Iowa vs Penn State – Complete & Total Preview & Predictions Article – FloWrestling

It doesn’t get any larger and higher than Penn State and Iowa. The twin is again in State School for the primary time since 2018 the place Penn State received 28-13. Issues get began Friday at 8:30 PM Jap on the Huge Ten Community. When you’re searching for a enjoyable and informal second-screen viewing expertise give the watch social gathering a attempt!

Whereas Penn State is ranked #1 and a heavy favourite to win the NCAA championship, duals oftentimes result in a better variance in outcomes. Actually in 2011 and 2013, whereas Penn State received NCAAs, Iowa received the twin.

Iowa vs Penn State Projected Lineups

125: #1 Spencer Lee, Iowa vs Gary Steen, Penn State

133: #12 Brody Teske, Iowa vs #1 Roman Bravo-Younger, Penn State

141: #2 Actual Woods, Iowa vs #3 Beau Bartlett, Penn State

149: #10 Max Murin, Iowa vs #12 Shayne Van Ness, Penn State

157: #14 Cobe Siebrecht, Iowa vs #12 Levi Haines / Terrell Barraclough, Penn State

165: #11 Patrick Kennedy, Iowa vs #5 Alex Facundo, Penn State

174: #17 Nelson Manufacturers, Iowa vs #1 Carter Starocci, Penn State

184: #10 Abe Assad, Iowa vs #1 Aaron Brooks, Penn State

197: #10 Jacob Warner, Iowa vs #2 Max Dean, Penn State

285: #3 Anthony Cassioppi, Iowa vs #2 Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State

125: #1 Spencer Lee, Iowa vs Gary Steen, Penn State

There’s been plenty of speak this week about Spencer Lee transferring as much as wrestle Roman Bravo-Younger. I hate to burst everybody’s bubble, however there’s 0% probability of that taking place. There’s, nevertheless, a darn close to 100% probability he’ll wrestle 125 and beat Gary Steen by bonus factors. No disrespect to Steen, however Spencer has been on a heater recently. He’s presently on a six match pin streak, the most important of his profession. It seems as if nobody will be capable to escape his rath this season.

Prediction: Lee by fall

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 6, Penn State 0

133: #12 Brody Teske, Iowa vs #1 Roman Bravo-Younger, Penn State

There’s some familiarity right here as Brody Teske spent the primary two years of his school profession at Penn State. These two have been teammates, coaching companions, and buddies. 

They nonetheless get collectively and prepare within the offseason. 

With that being stated, Roman Bravo-Younger remains to be a heavy favourite. Previous to his 4-2 match with Dylan Ragusin final Friday, RBY had a 100% bonus price on the season. Nonetheless, he rebounded by pinning #17 Rayvon Foley on Sunday.

Whereas the 2’s historical past might preserve this one shut, I nonetheless see RBY profitable handily. 

Prediction: Bravo-Younger by determination

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 6, Penn State 3

141: #2 Actual Woods, Iowa vs #3 Beau Bartlett, Penn State

Our first toss-up twin of the match. That is the place we discover out precisely the place Beau Bartlett is on the 141 pecking order. Presently 14-0, Bartlett has obtained his #3 rating this 12 months by not shedding. Nonetheless, he has but to get a signature win this season. Actual Woods cemented himself as a title contender this 12 months at 141 lbs together with his win over Brock Hardy final week. 

Bartlett has been placing up extra factors on the board this season down at 141, nevertheless, Woods will be very laborious to takedown. If there’s any differentiating issue between these two, it’s Woods’s high recreation. He’s been utilizing it successfully as ever to date in his 9 matches this season, and for that motive I’m going with Woods for my prediction.

Prediction: Woods by determination

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 9, Penn State 3

149: #10 Max Murin, Iowa vs #12 Shayne Van Ness, Penn State

That is probably essentially the most intriguing and hard-to-predict match of your complete twin. Just like 141, we’re going to seek out out the place Shayne Van Ness is on the 149 ladder. To this point Van Ness is undefeated in opposition to everybody besides Austin Gomez and Paniro Johnson. He won’t but be able to take out the highest canine, however #10? 

This match going goes to be a dogfight. Most likely not plenty of takedowns, however for certain plenty of laborious hand-fighting. I like the variety of assaults from Van Ness, however I additionally just like the tenacity and expertise of Murin.

Prediction: Murin by determination

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 12, Penn State 3

157: #14 Cobe Siebrecht, Iowa vs #12 Levi Haines / Terrell Barraclough, Penn State

Levi Haines has competed at 5 occasions to date this season. As a real freshman, that signifies that the following time he competes connected, he can not redshirt. I like what I’ve seen from the Pennsylvania native to date this season. After struggling an time beyond regulation loss to Northern Colorado’s Vinny Zerban in his first match of the season, he’s rattled off 10 straight wins with the newest being over All-American Will Lewan. 

I’ve no inside information, however I feel PSU goes with the recent hand in Haines. If Haines goes, he’s the favourite. If Barraclough goes, Siebrecht turns into the favourite. Siebrecht does have the massive transfer X issue, however I don’t see it being efficient in opposition to somebody nearly as good as Haines.

Prediction: Haines by determination

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 12, Penn State 6

165: #11 Patrick Kennedy, Iowa vs #5 Alex Facundo, Penn State

That is going to be one other shut match. Each of them redshirt freshmen, Patrick Kennedy is 12-2 on the 12 months and Facundo is 14-1. They each share a loss to David Carr and Dean Hamiti handed Kenendy his second lack of the season final week. As you possibly can see, they’ve very related resumes. The similarities go all the way in which again to highschool the place the 2 wrestled in Who’s Quantity One 2019. Kennedy received that match 5-2.

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Kennedy is extra identified for his ahead stress and tempo whereas Facundo has top-of-the-line duck unders in D1 wrestling and nice match ways. If Facundo can keep away from getting scored on from entrance headlock, I feel he wins.

Prediction: Facundo by determination

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 12, Penn State 9

174: #17 Nelson Manufacturers, Iowa vs #1 Carter Starocci, Penn State

Nelson Manufacturers is as powerful as they arrive, however Carter Starocci is nearly as good as they arrive. A 2X NCAA champion and undefeated in his final 38 matches, Starocci is likely one of the nation’s finest pound-for-pound wrestlers. Whereas he’s 9 for 10 this 12 months choosing up bonus factors, Manufacturers has solely been majored, teched, or pinned as soon as in his profession. Starocci wins simply, however not by sufficient to get the main.

Prediction: Starocci by determination

Crew rating prediction: Iowa 12, Penn State 12

184: #10 Abe Assad, Iowa vs #1 Aaron Brooks, Penn State

A really related match-up to 174. 2X NCAA champion vs an All-American contender. I simply don’t see a path to victory for the underdog on this match. Final season it was an 8-3 victory for Brooks. In 2020 it was 7-3. I feel Brooks has widened the hole much more. We noticed him utterly dismantle Parker Keckeisen on the NWCA All-Star Basic earlier this season.

Prediction: Brooks by main determination

Crew rating prediction: Penn State 16, Iowa 12

197: #10 Jacob Warner, Iowa vs #2 Max Dean, Penn State

A rematch of the 2022 NCAA finals! Max Dean watch that match by a slim 3-2 rating. Nonetheless, with a rating of 8-3 in favor of Dean, the twin wasn’t as shut final 12 months. I can’t fairly put my finger on it, however Jacob Warner hasn’t appeared fairly proper this season. At the very least, not fairly as tight because the 2022 NCAAs Warner. Struggling two losses on the 12 months, Dean hasn’t been invincible, however Warner’s losses and shut matches within the second half of the season to date have me extra anxious.

Prediction: Dean by determination

Crew rating prediction: Penn State 19, Iowa 12

Watch Dean and Warner’s 2022 NCAA remaining highlights beneath.

285: #3 Anthony Cassioppi, Iowa vs #2 Greg Kerkvliet, Penn State

My predictions don’t have this twin coming all the way down to heavyweight, however my goodness it certain can be thrilling if it did. Particularly contemplating I’m not assured in my decide. Cassioppi dominated this rivalry with a 3-0 file within the first couple years of their school careers. Nonetheless, Kerkvliet has been a special cat this 12 months and at last beat Cassioppi on the NWCA All-Star Basic. Whereas Kerkvliet dominated the primary 6 minutes of the match, Cassioppi’s fuel tank in addition to a reversal and escapes saved him within the match. The ultimate rating was 8-5 with a driving time level for Kerkvliet. If Cassioppi can get away from Kerkvliet rapidly, this match might be very fascinating.

Prediction: Kerkvliet by determination

Crew rating prediction: Penn State 22, Iowa 12

Watch Kerkvliet and Cassioppi’s NWCA All-Star match beneath

Bonus content material: take a look at Spey and Bray’s predictions in a whiteboard conflict beneath: