The 89th dual meeting between Iowa and Iowa State wrestling is nearly here, taking place Sunday, Nov. 30, in Ames.
While the Hawkeyes have dominated decade after decade recently, winning 20 in a row over the Cyclones, 35 of the last 36 and 59 of the last 63, anyone who pays attention to this rivalry knows how contested it can get. This year should be no different, with seven top-10 ranked matchups and national title contenders spread throughout the 10 weights.
Here is a look at each matchup from the early week probable lineups, as well as a prediction for the noon CT dual.
Iowa wrestlers listed first, rankings from Intermat.
125 pounds - No. 7 Dean Peterson vs. No. 9 Stevo Poulin OR Christian Castillo
Peterson and Poulin met in last year's NCAA Championships, with Poulin earning a 6

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