🔒 The Lions Reload: Penn State Wrestling Returns All 10 Starters for 2025–26 Season — “Unfinished Business”
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Just when you thought Penn State Wrestling couldn’t get any scarier… they’re bringing everyone back. In a bombshell announcement that has fans roaring and rivals trembling, all 10 starters from Penn State’s 2025 national championship lineup are officially returning for the 2025–26 season.
That includes NCAA champions Aaron Brooks, Carter Starocci, Beau Bartlett, and a star-studded supporting cast that played a crucial role in the team’s historic 177-point performance at the national tournament.
“This group has something special — and they’re not done yet,” said head coach Cael Sanderson. “They’ve accomplished a lot, but they believe there’s still another level to reach. That’s the mindset that makes champions.”
The decision sends a powerful message: while many programs reload, Penn State is simply reloading with the same weapons — and possibly becoming even more dangerous. With another year of development, cohesion, and hunger, this returning core could be on the verge of making history… again.
Senior leader Carter Starocci said it best: “We talked about it as a team. We’ve built something historic — why not push for legendary?”
The return of the entire lineup comes at a time when Penn State is also welcoming a top-tier recruiting class that includes No. 1 overall prospect PJ Duke and international phenom Masanosuke Ono. That means iron will be sharpening iron in the practice room every single day.
With experience, firepower, depth, and motivation, the 2025–26 Penn State Wrestling team might not just defend its crown — it could set the bar higher than ever before.
The message is clear: The dynasty isn’t just alive — it’s hungrier than ever. 🦁🔥
