Penn State Wrestling Sits Atop Initial NWCA Rankings

Here’s where Penn State wrestling stands in the first NWCA Top 25 Poll of season

The 2026-2027 college wrestling season is set to begin on Saturday, but Penn State doesn’t get underway until Nov. 12.

Penn State wrestling sits atop initial NWCA rankings

Penn State remains at the top of the table.

With 86 straight dual wins, Penn State opens season ranked No. 1

Manheim, Pennsylvania – Returning national team champion Penn State, riding an NCAA record 86 match win streak, opens the season as the unanimous No. 1 in the NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll presented by Theraworx.   The Nittany Lions ende...

With 86 straight dual wins, Penn State opens season ranked No. 1 - National Wrestling Coaches Association

Manheim, Pennsylvania – Returning national team champion Penn State, riding an NCAA record 86 match win streak, opens the season as the unanimous No. 1 in the NWCA Division I Men's Wrestling Coaches Poll presented by Theraworx.