NCAA Men's Notebook: Forrest Pins in Debut, Penn State Sets Win Streak, Larkin Impresses

It was quite a week in college wrestling as Penn State won its 78th consecutive dual to set the NCAA record while Arizona State's Kaleb Larkin posted a pair of Top 10 wins, and Jax Forrest registered a fall in 47 seconds in his first match for Oklahoma State in front of a sellout crowd of 12,549.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Will Celebrate 50th Anniversary In 2026

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the definitive steward of wrestling history and achievement, is excited to announce that it will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2026. 

Additional details about 50th Anniversary initiatives, events, and exhibits will be announced throughout 2026 at www.NWHOF.org. 

Wood Grabs Gold, Kerkvliet Silver at Yasar Dogu International

The U.S. added a pair of medals at 125 kg on the final day of men’s freestyle wrestling at the 2026 Yasar Dogu International, a gold medal from Jordan Wood and a silver medal from Greg Kerkvliet.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Opens Executive Director Search

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum's Board of Governors has opened its search for a new Executive Director to replace Lee Roy Smith, who has announced his plans to retire once a replacement has been hired.

NWCA/USMC National Duals Crowns Seven Champions

Seven team champions were crowned at the National Wrestling Coaches Association/USMC National Duals, capping two intense days of competition.

The 2026 champions are Grand View (NAIA Men), Life (NAIA Women), Northern Iowa (NCAA Division I Men), Central Oklahoma (NCAA Division II Men), Roanoke (NCAA Division III Men), North Central (NCAA Women) and Wartburg (NCAA Division III Women).

Monday Wins Gold at Yasar Dogu; Green, Bartlett Earn Bronze

The U.S. earned a trio of men’s freestyle medals on Saturday evening at the Yasar Dogu International, with Quincy Monday standing atop the 74 kg podium as tournament champion while Beau Bartlett and James Green captured bronze at 65 kg and 74 kg, respectively.

The tournament continues with the remaining five men’s freestyle weights, including Americans Greg Kerkvliet, Christian Lance and Jordan Wood competing at 125 kg.

Carr, Parris Lead U.S. at Henri Deglane Grand Prix in Nice, France

A talented group of 26 U.S. athletes, 24 men’s freestyle and two women’s freestyle, head to Nice, France, next week for the Henri Deglane Grand Prix of France.

2024 Olympian Mason Parris and 2025 U.S. World Team member David Carr are the headliners for Team USA. 

NCAA Men's Notebook: Conference Dual Meet Season Has Arrived

With the holiday tournaments over, it is time for conference duals.

USA Wrestling says that there is a a bevy of action to look forward to the first weekend all the conference slates will get underway.