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@TheCradleZone Gabe Nagel might be down to 74 which then Riddle will go 65.

Team previews 9/25 26-27 #9 Minnesota 125: Jore Volk SR 133: Joel Friederichs FR 141: Vance Vombaur SR 149: Charles Vanier RSFR 157: Charlie Millard SO 165: Cooper Rowe/Transfer 174: Ethan Riddle JR 184: Max McEnelly SRR 197: Gavin Nelson SO 285: Koy Hopke SO

@TheCradleZone Little off but definitely close. Titan is the better brother and would go 33 if anything. But I see them both taking redshirts.

@BrianSwaw Swaw bomb strikes again!

A big one from a Big Ten school is jumping in the portal before the buzzer—an upper-weight from a major program! One I suspected from the start of the portal!

@notawrestler_x @handsometuesda9 @FloWrestling @SpeyWrestle Minnesota is often overlooked. One of the best wrestling states in US.

The top 5 wrestling states according to the numbers 1. Nebraska 🌽 2. Iowa 🌾 3. Minnesota 🛶 4. New Jersey 🍝 5. Oklahoma 🤠 🤼

@JustinJBasch No Max at 86?

86 kg 1. Kyle Dake 2. Parker Keckeisen 3. Rocco Welsh 4. Marcus Coleman 5. Mekhi Lewis 6. Colton Hawks 7. Cade DeVos 8. Rylan Rogers

Let's look at Men's Freestyle Pre-Seeds for the US Open! 57 kg 1. Spencer Lee 2. Luke Lilledahl 3. Liam Cronin 4. Sheldon Seymour 5. Anthony Knox 6. Eric Barnett 7. Max Gallagher 8. Antonio Mills

@MNwrestle @HawkeyeSource Minnesota has 0 chance.

According to @HawkeyeSource Anthony Echemendia has narrowed his schools down to 6 with Arizona State, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oklahoma, & Oklahoma State Echemendia will likely move up to 149 Pounds

@JustinJBasch Thanks, anywhere to see U20 entries?

@MatFreak12 baschamania.com/us-open

With what eligibility?

2026 Hunter Stevens outta Wisconsin takes a visit to the Gophers. Was originally committed to Wisconsin, nationally ranked @MatScouts1. Would be a great get for gophers.

@previouslyjorge @wrestling373 @BrianSwaw Without any portal moves, this team will be top 15 at best. I really think they are saving money for 2028 recruiting class.

@wrestling373 @BrianSwaw Well they had two before, and will have two now. So… maybe?

**Transfer Tuesday…** What a hectic late afternoon filled with signing announcements! I had Fugitt heading to Missouri, Crookham to Iowa early after a few ACC passed over the weekend (at least I won't misspell his name again), Dailey, Scott, Schmidt, Vanadia, and one for the smaller schools that I will mention at the end. I've been saying for some time now that Fugitt and Crookham would go to Missouri and Iowa, respectively. Additionally, when Dailey joined in, NC State was one of his top choices. Speaking of top choices, I've also been mentioning Zepeda's potential move to Michigan or Iowa for a while, with Michigan the frontrunner to join his brother. At least I have been close on some predictions! On another note, I hinted last week about rumblings from the Big Ten coaches' meeting about moving the conference tournament to a neutral site. Now that Coach Manning has gone public with this information, I can share more details. The conference has seen tremendous success hosting the Big Ten basketball tournament at a single venue, the United Center in Chicago, for some time, which has accelerated this discussion. I can confirm that the move will happen. However, Purdue is set to be the host next year. The four sites bidding for this tournament are Chicago (which I believe is unlikely since it would mean back-to-back weekends, and that's a long time for the Bulls and Blackhawks to be away), Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. A fifth site in Las Vegas was mentioned, but that option was quickly dismissed. I don’t see Cincinnati as a viable option. Cleveland did a nice job hosting the NCAA tournament, but to me, Indianapolis makes the most sense. The Big Ten has always hosted events there for years. My odds on favorite. I can tell you that Nebraska and Maryland were interested in Dailey, so those are two teams to watch in the portal for the 184 weight class. Now that Iowa has made a significant move, how soon should we expect Michigan, Ohio State, Nebraska, and Iowa State to respond with some big counterpunch? I don’t expect Shapiro to sign this week, but I anticipate commitments from Robinson, Zepeda, Knox, Provo, Norman and Endeme. Additionally, we might hear from the next tier of recruits, including Clark, Cook, Ungar, Rivera, and possibly Smith, although there hasn't been much news on his front. Hearing Hunter Garvin might be in the same mode as Shapiro, taking his time. When these signings take place, it will be very interesting to see which group enters the portal next, with just two weeks remaining. What’s going on with Christian Castillo? It has been quite quiet for someone ranked in the top 15 on the big board. I still think Arizona State is in the mix, but it seems to me that he should be more sought after than other 125-pound wrestlers in the portal. The little guys. Wisconsin Parkside's very successful D2 program landed Wisconsin 125lb Wyatt Skebba, who will join his brother with the Rangers under HC Nick Becker.

@MatScouts1 Did you slip up with Berge’s team being OK State, is this a done deal?

I just adjusted team scores and added a few notes of commentary. Full discussion, rationale, and inside nuggets on the show tomorrow.

Wow, Provo goes in too. Sucks to see for Stanford.

@previouslyjorge @BrianSwaw Fugiitt and Garvin/Eise would be ideal.

@BrianSwaw Wow! Thank you!

Portal Day 3. Some staff are getting excited as they get back into the game, even if just a little. Like the famous Godfather line, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” Jersey Robb finds a place close to home and cancels Big 10 visits. The Stanford trio—Knox, Garvin, and Norman—are getting closer to commitments, some were making connections to their former Stanford coach. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Word is Knox is deep in talks with Michigan, but another sleeper Big 10 team has entered the picture. “Never let anyone know what you’re thinking.” Garvin has shopped around, but Iowa remains the strong leader in the race. “I knew it was you, Tom”—substituting Tom for Fredo. Norman is having serious talks with the other Iowa school. “I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.”

Hearing Berge to MN is a done deal.

@previouslyjorge @MatScouts1 100 percent. 74 with 4 years remaining would do them wonders.

@MatScouts1 Gophers need to be on the phone with him ASAP

Tough spot for Eise. S32 Champ. #19 on Big Board. wants to be a 174 and Minto, the presumable preseason #1, is there.

𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝟭 J Robinson influenced so many during his coaching career; his legacy will live on forever.

@TheCradleZone I love watching the guy, but if he gets a 5th year that’s gonna cause a lot of chaos.

@MatFreak12 Cause it’s Jesse Mendez

Hearing Jesse Mendez per sources

Greyson Clark Purdue 141, has entered the portal.