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Penn State Wrestling Loses an All-America Candidate, Fills With an All-American
- Nagao will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury, ending his comeback attempt for 2024-25.
- Braeden Davis redshirted this season but returned to the lineup at 141 after Nagao's injury.
- Davis returned to action at an open tournament, went 4-0, and earned a major decision against Rutgers to enter the InterMat rankings at No. 7.
- Penn State's lineup remains elite with multiple top-ranked wrestlers and strong depth at weight classes.
- Davis has prior big-match experience, giving Penn State confidence at 141 against ranked opponents.
- Penn State faces Iowa in a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup as 141 weight class changes take effect.
- The injury and lineup move underscore Penn State’s depth and readiness to compete at the highest level.
- The article notes Penn State's NCAA-record 78-match winning streak dating back to 2000 as context for depth and success.
- The report confirms Aaron Nagao's commitment to Penn State before his injury, context for the replacement.
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