There are lots of familiar faces in this weight with Yianni Diakomihalis leading the way. The Cornell senior won a pair of NCAA titles at 141 pounds (2018-19) before moving up to 149 for the 2022 campaign where he won his third championship.

In which we highlight the competitors entering their fourth --or fifth!-- NCAA Championship but are still looking for their first All-American honor. They are our podium strivers.

NCAA Championship Tournament seeds don't always align with expectations. Outside of the coaches' poll, however, there is essentially no human element is involved. A seed is determined by a national qualifier's body of work over the course of the season, as well as that of his competitors, and then a formula which is applied to everyone.

Remember, quarterfinal wins are worth seven team points, plus bonus. Iowa is in first with 33.5 points and eight quarterfinalists. Penn State is behind them with 28 points and seven in the quarters, and Missouri behind them with 23.5 points and four quarterfinalists.

The scorekeepers stationed at Mat 7 held their arms up and yelled at the officials to wait, but the action resumed, the clock stood still and chaos ensued Thursday night, creating one of the most dubious endings in NCAA wrestling history. 

North Carolina State star Hayden Hidlay will enter what could possibly be his last NCAA wrestling tournament this weekend with a sparkling resume nearly unmatched in his program’s history.

The Reno Tournament of Champions is a staple in the college season. The college portion of the event offers the chance to see a handful of ranked guys showcase their talents. There's a lot to look forward to this year including the following five stories.