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Ranked top 10 in the nation as of June, 2021 at 170 pounds, Rowley is a native of Corvallis, Oregon. Rowley will represent the U.S. at the Cadet world championships in 2021.

  1. The College Fan Guide To The 2024 U20 World Team Trials & U23 Nationals

    The College Fan Guide To The 2024 U20 World Team Trials & U23 Nationals

    May 29, 2024

    The U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials brackets will be both massive (mostly the U23 ones) and stacked with some of the most talented and credentialed college wrestlers in the country.
  2. 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    Mar 5, 2024

    The Big Ten, the nation's toughest and deepest college wrestling conference will hold their championship on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 in the Xfinity Center on the University of Maryland's College Park campus, and no we have the pressed for the tournament!
  3. Match Notes: Iowa vs Purdue - More 125 Pound Madness

    Match Notes: Iowa vs Purdue - More 125 Pound Madness

    Jan 19, 2024

    The Boilermakers of Purdue will enter hostile territory and Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on #2 ranked Iowa in a primetime college wrestling dual.
  4. 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.
  5. 184-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    184-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 17, 2023

    As far as pre-season predictions are concerned, it seems likely that Northern Iowa’s Parker Keckeisen and Penn State’s Bernie Truax will meet in the 2024 NCAA Championship finals.
  6. The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Heavyweight Redshirt Report

    The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Heavyweight Redshirt Report

    Oct 3, 2023

    Below is a partial list of NCAA D1 heavyweight wrestlers (184, 197, 285) who are returning and will contest for a varsity spot after an interval of at least one year.
  7. Former Badger James Rowley Announces New College Home

    Former Badger James Rowley Announces New College Home

    May 19, 2023

    On April 24, former Wisconsin Badger freshman James Rowley entered the transfer portal, and now he's found his new college home. The Corvallis, Oregon native will stay in the Big Ten to compete for Coach Ersland at Purdue.
  8. Last Week In Recruiting: April 24-30

    Last Week In Recruiting: April 24-30

    May 2, 2023

    The transfer portal continues to be the biggest talk of the offseason. While Oklahoma State lost Victor Voinovich to the portal, they picked up an All-American at 165 in Izzak Olejnik and a highly touted 125 recruit with four years of eligibility in Troy Spratley.
  9. The 5 Most Important Stories For Iowa Against Nebraska & Wisconsin

    The 5 Most Important Stories For Iowa Against Nebraska & Wisconsin

    Jan 19, 2023

    Iowa’s dual schedule doesn’t let up after a solid 27-9 win over Northwestern last weekend. The undefeated Hawkeyes face Nebraska at home on Friday, January 20 at 8 p.m. CT, and on the road against Wisconsin on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. CT.
  10. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 6 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 6 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Dec 7, 2022

    This weekend, international wrestling takes center stage as Team USA's men's and women's freestyle teams will compete against the world's best on December 10 and 11. On top of that, we'll see one of the top high school tournaments of the year at Ironman. College fans shouldn't worry though, we'll still see several enticing duals including Bedlam and Missouri vs Virginia Tech. Here's a list of every college event on this week's calendar (compiled by Britt Malinsky) along with all the ranked wrestlers who could compete at each event. Times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  11. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 5 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 5 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Nov 29, 2022

    December is upon us, and that means it's CKLV week! Throw in Iowa vs Iowa State and a bunch of other great duals, and week 5 of the season is shaping up to be the most consequential week of the season so far. Below is a list of every D1 event on the calendar along with all the ranked wrestlers we could see at those events. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  12. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 3 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Is Set To Compete On Week 3 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Nov 15, 2022

    NCAA wrestling action keeps heating up. After back-to-back weekends with more than 50 upsets, week three sets the table for even more potential chaos than we've already seen. Here's a list of every D1 event on this weekend's calendar along with all the ranked wrestlers who could participate in that event. This list also includes links to events that are live on FloWrestling along with preview content where applicable. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  13. #5 Cornell vs #10 Wisconsin Preview & Predictions

    #5 Cornell vs #10 Wisconsin Preview & Predictions

    Nov 14, 2022

    #5 Cornell will welcome #10 Wisconsin to Ithaca on Saturday, November 19 at 1:00 pm (ET) for one of the best duals of the weekend. Check out the projected lineups below with a full breakdown of each match.
  14. NCAA Week 1 Roundup: We're Back, Baby!

    NCAA Week 1 Roundup: We're Back, Baby!

    Nov 7, 2022

    Wrestling is back! D1 NCAA wrestling that is. How wonderful! Let's round up the top headlines of week 1, shall we?
  15. Early Lineup Look: 2022-23 Wisconsin Badgers

    Early Lineup Look: 2022-23 Wisconsin Badgers

    Oct 10, 2022

    Wisconsin finished 14th at the NCAA tournament last season and has a talented roster leading into the upcoming year that looks poised to move up the ranks. Check out a full preview of the Badgers for the 2022-23 season.