Getting some press nationally-

3. Don't sleep on these guys

Some of the best stories from the tournament start with the least expected wrestlers hitting their stride and going on a run. Who remembers 15-seed Kizhan Clarke (North Carolina) in 2022 who reached the finals as the lowest seed ever? The following guys could have their own Cinderella story this week and add some drama in the process.
125 lbs: 12-seed Anthony Noto (Lock Haven); three-time MAC Champion
133 lbs: 7-seed Nasir Bailey (Cal Poly); Pac-12 champion
141 lbs: 18-seed Cole Matthews (Pittsburgh); two-time ACC champion, upset 1-seed Jesse Mendez this season
149 lbs: 20-seed Jordan Williams (Oklahoma State); injury defaulted at Big 12 championship; injured in the finals vs. 5-seed Ty Watters
157 lbs: 14-seed Cody Chittum (Iowa State); impressive showing at Big 12 championship
165 lbs: 13-seed Joseph Bianchi (Little Rock); Pac-12 champion
174 lbs: 22-seed Peyton Mocco (Missouri); only returning All-American on his side of the bracket
184 lbs: 18-seed Ryder Rogotzke (Ohio State); Pinned 6-seed Bernie Truax this season, took fifth at Big Ten championship
197 lbs: 13-seed Levi Hopkins (Campbell); two-time SoCon champion, past six wins have all been by fall
HWT: 29-seed Nash Hutmacher (Nebraska); nicknamed "The Polar Bear"; defensive lineman for the Cornhuskers; his first college match was a win by fall