Explaining The 2026-27 NCAA D1 Men's Preseason Wrestling Rankings

FloWrestling has published the first set of NCAA Division I men's preseason wrestling rankings for the 2026-27 season, with Penn State holding the top spot at 125 pounds, led by reigning NCAA 125lb champion Luke Lilledahl. Notable storylines include Vince Robinson's transfer from NC State to Nebraska and Nic Bouzakis being tentatively listed at 125 for Ohio State, with rankings compiled by Jon Kozak and JD Rader. The 133-pound weight class is generating significant buzz, featuring top-ranked Jax Forrest, who placed fifth in the world last year, alongside Ben Davino, Aaron Seidel, Marcus Blaze, and Ryan Crookham.