NCAA Division I news, written in our own words with every source linked. Teams compete in dual meets and tournaments from November, then wrestlers qualify through conference championships for the NCAA Division I Championships in March.
New NCAA Division I stories appear here as they are published.
What we cover on NCAA Division I
NCAA Division I is the top level of US college wrestling. Teams compete in dual meets and tournaments from November, then wrestlers qualify through conference championships for the NCAA Division I Championships in March. In 2026 Penn State won the team title with a record 181.5 points, and four true freshmen won national titles for the first time.
| Fact | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| First national championships | 1928 |
| Weight classes | 10 |
| 2026 team champion (181.5 pts) | Penn State |
| 2026 runner-up (131 pts) | Oklahoma State |
| Freshman champions in 2026 (a first) | 4 |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships | 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships | March 19–21, 2026 | Penn State — Team champion, 181.5 points (record) | Results |
| NWCA National Duals | 2026 NWCA/USMC National Duals | January 9–10, 2026 | Northern Iowa — NCAA Division I men's champion | Results |
| Southern Scuffle | 2026 Southern Scuffle | January 3–4, 2026 | Penn State — Team champion, 143.5 | Results |
| Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational | 2025 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational | December 5–6, 2025 | Iowa State — Team champion, 183.5 | Results |
How we report NCAA Division I news
Every NCAA Division I story on Wrestling Headliner is written in our own words from the original source, which is linked at the foot of the story. Results stories go up the night of the event and are expanded into full results pages with tables and analysis. Rumors are kept separate and rated for credibility.
Coverage led by Ryan Lewis, College Wrestling Reporter & News Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.