While 50% of the second-round participants will hail from the Big Ten and SEC, their hefty representation is partially the byproduct of conference realignment. The Big Ten expanded from 14 teams to 18 for the 2024-25 season and added teams like UCLA and Oregon, both of which advanced to the second round.

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Cael Sanderson's Nittany Lions won their fourth consecutive team championship at nationals and won their 12th title in the last 14 season.

PHILADELPHIA | Having already clinched its fourth straight team title at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Penn State turned toward another milestone: breaking its own scoring record. With a dominant run through the medal-round finals Saturday afternoon, the Nittany Lions put that goal within reach.

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