Returning Points - 2026

[Wrestleknownothing]

There is only 1 returning point left in the portal (take a bow Evan Bates - Northwestern), so I thought I would put together the returning points graphic.

These are only points returning from the 2025 tournament. Each bar is broken down by where the points were scored in 2025.







With 11 returning scorers for Ohio State, obviously something will have to give.

 

[cowboyfan05]

Looks like OSU has the most points lost (not returning)

 

[chasepollard]

Looks like OSU has the most points lost (not returning)

Def a tough road. But we add points at 33 and 97. I hate saying that…I love Surber!

We do lose a ton at 74, 84 and 285 that will be hard to replicate.

That said, I think we have more AAs and it’ll be hard to score the same points.

 

[glorycowboy]

I am sure we score more than 60 points. But will be tough to replicate last season points.

 

[okokzach]

Def a tough road. But we add points at 33 and 97. I hate saying that…I love Surber!

We do lose a ton at 74, 84 and 285 that will be hard to replicate.

That said, I think we have more AAs and it’ll be hard to score the same points.

Agreed. Though Ryder could definitely finish top 4, I don't expect he'll score as many bonus points as Plott, at least not in his first year.

 

[chasepollard]

Agreed. Though Ryder could definitely finish top 4, I don't expect he'll score as many bonus points as Plott, at least not in his first year.

It’s for the lineup thread…but we should be points ahead at 33 and 97 only.

In the preseason, we have 10 AAs and score around 200 points. I think Tagen scores more, Dee scores more, Facundo scores less, Ryder scores less, Cody scores way more and Doucet scores significantly less following up a Hodge Winner.

We pick up points at 33 and 97…but it’s tough sledding to duplicate Philly at 2 weights. It will be fun though!

 

[PennState1985]

It’s for the lineup thread…but we should be points ahead at 33 and 97 only.

In the preseason, we have 10 AAs and score around 200 points. I think Tagen scores more, Dee scores more, Facundo scores less, Ryder scores less, Cody scores way more and Doucet scores significantly less following up a Hodge Winner.

We pick up points at 33 and 97…but it’s tough sledding to duplicate Philly at 2 weights. It will be fun though!

says every Iowa fan always lol.

Most posters on here knew that when DT went all in on 2025 that 2026 was going to be a leaner year. Every year after that is the climb toward the top. So take next year in stride and remember the long term plan. I remember PSUs 2015 season when we took a reboot. Just had to suck it up as a fan and look to Christmas morning the next year.

 

[vhsalum]

says every Iowa fan always lol.

Most posters on here knew that when DT went all in on 2025 that 2026 was going to be a leaner year. Every year after that is the climb toward the top. So take next year in stride and remember the long term plan. I remember PSUs 2015 season when we took a reboot. Just had to suck it up as a fan and look to Christmas morning the next year.

PSU overwhelming faves for the next 2 years. Just an embarrassment of riches and recruiting.

 

[PennState1985]

PSU overwhelming faves for the next 2 years. Just an embarrassment of riches and recruiting.

I don't see a ton of recruiting quality in 2027. How about 2028? 2025 and 2026 were stellar years. DT hit 2026 while it was hot.

 

[vhsalum]

I don't see a ton of recruiting quality in 2027. How about 2028? 2025 and 2026 were stellar years. DT hit 2026 while it was hot.

The ebbs and flows of recruiting i guess. But you're right. Not a ton of star power in those classes. TBD on the 2028 class.

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

OK, Illinois is fixed. I was only missing Byrd, Luffman, and Ruth. Other than that...

And I went with the wrestlestat lineup for Ohio State.

And even though I hate doing it, I added in some guys returning from redshirt and used their 2024 points: Welsh PSU, Jack NCST, Arrington NCST.

And to make it more legible I cut it off at OKST. Sorry, Minnesota, Penn, Purdue, Wyoming, Stanford, Michigan, and Iowa State.

 

[chasepollard]

@wrestleknownothing

Not to beg, but kinda beg. Can you take Willie's Big Board, and using his numbers from his Recruiting Bible to project possible points in with the returning points?

Ex. In 2024, 91.5% of AA's were Big Boarders. Using that, and projecting what Fr. and RSFr. possible to lineup for their respective teams and adding them into the point total? Like OSU is has 6 spots open that will be filled by a transfer or recruit. With that number, we should AA 5.49 guys with that probability. Swiderski, Lockett, Facundo, Ryder, Merrill and possibly Vega...assign them the low end of AA average points?

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

@wrestleknownothing

Not to beg, but kinda beg. Can you take Willie's Big Board, and using his numbers from his Recruiting Bible to project possible points in with the returning points?

Ex. In 2024, 91.5% of AA's were Big Boarders. Using that, and projecting what Fr. and RSFr. possible to lineup for their respective teams and adding them into the point total? Like OSU is has 6 spots open that will be filled by a transfer or recruit. With that number, we should AA 5.49 guys with that probability. Swiderski, Lockett, Facundo, Ryder, Merrill and possibly Vega...assign them the low end of AA average points?

Interesting question. I will see what I can do.

 

[chasepollard]

Interesting question. I will see what I can do.

Can you access Willie's articles?

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

Can you access Willie's articles?

No, but he is kind enough to send me his data.

 

[tom_v31]

says every Iowa fan always lol.

Most posters on here knew that when DT went all in on 2025 that 2026 was going to be a leaner year. Every year after that is the climb toward the top. So take next year in stride and remember the long term plan. I remember PSUs 2015 season when we took a reboot. Just had to suck it up as a fan and look to Christmas morning the next year.

For sure. It’s going to fun to watch the progression. I have a feeling we will finish better than we are projected.