Cowboy Wrestling Hosts No. 19 Stanford in Season Opener
The No. 5 Oklahoma State wrestling team opens the second season under coach David Taylor with a home dual against No. 19 Stanford. The match will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Event Details and Coverage
- The dual will be streamed on ESPN+ with commentary by J. Carl Guymon and Hardell Moore.
- Rex Holt returns as the radio voice for Cowboy wrestling, broadcasting live on Hot 93.7 KSPI-FM.
- Live statistics and results can be accessed at okstate.statbroadcast.com and trackwrestling.com.
Historical Matchup
The Cowboys and the Cardinal have met only three times, with Oklahoma State winning all encounters decisively. Their combined score against Stanford stands at 95-16.
- 2016: Oklahoma State won 41-0 in their first meeting.
- 2021: The Cowboys won 29-7.
- 2023: Oklahoma State triumphed 25-9.
Coaching Background
David Taylor has yet to coach against Stanford, while Stanford's head coach Chris Ayers has faced the Cowboys twice before as Princeton's coach, losing both times to John Smith's team.
"Stanford head coach Chris Ayers has faced the Cowboys twice in his career while leading the Princeton Tigers, losing both contests to John Smith's Cowboys."
Author’s summary: Oklahoma State wrestling seeks to extend its strong home opener winning streak as it hosts Stanford, continuing a dominant head-to-head record.