The country’s No. 1 wrestling program is once again gearing up for another epic showdown. The Penn State wrestlers continue their dream run this season with an incredible 10-0 overall record, and they aren’t thinking of getting off their high horse any time soon. Fresh from their massive wins against Iowa and Rutgers, the Penn State athletes are looking to retain their winning ways as they host their Big Ten rivals Nebraska this Sunday, and they are leaving no stone unturned to make sure their streak doesn’t come to a halt.

Penn State has unveiled its lineup for its match against the No. 4-seeded team in the country. From the looks of things, the country’s top wrestling squad is going into the game with all guns blazing. While the list is staked with talent, here are the 5 best possible bouts that could become the highlight moment of the matchup.

Penn State wrestlers gearing up for the clash of the Titans this Sunday

The 125lb weight class has been a highly volatile one this season. With multiple stars claiming their top spot in the category over the weeks, Penn State’s Braeden Davis has been poised as one of the top contenders for the national title with his stellar run this season. On Sunday, Davis will be looking to get his mojo back after an unexpected loss against Iowa on February 9. Braeden will be locking horns with Nebraska’s No. 9 Caleb Smith in a bout that promises some thrilling moments.

In the 141lb match, Penn State’s No. 1 Beau Bartlett will be facing off against another top-five ranked opponent as Nebraska’s No. 5 Brock Hardy prepares hard for the upcoming match. Bartlett’s development was recently commended by another former Penn State wrestler and All-American athlete Nick Lee, and Bartlett will be determined to reaffirm his former colleague’s belief in him.

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Penn State’s other No. 1 Levi Haines (157) recorded yet another victory against Rutgers at the annual BJC Dual. Now, he will be looking to carry his form further as he takes on No. 13 Peyton Robb of Nebraska. Haines is expected to meet strong competition ahead of the NCAA tournament next month. And these three are only half of the big names that grace Penn State’s list of wrestlers.

Penn State’s Carter Starocci (No. 1, 174) has been one of the most consistent wrestlers this season. Starocci might have a relatively easy match compared to the rest of his teammates, as he will be facing Nebraska’s No. 20 Bubba Wilson.

Another No. 1 Aaron Brooks (197) enthralled the world with his World Championships exploits last year, and he will be fixated on establishing his reputation further as he takes on Nebraska’s Silas Allred. The wrestlers will have some big shoes to fill with the history seemingly in favor of Penn State.

Penn State eyes reaffirming its dominance over Nebraska

Penn State athletes have claimed six of the last eight matches against Nebraska Huskers. The country’s No. 1 team also has a flawless 4-0 home record against their opponents, which they definitely wouldn’t want to change this Sunday. In fact, their last home match was a stern reminder of Penn State’s dominance.

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On 6th February 2022, Penn State, in their last encounter with Nebraska, handed them a 21 – 13 defeat. Till now, 33-9 is their biggest win against the Huskers. With names like Aaron Nagao and Greg Kerkvliet also in the lineup, Penn State fans now wait for a definitive showdown against Nebraska, hoping to see an incredible performance by the NLWC athletes.

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