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A native of Yatesboro, PA, Jason Nolf won three state titles in the Hershey state before coming to Penn State to wrestle for Cael Sanderson. Nolf was a three time national champion for the Nittany Lions and was a runner-up as a freshman. Nolf was a part of four team title runs during his time at Penn State to go along with his individual titles.

  1. Jason Nolf Selected To Flowrestling All-Quarter Century Team At 157 Pounds

    Jason Nolf Selected To Flowrestling All-Quarter Century Team At 157 Pounds

    Jul 3, 2025

    Jason Nolf remembers the conversations inside the Penn State locker room with trainers discussing the diagnosis and the possibility he’d miss the remainder of his junior season.
  2. All-Quarter Century NCAA Wrestling Team: 157-Pound Finalists

    All-Quarter Century NCAA Wrestling Team: 157-Pound Finalists

    Jun 30, 2025

    Our introduction of the 149-pound finalists last week included some historical context.
  3. Jason Nolf Announces Retirement From Wrestling & Next Steps

    Jason Nolf Announces Retirement From Wrestling & Next Steps

    Aug 26, 2024

    Jason Nolf, a three-time NCAA champion for Penn State, has announced his retirement from wrestling. Nolf announced his retirement on the Athletes Ocean podcast, which you can watch below.
  4. The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    Apr 15, 2024

    Every four years, the Olympic Team Trials attracts one of the greatest collections of active American wrestlers under one roof. Just how great will the 2024 Trials in State College be? Keep reading and we will tell you!
  5. 2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials Preview & Predictions: Men's Freestyle 74kg

    2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials Preview & Predictions: Men's Freestyle 74kg

    Apr 14, 2024

    The showcase event for American wrestling is having its quadrennial extravaganza in State College on April 19-20. The premier weight class at the event will arguably be 74kg, the most successful weight class in American men's freestyle wrestling history.
  6. Jason Nolf Is Competing At Final X Wrestling 2023: What You Should Know

    Jason Nolf Is Competing At Final X Wrestling 2023: What You Should Know

    May 31, 2023

    Jason Nolf, 27, rolled through the U.S. Open field, with his final opponent of the event being fellow former Penn State wrestler Vincenzo Joseph, whom he defeated 10-5 for the title and a spot at Final X 2023 presented by Tezos.
  7. Four-Time World Champ Dake Collides With NLWC Teammate Nolf At Final X

    Four-Time World Champ Dake Collides With NLWC Teammate Nolf At Final X

    May 20, 2023

    Kyle Dake had just passed one of the essential checkpoints last summer on his way to a fourth World title when he likened the journey to scaling Earth’s highest mountain.
  8. Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The US Open

    Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The US Open

    Apr 24, 2023

    One month after winning their 12th NCAA team title, Penn State wrestling is already back in action. With future, current, and former wrestlers all competing at the US Open, the field in Las Vegas will be keeping Nittany Lion fans busy.
  9. Valencia vs Yazdani Headlines Best Matches At The Zagreb Open

    Valencia vs Yazdani Headlines Best Matches At The Zagreb Open

    Jan 30, 2023

    The Zagreb Open is the first Ranking Series event of the year and will feature some of the world's best wrestlers on February 1-5. Check out the below article for a breakdown of some of the best potential men's freestyle matches for Team USA in Croatia.
  10. Team USA & International Stars Highlight 2023 Zagreb Open Entries

    Team USA & International Stars Highlight 2023 Zagreb Open Entries

    Jan 30, 2023

    The entries for the first rankings event of the year, the 2023 Zagreb Open, have been released and highlight an impressive contingent from both Team USA and international talent. Check out the current entries from UWW in all 3 styles in the below article.
  11. Jenna Burkert Was The Real Winner At 2022 World Cup

    Jenna Burkert Was The Real Winner At 2022 World Cup

    Dec 14, 2022

    Jenna Burkert went 1-2 at the 2022 World Cup but you’d never know it. Burkert took a heartwrenching 7-6 loss to Bolortuya Bat Ochir of Mongolia during the bronze medal match following a lost challenge.
  12. Kyle Snyder Wins Battle Of World Champs Over Ghasempour

    Kyle Snyder Wins Battle Of World Champs Over Ghasempour

    Dec 14, 2022

    Kyle Snyder takes on 2-time 92kg World Champ Kamran Ghasempour in the finals of the 2022 World Cup.
  13. FRL 871 - Team USA Wins World Cup, But Burroughs Loses

    FRL 871 - Team USA Wins World Cup, But Burroughs Loses

    Dec 12, 2022

    David Bray joins the show to talk World Cup, Bedlam, VA Tech - Mizz, and Ironman.
  14. Ali Savadkhoui Stuns Jordan Burroughs At The World Cup

    Ali Savadkhoui Stuns Jordan Burroughs At The World Cup

    Dec 12, 2022

    Ali Savadkouhi becomes the first-ever Iranian to beat Jordan Burroughs at the 2022 World Cup.
  15. 2022 UWW Men's & Women's World Cup Match Notes - Day 2

    2022 UWW Men's & Women's World Cup Match Notes - Day 2

    Dec 11, 2022

    It's the medal matches of the 2022 UWW Men's and Women's Freestyle Wrestling World Cup from Coralville, Iowa. Team USA has a women's match at 12 noon eastern time against Mongolia for bronze, and a men's match at 7 pm eastern against Iran for gold.