Coach John Smith has endorsed the idea for years.
The NCAA Wrestling National Championships is in a tournament format. There are 12 wrestlers in every class, and the placement finishes earn different point values that add to the team total.
Smith said he would like to settle the national champion through a playoff-type series of dual meets, and that doesn’t come as a surprise, particularly this season. The Oklahoma State wrestling team went undefeated in regular-season dual meets and is No. 1 in the nation. He said there is no question that’s their strongest suit.
The Cowboys haven’t won a tournament-style national championship since 2006.