Penn State wrestling’s mindset provides extra gear needed in clash between top-2 programs | Opinion

Head Coach Cael Sanderson gets to his feet while watching a match during Penn State wrestling’s matchup against Rutgers on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at Rec Hall in University Park, Pa. The Nittany Lions beat the Scarlet Knights 27-11.Cool, calm and collected.

Those are the words to describe Cael Sanderson and the Penn State wrestlers in its 19-13 dual meet win over No. 2 Iowa on the road.

Whenever the out of bounds whistle blew or a stalemate was called, the wrestler in the blue and white singlet would pop up, run to the middle — ready to get back into action and try to ignore the sound of the packed Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Their demeanor resembles their coach and mentor Sanderson, who seldomly…