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Iowa vs Wisconsin Predictions

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125: Gilman vs Jimenez
Gilman is absolutely punishing guys this year and Jimenez will be no exception. Gilman gets the pin. 6-0 Iowa

133: Clark vs Taylor

Clark bounced back well against Malone after his first loss and Taylor has only wrestled a couple matches so far this season. I have a lot of respect for Taylor, but I just don't see Clark dropping 2 out of his last 3 matches. Clark via decision. 9-0 Iowa

141: Carton vs Rowh
Carton is solidifying his place in the lineup and should control the match with Rowh. Carton picks him apart late for a major. 13-0 Iowa

149: Sorenson vs Crone

Crone does a decent job keeping things close, but Sorenson will force his will and get a major. 17-0 Iowa

157: Cooper vs Ruschell

Ruschell is ok, but he doesn't have any good wins. Cooper should be able to have his way here, but I think he comes up just short of a major. 20-0 Iowa

165: Paddock/Rhoads vs Jordan

Isaac Jordan is really good. He's head and shoulders above whoever Iowa sends out. Wouldn't be surprised if Paddock gets the nod now that he's back with the team and we've seen what Rhoads is capable of. That's no disrespect to Rhoads, but he's just not within striking distance of that top 12 as of now. Hoping we're able to keep this to a major. 20-4 Iowa

174: Meyer vs Robertson

Shouldn't be too much of a match, but if Meyer comes out slow then he may struggle to get the major. If Meyer comes out blazing then a good opportunity for bonus points. 23-4 Iowa

184: Brooks vs Christensen

Brooks is going to go all big brother on Christensen, similar to his Pestano (ISU) match. Minimum of a major dec, tech or pin is actually more likely in my opinion. Pin for Brooks 29-4 Iowa

197: Burak vs Peissig

Burak has looked really really good on his feet this year. I see him picking him apart from neutral. Burak cruises to a major. 33-4 Iowa

Hwt: Stoll vs Horwath

Stoll has beaten him once this year, this should be pretty similar result. Stoll either wins by a takedown or a pin. Give me the pin. 39-4 Iowa
 
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I just hate that our B10 schedule doesn't have PSU and OSU in the mix. Would like us to see stronger opponents as we head to the duals and B10 and NCAA tourneys. Not complaining, just sayin...
 
I doubt Cory has forgotten the way Taylor sprinted around the Kohl Center gesturing at Iowa fans after he beat Cory at 125 at Big Tens two years ago. Gilman was ready to take him on in street clothes as he sprinted by, and I'm sure Thomas wishes he had a shot at him. Excellent opportunity for some redemption here. Cory should be pretty fired up for this one.
 
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