The postseason for the 2025 collegiate wrestling campaign has arrived, and one of the most anticipated events of the entire year is the Big Ten Wrestling Championships.

The Big Ten Conference long has been one of the most dominant in the sport, so those who find success at the Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday and Sunday should feel extra confident heading into the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships later in the month.

But, first things first.

Let’s see who will be competing for the 14 Big Ten teams in each of the 10 weight classes this weekend in Illinois.

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The teams of the Big Ten have been hard at work since their slate of dual competition began in December, and they battled valiantly through the last week of February. 

Penn State topped the regular-season standings with an 8-0 record in conference action, followed by Iowa (7-1), Minnesota (6-2) and Nebraska (6-2).

Each team will have a representative for each weight class at the 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.

About The Big Ten Wrestling Championships

The 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will be held over two days and four exciting sessions at the Welsh-Ryan Arena, home of the Northwestern wrestling program. 

The first-rounds, quarterfinal, semifinal and wrestleback matches all will take place during Session I and Session II. 

Consolation semifinals and seventh-place matches will happen during Session III. 

The event will conclude with the first-, third- and fifth-places matches during Session IV.

What Teams Compete In Big Ten Wrestling?

The Big Ten Wrestling landscape includes 14 teams:

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Michigan State
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• Northwestern
• Ohio State
• Penn State
• Purdue
• Rutgers 
• Wisconsin

Meet The Competitors For The 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

*Listed in order by seed (No. 1-14). No. 1 and No. 2 earn first-round bye.

See the complete brackets here.

125 Pounds

1. Matt Ramos (Purdue)
2. Caleb Smith (Nebraska)
3. Dean Peterson (Rutgers)
4. Luke Lilledahl (Penn State)
5. Joey Cruz (Iowa)
6. Jacob Moran (Indiana)
7. Brendan McCrone (Ohio State)
8. Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin)
9. Cooper Flynn (Minnesota) 
10. Dedrick Navarro (Northwestern)
11. Caleb Weiand (Michigan State)
12. Christian Tanefeu (Michigan)
13. Caelan Riley (Illinois)
14. Tyler Garvin (Maryland)

133 Pounds

1. Drake Ayala (Iowa)
2. Lucas Byrd (Illinois)
3. Braxton Brown (Maryland)
4. Braeden Davis (Penn State)
5. Dylan Shawver (Rutgers)
6. Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska)
7. Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin)
8. Angelo Rini (Indiana)
9. Nic Bouzakis (Ohio State)
10. Tyler Wells (Minnesota)
11. Dustin Norris (Purdue)
12. Massey Odiotti (Northwestern)
13. Andrew Hampton (Michigan State)
14. Nolan Wertanen (Michigan)

141 Pounds

1. Beau Bartlett (Penn State)
2. Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
3. Brock Hardy (Nebraska)
4. Vance Vombaur (Minnesota)
5. Sergio Lemley (Michigan)
6. Joseph Olivieri (Rutgers)
7. Danny Pucino (Illinois)
8. Henry Porter (Indiana)
9. Greyson Clark (Purdue)
10. Christopher Cannon (Northwestern)
11. Cullan Schriever (Iowa)
12. Dario Lemus (Maryland)
13. Brock Bobzien (Wisconsin)
14. Jaden Crumpler (Michigan State)

149 Pounds

1. Shayne Van Ness (Penn State)
2. Kyle Parco (Iowa)
3. Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)
4. Dylan D’Emilio (Ohio State)
5. Kannon Webster (Illinois)
6. Andrew Clark (Rutgers)
7. Sam Cartella (Northwestern)
8. Kal Miller (Maryland)
9. Dylan Gilcher (Michigan)
10. Drew Roberts (Minnesota)
11. Isaac Ruble (Purdue)
12. Clayton Jones (Michigan State)
13. Joey Butler (Indiana)
14. Royce Nilo (Wisconsin)

157 Pounds

1. Ethen Miller (Maryland)
2. Tyler Kasak (Penn State)
3. Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)
4. Jacori Teemer (Iowa)
5. Tommy Askey (Minnesota)
6. Joey Blaze (Purdue)
7. Trevor Chumbley (Northwestern)
8. Chase Saldate (Michigan)
9. Brandon Cannon (Ohio State)
10. Conner Harer (Rutgers)
11. Jason Kraisser (Illinois)
12. Ryan Garvick (Indiana)
13. Luke Mechler (Wisconsin)
14. Braden Stauffenberg (Michigan State)

165 Pounds

1. Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State)
2. Mike Caliendo (Iowa)
3. Christopher Minto (Nebraska)
4. Beau Mantanona (Michigan)
5. Andrew Sparks (Minnesota)
6. Braeden Scoles (Illinois)
7. Tyler Lillard (Indiana)
8. Maxx Mayfield (Northwestern)
9. Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State)
10. Anthony White (Rutgers)
11. Stoney Buell (Purdue)
12. Alex Uryniak (Maryland)
13. Cody Goebel (Wisconsin)
14. Jay Nivison (Michigan State)

174 Pounds

1. Levi Haines (Penn State)
2. Carson Kharchla (Ohio State)
3. Lenny Pinto (Nebraska)
4. Patrick Kennedy (Iowa)
5. Clayton Whiting (Minnesota)
6. Jackson Turley (Rutgers)
7. Danny Braunagel (Illinois)
8. Brody Baumann (Purdue)
9. Lucas Condon (Wisconsin)
10. Derek Gilcher (Indiana)
11. Joseph Walker (Michigan)
12. Branson John (Maryland)
13. Ceasar Garza (Michigan State)
14. Aiden Vandenbush (Northwestern)

184 Pounds

1. Carter Starocci (Penn State)
2. Max McEnelly (Minnesota)
3. Silas Allred (Nebraska)
4. Gabe Arnold (Iowa)
5. Jaxon Smith (Maryland)
6. Edmond Ruth (Illinois)
7. Shane Cartagena-Walsh (Rutgers)
8. Ryder Rogotzke (Ohio State)
9. DJ Washington (Indiana)
10. Jaden Bullock (Michigan)
11. Jon Halvorsen (Northwestern)
12. Lucas Daly (Michigan State)
13. Orlando Cruz (Purdue)
14. Dylan Russo (Wisconsin)

197 Pounds

1. Stephen Buchanan (Iowa)
2. Josh Barr (Penn State)
3. Jacob Cardenas (Michigan)
4. Isaiah Salazar (Minnesota)
5. Zac Braunagel (Illinois)
6. Camden McDanel (Nebraska)
7. Evan Bates (Northwestern)
8. Gabe Sollars (Indiana)
9. Seth Shumate (Ohio State)
10. Remy Cotton (Michigan State)
11. Ben Vanadia (Purdue)
12. Chase Mielnik (Maryland)
13. PJ Casale (Rutgers)
14. Niccolo Colluci (Wisconsin)

285 Pounds

1. Gable Steveson (Minnesota)
2. Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State)
3. Joshua Heindselman (Michigan)
4. Nick Feldman (Ohio State)
5. Luke Luffman (Illinois)
6. Yaraslau Slavikouski (Rutgers)
7. Ben Kueter (Iowa)
8. Jacob Bullock (Indiana)
9. Seth Nevills (Maryland)
10. Hayden Filipovich (Purdue)
11. Harley Andrews (Nebraska)
12. Max Vanadia (Michigan State)
13. Dirk Morley (Northwestern)
14. Gannon Rosenfeld (Wisconsin)

What Team Won At The 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships?

Penn State, before going on to win a third consecutive national title, outdistanced Michigan (170.5-123.5) for the Big Ten team title.

The event was held at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.

Revisit the FloWrestling coverage from the 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.

How To Watch The 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

The Big Ten is the premier conference in collegiate wrestling, and the conference’s talented teams are a big draw for viewers on the Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports App, which are scheduled to air two dozen duals and the Big Ten Wrestling Championship during the 2024-2025 season.

More than 80 additional contests will be broadcast on BIG+ (the Big Ten Network’s subscription service for non-televised events). 

The Big Ten Wrestling Championships, specifically, on March 8-9, will air on the Big Ten Network.

Big Ten Wrestling Championships Competition Schedule

All Times Eastern

*Subject to change

March 8

11 a.m. – Session 1 (First Round, Quarterfinals, Wrestlebacks)

6 p.m. – Session 2 (Consolation Matches, Wrestlebacks) 

8 p.m. – Session 2 (Semifinals)

March 9

1 p.m. – Session 3 (Consolation Semifinals, Seventh-Place Matches)

5:30 p.m. – Session 4 (Third- And Fifth-Place Matches)

5:30 p.m. – Session 4 (Championships)

How To Watch The 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

The Big Ten is the premier conference in collegiate wrestling, and the conference’s talented teams are a big draw for viewers on the Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports App, which are scheduled to air two dozen duals and the Big Ten Wrestling Championship during the 2024-2025 season.

More than 80 additional contests will be broadcast on BIG+ (the Big Ten Network’s subscription service for non-televised events). 

The Big Ten Wrestling Championships, specifically, on March 8-9, will air on the Big Ten Network.

Big Ten Wrestling Championship Television Schedule

The Big Ten Network air three segments of coverage from the 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships on March 8-9.

All Times Eastern

March 8

11 a.m. – Session I

8 p.m. – Session II

March 9

5:30 p.m. – Championships 

When Are The 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships?

The 2025 collegiate wrestling season will come to a close with the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, set for March 20-22.

The event will take place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. 

Penn State is the three-time defending national team champion in Division I wrestling and has won the title 11 of the 13 times the competition has been held since 2011. The Nittany Lions won in four consecutive times twice during the streak. 

A team from the Big Ten has won the team title 17 consecutive times. The last non-Big Ten team to win was Oklahoma State, which won four straight championships from 2003-2006.

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