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Penn State Wrestling Hosts Ohio State in Big Ten Title Showdown
Top-ranked Nittany Lions welcome No. 2 Buckeyes with conference crown on the line
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The top-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team hosts the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in a highly anticipated Big Ten regular-season title showdown. Penn State brings an NCAA-record 84-match win streak into the dual meet, which is expected to be a sellout at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Nittany Lions feature six wrestlers ranked No. 1 nationally, while Ohio State has eight projected starters in the top 10.
Why it matters
This dual meet between the top two teams in college wrestling carries major implications for the Big Ten regular-season title and NCAA championship aspirations. Penn State is seeking to complete its sixth consecutive undefeated conference season, while Ohio State is off to the best start in program history at 17-0.
The details
The marquee matchups will be at 125 pounds between Penn State's Luke Lilledahl and Ohio State's Nic Bouzakis, as well as at 133 pounds between Penn State's Marcus Blaze and Ohio State's Ben Davino. The Buckeyes will need some upsets elsewhere to have a chance at defeating the dominant Nittany Lions, who have beaten their seven Big Ten opponents by an average of over 41 points this season.
- The dual meet is scheduled for tonight, February 13, 2026.
The players
Penn State Nittany Lions
The top-ranked college wrestling team, featuring six wrestlers ranked No. 1 nationally and an NCAA-record 84-match win streak.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The No. 2 ranked college wrestling team, off to the best start in program history at 17-0.
Luke Lilledahl
Penn State's top-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds.
Nic Bouzakis
Ohio State's second-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds.
Marcus Blaze
Penn State's fourth-ranked wrestler at 133 pounds.
Ben Davino
Ohio State's second-ranked wrestler at 133 pounds.
What’s next
The winner of this dual meet will have the inside track to the Big Ten regular-season title, which would be a significant boost to their chances of winning the NCAA championship later this year.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated showdown between the top-ranked Nittany Lions and second-ranked Buckeyes will showcase the depth and talent of both elite college wrestling programs as they battle for Big Ten supremacy and national title aspirations.
