đ The Lions Reload: Penn State Wrestling Returns All 10 Starters for 2025â26 Season â âUnfinished Businessâ
STATE COLLEGE, PA â Just when you thought Penn State Wrestling couldnât get any scarier⊠theyâre bringing everyone back. In a bombshell announcement that has fans roaring and rivals trembling, all 10 starters from Penn Stateâs 2025 national championship lineup are officially returning for the 2025â26 season.
That includes NCAA champions Aaron Brooks, Carter Starocci, Beau Bartlett, and a star-studded supporting cast that played a crucial role in the teamâs historic 177-point performance at the national tournament.
âThis group has something special â and theyâre not done yet,â said head coach Cael Sanderson. âTheyâve accomplished a lot, but they believe thereâs still another level to reach. Thatâs the mindset that makes champions.â
The decision sends a powerful message: while many programs reload, Penn State is simply reloading with the same weapons â 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: âWe talked about it as a team. Weâve built something historic â why not push for legendary?â
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 2025â26 Penn State Wrestling team might not just defend its crown â it could set the bar higher than ever before.
The message is clear: The dynasty isnât just alive â itâs hungrier than ever. đŠđ„
