The Nebraska wrestling team is set to embark on the postseason journey after concluding the regular season with an impressive 13-6 dual record. They will head to State College, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 Big Ten Championships, where they’re bringing seven top-five pre-seeds to the two-day competition starting on Saturday, March 7, at 9 a.m. (CT).
Fans can catch every moment of the championships as the Big Ten Network will provide live coverage via both linear and streaming platforms. The first session kicks off at 9 a.m. (CT), followed by the semifinals at 6 p.m. (CT). On Sunday, action resumes at 11 a.m. (CT) with consolation matches available on B1G+, while BTN will broadcast the final bouts starting at 3:30 p.m. (CT). Additionally, every session will be streamed on B1G+ for those looking to follow along (subscription required).
Nebraska has consistently performed well in the Big Ten, boasting a track record of never finishing lower than eighth in the 14 years since joining the conference. The team has tallied 11 top-five finishes and has placed in the top three for the last three consecutive seasons. The 112th Big Ten Wrestling Championships will take place at the Bryce Jordan Center, hosted by Penn State.
Last season proved particularly successful for the Huskers, as they secured a second-place finish with 137 team points—marking the highest score recorded by Nebraska in a conference tournament. Notable highlights included Ridge Lovett and Brock Hardy each winning titles in their respective weight classes, with Lovett achieving his second straight championship. Alongside these victories, the team produced six top-five finishers and secured nine automatic bids for the upcoming NCAA Championships.
For the current championships, Nebraska finished the regular season ranked fifth in dual competitions, with Antrell Taylor (157) and Christopher Minto (174) earning the top spots in their weight categories. Brock Hardy (141), Camden McDanel (197), and AJ Ferrari (285) are seeded second, while Silas Allred (184) holds the third seed and Jacob Van Dee (133) is seeded sixth. Notably, four Huskers will be making their Big Ten Tournament debuts: Ferrari, LJ Araujo (165 at fifth seed), Chance Lamer (149 at sixth), and Kael Lauridsen (125 at eleventh).
The outcomes of the Big Ten Championships play a crucial role in determining qualifications for the NCAA tournament, scheduled for March 19-21 in Cleveland, Ohio. Wrestlers can secure automatic spots based on their performances at these qualifying tournaments, with the Big Ten offering a total of 9 allocations for the 125 and 149 weight classes, among others.
Live updates, stats, and brackets will be accessible on Trackwrestling.com, with updates shared on Nebraska wrestling’s official Twitter page throughout the event.
In their last outing, Nebraska clinched a dominant 32-6 victory over Utah Valley, winning eight bouts and achieving four bonus-point victories.
As the Huskers prepare for this highly anticipated championship, the positive momentum from their regular season and strong conference history shines brightly, offering a hopeful outlook for their performance in State College. Fans are eager to see how this talented team will capitalize on their experiences as they aim for success in the upcoming NCAA Championships.