For the first time since 2005, the Hawkeyes venture into a dual without Head Coach Tom Brands leading the charge. Brands’ tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday and will be quarantined until Feb. 13th. He is joined by our 165lb starter, Alex Marinelli, who tested positive a few days prior. Both will miss the next three dual meets: Purdue and #9 Ohio State this weekend and #5 Penn State, on Feb. 12th.
Next-coach-in
His twin brother, Terry Brands, is likely to step in and take over head coaching duties.