‘It was fun’ | Marcus Blaze shows out with commanding tech-fall victory in Penn State debut

At 133 pounds, Penn State’s Marcus Blaze wrestles Oklahoma’s Tyson Charmoli, winning by technical fall during the dual in the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions beat the Sooners 45-0.When Marcus Blaze committed to Penn State, the expectations were high. Blaze was the No. 1 recruit via Flowrestling and impressed in his collegiate debut against No. 18 Oklahoma.

Blaze matched up against Tyson Charmoli, who went 8-3 last season, but made his dual debut tonight and was outmatched by Blaze. The freshman defeated Charmoli by tech fall, 18-3.

“I felt good. Obviously I’ve competed in big scenarios, I guess,” Blaze said. “It was fun. I’m just grateful…