Takedown Report

Top Big Ten Wrestling Matchups of the 2025-26 Season

The best in wrestling is back. These are the don’t-miss duals and individual matches every fan should have on their calendar
The road to the NCAA Wrestling Championships runs through the Big Ten, and this season is no exception. With 12 teams ranked in the preseason top 30, including four of the top five, the conference is absolutely stacked. A Big Ten school has won every NCAA team title since 2007, a testament to the league’s incredible depth and talent. 
The conference is dominated by the juggernaut that is Penn State. Riding a 71-match dual meet win streak and having won four straight NCAA titles under legendary coach Cael Sanderson, the Nittany Lions are the team to beat. However, teams like Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio State are loaded with talent and ready to challenge for the top spot. Nebraska, the runner-up at both the NCAA and Big Ten Championships last season, is hungry for more. Iowa, a perennial powerhouse, and Ohio State both finished in the top five at the NCAA Championships and are bringing back star-studded lineups. 
This season’s conference slate is filled with can’t-miss duals that will have major implications for both the Big Ten and NCAA Championships. We’re breaking down the seven marquee matchups, individual bouts, and non-conference battles that you need to circle on your calendar.  You can  see the whole wrestling schedule here . All times are Eastern. … more at … https://bigten.org/article/58785/

November 6, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized