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Johnson announced as NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

Central Oklahoma's Gabe Johnson has been announced as the 2026 NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat. Johnson capped off an undefeated senior season with a third national title at 157 pounds. He finished his career on a 36-match winning streak.

Jensen named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

Dalton Jensen guided Nebraska Kearney to its second straight NCAA Division II national championship this past season and sixth in program history. The UNK head wrestling coach was named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year by The Open Mat on Thursday.

Strausbaugh honored as NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year

Jacob Strausbaugh of UMary has been honored as the 2026 NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat. Strausbaugh, an Alaska native, claimed the national title as a true freshman at 133 pounds.

Guzman announced as NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year

North Central's Chip Guzman was announced as the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year by The Open Mat. Guzman won the national title at 125 pounds and finished the season undefeated. He had a 100% bonus rate.

Yetzer named NCAA Division III Coach of the Year

Roanoke head wrestling coach Nate Yetzer has been named NCAA Division III Wrestling Coach of the Year by the Open Mat. Yetzer guided the Maroons to a 15-0 dual meet record and sixth-place finish at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships.

Blume named NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year

Wartburg's Kade Blume was the lone freshman to win a national title at the 2026 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. On Tuesday, Blume was announced as the 2026 NCAA Division III Freshman of the Year by The Open Mat.

Zapeda announces transfer to Michigan

Daniel Zapeda, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2025, announced his transfer from NC State to Michigan on Thursday.

Iowa State adds lightweights Smith, Sakamoto

Iowa State has added a couple notable lightweights from the transfer portal. Ayden Smith and Rin Sakamoto have committed to the Cyclones.

Ashnault returns to Rutgers as associate head coach

Four-time All-American and 2019 NCAA champion Anthony Ashnault is returning to Rutgers wrestling as associate head coach. He rejoins the program after serving as an assistant coach with Princeton for the past two seasons.

Cornell adds four-time NCAA champ Diakomihalis to staff

Cornell wrestling has announced the addition of Yianni Diakomihalis to its coaching staff, bringing one of the program's most decorated athletes back to Ithaca in a new role.

Thompson commits to Iowa State

Iowa State has landed its first commitment in the Brent Metcalf era. On Saturday, Brayden Thompson announced that he is transferring to Iowa State. He started his college wrestling career at Oklahoma State.

Iowa lands Cliff Keen Las Vegas champ Schubert

Carter Schubert announced that he is transferring from Oklahoma to Iowa. He reached the round of 12 at 174 pounds. Schubert is expected to compete at 165 pounds for the Hawkeyes.

Metcalf named head coach of ISU men's wrestling team

Brent Metcalf has been named the ninth head coach of the Iowa State men's wrestling program. Kevin Dresser will serve as ISU's director of men's and women's wrestling.

Iowa State adds women's wrestling as 18th varsity program

Women's wrestling will debut as Iowa State University's 18th intercollegiate athletics program during the 2027-28 academic year, Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced on Thursday.

Two-time All-American Robinson commits to Nebraska

Two-time All-American Vincent Robinson is coming to the Big Ten. Robinson, who spent the past three seasons at NC State, announced on Wednesday that he is transferring to Nebraska.

Juniata College to reestablish men's wrestling program, launch a new women's wrestling team

Wrestling will return to Juniata College as preparations begin to reestablish its men's program and launch a new women's team, marking a significant expansion of its athletics offerings.

Drury names Walker head wrestling coach

Drury University has selected Bryce Walker as its new wrestling head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson announced Monday.

Van Krevelen to lead Saint John’s wrestling program

Saint John's University has named Alex Van Krevelen as head wrestling coach.

Three-time NCAA Division III champ Endene signs with Little Rock

Three-time NCAA Division III national champion Massoma Endene has signed with Little Rock.

Two-time national qualifier Fugitt going home, commits to Missouri

Zan Fugitt, a two-time national qualifier and 2025 All-American, is returning home. The Missouri native announced that he is transferring to the University of Missouri after spending the first three years of his college career at Wisconsin.

All-American Crookham commits to Iowa

Iowa has landed one of the biggest names in the transfer portal: Ryan Crookham. Crookham, who spent four years at Lehigh, announced his commitment to Iowa on Monday night.

Rutgers lands heavyweight Herrera

Rutgers has landed one of the top heavyweights available in the transfer portal. Daniel Herrera announced his commitment to Rutgers on Sunday. He spent the past two seasons at Iowa State.

Warner joins Iowa coaching staff

On Friday, Iowa announced that former Hawkeye and five-time All-American Jacob Warner has joined the program's coaching staff as a temporary assistant coach.

Johnson announced as NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

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Johnson announced as NCAA Division II Wrestler of the Year

Jensen named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year

Strausbaugh honored as NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year

Guzman announced as NCAA Division III Wrestler of the Year

Yetzer named NCAA Division III Coach of the Year