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  1. #3 Oklahoma State vs #16 Iowa State: Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    #3 Oklahoma State vs #16 Iowa State: Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Jan 23, 2025

    The Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys are doing a little do-si-do with their Iowa conference foes Northern Iowa and Iowa State. The second-ranked Cowboys will step into Hilton Coliseum Sunday afternoon after taking on the Panthers in Cedar Falls Friday evening. Below is a preview and my best guess as to how the dual goes!
  2. #3 Oklahoma State at #5 Northern Iowa: Preview & Predictions

    #3 Oklahoma State at #5 Northern Iowa: Preview & Predictions

    Jan 22, 2025

    It's a top 10 matchup in the McLeod Center on the campus of Northern Iowa as the #7 Panthers face Big 12 rivals #3 Oklahoma State!
  3. Rankings Influencers: Key Upsets From NCAA's Week 12

    Rankings Influencers: Key Upsets From NCAA's Week 12

    Jan 20, 2025

    As we get deeper into the 2024-25 NCAA D1 wrestling season, upsets become more consequential for ranking, seeding, and NCAA Championship qualifications purposes.
  4. Live Updates: #3 Oklahoma State vs #6 Virginia Tech

    Live Updates: #3 Oklahoma State vs #6 Virginia Tech

    Dec 19, 2024

    Two top 10 teams will be in historic Gallagher-Iba Arena as the #6 Hokies try to slow down the red hot #3 Cowboys in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
  5. Nearly 50 Upsets In A Busy Week 4 Of NCAA Action

    Nearly 50 Upsets In A Busy Week 4 Of NCAA Action

    Nov 25, 2024

    Several tournaments helped stir the chaos in week 4 of the 2024-25 NCAA D1 wrestling season that saw nearly 50 upsets take place!
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Over 50 Upsets In A Week Of Major NCAA D1 Shakeups

    Over 50 Upsets In A Week Of Major NCAA D1 Shakeups

    Feb 6, 2024

    All the upsets based on the latest rankings from the 14th week of the 2023-24 NCAA D1 college wrestling season. Al the usual caveats apply. Some results that look like upsets now won't look like upsets at a later date.
  9. 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
  10. Over 30 Upsets In Week 12 Of The D1 NCAA College Wrestling Season

    Over 30 Upsets In Week 12 Of The D1 NCAA College Wrestling Season

    Jan 22, 2024

    Another week of NCAA D1 college wrestling brought another bevy of upsets.
  11. Another Slew Of Upsets From NCAA's Week 10

    Another Slew Of Upsets From NCAA's Week 10

    Jan 8, 2024

    All the upsets from the tenth week of the 2023-24 NCAA D1 wrestling season. The usual caveats apply, what looks like an upset now may not when the season ends.
  12. 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Preview: 125-141 Pounds

    2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational Preview: 125-141 Pounds

    Nov 29, 2023

    The 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational is set to go down on December 1-2 and will be the best in-season tournament of the year. Check out the below article for a breakdown and predictions of 125-141 at this year’s CKLV.
  13. Off-Season Transfers Will Fuel This Season's NCAA Team Race

    Off-Season Transfers Will Fuel This Season's NCAA Team Race

    Oct 24, 2023

    Several programs will benefit from the transfer portal this season. Most of the top teams look different thanks to key acquisitions. Below is a look at the top wrestlers who transferred during the off-season.
  14. 125-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    125-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 9, 2023

    The 125-pound class appears to be wide open following the graduation of three wrestlers who reached the NCAA tournament finals at least once. Most notable is Iowa’s three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee who transcended the sport with his masterful top game and his ability to score points in bunches.
  15. The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Lightweight Redshirt Report

    The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Lightweight Redshirt Report

    Oct 3, 2023

    Below is a partial list of NCAA D1 lightweight wrestlers (125, 133, 141) who are returning and will contest for a varsity spot after at least one year.