NCAA Wrestling, 2024: N.J’s title threats, All-American contenders and long shots

Big Ten wrestling: Minnesota at Rutgers

Rutgers John Poznanski (front) lost a 4-1 decision in sudden victory overtime to Minnesota’s Garrett Joles in the 197-pound bout, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 in Piscataway, N.J. The Gophers won the dual meet, 20-12.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The NCAA Wrestling Championships will begin on Thursday in Kansas City.

Thirty-seven guys with Jersey ties will be competing. Some will be wrestling Saturday, participating in medal rounds as they take their spots on the podium. A few could even be in national finals.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.