Michigan Heavyweight Upsets Ohio State Star in Dual Meet

Taye Ghadiali's late takedown gives Michigan a boost despite Ohio State's team victory.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:39pm

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In a matchup between two highly ranked Big Ten heavyweights, Michigan's Taye Ghadiali upset Ohio State's Nick Feldman 4-1 in sudden victory. The dual meet was already decided in Ohio State's favor, but Ghadiali's individual win over the third-ranked Feldman provided a boost for the Wolverines.

Why it matters

The win for Ghadiali, ranked 7th nationally, over the 3rd-ranked Feldman could be a preview of a potential rematch at the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The result also highlights the depth and competitiveness of the Big Ten heavyweight division this season.

The details

Feldman appeared poised to score the winning points late, but Ghadiali executed a great sprawl and go-behind sequence near the boundary to secure the takedown and the upset victory. The win improved Ghadiali's record to 16-2 on the season, while Feldman fell to 16-3.

  • The dual meet took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Taye Ghadiali

A Michigan heavyweight wrestler who upset the 3rd-ranked Nick Feldman of Ohio State in their dual meet matchup.

Nick Feldman

The 3rd-ranked heavyweight wrestler for Ohio State, who was upset by Michigan's Taye Ghadiali in their dual meet match.

Tom Ryan

The head coach of the Ohio State wrestling team, who knew his team would be in for a battle against Michigan despite their eventual team victory.

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What they’re saying

“They're aggressive, they look to score, they get to shots fast, so they got us off to a really good start.”

— Tom Ryan, Head Coach, Ohio State Wrestling (BTN Broadcast)

“The moment I went down there, I just came back from (my) Michigan visit and, man, it's something special down there. I ended up going to Bible studies with the guys. I connected with their team. Their guys believe in me. The whole team believes in me. Everybody came up to me, made sure that I just felt welcome.”

— Taye Ghadiali (on3.com)

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