FloWrestling stopped by the University of Illinois to visit their team and returning NCAA Champion Lucas Byrd as they prepare for the 2025-2026 wrestling season.
Returning NCAA Champion Lucas Byrd Feels No Pressure
Oct 21, 2025
Lucas Byrd won the 133 NCAA title in 2025 and is looking to repeat this year. He does not feel like he has a target on his back and is eager to see the top competition.
0:20 - Refining his moves and disguising them (chess vs checkers)
1:55 - No target on his back, not feeling pressure
3:25 - Managing the B1G
4:00 - Ryan Crookham
4:40 - Training with Ono
6:25 - Dylan Shawver
7:20 - Pacing yourself throughout the season
10:15 - Confidence
11:50 - Lucas and his volleyball girlfriend
15:15 - National Duals
