Penn State wrestling continues to dominate, but questions remain about the final lineup — and who can challenge the Nittany Lions this year. Host Zach Seyko and guest Joe Smeltzer (Nittany Sports Now) break down key lineup debates, including PJ Duke’s return, Josh Barr’s recovery, and the heavyweight showdown between Cole Mirasola and Lucas Cochran.

Plus: Did the National Duals prove Ohio State is Penn State’s biggest challenger?

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0:00 Intro – Penn State Wrestling Lineup Evolving

1:28 PJ Duke’s Load Management + 157 Outlook

2:50 Josh Barr’s Injury Timeline & Return

4:54 Heavyweight Battle: Mirasola vs. Cochran

8:03 When Will Penn State Finalize Its Lineup?

10:35 Timeline: Duke, Barr, Cochran Updates

13:15 Why Ohio State Is Penn State’s New Challenger

17:18 Key Ohio State Matchups vs. Penn State

21:40 Should Penn State Have Competed at National Duals?

24:50 Fixing the National Duals Format

28:20 National Landscape: Oklahoma State Rising, Nebraska Falling

32:00 Final Thoughts – The Penn State Train Keeps Rolling

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