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Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor lands Oklahoma State head coaching job

Cael Sanderson’s wrestlers continue to find success, this time in the same seat as Sanderson.

A former Penn State star reached even greater heights on Monday, as Oklahoma State announced David Taylor will be its next head coach.

Welcome to Stillwater, Head Coach David Taylor. Let’s make some magic!#GoPokes pic.twitter.com/PEFPkuRzRL

— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) May 7, 2024

At Penn State, Taylor starred as a three-time All-American, two-time national champion and two-time Dan Hodge trophy winner.

The Saint Paris, Ohio, native finished 134-3 collegiately and continued his success on the professional level, winning gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at 86 kilograms.