OSU Wrestling Opens Season with Top-20 Showdown Against Stanford
As the second year of the David Taylor era begins, Oklahoma State is set to start its season at 7 p.m. facing 19th-ranked Stanford at Gallagher-Iba Arena. This highly anticipated dual marks the continuation of a strong wrestling tradition at OSU.
"We get the opportunity to wrestle again," said David Taylor. "It's pretty fun wrestling at Gallagher, and it's been a really good offseason. There really is no offseason, I guess — just non-collision season — and now we're back at it. Really looking forward to it."
Home Opener Streak
The Cowboys boast a remarkable streak of 25 consecutive home opener wins, which has lasted since 1999. Over the last 10 home openers, OSU has overwhelmingly outscored opponents by an average of 31.8 to 6.2, showcasing their dominance on home turf.
Projected Starters for the Dual
- Carter Young and Zack Ryder are expected to start, according to the OSU athletics website.
- For the 133-pound category: Edwin Sierra or Adam Mattin may compete.
- At 141 pounds: No. 8 Richard Figueroa or Ronnie Ramirez are expected to face 6th-ranked Tyler Knox.
- Sergio Vega or Carter Young might compete against 15th-ranked Teague Travis or Landon Robideau.
Matchups to Watch
- Edwin Sierra or Adam Mattin vs. No. 8 Richard Figueroa or Ronnie Ramirez
- 6th-ranked Tyler Knox vs. Sergio Vega or Carter Young
- 15th-ranked Teague Travis or Landon Robideau — potential opponents for OSU starters
Oklahoma State’s wrestling program continues to build momentum as it prepares for the season opener, highlighting strong athletes and promising matchups.
Author's summary: Oklahoma State wrestling kicks off the David Taylor era's second year with a strong home opener versus Stanford, continuing a long-standing tradition of dominance and showcasing key athletes.