The former Penn Stater is the first first-round draft pick out of Happy Valley in the last eight years.
Wednesday's news is just the latest chapter in what's already turned out to be an eventfully weird season for Penn State wrestling.
"In the second half [Rutgers] had another gear. Sometimes when shots don't fall, you fall prey on the defensive end."
The Nittany Lions sputtered offensively in an ugly showing in Piscataway on Tuesday night.
Rhule led Baylor to an impressive 11-3 record in 2019 and nearly brought the Bears to the College Football Playoff.
Penn State wrestling will be without national champion heavyweight Anthony Cassar moving forward.