No. 18 Oklahoma (7-1) traveled to Stillwater to meet No. 5 Oklahoma State (8-1) in the 190th Bedlam dual, with action scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Oklahoma State completed a shutout, winning the dual 37-0 and securing what becomes their 21st consecutive victory over the Sooners. The Cowboys paced the dual with multiple rides, a pin and a technical fall that closed the meet. Below are condensed notes, context, and analysis from the match.
Key Takeaways
- Oklahoma State defeated Oklahoma, 37-0, completing a shutout in the 190th Bedlam dual.
- The Cowboys extended their series edge to 152-27-10 and recorded their 21st straight win over the Sooners.
- Decisive outcomes included a pin by Jax Forrest (:47) and a 37-0 tech fall by Landon Robideau, which sealed the final team score.
- Major decisions and tight decisions mattered early: Kody Routledge won by major, Alex Facundo and Zack Ryder posted decisions contributing to an early 13-0 lead.
- Several matches were controlled via riding time and stalling calls, underscoring OSU’s mat control across multiple weights.
- After the dual, Oklahoma State improves to 9-1 overall while Oklahoma drops to 7-2.
Background
The Bedlam series between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is one of college wrestling’s longest-running rivalries; entering this meeting the Cowboys led the overall series 152-27-10. Both programs entered the dual ranked inside the top 20—Oklahoma State at No. 5 and Oklahoma at No. 18—making the matchup relevant for regional seeding and national perception.
Oklahoma State came into Stillwater at 8-1, aiming to continue a domination streak over Oklahoma that has stretched for two decades. Oklahoma arrived with a 7-1 mark and the goal of breaking the streak; the teams met under the usual Bedlam intensity, with fans and media attention heightened by the rankings and history.
Main Event (Match-by-Match Highlights)
165 — Kody Routledge (OSU) maj. dec. Peyten Kellar (OU), 11-3. Routledge opened with a strong positional sequence, earning escapes and counters en route to a major decision and accruing riding time that kept OU off balance.
174 — Alex Facundo (OSU) dec. Carter Schubert (OU), 7-2. Facundo scored a late first-period counter and built a lead through an escape and a decisive third-period takedown to seal the decision.
184 — Zack Ryder (OSU) dec. Brian Soldano (OU), 10-5. Ryder converted a series of leg attacks into back points and rode out portions of the match; Soldano closed with late near-fall points but could not close the gap.
197 — Cody Merrill (OSU) dec. DJ Parker (OU), 1-0. A defensive, low-scoring bout decided by a single second-period escape; Merrill’s control on top and conservative riding preserved the slim margin.
125–157 (lower weights) — Through the lower-weighted bouts OSU maintained control: Konner Doucet (OSU) edged Juan Mora 2-1 via riding time; Troy Spratley (OSU) slipped by Conrad Hendricksen 3-0; Jax Forrest (OSU) recorded a fall in :47 over Carter Schmidt to provide Oklahoma State its first bonus-point outcome; Sergio Vega (OSU) held Tyler Wells 3-1 with riding time; Casey Swiderski (OSU) posted a 13-2 major decision over Alex Braun.
157 (closing bout) — Landon Robideau (OSU) tech. fall Layton Schneider (OU), 37-0. Robideau capped the dual with a dominant technical fall, combining takedowns and riding to put the meet out of reach and set the final team score.
Analysis & Implications
The 37-0 shutout is notable against a ranked opponent and will be viewed favorably by Oklahoma State’s coaches and the national committee when evaluating seeding and momentum heading into midseason tournaments. Wins by fall/major/tech have outsized value; OSU secured multiple bonus-point outcomes, which turned an early lead into a decisive team sweep.
Oklahoma’s coaching staff will likely examine match-to-match position and late-period riding time concessions. Several contests were decided by one or two points or by riding-time tiebreakers, indicating the Sooners were competitive in position but were repeatedly neutralized on top or in exchanges that yielded control points to OSU.
For Oklahoma State, the meet reinforced depth across the lineup. The Cowboys’ ability to convert sustained possessions into riding time and to finish matches with bonus scores suggests an upward trend in conditioning and mat strategy, which is valuable as conference and national competition approaches.
Comparison & Data
| Weight | Winner (Team) | Score | Team Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | K. Routledge (OSU) | 11-3 | 4 |
| 174 | A. Facundo (OSU) | 7-2 | 3 |
| 184 | Z. Ryder (OSU) | 10-5 | 3 |
| 197 | C. Merrill (OSU) | 1-0 | 3 |
| 125 | K. Doucet (OSU) | 2-1 | 3 |
| 133 | T. Spratley (OSU) | 3-0 | 3 |
| 141 | J. Forrest (OSU) | Fall (:47) | 6 |
| 149 | S. Vega (OSU) | 3-1 | 3 |
| 157 | L. Robideau (OSU) | TF 37-0 | 5 |
The table above shows how individual outcomes contributed to the cumulative 37 team points: three decisions (3 points each), two major/tech/bonus outcomes (4–6 points), one pin (6 points) and one technical fall (5 points) combined to produce the shutout total.
Reactions & Quotes
“Oklahoma State completed a 37-0 sweep of Oklahoma in the 190th Bedlam dual.”
FloWrestling (match report)
“Multiple matches were controlled by extended riding time and late-period takedowns, which proved decisive for the Cowboys.”
Official match statistics / box score
Unconfirmed
- No official post-match quotes from either head coach were included in the match notes at the time of this report; direct comments remain unverified.
- Attendance and TV viewership figures for the ESPN+ broadcast were not provided in the available match summary.
- Any minor injury status or lineup changes for upcoming duals have not been confirmed by either program’s official release as of this writing.
Bottom Line
Oklahoma State dominated the 190th Bedlam dual, handing Oklahoma a 37-0 shutout and extending a historically lopsided series run. The Cowboys’ combination of mat control, efficient offense and bonus-point wins turned a competitive set of individual matches into a comprehensive team victory.
For Oklahoma, the result highlights areas for correction—specifically escaping sustained rides and converting late-match opportunities into scoring. Both teams move forward with distinct narratives: OSU consolidates momentum and ranking standing, while Oklahoma must regroup ahead of conference schedule play.
Sources
- FloWrestling match notes — media match report and play-by-play recap.
- Oklahoma State Athletics — official athletics site and box score resources (official program).
- Oklahoma Athletics — official athletics site for team releases and updates (official program).