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4-Time Champs?! Penn State Wrestling Commits PJ Duke & Marcus Blaze Are Built Different

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Locked On Podcast Network
Published
Tue 17 Jun 2025
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https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nittany-lions/

Can Penn State actually start PJ Duke, Marcus Blaze, and Masanosuke Ono in the same lineup this season? And should they?

In this episode, Zach Seyko and Nick Kosko break down Duke’s shocking Final X pin of 4x NCAA champ Yanni Diakomihalis, Blaze’s dominance at 65kg, and how Cael Sanderson can navigate a roster overflowing with All-American talent.

Also:

Should Tyler Kasak redshirt?

Will Ono be granted more than one year of NCAA eligibility?

And is Kyle Dake’s run as a top U.S. wrestler officially over?

This episode unpacks the biggest questions facing Penn State Wrestling’s future — and offers some bold predictions along the way.

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00:00 – Intro

01:30 –PJ Duke & Marcus Blaze Are 4-Time Champs?

03:30 – Why Duke’s Win Over Yianni Was Different

06:00 – Kasak vs. Duke: Lineup Battle at 157

08:30 – Blaze’s Path vs. Davis, Nagao, Ono

11:45 – Ideal PSU Lineup Options: Blaze at 133 or 141?

14:30 – Redshirting to Preserve Eligibility for Kasak, Duke, Davis

16:00 – Why Blaze Should Start Now & Not Wait

18:00 – Ono’s Eligibility Fight: Redshirt Strategy

20:00 – Can Ono Get 2+ Years? PSU’s Challenge to NCAA

22:00 – Penn State’s Most Strategic Path to Maximize Talent

24:15 – End of Kyle Dake’s Legacy?

27:00 – Dake's World Lineup Dilemma

33:00 – Final Thoughts: What Cael Sanderson Should Do Next

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