Nebraska Beats No. 20 Wyoming 28-9
Wyoming's wrestling team falls to 1-1 on the season after a dual loss to No. 3 Nebraska in Lincoln.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Wrestling
Nebraska defeated Wyoming 28-9 in a wrestling dual at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wyoming, ranked No. 20, dropped to 1-1 on the season against the No. 3 Cornhuskers.
Why it matters
The loss tests Wyoming's early-season standing against a top-ranked opponent and shapes its outlook as it prepares for its next dual. For Nebraska fans, the win extends a strong home showing in the Devaney Center.
Wyoming's Luke Willochell won 5-4 over No. 7 Jacob Van Dee at 133 pounds for his first career top-10 win, while Joey Novak won 4-1 over No. 5 Camden McDanel at 197 pounds. Wyoming's season record now stands at 1-1.
The details
Nebraska won three major decisions and two technical falls in the remaining bouts after Wyoming's three decision wins. Eddie Neitenbach of Wyoming won 13-8 at 184 pounds after giving up two early takedowns to Ethan DeLeon, while Isaiah Harrison and Riley Davis lost to ranked Nebraska wrestlers.
Timeline
Sunday: Wyoming lost 28-9 to Nebraska at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nov. 15: Wyoming is scheduled to face No. 7 Stanford at 2 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The loss to a top-three opponent leaves Wyoming at 1-1 as it heads into a dual against No. 7 Stanford. The early schedule of ranked matchups will test the depth Wyoming has built on its roster.
Wyoming's next dual against Stanford gives the team a chance to answer the loss and build its record. Fantasy and bracket watchers should note that Willochell's first top-10 win puts him on the radar for postseason seeding.
The takeaway
Early ranked matchups reveal which wrestlers can win close bouts, and Wyoming's three decision wins against ranked Nebraska opponents show competitive depth. Tracking those close finishes will be key as the season develops.
What happens next
Wyoming is scheduled to face No. 7 Stanford at 2 p.m. on Nov. 15.
Further reading
For more on the state's collegiate mat programs, see Wrestling coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 101.9 KING FM.
