2025-26 NCAA DI Wrestling Rankings

197 - Josh Barr

Most of the changes at 197 pounds follow the results from the NCAA Tournament. 

Despite losing to Remy Cotton and Branson John, Rocky Elam holds at the #9 spot based on his wins during the regular season over Cody Merrill, Joey Novak, Bennett Berge, and Justin Rademacher.

Similarly, Sonny Sasso holds at the #11 spot because of his victories over Mac Stout, Angelo Posada, Cody Merrill, and Joey Novak.

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