Roster/Lineup Battles

[wrestlingfan22]

On 7/7/2026 at 6:54 PM, BigRedFan said:

From Cornell, the incoming freshmen who, barring injury and an Ivy League rule change allowing five years of eligibility, will be looking for that fifth year elsewhere:

Isaiah Cortez, Elijah Cortez, Alessio Perentin, Elijah Diakomihalis, Jude Correa, Rocco Dellagatta

I wonder what will happen with the next incoming class who are deferring a year:  Turi, Verrette, Toscano, Traves, Jeter.

Won't they only get 4 years since they already deferred a year from HS (unless they were young for their class)

[nhs67]

On 7/8/2026 at 7:48 PM, wrestlingfan22 said:

Won't they only get 4 years since they already deferred a year from HS (unless they were young for their class)

They could be average for their class and be fine.

[H82Lose]

On 6/29/2026 at 8:00 AM, JoeyLee said:

Hes very tricky and seems to frustrate grice when they wrestle. 

also seems like 125 for isu will be ayala vs smith vs sakamoto 

This will be a two horse race, Smith vs Sakamoto. I will be shocked if Grive doesn't start at 133. When Grice is on, he is on. His challenge is between the ears. 

[HokieDave87]

On 7/8/2026 at 7:48 PM, wrestlingfan22 said:

Won't they only get 4 years since they already deferred a year from HS (unless they were young for their class)

Is there a benefit to deferring a year now that nobody is getting RS's? If you're good enough to start wouldn't it be best to just wrestle 4 and then if you want transfer once for grad school? 

[Spartacus]

On 7/13/2026 at 4:56 AM, HokieDave87 said:

Is there a benefit to deferring a year now that nobody is getting RS's? If you're good enough to start wouldn't it be best to just wrestle 4 and then if you want transfer once for grad school? 

Yes only way greyshirt now makes sense is if the kid is graduating early 

[flyingcement]

Jordan Chapman vs Ryan Ford

[1032004]

On 6/29/2026 at 1:10 PM, PSUDad97 said:

I would say 3 spots for 5 world class wrestlers, but 4 if James does indeed "defer" a year by not enrolling this upcoming school year.  There has also been some talk about Levi Haines getting another year, but that is just conjecture at the moment.

Also, Cole and Connor Mirasola have the same eligibility, both will be RS Sophs (in the current world of eligibility).

I wouldn’t be surprised if Connor is able to swing a medical for last year (assuming medicals still exist).

I guess people don’t like Pyles but he said today he thinks Connor will have the spot.