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Originally hailing from New Mexico, Real Woods made a name for himself at high school prep powerhouse Montini Catholic in the Chicago suburbs. He committed to Stanford as a blue chip recruit, qualifying for three NCAA tournaments in three years after redshirting as a true freshman. In 2022, Woods placed 6th at the NCAA Championships at 141-pounds. Having already secured a degree from Stanford, Woods transferred to Iowa following the completion of the 2021-22 school year.

  1. Final X Wrestling Results 2025. Here's Every Winner

    Final X Wrestling Results 2025. Here's Every Winner

    Jun 15, 2025

    Final X 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion as the USA Wrestling World Team was finalized for the 2025 Senior World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
  2. 2025 Final X Wrestling Matchups Set

    2025 Final X Wrestling Matchups Set

    May 17, 2025

    Final X is the final step in USA Wrestling’s World Team Trials process for men’s and women’s freestyle. Win two matches in the best-of-three series and you will represent Team USA at the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. The Greco-Roman World Team was set at the US Open in April.
  3. The College Fan Guide To The 2025 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

    The College Fan Guide To The 2025 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

    May 10, 2025

    It's not college wrestling season, but NCAA wrestling fans can still root for their favorite athletes at the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky!
  4. The Iowa Hawkeye Fan Guide To The US Open

    The Iowa Hawkeye Fan Guide To The US Open

    Apr 22, 2025

    The US Open is an annual wrestling bonanza with over 30 mats. Keeping track of your favorite wrestlers can be difficult, especially for college wrestling fans, which is why we made this handy article.
  5. The College Wrestling Fan Guide To The 2025 US Open

    The College Wrestling Fan Guide To The 2025 US Open

    Apr 21, 2025

    The US Open is bringing the most talented wrestlers from across the country to Las Vegas, and that includes many the best NCAA D1 athletes, graduates and recruits.
  6. Real Woods Joining Cliff Keen Wrestling Club

    Real Woods Joining Cliff Keen Wrestling Club

    Aug 29, 2024

    The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club has announced the addition of 3X All-American and 2023 NCAA finalist Real Woods.
  7. Real Woods Ready To Put Past NCAA Wrestling Experiences To Use In KC

    Real Woods Ready To Put Past NCAA Wrestling Experiences To Use In KC

    Mar 18, 2024

    Real Woods called his season “quite a journey.”
  8. 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 141 Pounds

    2024 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 141 Pounds

    Mar 18, 2024

    Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez took an Olympic redshirt, so there will be a new 141-pound NCAA champion. The field is wide open with no clear favorite and a handful of front runners.
  9. Over 150 Upsets From Conference Tournament Weekend

    Over 150 Upsets From Conference Tournament Weekend

    Mar 11, 2024

    It's hard to overstate how much exciting college wrestling took place this past weekend. All seven conferences held their championships over the last few days and determined the majority of the qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Championships that will take place in less than two weeks in Kansas City, Missouri.
  10. 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    Mar 5, 2024

    The Big Ten, the nation's toughest and deepest college wrestling conference will hold their championship on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 in the Xfinity Center on the University of Maryland's College Park campus, and no we have the pressed for the tournament!
  11. 2024 Iowa vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    2024 Iowa vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    Feb 22, 2024

    Iowa will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma on Sunday for what is one of the best and most historic rivalries in college wrestling. Wrestling begins at 3 pm Eastern and will be televised on FS1. Oklahoma State leads the series all time 29-25-2, but Iowa has won seven of the last nine including 28-7 last season. With several toss-up matches, this one could go either way.
  12. 2024 Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    2024 Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    Feb 8, 2024

    The top-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions will travel to Iowa City on Friday, February 9th to take on rivals #3 Iowa. The dual is set to begin at 9:00 pm (ET) Big Ten Network. FloWrestling will also have a live blog with real-time updates. Before this premier dual goes down, check out a full preview with predictions for every match in the below article.
  13. Over 50 Upsets In A Week Of Major NCAA D1 Shakeups

    Over 50 Upsets In A Week Of Major NCAA D1 Shakeups

    Feb 6, 2024

    All the upsets based on the latest rankings from the 14th week of the 2023-24 NCAA D1 college wrestling season. Al the usual caveats apply. Some results that look like upsets now won't look like upsets at a later date.
  14. Iowa Wrestling Faces Tough Road Test Against Michigan On Friday

    Iowa Wrestling Faces Tough Road Test Against Michigan On Friday

    Jan 31, 2024

    What: #2 Iowa (10-0, 5-0 B1G) vs #13 Michigan (5-3, 3-2 B1G)When: Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. ET)Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan (Crisler Center)How To Watch: Big Ten Network/Fox Sports AppSeries History: Iowa leads 34-26-1
  15. Iowa Wrestling Cruises To 36-6 Road Win Over Illinois

    Iowa Wrestling Cruises To 36-6 Road Win Over Illinois

    Jan 26, 2024

    Iowa won eight of 10 matches during a 36-6 win over Illinois on Friday, January 26 in Champaign, Illinois.