Cowboy Wrestling Hosts No. 19 Stanford in Season Opener
The Basics
The No. 5 Oklahoma State wrestling team begins its second season under head coach David Taylor with a home dual against No. 19 Stanford on Friday, November 7, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will be available on ESPN+ with commentary by J. Carl Guymon and Hardell Moore. Rex Holt returns as the radio voice of Cowboy Wrestling on Hot 93.7 KSPI-FM.
Game Coverage
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Commentators: J. Carl Guymon, Hardell Moore
- Radio: Rex Holt on Hot 93.7 KSPI-FM
- Live stats: okstate.statbroadcast.com
- Results: trackwrestling.com
Team Records and History
Oklahoma State enters the contest on a 25-match home opener winning streak dating back to 1999. The Cowboys and the Cardinal have met three times, with Oklahoma State winning all meetings by a combined score of 95–16.
- 2016: Oklahoma State 41–0
- 2021: Oklahoma State 29–7
- 2023: Oklahoma State 25–9
Coaching Matchups
David Taylor has never coached against Stanford, while Cardinal head coach Chris Ayers previously faced the Cowboys twice while leading Princeton, losing both times to John Smith's squads.
Summary
Oklahoma State kicks off its wrestling season by hosting Stanford, looking to extend a home opener streak that has stood for over two decades.