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Penn State wrestling Big Ten Championships predictions: How many titles will the Lions win?
- Penn State targets multiple Big Ten titles as the 2026 Championships open, aiming for a fourth straight conference tournament crown.
- Luke Lilledahl is the 125-pound No. 1 seed, with a potential semifinal clash against Iowa’s Dean Peterson after a win over Bouzakis earlier in the season.
- Marcus Blaze, 133 pounds, holds the top seed ahead of Lucas Byrd, with a likely semifinal against Drake Ayala.
- Shayne Van Ness is the 149-pound No. 1 seed with a favorable path to the finals, aiming for his first Big Ten title.
- Josh Barr sits at No. 1 in the 197-pound class with a perfect record and potential final against Camden McDanel.
- Levi Haines at 174 pounds is seeded No. 1 with a possible final against Christopher Minto of Nebraska.
- Rocco Welsh, 184 pounds, seeded No. 1, expected to reach the final and threaten for his first Big Ten title.
- Cole Mirasola is projected to finish third at 285 pounds, earning a national bid for Penn State.
- The results suggest seven titles for Penn State, plus runner-up and third-place finishes, securing all 10 starters for nationals.
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