Michigan State wrestling earned its first Big Ten dual victory of the season on Sunday afternoon, taking down Northwestern, 22-20, from inside Jenison Field House on Big Ten Network. MSU improves to 4-6 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten action while Northwestern falls to 3-6 (1-5 B1G).
Category: Wrestling
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Wrestling’s Season Ends at NCAA Championships
Michigan State wrestling’s season ended at the 2025 NCAA Championships on Thursday night. A trio of redshirt freshmen made their first appearance at the championships with Caleb Weiand, Remy Cotton and Max Vanadia finishing strong rookie seasons in Philly.
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Trio of Spartans Head to NCAA Championships
Three Michigan State wrestlers will compete at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia later this week at Wells Fargo Arena. Redshirt freshmen Caleb Weiand, Remy Cotton and Max Vanadia are all first-time qualifiers for the Spartans, leading a youth movement throughout the program this season.
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Remy Cotton Earns NCAA Qualification on Day Two of B1G Championships
Redshirt freshman Remy Cotton became the third Spartan to secure his spot at the NCAA Championships on Sunday at day two of the 2025 B1G Wrestling Championships. The Spartans will send three wrestlers to Philadelphia via automatic qualification.
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Caleb Weiand, Max Vanadia Punch Ticket to NCAA Championships
Two Spartans punched tickets to the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday at the 2025 B1G Wrestling Championships at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Redshirt freshman 125-pounder Caleb Weiand and redshirt freshman heavyweight Max Vanadia each secured their trips to Philadelphia, marking their first career NCAA qualifications.
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Postseason Begins for Wrestling at B1G Championships
Postseason competition gets underway for Michigan State wrestling on Saturday, March 8 in Evanston, Ill. when the 2025 B1G Championships begin at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Coverage throughout the weekend will be provided on Big Ten Network and B1G+.
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Wrestling Takes Four Bouts Against #19 Michigan in B1G Finale
Over 1,500 fans braved snowy conditions on Sunday afternoon for the 117th all-time meeting between Michigan State and Michigan, where the No. 19-ranked Wolverines defeated MSU, 27-12, inside historic Jenison Field House. The Spartans won four bouts, opening the dual with back-to-back victories at 125 and 133 pounds to take an early lead.
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Remy Cotton Earns Upset in Wrestling’s Loss at #12 Rutgers
Redshirt freshman Remy Cotton earned an upset at 197 pounds, but Michigan State fell to No. 12-ranked Rutgers, 28-7, on Friday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
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Wrestling to Wrap B1G Regular Season This Weekend
It’s a split weekend for Michigan State wrestling heading to Piscataway, N.J. for a road dual at No. 12-ranked Rutgers on February 14 before returning home for a dual against No. 19-ranked Michigan inside historic Jenison Field House. This week wraps up regular season B1G action for the Spartans, who will finish the regular season at Central Michigan next Friday.
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Wrestling Drops B1G Dual at Northwestern
Michigan State wrestling was on the road Friday night, falling to Northwestern in B1G dual action, 27-12, from Welsh-Ryan Arena. Michigan State moves to 4-6 overall (0-5 B1G)
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Wrestling Tops Clarion on Senior Day
Michigan State wrestling honored its five graduating seniors on Sunday afternoon prior to a 30-8 thumping of Clarion inside historic Jenison Field House. The Spartans celebrated the careers of Tristan Lujan, Andy Hampton, Jay Nivison, Marty Larkin and Nick West, with all three seniors in Sunday’s lineup (Lujan, Nivison, Larkin) winning their respective bouts.
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Wrestling Downed by #24 Indiana
Redshirt freshman Clayton Jones III earned a decision victory for Michigan State on Friday night, but the Spartans fell to No. 24-ranked Indiana, 35-3, at historic Jenison Field House. The Spartans move to 3-4 overall and 0-3 in B1G duals this season,
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B1G Wrestling Back in Jenison Field House This Weekend
Michigan State wrestling returns to Jenison Field House this weekend for a pair of ranked B1G duals, first taking on No. 24-ranked Indiana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24 before facing No. 7-ranked Nebraska at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26. Both duals will stream on B1G+.
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Wrestling Takes Down Buffalo for First Home Dual Victory
It was a tale of two halves on Sunday afternoon inside Jenison Field House as Michigan State wrestling bounced back to defeat Buffalo, 25-13. The Spartans trailed 13-3 through the first five bouts before responding with five straight victories to earn their first home dual win of the season. MSU improves to 3-3 in duals and is 3-1 in non-conference action.
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Wrestling Returns to Jenison for Buffalo Dual
Michigan State wrestling returns to Jenison Field House on Sunday, January 19 for a 3:00 p.m. non-conference dual against Buffalo. The Spartans are currently 2-0 this season in duals against non-B1G opponents. Sunday’s dual will stream on B1G+.
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Wrestling Wins Three in Home Dual Opener
Redshirt freshman Caleb Weiand, redshirt sophomore Cesar Garza and redshirt freshman Remy Cotton all added to their season win total on Sunday afternoon as Michigan State wrestling fell to Maryland 27-11 at Jenison Field House. The Spartans move to 2-3 overall in dual meets with a 0-2 mark in B1G contests.
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Wrestling Falls to Top-Ranked Penn State
Michigan State wrestling opened Big Ten competition on Friday night at No. 1-ranked Penn State, falling 55-0 at Rec Hall. The Spartan lineup featured several wrestlers making their season dual debut, with multiple competitors moving up weight classes due to injury.
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Two Spartans Reach Podium at 60th Midlands Championships
Redshirt senior 174-pounder Marty Larkin and redshirt freshman heavyweight Max Vanadia each placed seventh on Monday afternoon at the 60th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships. As a team Michigan State scored 32.5 points to place 13th of 25 teams.
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Wrestling’s Late Surge Falls Short
Michigan State wrestling won three straight bouts at 141, 149 and 157 to mount a late comeback but CSU Bakersfield took the dual by a final score of, 21-14, on Sunday afternoon at the Icardo Center. MSU moves to 2-1 in duals the season and will return to dual action after the new year to take on No. 1-ranked Penn State on January 10,
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Wrestling Back in Dual Action at CSU Bakersfield
Michigan State wrestling will compete in dual meet action for the first time in nearly a month this weekend when it takes on Cal State Bakersfield on the road at 2 PM ET on Sunday, December 15. Sunday’s dual will stream via the CSU Bakersfield Athletics YouTube channel with live results on TrackWrestling.