Nate Morgan Class: Sophomore Hometown: McCook, Neb. High School: McCook Weight: 125 Position: 125 Experience: So.

Sophomore Nate Morgan earned time as a starter at 125 last season and heads into the new campaign as one of a number of talented light-weights who could see time for the Lions. Morgan is a Nebraska native and started in half of Penn State's Big Ten duals a year ago.

Lion Career
2010-11:
Began season by going 6-1 to take third at Washington and Jefferson Open on 11/13...Strong 4-1 performance at ESU Open on 11/20, advancing to the finals and placing second...went 4-2 at the Nittany Lion Open on 12/5 to take seventh...made his Penn State varsity debut in front of sold out Rec Hall crowd on 1/30, losing to #2 Matt McDonough in Big Ten dual vs. the Hawkeyes...lost close 8-5 decision to MSU's Eric Olanowski on 2/4 and 6-2 decision to Michigan's Sean Boyle on 2/6...got first Nittany Lion and Big Ten dual meet win with 6-5 victory over Illinois' Logan Arlis on 2/11.

2009-10:
First year collegiate action.

High School/Personal
Morgan comes to Penn State from McCook, Neb., where he was a Nebraska state champion for McCook High School. A three-time state qualifier, Morgan placed at the Nebraska state tournament three times, advancing to the finals twice and winning once. An outstanding student, Morgan was a member of the National Honor Society, on the McCook High School student council and a two-time Academic All-State pick.