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Luke Luffman is a three-time Illinois state champion who wrestles heavyweight at the collegiate level for Illinois. The Urbana, Illinois native has earned the right to represent the US at the 2021 Junior Greco-Roman World Championships after winning the US Team Trials at 130 kg.

  1. 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.
  2. Iowa's Biggest Tests vs Illinois and Northwestern

    Iowa's Biggest Tests vs Illinois and Northwestern

    Jan 23, 2024

    What: #2 Iowa (8-0) vs #22 Illinois (3-4)When: Friday, January 26, 2024, at 8 p.m. CT (9 p.m. ET)Where: Champaign, Illinois (Huff Hall)How to watch: Big Ten Network
  3. The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Heavyweight Redshirt Report

    The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Heavyweight Redshirt Report

    Oct 3, 2023

    Below is a partial list of NCAA D1 heavyweight wrestlers (184, 197, 285) who are returning and will contest for a varsity spot after an interval of at least one year.
  4. Early Lineup Look: 2022-23 Illinois Fighting Illini

    Early Lineup Look: 2022-23 Illinois Fighting Illini

    Aug 26, 2022

    Head coach: Michael Poeta (2nd season)
  5. Over 30 Ranked Or HM Wrestlers Headline MSU Open Field

    Over 30 Ranked Or HM Wrestlers Headline MSU Open Field

    Nov 4, 2021

    There's no bigger event on the opening weekend of NCAA wrestling than the Michigan State Open. With double-digit D1 teams, we're sure to see incredible matches and rankings shakeups. This will also be our first look at a number of high-powered true freshmen against college competition. Check out the full MSU Open field below with ranked wrestlers at the top of each weight.
  6. Greco-Roman Junior World Championships Preview

    Greco-Roman Junior World Championships Preview

    Aug 19, 2021

    It has been two years since United World Wrestling has held the Junior World Championships, a fact the global sanctioning body was sure to highlight upon releasing the tournament’s (presumed) list of entries. The reason for such an enunciation on the part of UWW has to do with the product’s popularity.