Wrestling: Early Season Observations

Nebraska’s No. 7 Eric Schultz (bottom) is 6-1 on the year.The No. 9-ranked Nebraska wrestling team is one South Dakota State dual away from finishing its non-conference schedule and moving on to its conference slate. With another week until the Huskers take on the Jackrabbits, let’s take some stock of the season so far.

What’s happened so far?

Nebraska opened the year with dual wins over in-state Division II schools UNK and Chadron State.

Nebraska then saw Boo Dryden and Nathan Haas win titles at the Grand View Open.

The Huskers went on to dominate No. 14 North Carolina in Lincoln, as Peyton Robb downed 2020 NCAA Champion Austin O’Connor.

Four days later, Nebraska traveled to compete in the…