Wyoming has a respectable team this year. Some wrestlers who aren't in the rankings yet, who very well could be as we head further into the 2025-2026 season. With that said, Ohio State is currently ranked #5 for good reason & they should move into R2 without much problem.
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| #19 Brendan McCrone Vs U.R. Sefton Douglas 125 |
I am very excited to see how NJCAA standout Sefton Douglas a transfer of Western Wyoming handles the rough waters of NCAA DI wrestling this season. I think by year's end, he is good enough to be an NCAA DI qualifier & place within the top 8 at the BIG 12 championships. At the beginning of the season however, Brendan McCrone is going to be a very tough challenge. While I think Douglas will prove himself to be better than U.R., I also believe that it is a real possibility that McCrone will prove himself to be better than 19th. Predicting a decision here for the Buckeyes.
OHIO STATE: 3
WYOMING: 0
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| #11 Ben Davino Vs Cody Phelps 133 |
Like teammate Sefton Douglas, Cody Phelps is yet another standout NJCAA wrestler of Western Wyoming who is now (after a year at Michigan State) competing for Wyoming. Aso like Douglas he is currently unranked, but in my opinion likely to be within the rankings before year's end. Unfortunately though, I don't see him matching up well with Ben Davino. I wouldn't at all be surprised if in four years, we see Davino's career wrapping up as a four-time All-American, a national title or two among his trophy case of medals. I see some bonus here for the scarlet & grey.
OHIO STATE: 7
WYOMING: 0
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| #1 Jesse Mendez Vs U.R. Cole Brooks 141 |
Jesse Mendez is gunning to become a three-time NCAA DI champion by season's end & against an unranked opponent, I think we're going to see a fall or a tech fall. In 2024-2025, he won 30 matches, 12 of them were techs & 6 of them were falls. Brooks of course will be looking to go the full 7 minutes & keep this one within 14.
OHIO STATE: 12
WYOMING: 0
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| #4 Ethan Stiles Vs #22 Gabe Willochell 149 |
The OSU on his shirt remains the same & I suppose so does the State University, but the O is now different. No longer Oregon & now Ohio, the former Beaver now Buckeye had a great end to last year's season, finishing 6th in the DI nation. With that said, one of his losses was to Gabe Willochell by an 11-10 score. Willochell has had a bit of a roller coaster career. Big wins that have seen him go up the ladder & some ugly losses that have seen him go down. In a huge event like this, we are bound to see some good upsets & I say why not predict them?
OHIO STATE: 12
WYOMING: 3
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| #9 Brandon Cannon Vs #17 Jared Hill 157 |
If Willochell can indeed pull off the upset at 149 lbs, Wyoming will head into 157 with the momentum of looking for another upset. Am I going to rule out the idea of Jared Hill getting a win over Brandon Cannon? No, but I think it is far less likely than the idea of Willochell knocking off Stiles. I think Hill will fight hard in this match, but again the poison of the Buckeyes will remain potent.
OHIO STATE: 15
WYOMING: 3
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| #17 Paddy Gallagher Vs U.R. Sloan Swan 165 |
Short and sweet, I think Paddy Gallagher picks up a major for the Bucks in the 165 lbs match.
OHIO STATE: 19
WYOMING: 3
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| #10 Carson Kharchla Vs U.R. Riley Davis 174 |
Riley Davis did have a good major decision over Guiseppe Hoose last season, which makes me think that he might be able to keep this one to a decision. He also had some not so great losses last year, that make me think giving a major (or worse) might be inevitable. If my job is to call it like I see it, then I have to say I once again see bonus for the Bucks.
OHIO STATE: 23
WYOMING: 3
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| #6 Dylan Fishback Vs #16 Eddie Neitenbach 184 |
This match really intrigues me. On paper, going straight by the book, I see Ohio State taking 9 out of the 10 matches. I can see & I'm calling for an upset at 149, I'm not ruling out an upset at 157, & I sit and ponder about what to think about 184. Dylan Fishback is a two-time NCAA DI R12'er, a transfer from NC State looking to finally break through that bloodround & earn an All American honor. Eddie Neitenbach, a tough true sophomore who had his ups and downs during his freshman season. % wise, I can't really say the exact number I'd give it. I can't even say if I think it is more or less likely than picturing a Hill over Cannon win. All I can say is that while I am picking Fishback to win this match, I am not ruling out an upset by Neitenbach.
OHIO STATE: 26
WYOMING: 3
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| #9 Seth Shumate Vs #3 Joey Novak 197 |
197 lbs is the one and only weight in this dual where the Cowboys are favored over the Buckeyes & I do believe that Joey Novak will pick up the win. With that said, I again do not rule out the possibility for an upset.
OHIO STATE: 26
WYOMING: 6
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| #6 Nick Feldman Vs #26 Christian Carroll HWT |
From Oklahoma State to Iowa State & now at Wyoming, I hope that Christian Carroll finally sticks around long enough so that we can see how good this guy really is. Against a guy that has thus far finished 5th & R12 in his first two seasons of DI wrestling? I do think Carroll can keep this to a respectable decision, but I am not seeing an upset. Another win for Ohio State.
OHIO STATE: 29
WYOMING: 6
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