Reaction Time: What We Learned From Iowa State Wrestling's Season Opener

Iowa State wrestling opens the season with a 29-12 victory over Bucknell, and the Brent Metcalf era is officially underway! Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser break down the Cyclones' season opener, the biggest individual performances, and what stood out from the first dual meet. Evan and Jacob Frost make an impression with bonus-point victories, Paniro Johnson shows an aggressive approach, and freshman heavyweight Coby Merrill provides plenty of reasons for optimism. The crew also discusses Metcalf's philosophy on scoring points, the potential differences between the Metcalf and Kevin Dresser eras, and why the Frost brothers could take on an even bigger leadership role this season. Plus, Tate Naaktgeboren steps up with MJ Gaitan sidelined by an injury, Sawyer Bartelt returns to the mat, lineup questions remain at several weights, and the crew evaluates Iowa State's new Hilton Coliseum wrestling setup. How will the Cyclones look heading into the Cy-Hawk dual in Iowa City? And what should fans watch for in the next few weeks? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices