Penn State wrestling has made a transfer portal splash just days after winning another NCAA Championship.. Former Pennsylvania state champion Will Betancourt, who has wrestled collegiately for Lock Haven and Ohio State, announced on social media Tuesday that the Nittany Lions will be the next team he wrestles for.. 2 Nic Bouzakis. College coaches, by rule, are not allowed to . All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print. Adding one recruit of that caliber in a class is a good day's work, but the Ohio State staff wasn't through yet. His veteran presence in the lineup should provide some stability once again, as the Buckeyes eventually look for his replacement. Recruits | 2023 Season Recruits | 2023 Season. Lol. Jesse looked at me and said he is talking to me. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. In that case, with Ohio State and Michigan getting on the mat to face off in wrestling on Friday night, it is noteworthy. Team Options. Roughly 40 hours after their humbling home loss, Ohio State made the trip to Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on a gritty Northwestern team. Gibson is out of Bishop McCourt High School in Johnstown, PA, and has achieved many accolades in his wrestling career. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 1,209 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Zach Allen is a football and wrestling beat writer for The Daily Collegian. against Alma in the Division 3 Team Wresting State Final on Saturday. Topic Stats: 13 Posts, 3,173 Views, , , 0 experts posted, , Locked Topic - No more replies can be posted, 2022-23 Ohio State Wrestling broadcast/streaming schedule, Dual vs Nebraska, Feb 10, 2023 (Senior night), Need information regarding wrestling camps this summer, Southern Scuffle , ehh, lots' of no shows, College wrestling rankings: Penn State No. #36 Aiden Riggins, Waverly-Shell Rock, projects 157/165. There was an ongoing theme during Sundays early matches, which I like to call gut-check wrestling. Three out of the first five went to sudden victory or tiebreaker, with Ohio State winning all three. Smith was an All-American and finished 5th in 2021 at 165 pounds. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. The former Utah Valley heavyweight enters his third and final season with Ohio State and was close to becoming a back-to-back All-American in 2022, losing in the Blood Round. He finished 6th to become an All-American for the first time after falling short in the Blood Round in 2021 at 174 pounds. The Buckeyes would add one more pledge from a highly-regarded Ohioanas signing day drew closer, with No. Similarly, Penn jumps to #8 and Navy increased to #13 with Cross Wasilewski and Ryder Rogotzke improving their BB positions. If you notice a wrestler who is committed and not listed below, or at the wrong weight, please email jd.rader@flosports.tv. He finished 16-13 last year but made a run at NCAAs, going 3-3 and finishing in 6th, but he made it to the semifinals, where he lost to Dean again. Feldman seems as ready for primetime as it gets;Tate Orndorff's successor entered the Clarion Open last weekend and rolled through a trio of matches against collegiate wrestlers, including a 10-3 victory over a returning NCAA qualifier currently ranked in the Top 25 of the Division I standings. Ryder Rogotzke of Stillwater Area has had a change of plans. But Ryans Buckeyes never back down from a challenge, and Friday night was no exception. Let's talk wres. Former Buckeyes Kyle Snyder and Kollin Moore won gold medals, while Joey McKenna won a silver medal for the United States at the Zagreb Open in Croatia this week. The eighth-seeded heavyweight for this year's NCAA Wrestling Championships announced Friday that he would transfer from Utah Valley to Ohio State. The win also gave OSU its second lead of the night, but said lead unfortunately lasted for all of 10 minutes. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Heres how the 2022-23 Ohio State Buckeyes could look when they take the mat next season. The Ohio State football team continues to shell out scholarship offers for both the 2024 and 2025 classes. Topic Stats: 24 Posts, 3,287 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . by Frank Teriaca. Topic Stats: 17 Posts, 2,780 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . In the meantime, the 6-foot-4, 265-pound lineman added major scholarship offers from Ohio State and Notre Dame. Recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to share his projection for how the Buckeyes' 2023 class will finish up on the offensive side of the ball. Once a heralded recruit, Hoffman didnt quite pan out in the starting lineup until the 2021-22 campaign. Box Score | Schedule | Roster | Season Stats. 2006-Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. Topic Stats: 201 Posts, 13,995 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 138 Posts, 12,616 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . However, the Nittany Lions presented a major step up in competition, to say the least. SEE IT: Penn State wrestling class of 2023 recruit comes up with pin in teams state title run, Andrew Buckman & Joel Haas | The Daily Collegian, Our Big Ten wrestling tournament predictions | Sports Speak Podcast, Analysis | Penn State wrestling doesnt need a Big Ten Tournament win to claim national title, Penn State wrestlings all-time lineup | A look back at the best wrestlers from each weight class, Shooting the breeze with womens basketball point guard Shay Ciezki | Voices of the Valley. 1, BTN Presents Coverage of 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, No. Mar 18 - All Day. 1 at the time in January. Additional major personnel include: Assistant Coach Bo Jordan; Director of Recruiting & Operations Anthony Ralph; Head Coach Tom Ryan; If you are considering being a part of the Ohio State University Wrestling program these are the people you'll want to get in . Ohio State Recruiting 2016: Everything You Need To Know, Ohio State Recruiting 2015: Everything You Need To Know, Ohio State wrestling completes Michigan sweep in dominating fashion, LGHL Uncut Podcast: Talking with Ohio States seniors after Senior Night win, Why is this News? The three-time NCAA qualifier (with a tournament) is back for one more season in 2022-23, and he is a candidate to make a run to All-American laurels. Phil Harrison. But a week before signing day Ohio State found out it had another ace up its sleeve as the top prospect in the class, No. Sammy Sasso swept the field at the Cliff Keen Invitational and was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for his efforts. He is a junior majoring in digital and print journalism. There is/was work to be done, beginning with a Sunday afternoon matchup in Evanston, Illinois. The win was the . Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 1,538 Views, 4 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Class of 2022. The Official Athletic Site of the Ohio State Buckeyes. 8 Nebraska Friday. Ohio State has a trio of potential starters vying for the starting spot at 141 pounds, and Ethan Smith and Kaleb Romero each look to be moving up a weight. Ohio State: Stephen O'Neil Jr. Seton Hall Prep: NJ: 165: Oklahoma: . Ohio State did something no other wrestling program has ever done Wednesday: It signed the top three recruits in the class. @DundeeWrestling #StateChamps X @goodmanacker pic.twitter.com/NSQQ0CDAqz. 1 Penn State inside Covelli Center. The Iowa City senior will look to end his illustrious high school career with an exclamation mark, becoming the 32nd wrestler in Iowa history to win four state championships. Success! national championships, Cael Sandersons Nittany Lions are to college wrestling what the Harlem Globetrotters are to exhibition basketball. Recruiting questions or comments can be sent to recruits@intermatwrestle.com. Brown joined the class in October of 2020in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ohio State Committed 01/31/2023. So I am predicting an intensely-fought battle. Below is a running list of all the NCAA Div I commitments from the rising senior class. One of only two other programs to win a D1 wrestling title since 2011, OSU had PSUs number in 2015, when the Buckeyes broke a four-year championship run by the Nittany Lions. 2023 NCAA Women's Wrestling Rankings . Topic Stats: 22 Posts, 3,400 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . The Ohio State wrestling team faced an absolute juggernaut this past Friday night when they hosted No. How many players will they take at each position group? The good news? Jacob Keppen. The Buckeyes even put an exclamation on their flawless month by completing a Michigan sweep. Ohio State Buckeyes. It's been an up-and-down season for the Ohio State wrestling team. Heinselman has yet to find the podium at the NCAA Tournament, but its no secret hes been a solid light weight for the Buckeyes. Image courtesy of Ohio State Athletics. All commitments must come from the wrestler, family member, coach, or a published report from a reputable source. Former Ohio State wrestler Kyle Snyder won his fourth gold medal at the Belgrade World Championship while helping the United States win a team title at the event. It has so much potential. Stephen Means, cleveland.com. National/State Tournaments: The Buckeyes are set to play host to a blue-chip 2025 QB target this spring and an elite 2025 RB in the summer. Fantasy College Wrestling; Pick'Em; Tourney Pool; WrestleTrak. Youre Nuts: What random event would you like to see added to the NFL Combine. The Penn State wrestling team steps onto the mat while the meet's lineup is announced before the start of the dual meet against Ohio State on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 in University Park, Pa. Topic Stats: 6 Posts, 926 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . 7 recruit in the country at 120 pounds, giving him a higher ceiling than most, yet his results have failed to indicate that the Hermitage, Pennsylvania, native can fulfill his potential. College coaches, by rule, are not allowed to comment on a recruited athlete until after they have signed a scholarship agreement or a National Letter of Intent. 11 Trevor Chumbley (NW, 157 lbs). Topic Stats: 11 Posts, 2,283 Views, , , 0 experts posted, , Topic Stats: 1 Posts, 801 Views, , , 0 experts posted, , Locked. Romero finally reached the podium in March. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas welcome special guest Shay Ciezki from Penn States womens basketball ahead of the teams matchup with Minnesota. With one more season, he should be a nice one-two punch with Smith again, with both wrestlers fighting for the podium in 2023. . The #1 source of Ohio State Inside Information! Fridays end result was a lopsided 29-9 loss for the Buckeyes, but there is little time to rest or lick ones wounds in the Big Ten. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. OHSAA Wrestling State Tournament Tickets Now on Sale. 8 Nebraska, No. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State women's hockey team has advanced to the 2023 Kwik Trip WCHA Final Faceoff after defeating Bemidji State, 2-1, at the OSU Ice Rink Saturday.The Buckeyes (30-4-2, 23-4-1 WCHA) took the best-of-three series against the Beavers following a 4-1 win Friday. 12 man in the country on the road last weekend. Topic Stats: 64 Posts, 7,142 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. While he tried to get back to the big stage in March, Sasso fell short of the finals and finished 5th in the 2022 tournament. Topic Stats: 72 Posts, 7,101 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Sat. Ohio State won nine of 10 matches in an out-and-out drubbing of the Maryland Terrapins. Ohio State Football: Buckeyes offer big time RB recruit. but Penn State jumps to #3 with both Josh Barr and Braeden Davis rising on the new BB. He should have a great chance at getting back there in the 2023 tournament. 3 Nick Feldman. Mendez's dad said Jesse was listening. Sent every Thursday. He is a five-time Pennsylvania State Champion, won the 2021 Greco Fargo Championship by defeating Kamdyn Williams 25-9 at the 126-pound weight . The wooing is over now the hard work of developing prospects into champions begins. At 133, Penn States fifth-year senior and two-time defending NCAA champion (of which they have multiple) Roman Bravo-Young got his team on the board with an 8-2 decision over OSU true freshman Jesse Mendez. Buckeye Wrestling Board. Despite having a handful of grapplers ranked inside the top-5 or top-10 of their respective weight classes (10 classes total), OSU may have been favored in two matches heading into this dual. Now were getting to the interesting part of the lineup with an intriguing prospect. Kilkeary, a former Super 32 champ, Pennsylvania state champ and Fargo medalist, is Ohio State's second Top 20 pledge in the Class of 2023. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Please use the Report a Commitment form when reporting a commitment. Last season, Heinselman finished 21-7 but went 1-2 at the tournament in Detroit back in March. 45 Luke Geog announcing his commitment earlier this week. And one dual loss will not deter this veteran roster. The Buckeyes young standout was unable to mount the slightest bit of offense, as RBY leaned on experience and late-period takedowns to outscore his younger opponent. Ohio State redshirt junior Sammy Sasso praised Bouzakis to the press at the team's annual media day this month, commenting specifically on how hard the Pennsylvania hammer wrestles. Max Hermes has committed to Rutgers wrestling, the Ohio talent adding to what is a solid recruiting class so far for the Scarlet Knights. Mendez and Sasso both took down very strong opponents, while Gallagher pulled off a much-needed upset of No. InterMat College Commitments posted on this page include wrestlers in the Class of 2021 only. Login. That time spent on campus a June visit and a football game earlier this fall paid dividends as No. This week in The Daily Collegians Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer R. Ohio State just added a wide receiver to its 2023 recruiting class, and more commitments could be on the way soon. This information is very valuable for all high school student-athletes to understand as they start the recruiting process. DEmilio got himself to the Round of 16 in 2021 and got back to the tournament back in March, but has yet to find the podium as well. The future of Penn State wrestling is in good hands as Braeden Davis won a team state title in emphatic fashion. pic.twitter.com/j4rvqSwoi9. He also had four pins out of his bonus wins last year. In three seasons in the lineup, Sasso is 66-8 and made the podium twice. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). With a couple of new commits, and David Bray updating the 2023 Big Board, we've got the first set of new rankings in a month! Topic Stats: 30 Posts, 2,382 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . The future is bright. Columbus OH-IO. The Nittany Lion beat the Buckeyes 32-7. Get the most important Wrestling stories delivered straight to your inbox. 2022-23 Season Information. im excited to get to work with the savages coming to columbus and bring some hardware back to the Covelli. Minutes after winning his first Big Ten title this March, Sasso put out a call to all the "young savages" out there to come to Columbus. Let us know what's going on! Here's Braeden Davis from Dundee in his win at 125 lbs. Projecting next years Buckeyes lineup, Ohio State has some new young studs and plenty of veterans returning. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. Ohio States spring visitor list continues to grow. But the Buckeyes bounced back with a Sunday road victory over No. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Season Division Conference Record Win % Dual/Tourney/Plc; 2023 . 21 Maryland, 73-62, Top targets both in-state and nationally are still locking in spring visits to see the Buckeyes. When you add No. No program has swept the top three in the class in the modern recruiting era according to the final FloWrestling rankings. The Buckeyes finished 13th in the team score in 2022, well outside the top four to claim a team prize, but the 2022-23 lineup should be full of hammers. Other winners for the Scarlet and Gray included Carson Kharchla (165), Ethan Smith (174), Seth Shumate (184), and Luke Geog (197). January 27, 2023 8:30 pm ET. Probable Starters: Ohio State: LHP Gavin Bruni. The Buckeyes participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference . First, the Buckeyes 2023 Recruiting class was not the best but not the worst. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Topic Stats: 110 Posts, 10,179 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 3 Posts, 687 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Let's take a look at Ohio State's wrestling lineup for the 2022-2023 season. Topic Stats: 10 Posts, 1,668 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Steen came to Penn State as the No. . 6-ranked offensive guard capped off a brilliant wrestling season and immediately turned his attention to track and field. 14 Northwestern. This weight is interesting going into next season. Gonzales looks like the starter on paper, but Jordan Decatur is still around. Topic Stats: 334 Posts, 36,069 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 145 Posts, 13,325 Views, 4 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Right now, Port is an Ohio State lean with Ryan Day's Buckeyes hot on the trail. Tom Ryan and the Buckeye wrestling staff signed six of the nation's top recruits Wednesday, including the top three in the class. Powered by WMT Digital. The issue Ryans squad ran into, is that Penn State has top-10 wrestlers at each of those same weight classes, including three national champions from a year ago. Brown is considering Georgia, Clemson, Ohio State and plenty of others. Smith made it to the Blood Round last year but could not find his way to the podium at a new weight. No. 14, the Wildcats rolled out top-20 wrestlers at 8 out of 10 weight classes. 4 Cornell, 22-14, in the Spartan Combat Duals at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. Now up to bat are the top second basemen.. We're giving you, the reader, the chance to vote for which second baseman will be . Another in-state standout, the Legacy Christian Academy (Xenia) senior is one of the top lightweights of his class. Kharchla certainly looks like a future national title contender and managed to make the podium last month despite an up and down tournament. He went 17-6 last year and is 59-25 in his career, which spans four seasons. Odds & lines subject to change. Elsewhere, 2021 NCAA finalist Sammy Sasso had another great campaign, while Ethan Smith and Kaleb Romero settled into new weights. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Buckeyes open the 2023 season with a four-game series against UCONN as part of the Snowbird Classic Feb. 17-20. InterMat College Commitments posted on this page include wrestlers in the Class of 2021 only. The top two remain the same, but Penn State jumps to #3 with both Josh Barr and Braeden Davis rising on the new BB. 1 Jesse Mendez, announced he too would join the movement at Ohio State. How many All-Americans can they get? Ohio State's top dog this season is NCAA runner-up Sammy Sasso. Sat. Ohio State adds the nation's top 132-pound prospect, making its already stellar 2022 recruiting class one of the best in the country. Ohio High School Athletic Association 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus OH 43214 | FAX: 614-267-1677 The Belleville, Michigan, native and the No. Early Signing Day is nearly here. After giving up an early takedown and finding himself in an unfamiliar 0-2 hole, Sasso stormed back to double up the Nittany Lions Shayne Van Ness, a top-15 grappler at 149. 2023: Ohio State: 10/20/2021: Block . 2 Iowa) since November 12. Topic Stats: 64 Posts, 4,769 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . McGuff was most recently on the watch list during the 2020-21 season. We released the Classes of 2021 Top 150 and 2022 Top 150 and will continue with 2024 next . However, OSU earned a big win Saturday when it knocked off No. Topic Stats: 64 Posts, 4,864 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . View Class of 2020 commitments. Topic Stats: 3 Posts, 3,294 Views, 5 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, , Pinned Ranked No. For the most part, those wearing Scarlet and Gray were viewed as significant underdogs. During the state tournament, Paddy dominated his opponents. Josh Padilla was one of the many possible OSU football recruits to attend the Oregon at Ohio State football game on September 11, 2021. Can they win the Big 10? Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class may be Tom Ryan's best class ever, including the three top-ranked wrestlers in the class. December 11, 2022. Division III listings will all be verbal commitments because there are no athletic scholarships awarded. Land-Grant Holy Land, an Ohio State Buckeyes community, Ohio State wrestling drops tough one to No. Despite upset victories by Carson Kharchla and Malik Heinselman, Ohio State falls short at home versus the defending national champs. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Gonzales is a bit younger, and Decatur does have some varsity experience so expect this to be a battle in the preseason. The Buckeyes swept the Terrapins Sunday in College Park, with pins from Malik Heinselman, Sammy Sasso and Tate Orndorff. 25 Gallagher upsets No. 1 Jesse Mendez. A recruiting class of this quality is a long time in the making. Blogs/Podcasts Recent Upsets Remaining Duals Recent Duals Remaining Tournaments Recent Tournaments All Recruits Match Videos. 2023 Dan . Topic Stats: 145 Posts, 7,590 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . His only losses came via medical forfeit and an 8-3 loss to Levi Haines, a Penn State commit, at the Edinboro Open. At 119 pounds, he has compiled a lifetime 34-4 record. The Buckeyes picked up a big commitment for the class of 2025 on Friday night and went to a familiar place to land him, the All commitments must come from the wrestler, family member, coach, or a published report from a reputable source. No. As Ohio State goes to the upperweights, the lineup is veteran heavy. All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for March 2, 2023. Wrestling: Ohio State Relies on 'Fight and Effort' Entering Big Ten Championship Going into next year, it shouldnt shock anyone if Gallagher is fighting for a podium spot in the 2023 tournament. Cornell makes a huge jump from #21 to #10 with the biggest commit in this update: Meyer Shapiro. Sign up today! 2 min read. . 19 Shumate who at one time was a top five prospect himself along with No. See the full list of 2023 commitments HERE. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Ohio State is going to have a busy month of March when it comes to recruiting efforts. Up next, Sammy Sasso notched a come-from-behind victory to give the Buckeyes their second and last winning result of the night. The Buckeyes have been in the top 10 all year, but have not made a splash consistently enough to be a serious threat to Iowa or Penn State in the Big Ten.. The latter then won another four in a row (Tom Ryans team finished as runner-up three times during this period) before coming in second to Iowa in 2021. 4 Cornell, No. He should be in the running to be an All-American next year and since hes still young, the Buckeyes light weights should be in good shape for the next few years. 4 Cornell, Finals Set for Varsity Wrestle-Offs Thursday, Coach Ryan Previews the Big Ten Championship, PHOTO GALLERY: Buckeyes Sweep Michigan, MSU, PHOTO GALLERY: Ohio State at Collegiate Duals, PHOTO GALLERY: No. Well slot him in here for now since he has the better track record on paper after one season on campus. Topic Stats: 1 Posts, 33,652 Views, , , 1, Community Thread. Iowa wrestling's 2022 recruiting class. His list of accomplishments is lengthy, as hes won the Fargo, Super 32, Ironman, Eastern States and National Preps championships, to name a few. Topic Stats: 2,298 Posts, 324,875 Views, 7 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Shumate got the ball rollingand was the only member of the class for more than a year. 33 overall prospect in the class. been waiting for this day for a couple years now. While the 2023 class of combo guard Taison Chatman, wing Scotty Middleton, center Austin Parks and forward Devin Royal "looks good on paper," as Holtmann put it, what's more important is stacking a highly rated recruiting class on top of another one.. Ohio State basketball:Top-10 signing class brings great . Name . He said at the time of his pledge that he was born to be a Buckeyeand reiterated Wednesday how excited he was to be wrestling for Ohio State. Here you can explore important information about Ohio State University Wrestling. Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class may be Tom Ryan's best class ever, including . . . Topic Stats: 6 Posts, 1,962 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Kharchla made noise by beating Iowas Alex Marinelli while the latter was ranked No. After an athlete has signed, college coaches can report the signing to any and all media outlets. But, he burst onto the scene last season with a 25-5 record, finishing 7th at the 2022 NCAA Tournament, becoming an All-American. What started way back in August 2019 with the commitment of local star Seth Shumate ended Wednesday evening when seven new Buckeyes signed their national letter of intent, including five men ranked in the Top 45 according to FloWrestling's Class of 2022 Big Board. But they were no match for an OSU squad competing with a chip on its collective shoulder. 2023 State Tournament Coverage. Topic Stats: 4 Posts, 1,505 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . While he is not in the top tier of heavyweights nationwide, Orndorff is a quality starter and a former All-American, making him a candidate to make it again next year and it certainly gives Ohio State an advantage over most teams at this weight. Topic Stats: 641 Posts, 91,586 Views, 5 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Sundays decision over Chumbley should give him a nice confidence boost as he prepares for postseason competition. Romero could certainly make noise in this weight but might be on the outside looking in when it comes to national title contenders. It was Heinselmans 19th victory of the season, including a perfect 9-0 record in duals. Meet the nation's top freshmen. In his career, Smith is 78-37, giving him three NCAA Tournament appearances, not counting the canceled 2020 tournament amid the pandemic. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State football's 2023 recruiting class holds 20 commits, and all are planning to sign during the early signing period.