The Rutgers wrestling team just received a huge boost as New Jersey native Nick Suriano enrolled today. Suriano has transferred in from Penn State, where he went 16-3 last year in the 125-pound division.

Suriano will be eligible to wrestle this season at Rutgers.

“We are excited that Nick has decided to come back home and join our program,” said head coach Scott Goodale said in a statement today per RU communications. “This is a young man with an incredible work ethic and drive that doesn’t come around all that often. We are beyond excited that Nick is eligible to compete right away. This is a student-athlete that deserves the opportunity to chase his dream of becoming a national champion in his home state.”

Suriano has a legitimate chance to win three national championships at Rutgers as he is one of the most elite wrestlers in the entire country. Now, he will have that opportunity in his home state.

“New Jersey is my home and it’s what I want to represent,” Suriano in a statement. “I want to make history and bring New Jersey and Rutgers with me. I have all the support and coaching I need right here at this university. This was my decision, and I’m confident in it and the support of the team I have around me.”

Suriano earned a No.3 seed in last year’s NCAA Championships, but was unable to compete because of an injury.