the NCAA Championships.

In this video, we break down:

• How Penn State produced seven Big Ten champions

• Key performances from stars like Mitchell Mesenbrink, Levi Haines, PJ Duke, and Josh Barr

• The biggest takeaways from the tournament

• What the results mean for NCAA Championship seeding and matchups

We also discuss the standout moments from the weekend and what comes next as Penn State prepares for the national tournament in Cleveland.

0:00 Intro — Penn State's Historic Big Ten Weekend

2:23 125 lbs — Luke Liddell Wins Sudden Victory

4:02 133 lbs — Marcus Blaze Falls to Davino

6:08 141 lbs — Braeden Davis Qualifies for Nationals

9:02 149 lbs — Shane Van Ness Pins His Way to a Title

10:37 157 lbs — PJ Duke Dominates Defending Champ

12:15 165 lbs — Mitchell Messenbrink Wins Again

14:10 174 lbs — Levi Haynes Gets It Done

15:58 184 lbs — Rocco Welsh Survives Controversy

18:15 197 lbs — Josh Barr Dominates All Weekend

19:57 HWT — Cole Mirasola Finishes Fifth, Goes to Nationals

22:02 Nationals Seeding Preview

23:37 PIAA State Championships — Penn State Recruits

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 What’s the biggest difference between Matt Campbell’s coaching approach and the one Penn State fans became used to under James Franklin?

We break down how Campbell’s staff evaluates talent, builds recruiting relationships in the Midwest, and how that philosophy compares to Franklin’s national recruiting strategy. Plus, new Rivals national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins the show to discuss Midwest recruiting connections and what it could mean for Penn State moving forward.

00:00 Show start and intro Allen Trieu

01:08 Midwest connection between Trieu and Matt Campbell Staff

05:08 Impact of Penn State staff being first on hidden gems

07:15 Challenge of getting Midwest prospects to Happy Valley

09:30 Players Penn State can secure from Midwest ties

10:57 ad break

11:28 Best recruiters on the staff

16:00 Positional recruiting strengths

19:30 Learning curve coming from Iowa State to Penn State 

24:55 Difference between James Franklin and Matt Campbell

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The Penn State football team got more bad news this week, with injury information coming out of the Lasch Building. We’ll update fans on the status of Anthony Donkoh and what it means for his timeline to return after we found out he’s shelved for the upcoming camp period. We’ll also give you the latest Penn State recruiting information today and round out the show with a visit from the newest Rivals National Reporter, Allen Trieu. 

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Penn State gets more unfortunate news 

We’ll start with the update that dropped yesterday afternoon about another Penn State veteran missing spring football. Donkoh will be out for the spring, following tight end Andrew Rappleyea, who posted a post-surgery photo at the end of February. We’ll discuss the situation, the impact, and what to expect from the team’s spring football situation, with so many injured players that the team will realistically consider starters in the fall. 

Recruiting Update

Next, we’ll discuss the latest recruiting news, now that the calendar has flipped to March. While spring practice hasn’t started yet, teams can still host prospects for visits now. We’ll discuss the players you need to know both before camp and after spring break, which is next week. Of course, check out Blue White Illustrated for a comprehensive list of players coming to campus over the several weeks. 

Allen Trieu Joins Rivals

Finally, we welcome Trieu, the latest addition to the Rivals national team, who joined the company on March 1. Tieu has been a Midwest reporter for decades and has extensive knowledge of the former Iowa State staff that now occupies the Lasch Building at Penn State. He and reporter Sean Fitz discuss Campbell’s approach, the strengths of the staff, the team’s ace recruiters, and where the group will need to bridge the gap between what they did in Ames, and the new pressure they face in Happy Valley. He’ll also discuss the blended approach of where Penn State’s targets will come from in this first cycle and how much time fans should give the staff before making decisions about how the staff is recruiting with their in-region recruits. 

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00:00 Show Intro

01:05 Anthony Donkoh injury news

10:32 Penn State's offensive injury situation

13:00 Liberty Lumer products Ad break

15:25 Penn State recruiting: Matt Campbell's timeline of recruit commitments

20:05 New England recruiting is different than other regions

22:30 Is spring football a time to finally get rolling in recruiting?

29:55 Closing the deal in recruiting during official visit negotiation

33:00 Does every high school prospect have an agent?

37:33 Allen Triue interview

42:05 Can Campbell and his staff maintain relationships with Midwest schools

49:22 Who are the best recruiters on this staff?

51:07 Campbell staff sticking to evals and not chasing stars

57:00 Leap from Iowa State to PSU in eval and NIL

102:45 Difference between Franklin staff and Campbell staff. 

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51:54 How good is this staff at evaluating? Can they stick to their guns at PSU?

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The Big Ten Championships are here, and the road to the NCAA tournament runs through the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend.

In today’s show, we break down the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships preseeds and what they mean for Penn State. Six Nittany Lions enter the tournament as No. 1 preseeds, but those rankings are still subject to change after the coaches meeting on Friday.

We go weight-by-weight through the bracket and discuss the biggest storylines heading into the conference tournament, including whether all 10 Penn State wrestlers can secure automatic NCAA bids.

We also give our predictions for which Nittany Lions will win Big Ten titles, the toughest paths in the bracket, and the weight class that could produce the biggest surprise.

Topics include:

• Six Penn State wrestlers receiving No. 1 preseeds

• The toughest road to the podium for the Nittany Lions

• The auto-bid outlook for all 10 starters

• Why Braeden Davis faces the most difficult qualification path

• Title predictions for Luke Lilledahl, Marcus Blaze, Mitchell Mesenbrink, Levi Haines, Rocco Welsh, and Josh Barr

• The biggest threats across the Big Ten brackets

The Big Ten Championships begin Saturday with the first round, quarterfinals, and semifinals, followed by the medal matches on Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions football team starts spring football in just about three weeks so we’re getting fans ready with our spring preview of each position. So far, we’ve covered the running backs, defensive tackles, and pass catchers in the lead-up to the first spring football under new head coach Matt Campbell. Today, we’ll be taking on the most important position on the team: quarterback. Also, there’s a concern among Penn State football fans that the team lacks elite playmakers, especially on defense. We’ll discuss which players are the likeliest candidates to step up and fill that void. Join the show today at 10 a.m. on YouTube.

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Penn State Spring Preview: QB 

We continue our spring preview series today by discussing the team’s quarterback position. We’ll discuss the impact of starter Rocco Becht’s injury timeline returning from surgery and how that is both a positive and a negative for the team this spring. How can he lead and bring the team together from the sidelines? How will his return partway through spring football affect the dynamics for the team?

From there, we’ll discuss the team backup, Alex Manske. What does he need to work on during his second season in Taylor Mouser’s offense? We’ll discuss where his progression can come and how the extra reps can help him progress as a thrower. 

Finally, we’ll look at the young quarterbacks in the room between freshmen Kase Evans and Peyton Falzone. We’ll disuss each player's profile from their high school film and see what kind of quarterback they are and how they fit into the templates we’ve seen from Campbell and his staff. 

Potential defensive stars

Even on a defense that doesn’t have future first-round NFL Draft picks, each scheme picks a player to feature. Opportunity to make plays comes from the decisions of who the defensive coordinator puts in position to make said plays. On today’s show, we’ll preview the potential defensive stars for the team this upcoming year. Many fans are concerned about the lack of raw high-end talent, so we’ll pinpoint three candidates who can make plays and elevate their profiles among the fan base through their output. 

Of course, we also want to hear from you! Join the show live at 10 a.m. on YouTube, ask your questions in the live chat, and we’ll answer them throughout the show! 

00:00 Show intro

02:54 NFL Mock Draft preview

05:42 Spring Preview: QBs

09:30 Rocco Becht breakdown

15:15 Rocco Becht film breakdown

22:22 Alex Manske preview

29:40 Kase Evans and Peyton Falzone preview

35:35 Final thoughts on QB Room

38:47 Potential defensive stars

42:24 Marcus Neal film breakdown

46:58 Tony Rojas and Caleb Bacon

49:23 Daryus Dixson and Yvan Kemajou

55:14 Best Bets

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