The wrestling world just got rocked with a major shake-up—Rocco Welsh is packing his bags and heading back to the Keystone State! A few hours ago, the former Ohio State wrestler and 2024 All-American made it official, pledging his next chapter to Penn State. After entering the transfer portal on March 27, it didn’t take long for him to land in the Nittany Lions’ den, making his commitment on March 30. And let’s be real, this is yet another massive win for head coach Cael Sanderson and his squad, who have been on an absolute tear, stacking up talent fresh off clinching their fourth straight NCAA title.
Welsh’s time in Columbus was short but eventful—after finishing runner-up to five-time champ Carter Starocci in the 174-pound finals, he made the jump to 184 as a sophomore but didn’t crack the Buckeyes’ starting lineup. Instead, he wrestled unattached in open tournaments, going undefeated at 11-0. And just as the dust starts to settle, NCAA insiders are already buzzing about what’s next for the Buckeyes post-Welsh heartbreak—because you know the transfer portal action isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Just as the Buckeyes were covering their wounds from Rocco Welsh’s departure, The Wrestling Room’s Pat Mineo dropped a game-changing update for Ohio State on X on March 30. “Don’t worry Ohio State fans, help may be on the way…” And just like that, the tide might be turning. According to inside sources, “ISU’s Cody Chittum is expected to sign with the Buckeyes, while UNC All-American Lachlan McNeil also has them in his final few.” Sounds like Ohio State isn’t waving the white flag just yet—#PortalWars is alive and kicking!
Don’t worry Ohio State fans, help may be on the way… Sources indicate that ISU’s Cody Chittum is expected to sign with the Buckeyes, while UNC All-American Lachlan McNeil also has them in his final few. #PortalWars
— The Wrestling Room (Pat Mineo) (@MrPatMineo) March 31, 2025
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