CONFIRMED: penn state wrestling, Carter Starocci has reportedly turned down a tempting jaw-dropping $4.5 million NIL offer from Georgia, reaffirming his commitment to finishing his college career with…read MORE..

Penn State wrestling star Carter Starocci has reportedly declined a substantial Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offer, choosing instead to complete his collegiate career with the Nittany Lions.

 

While specific details about the offer, including the amount and the institution involved, have not been officially confirmed, Starocci has previously emphasized his commitment to Penn State. In May 2024, he addressed rumors of lucrative offers, stating, “I was offered a big pay day too. I said go wipe your ass with that money. When it comes to money people switch like the weather.

 

Not me. Loyalty is everything.” This decision underscores Starocci’s dedication to the program, as he aims to become the first wrestler in NCAA Division I history to win five individual national titles.