The top two wrestling teams in the country collide tonight (Friday night) when Iowa visits Penn State. The gap between these two appears substantial. The top ranked Nittany Lions are 10-0 and their closest dual was a 22-12 victory over Iowa State. The second ranked Hawkeyes are 12-0 but three of their duals have been decided by six points or less as injuries have forced coach Tom Brands to constantly juggle his lineup.

The Hawkeyes don’t mind the role of underdog.

With the Big Ten Championships about five weeks away the stretch run is underway.