Penn State defended its championship in March, earning its second consecutive crown. Before even heading to finals, the Nittany Lions had the title on lockdown against second-place Minnesota.

• Highlights | Recap Final:  Brackets | Scores

Gold medal hopeful Jordan Burroughs talks about how he made it from the mats at Nebraska to the world stage, who his toughest opponent will be at the Olympics and what makes wrestling fans unique.

• More Q&A: Herbert to make Olympic debut

Making the Olympic Team is hardly a given for veteran wrestlers. It was even farther out of reach for the handful of collegians in Iowa City aiming for a chance to respresent the U.S. in London.

• Long shot is understatement for college wrestlers

Since 1988, only three wrestlers with college eligibility remaining have earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic teams in freestyle or Greco-Roman. Several will give it another shot this weekend in Iowa City.

• Flash Foward to 2013: Penn State creating a dynasty | No standouts in DII | Knights set up for another crown