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Rutgers wrestling announces 2026-27 match schedule with key opponents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Rutgers wrestling announces 2026-27 match schedule with key opponents

Summary

Rutgers wrestling unveiled its 2026-27 schedule, featuring notable home matches against Penn State, Iowa, and Lehigh. The Scarlet Knights will host Penn State on January 9 for their Big Ten opener and Iowa on February 7. The match with Iowa is significant as Rutgers has not faced them in seven seasons. Freshman Anthony Knox is expected to be a highlight, potentially facing defending national champion Luke Lilledahl of Penn State. The schedule also includes participation in the Big Ten Tournament on March 6-7 and the NCAA Tournament from March 18-20 in St. Louis.

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By the Numbers

•Home matches include Penn State and Iowa in Big Ten competition.
•Rutgers last faced Iowa in 2019, with Iowa leading the series 5-0.
•The first home match for Anthony Knox is against Lehigh on November 15.
•Rutgers opens the season against Long Island University and Navy on November 7.
•Big Ten and NCAA tournaments scheduled for March 2026.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers wrestling announces 2026-27 season schedule

What they're saying

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Home matches with Big Ten Conference powers Penn State and Iowa and a home match with Lehigh highlight the 2026-27 schedule for the Rutgers wrestling team
— Yahoo Sports

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