Braeden Davis is no longer a member of the Penn State wrestling program, ending a career that included a fifth-place finish at 133 pounds in 2025 and a 2024 Big Ten championship.
- Braeden Davis’s departure leaves open weight classes where he would have competed with competitors like Marcus Blaze and Masasonuke Ono.
- Penn State’s projected lineup adjustments shift immediate roster expectations ahead of the opening dual against Bloomsburg.
A team spokesperson confirmed to PennLive.com on Wednesday that Davis is no longer with the team. The Belleville, Michigan native was noticeably absent from the program’s 2026-27 roster released Wednesday morning.
Davis finishes his three-year career under coach Cael Sanderson with a 52-18 record and a bonus rate of just over 37 percent. His departure leaves a vacancy in the lower weights where he previously contended.
Davis likely would have slotted in at 133 or 141 pounds, competing directly against Nate Desmond, Masasonuke Ono, and Marcus Blaze for a starting spot. On Tuesday, Sanderson confirmed that Blaze will take the 141-pound slot this season while Ono is slated to handle 133 pounds, according to PennLive.com.
Other notable absences from the roster include Cole Mirasola and Will Henckel. Both wrestlers are currently away from the team to take religious mission trips.
| Wrestler | Career Record | Notable Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Braeden Davis | 52-18 | 2024 Big Ten Champion, 2025 All-American (5th) |
| Cole Mirasola | – | Last year’s starting heavyweight (absent for mission trip) |
| Will Henckel | – | Absent for religious mission trip |
The Nittany Lions prepare to open their season on Thursday night at Rec Hall, hosting Bloomsburg with a reshuffled lineup.
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