Chris Perry on ISU Wrestling, the Family Legacy, and the Iowa–Iowa State Showdown

In this episode of the Illinois Wrestler Podcast, Dalton, Jim, Dustin, and Mark are joined by two-time NCAA champion Chris Perry for a deep, wide-ranging conversation on wrestling, family legacy, and the state of the sport. Perry, an Oklahoma State legend with a 122-11 career record, four Big 12 titles, and three All-American finishes, shares what it was like growing up in Stillwater, the impact of having John Smith as both uncle and coach, and how being the younger brother of Mark Perry shaped his mindset from an early age.The crew also dives into Iowa State wrestling, breaking down the program’s direction, culture, and competitive edge, before getting into a full discussion of the Iowa vs. Iowa State dual from this past weekend.If you love high-level insight, great storytelling, and honest wrestling talk, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.