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Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks goes for U23 title today; Indiana makes QB decision: Newsstand

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Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks. (Photo by Steve Manuel)

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Oct. 24 include a title chance for Aaron Brooks plus highlights from Tom Allen’s news conference and more.

It’s time to dive into Tuesday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.

Penn State tweets of the day

We start with an update on multi-time national wrestling champion Aaron Brooks. The senior is in the finals of the 86-kilogram bracket at the U23 World Championships. He was 4-0, with a technical fall, on Monday en route to the championship bout in Albania. Brooks will battle Tatsuya Shirai in the gold medal match. It will start at roughly 2:30 p.m. ET. The Nittany Lion, after this match, will return to State College. He is expected to bump up to 197 pounds from 184 at the college level.

In other news, Indiana head coach Tom Allen held his first news conference of game week on Monday before the Hoosiers battle Penn State. He confirmed that Brendan Sorsby will start for IU for the second week in a row. He struggled in last week’s loss to Rutgers.

“I thought he played tough,” Allen said. “I thought he played gritty., [and] I thought he competed. Just continue to grow and I thought he did some really good things in terms of helping us move the football. Obviously got to continue to grow and develop as a decision maker in both throwing and running, but the throw game, as well, we’ve got to do a better job of making some of those contested catches. I think that will be a huge plus for him.

“But also just kind of speeding up those reads. I think he’ll get the ball out a little quicker as he continues to grow and develop. Felt like after watching the film and meeting as a staff, feel good about moving forward with him.”

Headlines of the day

Penn State-Maryland kickoff time, TV network information announced: McGonigal, PennLive

T-Frank’s Film Room: Penn State offensive run wrinkles dry up quickly: BWI

Penn State Lost Ground in the Big Ten Tiebreaker, Too: Wogenrich, SI

Scouting Director Charles Power breaks down key 2025 Penn State prospects following updated On300: Snyder, BWI

No Offense, but Allar Got Little Help from Franklin, Yurcich or His Wide Receivers vs. the Buckeyes: Poorman, Statecollege.com

Masking deficiencies, Penn State faces offensive crossroads: Bauer, BWI

Play calling, lack of adjustments doom Penn State in loss to Ohio State: Woloson, The Daily Collegian

Quote of the day

“Obviously got to have a great week of preparation. It’s very critical without a doubt, playing a very good football team on the road that has a lot of talent at all positions, all three phases, and a tough environment to play in. Great opportunity for our program to continue to grow and develop as a team. A lot of football ahead of us, so excited about the opportunity this week to come back and keep working.”

–IU coach Tom Allen on preparing to play Penn State.