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Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches the action during a match against Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2022 against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Second-ranked Iowa wrestling defeats Iowa State for 20th straight time

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Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches the action during a match against Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2022 against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Second-ranked Iowa wrestling hosts 12th-ranked Iowa State Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

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Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches the action during a match against Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2022 against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Tom Brands wrestling media day transcript

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty ben kueter, drake ayala, Tom Brands October 31, 2024

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches the action during a match against Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2022 against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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An in depth look at the 2024-25 Iowa wrestling roster

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty ben kueter, drake ayala, gabe arnold, michael caliendo, nelson-brands August 28, 2024

Iowa LB Jay Higgins hugs his father, Roy Higgins, at midfield for senior day ceremonies before a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

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Top-10 UI men’s student-athletes for 2023-24 sports calendar year

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Brody Brecht, Cooper DeJean, drake ayala, Jay Higgins, tony perkins June 13, 2024

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches the action during a match against Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2022 against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Drake Ayala finishes NCAA runner-up at 125 pounds; Iowa finishes fifth in team standings

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Drake Ayala celebrates a victory at the NCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of Hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa sophomore Drake Ayala advances to NCAA finals at 125 pounds
Iowa in a tight race for second place in team standings

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty drake ayala, real woods, Tom Brands March 23, 2024

Iowa wrestler Michael Caliendo controls in his opponent at 165 pounds. Photo courtesy of Hawkeyesports.com.

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Four Iowa wrestlers advance to NCAA quarterfinals

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty drake ayala, jared franek, michael caliendo, real woods, Tom Brands March 22, 2024

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches the action during a match against Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2022 against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Iowa wrestling finishes in fourth place at Big Ten Championships

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty drake ayala, real woods, Tom Brands, zach glazier March 11, 2024

Drake Ayala on his way to victory at 125 pounds. Photo courtesy of Hawkeyesports.com.

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Iowa wrestling falls to top-ranked Penn State 29-6 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty ben kueter, caleb rathjen, drake ayala, real woods, Tom Brands February 10, 2024