University of Iowa has always been a source for college wrestling coaches, going back to those under legendary coach Dan Gable. Now, former wrestlers under Tom Brands are influencing wrestlers across the country.
Fourth-ranked Iowa won seven matches, including Michael Caliendo’s victory over No. 3 Izzak Olejnik at 165, Patrick Kennedy’s major decision at 174 and a sudden victory decision by 125-pounder Drake Ayala, in a 22-9 win over No. 2 Oklahoma State Sunday in Stillwater, Okla.
After another unpredictable Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling tournament, the Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs is here to break down all the top storylines.
Two episodes of the Pinning Combination podcast are publishing this week with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs. First up, a look at the college wrestling scene in Iowa, including Hawkeyes you shouldn’t overlook, Iowa’s sweep of Illinois and Northwestern, 1-1 trips to Oklahoma for Iowa State and Northern Iowa and Augsburg’s win over Wartburg.
Iowa State standout wrestler David Carr is facing the last true road trip of his decorated career. The No. 4-ranked Cyclones will swing through Oklahoma to wrestle the No. 18 Sooners at 7 p.m. Friday before tangling with No. 5 Oklahoma State at 6 p.m. Saturday in Stillwater.
Iowa State dismantled Oklahoma State, 66-42, before a paid, but blizzard-affected crowd of 14,267 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones trailed 15-10 early before springing a 12-0 run on the Cowboys to help build a 37-26 halftime lead.
The Gazette’s Pick ‘Ems panel has score predictions for three games every week during the college football season, concluding this week with the Big Ten and Big 12 championship games and an NCAA Division III quarterfinal.
Iowa men’s wrestling coach Tom Brands emphasized the importance of opportunities. Opportunities for some new faces that popped out of the transfer portal, ones in front of younger Hawkeyes with the potential to break through and the possibility to reclaim opportunities for some Hawkeye veterans.
It was a coming-out party for the Iowa State offense in a 34-27 Big 12-opening win over Oklahoma State at Jack Trice Stadium.
The Iowa State Cyclones hosted the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 football game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Cowboys 34-27.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Rocco Becht compiled the first 300-yard passing game of his young career as Iowa State opened conference play with a win for the first time since 2020, 34-27 over Oklahoma State. Here’s a look at three things that went right for the Cyclones.
Iowa State and Oklahoma State open Big 12 football play Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. Here’s what you need to know.
The Gazette’s Pick ‘Ems panel has score predictions for three games every week during the college football season. This week’s picks include Iowa vs. Penn State, Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State and Ohio State vs. Notre Dame.
What’s at stake Saturday when Iowa State opens Big 12 play against Oklahoma State at Jack Trice Stadium? Mainly, any realistic hope that ISU can prevent suffering through a second consecutive losing season. Here are three keys to the game and a score prediction.
Oklahoma State seems to be facing even more wide-ranging problems than Iowa State right now. Here are five Cowboys to watch in Saturday’s Big 12 opener
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