Sleepers at the 2024 Big 12 Championships

The postseason is finally here and Big 12’s are right around the corner. While there are the expected top teams and wrestlers, there are always some sleepers waiting to pull off a late upset or two. This year has seen extreme volatility at 125, but few weights feel firmly established nationally and the Big 12 is no different. While I enjoy focusing on the big names and expected matches, my favorite is a chance to highlight sleepers and guys that I think could really surprise people. While some are deeper cuts than others, I think every wrestler on this list could make things interesting in Tulsa. 

Air Force: 125lbs - Tucker Owens (11-10)

A 2023 NCAA qualifier as a redshirt freshman, I thought Owens could be a breakout wrestler for a solid Air Force team and build off his 33 seed. Unfortunately, after going 22-14 last year he is sitting at 11-10 and outside of the rankings this year. His record isn’t great, but outside of a loss to NC State’s Troy Hohman, all of his other losses are to ranked wrestlers.

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