Nebraska Wrestling Routs Wyoming 28-9 in Opener
The Cornhuskers won seven of ten bouts at the Devaney Center on Sunday to open the 2026-27 season.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Wrestling
Nebraska wrestling defeated No. 18 Wyoming 28-9 in its 2026-27 season opener at the Devaney Center on Sunday, November 8. The Cornhuskers won seven of the ten bouts across weight classes from 125 pounds to heavyweight.
Why it matters
The dual gives Nebraska an early-season win against a ranked opponent and offers an initial look at its lineup. The Cornhuskers next travel to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State on November 13.
Meyer Shapiro earned a 19-3 technical fall over Manuel Rojas in his Nebraska debut at 165 pounds, and Cade Ziola won a 19-4 technical fall over Winston McBride at heavyweight. Jacob Van Dee lost 5-4 to Luke Willochell at 133 pounds, and Ethan DeLeon lost 13-8 to Eddie Neitenbach at 184 pounds.
The players
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The University of Nebraska's wrestling program competes in the Big Ten Conference and is based in Lincoln.
Wyoming Cowboys
The University of Wyoming's wrestling program is a Mountain West team that was ranked No. 18 entering this dual.
The details
Nebraska won 10 bouts across weight classes from 125 pounds to heavyweight, with Vincent Robinson, Lincoln Sledzianowski, Anthony Echemendia and Antrell Taylor among the winners. The dual was held Sunday at the Devaney Center in Lincoln.
Timeline
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Nebraska defeats Wyoming 28-9 at the Devaney Center.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Nebraska travels to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State.
Season Trajectory
The opening win over a ranked Wyoming squad sets a competitive early tone for Nebraska's first full season in its current lineup. How the Cornhuskers perform against Oklahoma State will indicate whether the early momentum holds against stronger conference competition.
Nebraska's next dual against Oklahoma State on November 13 will provide the first road test of the season. Fans planning to attend should check the Stillwater schedule ahead of the match.
The takeaway
Early wins over ranked opponents give Nebraska a useful benchmark as the season moves into road matches. Tracking how the lineup performs in Stillwater will show whether the opening form carries forward.
What happens next
Nebraska travels to Stillwater on Friday, November 13, 2026, to face Oklahoma State.
Further reading
Find more coverage in the Wrestling section for Lincoln.
