OSU Wrestling Midseason Report Card — Cowboys' 10-1 start fueled by freshman breakouts and veteran leadership

A revamped Cowboys lineup continues to pass early tests under David Taylor

Daniel Allen

Jan 28, 2026 - 5 min read

Oklahoma State head coach David Taylor coaches during the Cowboys' 37-0 Bedlam shutout of Oklahoma Sunday, Jan. 11, at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The second-year coach has led OSU to a 10-1 start by blending seasoned veterans with freshmen prospects. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

OSU Wrestling Midseason Report Card — Cowboys' 10-1 start fueled by freshman breakouts and veteran leadership — Oklahoma State head coach David Taylor coaches during the Cowboys' 37-0 Bedlam shutout of Oklahoma Sunday, Jan. 11, at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The second-year coach has led OSU to a 10-1 start by blending seasoned veterans with freshmen prospects. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

The second half of the college wrestling season is underway, and Oklahoma State has been nothing short of dominant thus far.

The Cowboys (10-1) have blended a mixture of seasoned veterans and freshmen prospects with immense upside. Growing pains have seeped in, which is to be expected with a roster that features nine new starters in contrast to a season ago. Yet, for now, that philosophy has sufficed as second-year coach David Taylor has displayed a sound ability to cater to his roster’s strengths.

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