South Dakota State Head Coach Damion Hahn joins InterMat’s Earl Smith to talk about all things Jackrabbit Wrestling. Coach Hahn talks about SDSU’s new home in the Pac-12 and some of the thought process behind the move. He also goes through some of the potential starters and lineup battles for the team in 2026-27. They finish by talking about how the program has grown during his eight-plus years at the helm.
College News
NDSU Wrestling Announces 2026 Signee Class
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling and head coach Obenson Blanc announced the 2026 signing class Tuesday afternoon.
The class features seven newcomers, six freshmen and one transfer, and includes 10 state championships and over a dozen junior national All-American honors. The signee class comes from five different states, including a pair from North Dakota and Minnesota.
College Recruiting: state placewinner Gau to Augustana University
Alex Gau of Champlin Park has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season.
Jackrabbit Wrestling Schedule Announced For 2026-27
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State Wrestling program announced its schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Thursday.
The first two months of competition will be a mix of open tournaments and dual competition. The Jacks will open their season at home for the first time since 2018, hosting the Buffalo Bulls in a dual at First Bank & Trust Arena on Nov. 7th. SDSU then hosts the Warren Williamson Daktronics Invitational the day after on Nov. 8th.
The Jackrabbits make their return to Columbia, Mo. to take part in the Tiger Style Invite (Nov. 14), where they crowned two champions last year in Brady Roark and Cale Seaton. SDSU ends the month of November at home as they take on Northern State on Nov. 25th.
Big Ten Wrestling Championships head to Columbus in 2027
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday announced that Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, will serve as the host site for the 2027 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.
The 2027 event marks the first time the championships will be held at a neutral site, providing the nation’s most passionate fans a greater opportunity to witness the premier conference in college wrestling. Fans can sign up to be the first to learn about tickets and additional championship information here.
“The growth and dominance of Big Ten wrestling continues to accelerate,” said Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. “Our fans have shown they will pack any venue for our championships and this move, beginning this winter at the world-class Nationwide Arena, will allow us to accommodate more of them each year at our signature wrestling event. The Big Ten will continue to lead in the investment of time, effort and resources to elevate the experience of our Olympic sports student-athletes across the conference.”
College Recruiting: state placewinner Marx to Saint John’s University
Sully Marx of Watertown-Mayer has committed to wrestling for Saint John’s University following his upcoming senior season.
McEnelly, Steveson Ready for RAF12
MINNEAPOLIS – Reigning 184-pound national champion Max McEnelly and two-time heavyweight champ Gable Steveson will represent the Gopher Wrestling program Saturday night at Real American Freestyle’s RAF12 in Cleveland, Ohio.
McEnelly is scheduled to compete against Bo Nickal in a catchweight matchup, while Steveson faces Anthony Cassioppi in a heavyweight bout. The event starts at 7 p.m. CT at Rocket Arena, the same arena in which McEnelly won his title this past March, and is streamed on FoxNation (subscription required).
Bison Wrestling: Mattingly Elevated to Associate Head Coach
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling and head coach Obenson Blanc have announced the promotion of Scott Mattingly to Associate Head Coach.
“Scott has been a tremendous asset and has shown that he is very capable of handling all aspects of running a program,” said Blanc. “Scott has been committed towards the growth and development of Bison Wrestling. I am excited to continue building with him and the rest of our staff.”
St. Cloud State Announces 2026-2027 Schedule
Huskies to wrestle six duals at Halenbeck Hall
St. Cloud, MN – St. Cloud State Wrestling has released their 2026-27 schedule. The Huskies are in line to wrestle 6 duals at Halenbeck Hall, 10 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Duals, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Duals Tournament, the All-Star Showcase, John Hancock Duals, and five open tournaments. St. Cloud State will begin their season on October 29th, hosting the annual Black and Red Classic.
Following the yearly intersquad dual, the Huskies will compete on November 7th in the All-Star Showcase in Des Moines, IA and the Yellowjacket Open. They will then wrestle at the Luther Open on November 14th.
Huskies Wrestling Announces 2026-2027 Incoming Class
St. Cloud State welcomes 22 new athletes to the program
St. Cloud, MN – St. Cloud State Wrestling is excited to welcome an outstanding group of student-athletes to the Huskie family. This recruiting class brings a tremendous combination of championship experience, national-level success, proven leadership, and relentless work ethic. From state champions and All-Americans to accomplished collegiate transfers, each athlete embodies the values and competitive spirit that define St. Cloud State Wrestling. We are thrilled to add this talented group to our program and look forward to watching them grow on and off the mat while continuing the proud tradition of Huskie Wrestling. Together, they represent a bright future for St. Cloud State and an exciting next chapter for our program.