Nickal's first match will take place on August 30 at Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Starroci is the fourth Penn Stater, and third wrestler, to win the award.
Penn State defeated Drexel last season in Rec Hall, 41-3.
A Cinderella run for the ages may have sparked college hockey's next juggernaut.
Penn State alumna Linda Yaccarino steps down from role as CEO of X after two years in the role.