Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez chases third NCAA title and Buckeye wrestling greatness
The first time Jesse Mendez wrote down his wrestling goals, he was a teenager sitting at his kitchen table with a blank sheet of paper. His private …
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How Ohio State Wrestling Turns Weight Cutting Into a System, Not a Struggle
When most people hear of athletes “cutting weight,” they picture plastic sweat suits, starvation and misery. Inside Ohio State wrestling, achie…
Faith and Family Lead Dylan Fishback to Ohio State Wrestling
Dylan Fishback entered the transfer portal after three seasons at North Carolina State, looking for a fresh wrestling opportunity. Instead, the…
Wrestling: Mendez wins second straight national championship, cements Buckeye legacy
Before this season, only five wrestlers in Ohio State history had captured multiple national championships. Now, there’s a sixth — and his name …
Wrestling: No. 4 Buckeyes rebound against Hoosiers, secure dominant 27-13 win in Indiana
Ohio State, fresh off a loss to No. 7 Minnesota, needed to get back in the win column. And it did so Sunday afternoon. In their second top-25…
Wrestling: No. 4 Buckeyes stumble late as No. 7 Minnesota hands Ohio State first home defeat of season
In a top-10 matchup with a sold-out crowd and dozens of former Buckeye greats in attendance, No. 4 Ohio State couldn’t defend its home turf. The…
Wrestling: No. 4 Ohio State dominates No. 19 Michigan 25-14 in rivalry win
The Buckeyes got off to a hot start and never looked back. No. 4 Ohio State rebounded from its loss against No. 1 Iowa, beating No. 19 Michigan …
Wrestling: No. 4 Ohio State advances to 11-0, dominates No. 24 Purdue 34-10
The Buckeyes remain golden. Unlike its down-to-the-wire win against No. 17 Rutgers, Ohio State (11-0, 3-0 Big Ten) left no doubt against No. 25 …
Wrestling: Jesse Mendez discusses Ohio State legacy and defending his crown
Reaching the peak of a national championship is challenging, but staying at the top is even more difficult. During the 2023-24 wrestling season…
Wrestling: No. 6 Ohio State dominates Hofstra 38-6
No. 6 Ohio State (3-0) defeated the Hofstra Pride (2-2) 38-6 Sunday thanks to eight of 10 Buckeye wrestlers winning their bout at the Covelli Cente…