Penn State Passes on Tulsa Showdown…Again! For the second straight year, Penn State’s five-time defending NCAA wrestling champions have given the National Duals Invitational a hard pass. Despite a $1.23 million purse and a star-studded 16-team lineup in Tulsa, Cael Sanderson’s Nittany Lions simply aren’t interested. Sanderson cites athlete workload, recent world championship fatigue and…

The Rise of Cael’s Cookie: From Mat to Mogul Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson, undefeated four-time national champ, quietly launched a sports nutrition cookie brand two decades ago to feed his wrestlers healthier snacks. Originally dubbed the “Undefeated Sports Cookie,” the venture fizzled in the 2010s amid sponsorship conflicts and marketing hurdles. But in…

When the Bracketmaker Turns Villain: Sanderson vs. Seeding Bot Penn State’s legendary wrestling coach Cael Sanderson openly criticized the Big Ten’s new computer-driven seeding system for stripping away the human touch that once guided tournament rankings. Despite Penn State grabbing six top spots in the preliminary seeds for the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships—hosted at…

When Practice Feels Like a Showdown Penn State extended its NCAA dual-match win streak to 83 with a 26-12 victory over Nebraska, but hardly cruised. Despite a 7-3 bout edge and strong bonus scoring, the Cornhuskers pushed the Nittany Lions harder than any team this season—enough to have Coach Cael Sanderson calling it “good practice.”…

Mat Masters: Penn State and Nebraska’s High-Stakes Throwdown The top-ranked Penn State wrestling squad, undefeated in Big Ten play with a 49–1 individual record, will host Nebraska in a prime-time showdown at the Bryce Jordan Center. From freshman phenom Marcus Blaze (15–0) at 133 pounds—fresh off a U20 World Championship gold—to reigning NCAA champion Antrell…