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Mitchell Mesenbrink Won the Hodge… Can He Do It Again? + Penn State Wrestling Lineup Changes
Mitchell Mesenbrink wins the Hodge Trophy after a dominant season for Penn State Wrestling, but the bigger question now is whether he can do it again next year.
In this episode, we break down Mesenbrink’s historic run at 165, why his bonus-rate season was so impressive, how Jax Forrest factors into the 2026 Hodge race, why Josh Barr deserved more respect, and what Penn State’s lineup could look like at 157, 165, and 174 with Tyler Kasak, PJ Duke, Jayden James, and William Henckel in the mix.
This matters for Penn State wrestling fans because Mesenbrink is now the face of one of the sport’s…
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