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Former NU Lineman Farmer and All-American Berger Qualify for World Team Trials

Four former Huskers competed at the Bill Farrell Memorial Open this weekend with two of them earning qualification into the World Team Trials on May 20-22.

Former Husker offensive lineman and former Concordia wrestler Tanner Farmer went on to win his round-robin weight class in Greco-Roman wrestling at 130 kg (286 pounds), while former NCAA finalist Tyler Berger earned a World Team Trials bid at 70 kg in freestyle by winning his bracket.

Former Huskers Collin Purinton and Isaiah White also competed but did not qualify for a spot at the World Team Trials.

Tanner Farmer

130 kg (Greco-Roman)

The former offensive lineman for Nebraska who played from 2014-18 also dabbled on the mat.