Caleb Rathjen
Northern Iowa, 149 pounds, ranked 40th at 149 by Elo rating.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36% | 3–7 | 1613 | 1814±198 | .585 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | L | Cornell |
MD 11-2 | Cornell vs Northern Iowa |
| Nov 15 | W | Minnesota |
MD 11-2 | Minnesota vs Northern Iowa |
| Nov 15 | L | NC State |
Dec 10-7 | NC State vs Northern Iowa |
| Nov 23 | L | North Dakota State |
Dec 6-5 | North Dakota State vs Northern Iowa |
| Jan 9 | W | Cal State Bakersfield |
MD 8-0 | Cal State Bakersfield vs Northern Iowa |
| Jan 10 | W | Bloomsburg |
MD 14-3 | Bloomsburg vs Northern Iowa |
| Jan 22 | W | Arizona State |
Dec 5-2 | Arizona State vs Northern Iowa |
| Jan 30 | L | Oklahoma State |
Dec 9-2 | Northern Iowa vs Oklahoma State |
| Feb 8 | W | South Dakota State |
Dec 10-6 | Northern Iowa vs South Dakota State |
| Feb 15 | L | Iowa State |
Dec 8-2 | Iowa State vs Northern Iowa |
| Feb 22 | W | Wisconsin |
Dec 7-4 SV1 | Northern Iowa vs Wisconsin |
| Mar 6 | W | Utah Valley |
Dec 4-1 | 2026 Big 12 Championships QF |
| Mar 6 | W | Air Force |
MD 11-2 | 2026 Big 12 Championships R1 |
| Mar 6 | W | Iowa State |
Dec 4-3 | 2026 Big 12 Championships SF |
| Mar 7 | L | Oklahoma State |
Dec 5-3 | 2026 Big 12 Championships Final |
| Mar 19 | L | Penn |
Dec 8-5 | 2026 NCAA Championships R16 |
| Mar 19 | W | Little Rock |
Dec 3-1 | 2026 NCAA Championships R32 |
| Mar 20 | L | Wyoming |
MD 11-1 | 2026 NCAA Championships Cons R12 |
| Mar 20 | W | George Mason |
Dec 10-5 | 2026 NCAA Championships Cons R16 |
Career
Moved from Iowa to Northern Iowa for 2025–26.
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Northern Iowa 149 lbs | 11–8 | – |
| 2024–25 | Iowa 149 lbs | 3–3 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 12Jacob FrostIowa State, Dec 4-3, Mar 61705
- 14Kaden CassidyGeorge Mason, Dec 10-5, Mar 201694
- 16David EvansUtah Valley, Dec 4-1, Mar 61686
- 26Joseph ZargoWisconsin, Dec 7-4 SV1, Feb 221653
- 36Brock HermanLittle Rock, Dec 3-1, Mar 191624
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 0Tech fall 0Major 4Decision 7
Losses by major (2), decision (6).