Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson is optimistic his team will be at full strength for the NCAA tournament next week in Philadelphia. The health of PSU redshirt freshman standout 197-pounder Josh Barr was in question at the conclusion of the Big Ten championships last Sunday in Evanston,

Penn State 197-pound starter Josh Barr drew the number four seed for next week’s 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships on Wednesday night. On Thursday, Nittany Lions head coach Cael Sanderson offered his first update on the status of the redshirt freshman after he suffered an injury at Big Tens.

Penn State's Josh Barr, the nation's second-ranked wrestler at 197 pounds, was injured during the consolation round at the Big Ten Championships.