The Dan Hodge Trophy is awarded after the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships each year, with the winner typically announced in late March or April at the end of the college wrestling season.

Quick Scoop: When is the Hodge Trophy Awarded?

The Dan Hodge Trophy is college wrestling’s version of the Heisman, given to the top NCAA Division I wrestler each season.

Key timing facts:

  • It is a postseason award.
  • Voting happens after the NCAA Championships wrap up in March.
  • The winner is usually announced in late March or April ; for example, recent winners have been presented the trophy at team award banquets in April or formally announced around the end of March.
  • In current practice, organizers have stated that the winner will be announced shortly after the March NCAA Championships, with the specific date varying year to year.

So, if you’re watching the current season, you can expect Hodge Trophy news to drop in the days or couple of weeks after the NCAA tournament , usually hitting headlines in late March or early April.

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