The Huskers have done exactly what they’ve needed to do this season as they are off to a 4-1 start with three wins over ranked opponents. The lone blemish was a 31-6 drubbing at No. 1 Iowa, but as we’re finding out, Iowa will be doing that to everybody. The Hawkeyes have since beaten No. 13 Minnesota 35-4 and No. 9 Illinois 36-6. So far, Nebraska has been Iowa’s closest dual.
Nebraska comes in ranked No. 7 in the NWCA coaches poll and is the top ranked team that’s not undefeated. The Huskers still have eight ranked wrestlers while a few Huskers made some well deserved moves up the rankings after some impressive performances and some losses ahead of them in the rankings.