2026 Dan Hodge Trophy Fan Vote Is Open
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Key Points:
- Fan voting is underway for the 2026 ASICS Race for the Dan Hodge Trophy, with seven undefeated NCAA Division I wrestling champions named as finalists following the 2026 NCAA Championships in Cleveland.
- Penn State leads with four finalists—Luke Lilledahl, Mitchell Mesenbrink, Levi Haines, and Josh Barr—while Oklahoma State has two finalists, freshmen Jax Forrest and Sergio Vega; NC State’s Isaac Trumble rounds out the finalists.
- The finalists are evaluated based on record, dominance/bonus-point percentage, quality of competition, and sportsmanship, with the fan vote contributing five additional first-place votes to the winner.
- Notable statistics include high bonus-point percentages from finalists such as Mitchell Mesenbrink (96.3%) and Josh Barr (95.8%), reflecting their dominant performances throughout the season.
- The 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, at 12 pm CST.
