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  1. Over 150 Upsets From Conference Tournament Weekend

    Over 150 Upsets From Conference Tournament Weekend

    Mar 11, 2024

    It's hard to overstate how much exciting college wrestling took place this past weekend. All seven conferences held their championships over the last few days and determined the majority of the qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Championships that will take place in less than two weeks in Kansas City, Missouri.
  2. 2024 Iowa vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    2024 Iowa vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    Feb 22, 2024

    Iowa will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma on Sunday for what is one of the best and most historic rivalries in college wrestling. Wrestling begins at 3 pm Eastern and will be televised on FS1. Oklahoma State leads the series all time 29-25-2, but Iowa has won seven of the last nine including 28-7 last season. With several toss-up matches, this one could go either way.
  3. Iowa State Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Could Determine Big 12 Championships

    Iowa State Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Could Determine Big 12 Championships

    Jan 24, 2024

    What: #5 Iowa State (9-1) vs #7 Oklahoma State (8-0)When: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET)Where: Stillwater, Oklahoma (Gallagher-Iba Arena)How To Watch: ESPN+Series History: Oklahoma State leads 62-22-3
  4. The Top Potential Matches At U20 World Team Trials

    The Top Potential Matches At U20 World Team Trials

    Jun 2, 2022

    One of my favorite age-level tournaments of the year has arrived - the Junior World Team Trials. The nation’s best high school upperclassmen and college underclassmen putting it on the line for a chance to represent their country overseas.
  5. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 28, 2022

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  6. Triple-Digit Ranked High Schoolers Headed To u17 Trials & u20 Open

    Triple-Digit Ranked High Schoolers Headed To u17 Trials & u20 Open

    Apr 26, 2022

    the U20 division at the US Open attracts some of the most ambitious high schoolers and young college wrestlers, and the U17 World Team Trials are one of the pinnacles in the sport. As a result, more than 100 ranked high school wrestlers will be in action in Las Vegas this weekend. Check out the ranked wrestlers and their full fields below.
  7. Elite 8 Duals Will Shake Up National Rankings

    Elite 8 Duals Will Shake Up National Rankings

    Apr 1, 2022

    The Elite 8 Duals are kicking off freestyle season in a big way. Eight loaded teams will descend on the south to battle in freestyle dual meet pool competition on Saturday and an 8-team bracket on Sunday. Every weight has the potential to impact the rankings, but there are some especially fascinating potential matchups.
  8. Complete Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Preview

    Complete Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Preview

    Mar 23, 2022

    This year's Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic includes six of the top ranked wrestlers in the country and six matchups between opponents ranked in the top ten. Here's a preview of what to expect on Friday at the Rose Bowl of Wrestling.
  9. Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic College Fan Guide

    Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic College Fan Guide

    Mar 22, 2022

    With a couple dozen teams represented at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, college wrestling fans will have plenty to pay attention to this Friday at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic. Here's a list of all the college commits wrestling at the PWC in alphabetical order by school.
  10. Loaded Team USA Squad Set For Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    Loaded Team USA Squad Set For Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    Feb 18, 2022

    Every year the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic finds the best wrestlers from Pennsylvania and then tests them against a team of all-stars from around the country. This year's US squad is incredible. It features two #1 ranked wrestlers, and all 13 athletes are ranked seventh or better in the nation. Team Pennsylvania athletes will be announced in the coming weeks.
  11. The Complete & Total 2021 Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    The Complete & Total 2021 Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    Jul 17, 2021

    It’s Fargo time baby! There’s a whole lot to get into below, so I won’t waste your time with a boring intro. I’m just going to remind you that USA Wrestling uses separation criteria as their way of seeding. So, don’t freak out when brackets come out.
  12. A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo 2021

    A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo 2021

    Jul 13, 2021

    It's Fargo time, one of the biggest high school wrestling events of the year. Which means it's also one of the biggest events of the year for college wrestling fans.
  13. The College Wrestling Fan's Guide To NHSCA Duals

    The College Wrestling Fan's Guide To NHSCA Duals

    May 25, 2021

    College wrestling fans will have heaps of high quality future D1 athletes to watch this weekend in Virginia Beach, as the NHSCA National Duals have attracted their deepest and most talented teams yet.
  14. Junior & Senior Nationals Super King Kong Mega Preview

    Junior & Senior Nationals Super King Kong Mega Preview

    Apr 29, 2021

    Coralville, Iowa is hosting Junior and Senior Nationals. Below, we preview the senior men's freestyle weight classes and the junior men's freestyle weight classes. The latter also serves as the team trials for the UWW Junior World Championships.
  15. Junior & Senior Nationals Registrations Are Getting Tough

    Junior & Senior Nationals Registrations Are Getting Tough

    Apr 28, 2021

    Junior and Senior Nationals are a few days away, and registrations are looking solid. Take a look at everyone who's registered to compete for spots on the Junior World Team or in the Senior World Team Trials.