The Iowa Hawkeye wrestling schedule for the upcoming season has been released. During the regular season, the Hawkeyes will wrestle 13 to 15 dual meets, with some duals consisting of multiple matches. The Iowa wrestling schedule starts in November and ends in February. In addition to regular-season dual meets, the Hawkeyes will compete in two tournaments in December. Additionally, the Hawkeyes will resume their rivalry with Oklahoma State, which was suspended last season.
The returning Iowa Hawkeye wrestlers are looking to clinch individual titles and contribute to the team title this year. They will also look to beat their conference rival Penn State and finish undefeated. Fans can purchase tickets for upcoming Hawkeye matches at StubHub. However, it’s important to note that the Hawkeye wrestling schedule may be subject to change depending on the situation.
This year, Iowa’s wrestling schedule will feature dual meets with several Top-ranked teams. The Hawkeyes have eight ranked opponents in league dual meets, and three non-league opponents are ranked as well. In addition to the top-25 teams, Iowa’s schedule includes a couple of dual meets with Big Ten teams, such as Iowa State and Illinois.
Another highlight of the Hawkeye wrestling schedule is the annual Grapple on the Gridiron dual against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Thousands of fans are expected to attend this event. The collegiate duals will be held on February 12. The duals will coincide with the international freestyle dual in Arlington.
The University of Iowa is one of the best wrestling programs in NCAA Division I. Their athletes have won 23 national championships. The Hawkeyes won back-to-back titles in 1975 and 1976, and have won the national championship three times between 1986 and 1992. With the storied history of Iowa wrestling, the Hawkeyes are one of the most highly regarded athletic programs in the country.
Iowa’s schedule also includes two dual meets against Oregon State and Princeton. The latter is not ranked in the InterMat dual meet rankings, but both teams are ranked in the tournaments. The Hawkeyes will also host a dual against Nebraska on February 12 at the Hilton Coliseum in Des Moines. The team will be competing in the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, which will be hosted by Nebraska. The tournament will air live on BTN.
The Hawkeyes have won their last five matches, with the team’s wrestling team reaching eight wins in a row. Moreover, they will compete in the Big Ten tournaments this season. Currently, the Hawkeyes are 4-0, with Nile Kinnick serving as coach. The Hawkeyes have won the NCAA tournament in each of the last two years.
The Hawkeye wrestling team has returned three finalists and five All-Americans. This made the Hawkeyes the heavy favorite for another national championship. In addition, Sam Stoll and Michael Kemerer both returned after injuries.