Cowboy Wrestling Hosts No. 19 Stanford in Season Opener
The No. 5 Oklahoma State wrestling team begins the second season of the David Taylor era with a home dual against No. 19 Stanford. The Cowboys enter the match with an impressive streak of 25 consecutive home opener victories dating back to 1999.
Match Details
- Date and time: Friday, November 7, 7 p.m. CT
- Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Broadcast: Streaming live on ESPN+ with commentators J. Carl Guymon and Hardell Moore
- Radio Coverage: Rex Holt provides live commentary on Hot 93.7 KSPI-FM
- Live stats and results available at okstate.statbroadcast.com and trackwrestling.com
Historical Matchup
The Cowboys and Cardinal have faced each other only three times, with Oklahoma State winning all encounters by a combined score of 95-16.
- 2016: Oklahoma State defeated Stanford 41-0
- 2021: Oklahoma State won 29-7
- 2023: Oklahoma State secured a 25-9 victory
Coaching Background
David Taylor is set to coach against Stanford for the first time. Stanford's head coach, Chris Ayers, has previously faced Oklahoma State twice while coaching Princeton, losing both matches to John Smith's Cowboys.
"Oklahoma State has handled the Cardinal in all three meetings, outscoring Stanford by a combined score of 95-16."
Author’s summary: Oklahoma State continues its dominant home opener streak as it faces Stanford, aiming to extend their winning record under coach David Taylor.