While competing for Central Michigan, Hildebrandt became a two-time All-American, a three-time NCAA Championships qualifier, and a two-time MAC champion at 125 pounds.
"I think it's also going to give us a really good kind of picture of what our future is going to be. Guys are going to get a bunch of reps in this game that maybe hadn't throughout the season."
The redshirt freshman will make his first career start when the Nittany Lions kick off against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl.
Penn State men's hockey's upcoming series against Maine has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Black Bears' program, the team announced Wednesday.
After spending just one season in Happy Valley, Penn State defensive tackle Derrick Tangelo is heading to the big leagues.
Brooks is now 6-0 overall on the season with two pins and two major decisions under his belt.