With three classes, 14 weights per class and 24 qualifiers per weight, 1,008 wrestlers enter the tournament with championship aspirations.

Penn State closed out the regular season Friday night with a 50-3 victory over American, leaving a clear message that it is more than ready for a postseason run at Big Ten and NCAA wrestling titles. The top-ranked Nittany Lions (15-0/8-0) completed their fifth straight unbeaten season and ninth in the last 10 years while extending their five-year winning streak to 71.