PSU - Ohio State '26 Match thread

[GregPickel]

Please use the thread for all pre-match, in-match, and post-match discussion for the 2026 PSU - Ohio State dual.

When:
February 13, 7:00 pm EST

Where:
Bryce Jordan Center, State College

TV:
Big Ten Network

Video Streaming:
Subscribers of the BTN can watch a stream of the TV coverage on their computer or on their phone via the Fox Sports App

Audio Streaming:
The radio PBP, with Jeff Byers at the mic, will be streamed for free. The pre-match portion of the broadcast will begin at 6:40 pm EST, with the actual dual taking place at 7:00 pm EST. You can access the audio stream at:

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Lion Vision​

Once there, scroll down, find Wrestling: Michigan, and press the arrow in the button to the left of that text.

PBP:
Tom is on vacation. @SlipperyPete I will yield to you unless you are not going to be around, so just let me know. That said, we always encourage others to participate and post thoughts about things that happen in the dual. And as always, a reminder that if you are doing PBP, please post the score of the match, as well as the team score of the dual, at the end of each match.

 

[GregPickel]

Penn State-Ohio State wrestling predictions: How many bouts will the Lions win; is an upset possible?

Penn State wrestling looks to win its 85th consecutive dual meet Friday night when it takes on Ohio State at the BJC.

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[Tom McAndrew]

 

[gimb14]

Kharchla out

 

[Shepdogg]

Go Braeden!

 

[ElDuce]

 

[SRATH]

Mitch on BTN via facebook

 

[ElDuce]

Online chatter. Mendez going 149, doubt it, it'd be a good match.

 

[OldMatCoach]

That could be bad for him if Mendez loses, a good possibility giving up weight to a wrestler as good as Van Ness. I know Mendez has been aiming to challenge Mitchell for the Hodge. A loss here would sink those chances in a dual Ohio State can't win anyway. What is Ryan thinking? (I know that's an oxymoron anyway.)

 

[BriantheLion]

Online chatter. Mendez going 149, doubt it, it'd be a good match.

That could be bad for him if Mendez loses, a good possibility giving up weight to a wrestler as good as Van Ness. I know Mendez has been aiming to challenge Mitchell for the Hodge. A loss here would sink those chances in a dual Ohio State can't win anyway. What is Ryan thinking? (I know that's an oxymoron anyway.)

Do they have a backup for 141 that they think would beat Davis?

 

[Headlock]

With these injury withdrawals and concern for fan disappointment, Cael has agreed to wrestle Coach Tan Tom in a winner take all match.

 

[Goggles Paisano]

Both teams wrestle all backups. We still win 8-2 or better.

 

[Cali_Nittany1]

With these injury withdrawals and concern for fan disappointment, Cael has agreed to wrestle Coach Tan Tom in a winner take all match.

 

[railbirrd]

I'm hoping for a well-officiated dual. I'll take any of these, as they have struck me as being fair in past duals: Rey Santiago, Matt Sorochinsky, Jason Wedgbury, Conrad Duffy.

 

[Goggles Paisano]

Wiki may need an update.

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[trufan]

Wiki may need an update.

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They need to add an aquatic bird sub strain.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Finding it funny the coach Tom Ryan ran down for not going to National Duals is the one fielding a healthy team tonight. Maybe he should learn from Cael instead of running him down and eventually looking stupid. Enjoy that Dual Championship with your run down team Tommy!

 

[Scam likely]

I think their are some head games going on with Ohio state's line up. Probably only 157 won't wrestle for them tonight.

 

[NittanyChris]

Will there be robes tonight?

 

[treysway3]

I think their are some head games going on with Ohio state's line up. Probably only 157 won't wrestle for them tonight.

I mean not sure Cael could give 2 sh*ts about Tan Tom's head games . Guess he's playing them with himself ?

 

[johnstownsteel]

I mean not sure Cael could give 2 sh*ts about Tan Tom's head games . Guess he's playing them with himself ?

True but sometimes I wished Cael had an edgier side to him. Remember when Tom bitched about PSU not having the match with them at the BJC? In the post match beatdown presser tonight, I'd love to Cael to say "This is why we're reluctant to waste BJC dates on them". Lol

 

[ElDuce]

Both teams wrestle all backups. We still win 8-2 or better.

6-4 our backups vs they're projected starters tonight....

 

[Cstroke]

Finding it funny the coach Tom Ryan ran down for not going to National Duals is the one fielding a healthy team tonight. Maybe he should learn from Cael instead of running him down and eventually looking stupid. Enjoy that Dual Championship with your run down team Tommy!

It seems to always work out for him that way..

 

[JBott]

Will there be robes tonight?

No! And that came directly from Tom Ryan!

 

[jack66]

Ryan would be wise to get everyone healthy for the Big Tens. It's probably his best chance of winning an event with PSU in the field.

While we've dominated nearly everything competed on resolite, the Bigs hasn't been one (5 of the last 9). There is no defense against a hot team until you meet them on the mat, and with most of their team seeded in the top 3 at Bigs, the championship likely won't be decided until the finals.

A Longshot, even if healthy, but I could see a path.

 

[Spykers Secretary]

 

[Cali_Nittany1]

I apologize if this was brought up already on another thread but there is a half hour special about Cassar at 3pm PST (6pm EST) on BTN.

 

[ClarkstonMark]

Ryan would be wise to get everyone healthy for the Big Tens. It's probably his best chance of winning an event with PSU in the field.

While we've dominated nearly everything competed on resolite, the Bigs hasn't been one (5 of the last 9). There is no defense against a hot team until you meet them on the mat, and with most of their team seeded in the top 3 at Bigs, the championship likely won't be decided until the finals.

A Longshot, even if healthy, but I could see a path.

barring injury I don't see a path .... those teams that didn't win B10s did not have the star power nor the 10 weight depth that this team has

 

[Corby2]

No Stiles at 149

 

[Shifty15]

True but sometimes I wished Cael had an edgier side to him. Remember when Tom bitched about PSU not having the match with them at the BJC? In the post match beatdown presser tonight, I'd love to Cael to say "This is why we're reluctant to waste BJC dates on them". Lol

Also to ask Cael if he is appreciative that he gets to live “rent free” in Tan Tom’s head!

 

[ElDuce]

 

[funkisfun10]

No Stiles at 149

Wait...now Stiles is out as well?!

 

[GregPickel]

5:47 p.m. ET update: For Ohio State, No. 6 Ethan Stiles is out at 149 and No. 5 Carson Kharchla is out at 174. New expected starting lineups are below.

125 pounds: No. 1 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State vs. No. 2 Nic Bouzakis, Ohio State

133 pounds: No. 4 Marcus Blaze, PSU vs. No. 2 Ben Davino, Ohio State

141 pounds: No. 12 Braeden Davis, Penn State vs. No. 1 Jesse Mendez, Ohio State

149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU vs. Brogan Fielding, Ohio State

157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State vs. Daxon Chase, OSU

165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU vs. No. 16 Paddy Gallagher, OSU

174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State vs. e'Than Birden OR TJ Schirl, Ohio State

184 pounds: No. 1 Rocco Welsh, PSU vs. No. 8 Dylan Fishback, OSU

197 pounds: No. 1 Josh Barr, Penn State vs. No. 10 Luke Geog, Ohio State

285 pounds: No. 12 Cole Mirasola, PSU vs. No. 3 Nick Feldman, Ohio State

 

[F7Mello]

I mean not sure Cael could give 2 sh*ts about Tan Tom's head games . Guess he's playing them with himself ?

Just delete a word, then you'd have it right

 

[PSUeng]

No Stiles at 149

growing the sport, Tom style!

 

[ClarkstonMark]

5:47 p.m. ET update: For Ohio State, No. 6 Ethan Stiles is out at 149 and No. 5 Carson Kharchla is out at 174. New expected starting lineups are below.

125 pounds: No. 1 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State vs. No. 2 Nic Bouzakis, Ohio State

133 pounds: No. 4 Marcus Blaze, PSU vs. No. 2 Ben Davino, Ohio State

141 pounds: No. 12 Braeden Davis, Penn State vs. No. 1 Jesse Mendez, Ohio State

149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU vs. Brogan Fielding, Ohio State

157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State vs. Daxon Chase, OSU

165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU vs. No. 16 Paddy Gallagher, OSU

174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State vs. e'Than Birden OR TJ Schirl, Ohio State

184 pounds: No. 1 Rocco Welsh, PSU vs. No. 8 Dylan Fishback, OSU

197 pounds: No. 1 Josh Barr, Penn State vs. No. 10 Luke Geog, Ohio State

285 pounds: No. 12 Cole Mirasola, PSU vs. No. 3 Nick Feldman, Ohio State

can you find out if OSU weighed in another 125?

 

[Corby2]

can you find out if OSU weighed in another 125?

Bousakis is wrestling is the word I got this afternoon I don't think that will change.

 

[Misalorales]

Missed the dual last week while driving to Pittsburgh. Won't be missing this one. Shame Ohio state is as dinged up as they are, but Davino- Blaze, Welsh-Fishback and Bouzakis- Liledahl are going to be awesome and informative....I would love braeden davis to come out like Marco Vespa did against Spencer lee. Fk it. Go for it man.

 

[Misalorales]

Bousakis is wrestling is the word I got this afternoon I don't think that will change.

Is it Bouzakis or Bousakis? I was 99% it was bouzakis until reading multiple posts of yours this week.

 

[funkisfun10]

If both coaches don't agree on 125 start, do they flip a coin? Pick out of a hat? Lol. I forget