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Penn State wrestling remains atop the NWCA rankings after season-opening win over Oklahoma

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Penn State's still on top.

The Nittany Lions remain the top-ranked team in the country in the NWCA rankings after their first dual of the season against then-No. 18 Oklahoma.

Penn State dominated the Sooners, winning by a score of 45-0 with a majority of its wrestlers winning by bonus points.

Penn State wins 72nd in a row; Ohio State climbs to No. 2 after @NDIWrestling title #1 @pennstate#2 @wrestlingbucks #3 @Hawks_Wrestling #4 @CowboyWrestling #5 @HuskerWrestling #6-25 https://t.co/UqbJbaxnb5 pic.twitter.com/SJn7VHjEIw

— NWCA (@nwcawrestling) November 18, 2025

The Big Ten had a shakeup in the rankings, with Ohio State as the new No.