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Did Cael Sanderson take a shot at David Taylor and Oklahoma State after Penn State won another NCAA wrestling national championship? On this Locked On crossover, we break down Cael’s post-title comments, what they really meant, and whether Penn State is sounding the alarm on tampering, transfer portal behavior, and the future of college wrestling.
We also dive into the viral Mikey Caliendo vs. Mitchell Mesenbrink handshake controversy, why wrestling fans are so divided on who was right, and whether the moment says more about Iowa, sportsmanship, or the emotion of losing on the biggest stage. Plus, we debate whether the 2026 NCAA wrestling finals were actually one of the best ever — or if the event was ultimately too slow, too rushed, and lacking true pageantry.
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0:00 Intro
1:43 Was Cael really calling out Oklahoma State?
4:10 Why Oklahoma State may not be the target
6:37 Why both programs may agree with Cael
8:35 Is Oklahoma State finally putting pressure on Penn State?
10:00 Ad read
12:45 Handshake gate with Mesenbrink
14:32 Cody unloads on Caliendo
16:21 Was Mesenbrink’s handshake genuine or a flex?
18:30 Why this moment became Iowa’s lasting image
20:25 Ad break
22:15 Why the finals felt underwhelming
26:18 Why the presentation and belt ceremony missed
29:20 How the NCAA should fix finals order next year
30:40 Final thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.