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Where are Penn State wrestlers in the latest rankings before Nebraska?: Newsstand

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Penn State wrestler Joshua Barr (Tyler Mantz/Penn State Athletics)

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 17 include the latest NCAA wrestling rankings, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Wednesday’s top tweets and stories about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.

Penn State tweets of the day

InterMat put out a fresh set of weight class rankings ahead of another busy weekend for college wrestling. No Penn State wrestler moved up or down after the team’s 10 starters combined to shut out Michigan State and win 55-0 a week ago. Here’s a look at the rankings ahead of the team’s trip to Nebraska. That match is at 9 p.m. ET Friday on Big Ten Network.

125 pounds: Luke Lilledahl, No. 12 (12)

133 pounds: Braeden Davis, No. 5 (5)

141 pounds: Beau Bartlett, No. 3 (3)

149 pounds: Shayne Van Ness, No. 2 (2)

157 pounds: Tyler Kasak, No. 3 (3)

165 pounds: Mitchell Mesenbrink, No. 1 (1)

174 pounds: Levi Haines, No. 2 (2)

184 pounds: Carter Starocci, No. 1 (1)

197 pounds: Joshua Barr, No. 4 (4)

285 pounds: Greg Kerkvliet, No. 2 (2)

“Nebraska is always one of the top teams. I mean, they always have great dual meet team, and they’re good at every weight, so every one of our kids will be tested,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said on Monday, per PennLive. “And I think that’s great for us, and it’s an opportunity to go wrestle well.”

Headlines of the day

Reviewing Penn State’s 2025 options at linebacker without Kobe King: Ralph, PennLive

PSU receiver positional fits for the 2025 season: Carr, BWI

Biggest ‘what ifs’ of Penn State’s season: Haas, Daily Collegian

Elite 2027 wide receiver locks in Penn State visit date: Snyder, BWI

One program trending early for Penn State WR Omari Evans: Nakos, On3

Penn State star heavyweight Greg Kerkvliet named Big Ten wrestler of the week: Pickel, BWI

Quote of the day

“Penn State checks all the boxes that are important to me. It’s a championship-level program that is going to compete for a national title every year. They play in the Big Ten on the biggest stage.

“Even though it is very early, I feel like I have a great relationship with multiple coaches, in particular, Coach O’Brien, Coach Franklin and Coach [Andy] Kotelnicki. Also, I know that I will be developed and have the opportunity to reach my highest potential there. Of course, Penn State is also a great school and a place that would be amazing to spend four years at.”

–PSU Class of 2027 QB target Peter Bourque to BWI on his early relationship with the Nittany Lions.

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