Mitchell Mesenbrink Just Revealed Penn State Wrestling's Lineup Plans

Mitchell Mesenbrink just made some revealing comments about his future with Penn State wrestling, Levi Haines' eligibility, and the possibility of moving from 165 to 174 pounds. During Penn State's wrestling media availability, the two-time NCAA champion explained why he's comfortable with nearly any decision Cael Sanderson and the coaching staff make — including potentially sitting out if it benefits the Nittany Lions. Mesenbrink also opened up about stepping away from the freestyle competition circuit, rediscovering his love for wrestling, and realizing there's more to life than winning championships. With Haines' potential fifth season still unresolved, Penn State faces some fascinating lineup decisions involving Mesenbrink, Tyler Kasak, PJ Duke, and multiple weight classes heading into the 2026–27 season. Hear Mesenbrink's perspective on sacrifice, personal growth, team success, and why his approach to wrestling has changed. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube:    / @lockedonnittanylions   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Levi Haines' Eligibility and Penn State's Lineup 1:33 Mesenbrink Addresses Moving to 174 Pounds 2:38 Why Mesenbrink Skipped Freestyle Competition 4:59 Comfortable With Any Weight Class 6:09 Managing Weight and Olympic Ambitions 7:16 Could Mesenbrink Sit Out This Season? 8:16 How Taking Time Off Changed Him