Cowboy Wrestling Hosts No. 19 Stanford in Season Opener
The No. 5 Oklahoma State wrestling team begins its second season under head coach David Taylor with a home match against No. 19 Stanford on Friday, November 7, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
- Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Start Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Broadcast: ESPN+ with J. Carl Guymon and Hardell Moore
- Radio: Hot 93.7 KSPI-FM with Rex Holt
- Live Stats: Available on okstate.statbroadcast.com and trackwrestling.com
Series History
Oklahoma State and Stanford have faced each other three times, with the Cowboys winning each encounter by a combined score of 95–16. The first meeting in 2016 ended 41–0, followed by victories in 2021 (29–7) and 2023 (25–9).
Coaching Notes
This marks David Taylor’s first time coaching against Stanford. Meanwhile, Stanford’s head coach Chris Ayers previously faced Oklahoma State twice during his tenure with Princeton, losing both matches to John Smith’s teams.
“The Cowboys come into the dual having won 25 straight home openers dating back to 1999.”
Media Coverage
Fans can follow the contest live on ESPN+ or tune in to the radio broadcast. Full results and statistics will be posted online following the event.
Author’s summary: Oklahoma State opens the wrestling season at home against Stanford, aiming to extend its 25-year streak of home opener victories under coach David Taylor.