Big Ten Network Announces 2025-26 Big Ten Wrestling Broadcast Schedule
Television coverage begins Nov. 14 with defending National Champions Penn State
The Big Ten Network today announced the 2025-26 Big Ten wrestling broadcast schedule, as the nation’s premier wrestling conference looks for a 19th consecutive NCAA Championship.
This season, 24 duals and coverage of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will air live on the Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports App, with more than 80 matchups airing on B1G+. Coverage begins Friday, Nov. 14, with defending National Champion No. 1 Penn State hosting No. 16 Oklahoma from University Park.
Conference wrestling on BTN begins Saturday, Jan. 10, with a matchup between No. 15 Rutgers and No. 1 Penn State at 4 p.m. ET, followed by a meeting between Maryland and Wisconsin on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. ET.
The first doubleheader of the season on BTN kicks off with a battle between No. 1 Penn State and No. 4 Iowa on Friday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. ET. Following the top five dual, No. 2 Nebraska travels to take on No. 10 Minnesota in Minneapolis at 9 p.m. ET.
Throughout January and February, Friday night wrestling will be featured on BTN with primetime matchups between the best programs in the country, including a pair of tripleheaders on Jan. 23 and Jan. 30.
A meeting between Michigan State and Purdue at 5 p.m. ET, kicks off the first tripleheader on Jan. 23, followed by No. 5 Ohio State at No. 10 Minnesota at 7 p.m. ET, and concluding with No. 2 Nebraska hosting No. 4 Iowa at 9 p.m. ET. Coverage on Jan. 30 begins with Wisconsin at No. 5 Ohio State at 6 p.m. ET, leading into a battle between No. 2 Nebraska and No. 1 Penn State at 8 p.m. ET and finishes with Indiana taking on No. 13 Illinois at 10 p.m. ET.
To conclude the regular season conference schedule on BTN, Indiana hosts No. 2 Nebraska on Sunday, Feb. 15, at noon ET, followed by a matchup between No. 13 Illinois and Northwestern at 2 p.m. ET.
More than 80 additional matchups will be available on B1G+ , BTN’s subscription service for 2,700 more events, archives of classic games and original content. B1G+ is home to coverage of the Soldier Salute, the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships and supplemental coverage of the 2026 Big … more at … https://bigten.org/article/58764/
Levy Victorious At 285-Pounds, 11 Tar Heels Place At Southeast Open
SALEM, Va. – Jacob Levy was victorious in the 285-pound freshman/sophomore division Sunday at the Southeast Open, pacing the Tar Heels to 11 podium finishes on the day.
The true freshman won five matches on the day, four of which were bonus-point victories, outscoring his opponents 26-1 with two additional falls.
Of the 11 Carolina wrestlers who placed on the day, three were making their Tar Heel debuts. In addition to Levy, true freshmen Matthew Botello (5th at 133) and Luke Sipes (3rd at 165) placed in the freshman/sophomore division.
Up next, the Tar Heels begin their dual portion of the 2025-26 campaign next Saturday, hosting Northern Colorado … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/11/2/wrestling-levy-victorious-at-285-pounds-11-tar-heels-place-at-southeast-open
Duke Blue Devils Hold Wrestle-Offs Ahead of 2025-26 Opener
DURHAM, N.C. — With less than one week remaining until the 2025-26 Duke wrestling campaign gets rolling, the Blue Devils held wrestle-offs this past weekend. Blue Devil head coach Glen Lanham enters his 14th season at Duke and returns a key nucleus that includes tri-captains Connor Barket, Gaetano Console and Aidan Wallace.
Weight 125
Redshirt freshman Riley Rowan opened the competition with a 9-0 decision over Spencer von Savoye. Rowan, who is from Perry, Ohio, registered eight points in the second and third periods, while adding a point for riding time for the victory.
In another match for Rowan, he faced Evan Coles. The match featured an exciting first period that saw all 27 points in the match. Rowan totaled a 21-6 win.
Weight 133
In the first match, freshman John King faced Coles and collected a 21-6 decision. King also faced von Savoye in the second match and took an early 10-1 lead through the first two periods. King totaled two additional points in the third to seal the victory 12-5.
Weight 141
Junior Raymond Adams went up against redshirt freshman Noah Kochman in the first match of the 141-pound weight class. After a scoreless first period, Adams took … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2025/10/27/wrestling-blue-devils-hold-wrestle-offs-ahead-of-2025-26-opener
The Citadel WREST 2025-26 Season Preview
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Citadel wrestling program initiates the 2025-26 campaign on Sunday, Nov. 2, trekking north to Salem, Va., for the Southeast Open, a one-day individual tournament hosted by Virginia Tech at the Cregger Center.
Throughout a banner 2024-25 campaign, The Citadel compiled a 10-4 overall record — marking back-to-back double-digit win seasons for the program — en route to a second overall finish at the Southern Conference Championship, coming up just one victory short (285 lb championship) of securing the team title. Individually, the Bulldogs claimed three individual SoCon titles via way of Gylon Sims (125 lbs), Carson DesRosier (149 lbs) and Thomas Snipes (165 lbs) while Patrick Brophy (197 lbs) and John Chesser (285 lbs) locked down silver medals within their weight classes as well.
“I am looking forwards to getting season up and running,” interim head coach Luke Welch said. “The guys looked good at the intrasquad event where they got to compete against their teammates. The new season brings new opportunities and challenges but they have been steadily working and moving forwards towards their goals. I’m just super excited to see the guys compete and I’m looking forward to watching their growth on the mat, in the classroom and as young men.”
Welch, a graduate of Purdue, joined his predecessor Ryan LeBlanc at The Citadel when the latter took the head coaching position prior to the 2020-21 campaign. Since then, the duo has overseen eight NCAA Wrestling … more aat … https://citadelsports.com/news/2025/10/28/wrestling-the-citadel-wrest-2025-26-season-preview.aspx
North Carolina Tar Heels Concludes Preseason At Blue & White Showcase
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The North Carolina wrestling program wrapped up its preseason with the annual Blue and White Showcase Saturday evening
Blue And White Showcase Results
125lbs: Liam Hickey (Blue) over Cam Stinson (White): 1-0 Dec
133lbs: Matthew Botello (Blue) over Max Martin (White): 22-7 TF
141lbs: Luke Simcox (White) over Elias Navida (Blue): Fall
149lbs: Mitchell Younger (Blue) over Nikolus O’neill (White): 13-10 Dec
149/157lbs: Nate Askew (Blue) over Cullen Kane (White): 14-4 MD
165lbs: Luke Sipes (Blue) over Colin Nugent (White): 15-1 MD
184lbs: Jake Dailey (Blue) over Nick Fea (White): 4-1 Dec … more at … https://goheels.com/news/2025/10/25/wrestling-concludes-preseason-at-blue-and-white-showcase
Penn State, riding a 71-match dual meet win streak, opens up the season ranked No. 1
Nittany Lions are unanimous No. 1 to start 2025-26
Manheim, Pennsylvania – The National Wrestling Coaches Association has released its preseason Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll, with NCAA champion Penn State opening the year as the nation’s No. 1 team. The Nittany Lions received all 16 first-place votes after finishing last season 15-0 in duals and capturing their 12th national title under head coach Cael Sanderson and 13th overall.
Nebraska, last year’s NCAA runner-up, starts at No. 2, followed by Iowa, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State. The top 10 also includes Iowa State, NC State, Lehigh, Minnesota, and Virginia Tech, representing four different conferences.
The Big Ten Conference once again leads all leagues with eight teams ranked in the preseason Top 25, including seven in the top 15. The Big 12 also places eight programs in the poll, highlighted by Oklahoma State at No. 5 and Iowa State at No. 6. The ACC follows with five, while the EIWA has two teams and both the Ivy League and Pac-12 claim one apiece.
Historically Streaking
Penn State returns nine All-Americans and its 71-match win streak is the longest in the NCAA’s Division I era (since 1973) and is the sixth longest in college wrestling history regardless of division. Oklahoma State holds the major college record of 76, set from 1937-1951.
The NCAA record is 77 in a row, set by Division II St. Cloud State from … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/10/29/ncaa-division-1-men-penn-state-riding-a-71-match-dual-meet-win-streak-opens-up-the-season-ranked-no-1.aspx
Two-Sport World Champion: Stephen Neal’s Hall of Fame Journey
Most athletes never become the best in the world at their sport, but Stephen Neal accomplished the feat in both Wrestling and Football.
Few athletes in the history of Cal State Bakersfield – or anywhere, for that matter – have achieved what Stephen Neal did. A two-time NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion, four-time All-American, and winner of the 1999 Dan Hodge Trophy, Neal dominated collegiate wrestling before going on to win the World Wrestling Championships.
Yet, what makes his story even more extraordinary is what came next: a decade-long NFL career and three Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots, all without ever having played college football.
On Oct. 25, Neal will take his rightful place among the inaugural inductees into the CSUB Athletics Hall of Fame, a recognition of a career – and a life – defined by belief, resilience, and relentless work. “My time as an athlete at Cal State Bakersfield meant a lot to me. I was able to get an education … more at … https://gorunners.com/news/2025/10/17/general-two-sport-world-champion-stephen-neals-hall-of-fame-journey.aspx
College Wrestling Season ‘kicks off’
TDR Editor’s Notes ; It may be more accurate to say that ‘the whistle sounds off’ for wrestling that to use the expression ‘kicks off’. In some respects the season began at te start of the fall semester with competion among the Men’s Junior College teams in California. For their division the Men’s teams have a one semester schedule in the fall while the Women’s teams compete in the Spring. Meanwhile many NCAA teams have engaged in intrasquad wrestle-offs often with crowds of fans. Some NAIA teams have started competition with other school teams. Attendance in person is exciting and satisfying. if one can not attend in person there are increasing options to view on television and on-line. … Ready? Wrestle!
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Pioneers Win Outdoor Quad Meet Against Murray State College, 34-14
PLAINVIEW, TX – The Pioneers picked up a 34-14 victory over Murray State College in the WBU Outdoor Quad Meet on Friday afternoon.
Wayland Baptist picked up seven match victories out of 10 total matches. Out of the seven wins, three came by way of Fall and five via Major Decision.
2025 WBU Outdoor Quad Meet Results
125 – Desmond Mayfield def. Kyren Ramos (Fall)
133 – Hudson Beckley def. George Rodriguez (Major Decision)
141 – Noah Ingram def. Gavin Wehr (Fall) …
The Pioneers will return to the mat on Friday October 31 – November 1st when they take on Arizona Christian University and Friends University (Kan.) in Wichita, … more at … https://wbuathletics.com/news/2025/10/27/mens-wrestling-pioneers-win-outdoor-quad-meet-against-murray-state-college-34-14.aspx
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Women’s Wrestling Makes Statement in 45-7 Win Over Murray State College
PLAINVIEW, TX – Wayland Baptist Women’s Wrestling hosted their annual Outdoor Quad Meet on Friday where they completely dominated Murray State College, 45-7.
The Pioneers, who are receiving votes for NAIA Top 25 consideration, made a resound statement Friday afternoon by dominating Murray State College. The Pioneers finished with … more at … https://wbuathletics.com/news/2025/10/27/womens-wrestling-makes-statement-in-45-7-win-over-murray-state-college.aspx
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Renegades Earn Multiple Podium Finishes at Meathead Mover Tournament
BAKERSFIELD, CA – The Bakersfield College wrestling team had a strong showing at this year’s Meathead Mover Tournament at Cuesta College, highlighted by several standout performances and a heavyweight title win. Jonathan Garcia led the way for the Renegades, capturing … more at … https://www.gogades.com/sports/wrest/2025-26/releases/20251027jdxoog
NWCA Releases First NCAA Women’s Coaches Poll Ahead of Historic 2025–26 Season
Manheim, PA – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has released its first NCAA Women’s Coaches Poll for the upcoming 2025–26 season. This season will be highlighted by the inaugural NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships, set to take place March 6–7 in Coralville, Iowa, at Xtream Arena. Women’s wrestling marks the NCAA’s 91st championship sport. You can find more info at the NCAA’s site by clicking here.
In the team poll, picking up where they left off after winning the NCWWC title a year ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes sit atop the preseason poll with 109 points and all 10 of their wrestlers ranked. McKendree starts the year in second with 88 points, followed closely by North Central College’s 84. Grand Valley State (77) and Presbyterian (57) round out the top five.
The poll is a Tournament Power Index (TPI) ranking and not based on a team’s dual-meet strength. TPI point totals are determined by individual rankings directly correlated to placement points. The top team totals will be lower than the actual NCAA tournament scores, as the poll does not include bonus or advancement points. [1st = 16, 2nd = 12, 3rd = 10, 4th = 9, 5th = 7, 6th = 6, 7th = 4, 8th = 3, 9th = 2, 10th = 1]
As mentioned earlier, Iowa leads the nation with 10 ranked … more at … https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/10/16/national-wrestling-coaches-association-nwca-releases-first-ncaa-womens-coaches-poll-ahead-of-historic-2025-26-season.aspx
2025 NWCA All-Star Classic Match Order Is Set!
The full slate of matchups for the 2025 NWCA All-Star Wrestling Classic on November 1st is set!
The 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic will take place on Saturday, November 1st, in Jersey Mike’s Arena on the campus of Rutgers University.
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This event can be viewed only on FloWrestling and will feature 10 highly ranked Division 1 folkstyle matchups, along with four cross-divisional women’s freestyle matches and one D2 vs D3 men’s match.
2025 NWCA All-Star Classic
2025 NWCA All-Star Classic Bout Order
Women’s Matches
138 lbs – #1 Zaynah McBryde, Life vs #1 Katie Lange, Grand Valley
145 lbs – #1 Esther Kolawole, William Penn vs #2 Reese Larramendy, Iowa
160 lbs – #1 Latifah McBryde, Life vs #1 (145) Bella Mir, North Central
117 lbs – #1 Sage Mortimer, Grand Valley vs #2 Salyna Shotwell
D2 vs D3 Match
141lbs – #1 Mark Samuel, Roanoke vs #1 Khyvon Grace, West Liberty … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/14593577-2025-nwca-all-star-classic-match-lineup
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