NCAA Division I Wrestling season kicks off Thursday, October 31 on UFC FIGHT PASS
CFFC Match Day's expanded 2024-25 lineup features 12 intriguing matchups, beginning with "Dual at the Daddy" in Cheyenne, Wyoming
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – UFC FIGHT PASS, the world's leading streaming service for combat sports, today revealed the full lineup for the 2024-25 season of CFFC Match Day, signaling the return of the live-event series presenting NCAA Division I Wrestling duals that launched last year.
Produced in partnership with Cage Fury Fighting Championships, CFFC Match Day's latest effort features an expanded offering from its debut, with 12 total duals, including the opportunity to host the first 2024-25 NCAA Division I Wrestling competition of the season on Thursday, October 31, with "Dual at the Daddy," where the University of Wyoming Cowboys will meet the Campbell University Fighting Camels in a rematch of last year's spectacular "Battle in the Barn" event.
The 2024-25 CFFC Match Day season's full lineup highlights six of the top 10 programs in the nation according to the final 2023-24 National Wrestling Coaches Association poll, including the return of the Iowa State University Cyclones, North Carolina State University Wolfpack, and University of Missouri Tigers.
Additionally in that group of top-ranked programs, Cage Fury Fighting Championships and UFC FIGHT PASS officials are proud to confirm the CFFC Match Day debuts of University of Iowa Hawkeyes, University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Oklahoma State University Cowboys.
"The debut season of CFFC Match Day proved an incredible success and was widely recognized for showcasing the amazing sport of NCAA Division I Wrestling in unique environments and with incredible attention to top-level production values," CFFC CEO Rob Haydak said. "For our second season, we knew we had to raise the bar even higher, and I'm proud of the lineup we've been able to assemble. I'm expecting another memorable and historical season with our partners at UFC FIGHT PASS.
"Wrestling's role in the development of mixed martial arts is undeniable, and as a former college wrestler, I remain incredibly passionate about shining a spotlight on these phenomenal athletes. The continuation of this partnership with NCAA Division I Wrestling and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the world's premier MMA organization, is an spectacular opportunity to strengthen the undeniable bond between these two sports."
Award-winning sports broadcaster and wrestling analyst Shane Sparks will return to provide play-by-play commentary for CFFC Match Day throughout the season, where he will be joined by a rotating cast of high-profile co-hosts in events spread across the nation, including Arkansas, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
CFFC Match Day's 2024-25 season launches on Thursday, October 31 and concludes on Tuesday, February 18.
In the meantime, get caught up on previous editions of CFFC Match Day – including the final homecoming match of two-time national champion David Carr, as well as performances by 2024 NCAA Division I Wrestling All-Americans Eric Barnett, Daniel Cardenas, Anthony Echemendia, Rocky Elam, Zach Elam, Evan Frost, Hunter Garvin, Taye Ghadiali, Peyton Hall, Keegan O'Toole, Benjamin Pasiuk, Edmond Ruth, Casey Swiderski, Jore Volk, Ty Watters and Lennox Wolak, among others – at UFC FIGHT PASS.
The complete CFFC Match Day 2024-25 lineup includes:
October 31: Wyoming vs. Campbell – Cheyenne, Wyoming
November 15: Campbell vs. Nebraska – Buies Creek, North Carolina
November 17: North Carolina State vs. Princeton, Rutgers vs. North Carolina State – Toms River, New Jersey
November 26: Missouri vs. Northern Iowa (hosted by Ben Askren) – Hartland, Wisconsin
December 6: Iowa vs. Army, Iowa vs. Princeton – St. Charles, Missouri
January 22: Missouri vs. Arizona State – Columbia, Missouri
January 24: Little Rock vs. Oregon State – Little Rock, Arkansas
January 26: Missouri vs. West Virginia – Columbia, Missouri
February 8: Little Rock vs. Oklahoma State – Little Rock, Arkansas
February 18: Missouri vs. Iowa State – Columbia, Missouri
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Considered one of the best developmental mixed martial arts organizations in the world, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) hosts events across the United States with an emphasis on cultivating the best and brightest talent in the sport. CFFC events are broadcast live on UFC FIGHT PASS, the leading digital subscription service for fight fans, and include the company's flagship mixed martial arts events, as well as FURY Professional Grappling and CFFC Match Day.
Founded in 2006, CFFC has served as home to a variety of combat sports stars, including Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, Merab Dvalishvili, Anthony Smith, Sean Brady, Pat Sabatini, Katlyn Chookagian, Shane Burgos, Jared Gordon, Kimbo Slice, Jimmie Rivera, Jim Miller and Nick Catone, among others. Led by its respected CEO Rob Haydak, CFFC's executive team consists of sports and entertainment industry executives who have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in the world. For inquiries regarding partnership/sponsorship opportunities please reach out at CFFC.tv/contact.