2025-26 College Previews

University of Michigan

2024-25 Recap

Michigan went 7-5 in duals last year, including 3-5 in the conference. The team was young, and they plugged in a handful of freshmen throughout the dual season. The team would get healthy for the postseason and put together a solid run. After taking 7th as a team in the B1G tournament, Michigan would have a decent NCAA tournament, ultimately taking 12th place. The Wolverines were led by Senior Jacob Cardenas, a transfer from Cornell, who would win the Big Ten tournament at 197lbs and take 3rd at NCAAs. Oklahoma transfer Josh Heindselman was the other All American for UofM, taking 6th at 285lbs.

Key Losses

Nolan Wertanen, 133lbs - 2024 NCAA Qualifier, Graduated
Chase Saldate, 157lbs - 5x NCAA Qualifier, Graduated
Jaden Bullock, 184lbs - 2x NCAA Qualifier, Transfer
Jacob Cardenas, 197lbs - 3x All American, Graduated
Josh Heindselman, 285lbs - 2024 NCAA All American, Graduated

Impact Newcomers:

Transfer - Diego Sotelo (Harvard), NCAA Qualifier
Transfer - Lachlan McNeil (North Carolina), NCAA All American
Transfer - Taye Ghadiali (Campbell), NCAA All American
Freshman - Mikey Wilson (Grand Rapids Catholic Central), 3x MHSAA State Champ
Freshman - De’Alcopon Veazy (IN/CO)
Freshman - Eren Sement (PA)
Freshman - Niko Sahakian (CA)
Freshman - Cooper Hilton (TN)
Freshman - Gauge Botero (PA)

Projected Lineup

125 – #22 Diego Sotelo (IL)
133 – #7 Dylan Ragusin (IL) or Teddy Flores (IL)
141 – #7 Dylan Ragusin (IL) or #10 Sergio Lemley (IL)
149 – #3 Lachlan McNeil (UNC)
157 – Cam Catrabone (NY) or Dylan Gilcher (Detroit CC HS)
165 – Dylan Gilcher (Detroit CC HS)
174 – #11 Beau Mantanona (CA)
184 – #15 Brock Mantanona (CA)
197 – #21 Hayden Walters (OR)
285 – #4 Taye Ghadiali (Campbell)

Michigan State University

2024-25 Recap

The 2024-25 season was highlighted by 3 NCAA qualifiers for the Spartans, including Caleb Weiand (125lbs), Remy Cotton (197lbs), and Max Vanadia (285lbs). In duals, MSU went 4-10 overall and 0-8 in the B1G. The squad took 14th in the B1G tournament, and they sent the three previously mentioned wrestlers to the NCAA tournament. Fortunately for the Spartans, their lone wrestler (Weiand) with a win at the NCAA tournament is back in 2025-26.

Key Losses:

Tristan Lujan, 133lbs – 2024 NCAA Qualifier, Graduated
Jay Nivison, 165lbs – 2022 NCAA Qualifier, Graudated
Ceasar Garza, 174lbs – Two-year starter, Transfer Portal (Cal Poly)
Remy Cotton, 197lbs – NCAA Qualifier, Transfer Portal (Rutgers)

Impact Newcomers

Transfer - Connor O’Neill (Rutgers), 2022 NCAA Qualifier
Freshman – Owen Segorski (Lowell HS), 3x MHSAA State Champ, Top-250 on the BigBoard
Freshman – Brady Jess (Charlevoix HS), MHSAA State Champ
Freshman – Caden Sides (Gaylord HS), MHSAA State Finalist

Projected Lineup

125 – Caleb Weiand (Dakota HS)
133 – Andrew Hampton (Stoney Creek HS)
141 – Jaden Crumpler (NY)
149 – Clayton Jones (Detroit CC HS)
157 – Mason Stewart (Detroit CC HS)
165 – Darius Marines (Detroit CC HS) or DJ Shannon (IL)
174 – Connor O’Neill (Rutgers)
184 – Cory Thomas (Pontiac HS)
197 – Kael Wisler (New Boston Huron HS)
285 – Max Vanadia (OH)

Central Michigan University

2024-25 Recap

The Chippewas had another solid year in the MAC, finishing 2^nd in the MAC tournament. They had a handful of NCAA qualifiers, ultimately finishing Tied for 45 with 5 points at the NCAA tournament. Of those 5 national qualifiers, Central Michigan will be returning two (Mason Shrader and Chandler Amaker). While CMU went 9-10 in duals last year, they had a spectacular 6-1 record in conference duals.

Key Losses

Spean Spidle, 133lbs – NCAA Qualifier, Transfer Portal (Northwestern)
Johnny Lovett, 157lbs – 5x NCAA Qualifier, Graduated
Alex Cramer, 175lbs – 3x NCAA Qualifier, Graduated

Impact Newcomers

Transfer - Seth Larson (Campbell)
Freshman – Lane Button (Wayland HS), 2x MHSAA State Champ
Freshman – Gavin Craner (Belding HS), 2x MHSAA State Champ, Top-250 on the BigBoard
Freshman – Conor McAlary (Hudsonville HS), MHSAA State Champ

Projected Lineup

125 – Kaden Chinavare (Dundee HS)
133 – Andrew Austin
141 – Jimmy Nugent
149 – #29 Mason Shrader (Brighton HS)
157 – Seth Larson (Campbell) or #29 Mason Shrader (Brighton HS)
165 – #28 Chandler Amaker
174 – Mason Alessio
184 – Adrien Cramer
197 – Luke Cochran
285 –  Bryan Caves