Coming into the year ranked as the fifth-best heavyweight, Kerkvliet did not see the mat in Penn State's first three dual meets.
Penn State wrestling won every match in its dual against Wisconsin Tuesday night.
Penn State wrestling's long-awaited season officially got off to a hot start Saturday with two convincing wins.
The Nittany Lions will hit the mat at 5 p.m. that night.
Penn State earned its second victory of the day thanks to a 29-13 performance over the Wildcats.
Penn State wrestling earned its first win of the season in its opener against Indiana.