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Penn State Opens With 45–0 Shutout of Oklahoma, Showcasing Newcomers

The blowout underscored Penn State's depth against a shorthanded Oklahoma lineup.

Overview

  • The Nittany Lions produced eight bonus victories with five technical falls, racking up 143 bout points and a 35–1 edge in takedowns.
  • Top-ranked Levi Haines briefly underwent concussion protocol after a chin blow and returned to pin Carter Schubert in 4:14.
  • Dual-meet debuts featured Marcus Blaze at 133, Rocco Welsh at 184, and Connor and Cole Mirasola at 197 and 285, with Joe Sealey stepping in at 157 for a tech fall.
  • Head coach Cael Sanderson said freshman PJ Duke is slated to make his debut next weekend at Army.
  • Oklahoma competed without five regular starters despite an offseason that brought in multiple transfers under coach Roger Kish.