A big month on the freestyle scene is nearly upon us, and that means plenty of Hawkeyes will be in action around the country.
The US Open bonanza (April 21-26 in Las Vegas) is the headliner, with Women’s Nationals (April 9-12 in Spokane, WA) a pretty good ‘appetizer’ - featuring World Team...
I didn’t say anything regarding where Williams was likely to finish had he been given the postseason nod at 157.
I simply mentioned a few of the statistical nuggets from his lone season as a Hawkeye.
He wrestled most of the toughest matches at the weight for Iowa this season - several of them...
FYI: By my (spotty) math, this leaves the projected roster at 29/30 spots for 2026-27.
(I'm sure those numbers will fluctuate quite a bit in the days/weeks to come.)
Added a quick story on the news - including a quote from Tom Brands pre-Big Tens that sure seems like it was writing on the wall in hindsight:
Jordan Williams to enter transfer portal after one season at Iowa - On3
“Very close. It’s my call and we went with Voinovich for maybe one reason – and...
(I know you guys are all over this in the ongoing transfer portal thread, but just adding this so that the news is in the title somewhere.)
Just 367 days after announcing his transfer to Iowa, Jordan Williams has announced he'll be re-entering the transfer portal to head elsewhere for his final...
Obviously, this story has been brewing in this forum for a while now - but just dropping in our official HR write-up on today's news that eight-year assistant coach (and 3x All-American) Bobby Telford is departing the Iowa program for a career opportunity outside of wrestling:
Iowa assistant...
Just published an early peek ahead at 2026-27 for the Iowa men:
Looking ahead to 2026-27 for Iowa men's wrestling - On3
Obviously, lots can/will change between now and November - namely the open/close of the transfer portal (April 1-30) - and I'll have stories/updates along the way.
I'm also...
In news released earlier today, Iowa women's wrestlers Kennedy Blades and Kylie Welker have been selected among five finalists for the 2026 USA Wrestling Anthony-Maroulis Trophy.
Named in honor of Victoria Anthony and Helen Maroulis - the first-ever, four-time women’s college national champions...
I spoke with Lilly last night, and it sounds like she’ll be out of commission for 4-6 weeks before she can get back on the mat in some capacity.
That kinda surprised me based on how gnarly the injury sounds - but hey, that’s why they’re wrestlers and I’m not 😅
Some more injury news for the Hawkeye women:
2x All-American Lilly Luft is set to undergo surgery for a torn thumb UCL suffered during her NCAA semifinal match - a bout she lost 4-3 to a 3x national champ, BTW - in addition to “a repair for carpal tunnel nerve entrapment.”
(Ouch)
Sounds like...
I wouldn’t imagine she’ll have any trouble qualifying for a medical hardship - which would open up a spot on next year’s roster (which was previously filled to its 30-person limit).
As for sticking around the program, that’ll probably depend on her graduation timeline and where she goes to...
Earlier today, Nyla Valencia confirmed news that was first hinted at during Saturday night's men's NCAA finals.
Unfortunately, it's that the redshirt junior's lone season competing as a Hawkeye will also be her last:
Nyla Valencia announces end of career after third ACL injury - On3
A third...