Nickal is currently overseas as David Taylor's training partner for the World Championships, but shortly after he returns, he will take the mat and begin a quest to win a third NCAA title. Nickal is the favorite but will have some tests along the way: Moore, Weiler, and Conel in duals; Weigel and Miklus at the Scuffle; and Warner at Big Tens.
Here are the predictions (via Nomad) for 197:
Here are the predictions (via Nomad) for 197:
- Bo Nickal, Penn State
- Kollin Moore, Ohio State
- Preston Weigel, Oklahoma State
- Pat Brucki, Princeton
- Chris Weiler, Lehigh
- Jacob Warner, Iowa
- Willie Miklus, Iowa State
- Kyle Conel, Kent State