Oklahoma State Cowboys win three titles, finish second at NCAA wrestling championships

Oklahoma State was the first team in NCAA history to have three true freshman champions in the same year.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 3:01am

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Oklahoma State wrestlers Sergio Vega, Landon Robideau and Jax Forrest won individual titles at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday, making OSU the first team in history to record three freshman champions in one year at the national tournament. All true freshmen, they claimed titles at 141, 157 and 133 pounds, respectively.

Why it matters

This historic achievement by Oklahoma State wrestling marks the first time a team has had three true freshman champions in the same year at the NCAA Championships. It demonstrates the strength of OSU's program in developing young talent and continuing its wrestling dynasty.

The details

Vega and Forrest, who finished the season at 24-0 and 18-0 respectively, became the first true freshmen since 1947 to complete undefeated championship seasons. Only four others in history have accomplished the feat. Vega faced two-time defending NCAA champion Jesse Mendez of Ohio State in the 141-pound final, while Forrest defeated No. 2 Ben Davino of Ohio State in the 133-pound final.

  • The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships took place on Saturday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Sergio Vega

An Oklahoma State wrestler who won the 141-pound individual title as a true freshman.

Landon Robideau

An Oklahoma State wrestler who won the 157-pound individual title as a true freshman.

Jax Forrest

An Oklahoma State wrestler who won the 133-pound individual title as a true freshman.

David Taylor

The head coach of the Oklahoma State wrestling team.

Jesse Mendez

A wrestler from Ohio State who was the two-time defending NCAA champion and undefeated entering the 141-pound final against Sergio Vega.

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What they’re saying

“Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor was thrilled with the performance of his team at the NCAA Championships.”

— David Taylor, Oklahoma State wrestling coach

The takeaway

Oklahoma State's historic achievement of having three true freshman individual champions at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships demonstrates the strength and depth of their wrestling program, and their ability to develop young talent into national champions.