Whether out of necessity or an abundance of caution, Tom Ryan’s Ohio State wrestling team went into last Friday’s dual against No. 8 Nebraska already at a major disadvantage. They were forced to take on an uber-talented Cornhuskers squad – and celebrate Senior Night in Covelli Center – without the services of several key contributors.
All-American candidates Carson Kharchla (165), Kaleb Romero (184), and Gavin Hoffman (197) were all sidelined due to injury, positioning the Buckeyes’ very much behind the proverbial eight ball. But even a healthy OSU lineup would have had its hands full with the Huskers, who would go on to dominate this dual by a score of 25-16.