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Penn State Wrestling Remains At No. 1, Places Nine In Top 6 In National Polls
Cole Mirasola jumped from No. 12 to No. 6 in the country at heavyweight this week.
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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The top-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team continued their dominant season, beating No. 2 Ohio State 36-5 to claim their sixth straight Big Ten dual championship and extend their winning streak to 85 dual victories in a row. In the latest NWCA coaches poll, Penn State took home every first-place vote, while Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Nebraska rounded out the top 5. Individually, nine Penn State wrestlers are ranked within the top 6 in their respective weight classes, including true freshman Marcus Blaze who defeated then-No. 2 Ben Davino to improve to 18-0 on the season.
Why it matters
Penn State's wrestling program has been a powerhouse for years, and this continued dominance cements their status as one of the elite programs in the country. The Nittany Lions' ability to place nine wrestlers in the top 6 nationally showcases the depth and talent of their roster, which will make them a formidable opponent in the upcoming NCAA Championships.
The details
On Friday night, Penn State defeated their toughest opponent of the season, No. 2 Ohio State, by a score of 36-5 in front of a record-breaking crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center. This victory clinched the Nittany Lions' sixth straight Big Ten dual championship and extended their winning streak to 85 dual victories in a row. In the latest NWCA coaches poll, Penn State took home every first-place vote, while Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Nebraska rounded out the top 5. Individually, nine Penn State wrestlers are ranked within the top 6 in their respective weight classes, including true freshman Marcus Blaze who defeated then-No. 2 Ben Davino 3-2 in overtime to improve to 18-0 on the season. Heavyweight Cole Mirasola also had a big win, defeating then-No. 3 Nick Feldman in sudden victory to jump from No. 12 to No. 6 in the country.
- On Friday night, Penn State defeated No. 2 Ohio State 36-5.
- Penn State has won six straight Big Ten dual championships.
- Penn State's winning streak now stands at 85 dual victories in a row.
The players
Penn State Nittany Lions
The top-ranked NCAA Division I wrestling team, known for their dominant and consistent performance year after year.
Marcus Blaze
A true freshman wrestler for Penn State who defeated then-No. 2 Ben Davino 3-2 in overtime to improve to 18-0 on the season.
Cole Mirasola
Penn State's heavyweight wrestler who defeated then-No. 3 Nick Feldman in sudden victory to jump from No. 12 to No. 6 in the country.
What’s next
Penn State will host Princeton at Rec Hall on Friday, February 20, at 7 p.m. in the final dual match of the season. The dual will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus.
The takeaway
Penn State's wrestling program continues to cement its status as one of the elite programs in the country, showcasing their depth and talent by placing nine wrestlers in the top 6 nationally. Their dominant performance against Ohio State solidifies their position at the top of the rankings and makes them a formidable opponent heading into the NCAA Championships.
