PREVIEW: UNC Wrestling Opens Season Hosting #17 Oklahoma - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Sunday, November 8

Greeley, Colo.

2 p.m. MST

University of Northern Colorado

Oklahoma

Kassidy Schwartz | UNC Athletics

11/7/2026 9:37:00 AM | Wrestling

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado Wrestling is gearing up for an exciting 2026-27 season as the Bears prepare to enter a historic new chapter with their first season competing in the Pac-12 Conference.

Under the direction of head coach Teyon Ware, who enters his second season at the helm, the Bears look to build on last season's progress while embracing new challenges and opportunities against a new conference lineup.

Northern Colorado will open the season at home on Sunday, Nov. 8, welcoming No. 17 Oklahoma to Bank of Colorado Arena for a 2 p.m. matchup. The season opener carries added significance as the Sooners are Ware's alma mater, setting the stage for an exciting start to the 2026-27 campaign.

Following the home opener, the Bears will travel to Buies Creek, North Carolina, to face Campbell on Saturday, Nov. 14. Northern Colorado will then return to Greeley on Sunday, Nov. 22, to host Michigan, giving Bear fans another opportunity to see the team compete on its home mat.

With a new conference, a challenging schedule and an opportunity to establish itself on a new stage, Northern Colorado is ready to begin its 2026-27 campaign and make its mark in the Pac-12.

UNC PROBABLE LINEUP:

125 Daniel Guanajuato / Kade Orr
133 Mikai Alirez Greely, Colo.
141 Carter Schmidt / Armando Garcia
149 Noah Garcia-Salazar / Emilio Trujillo-Deen
157 Grant Eklund / Roman Cruz
165 Murphy Menke
174 Banks Norby
184 De'Alcapon Veazy / Maddux Najera
197 Tyer Perry / Mason Koehler
Hwt Remington Peterson / Enzo Cappabianca

TAKEDOWN CLUB: The Takedown Club plays an important role in supporting UNC Wrestling and its student-athletes throughout the season. Your generosity helps strengthen the program through investments in training, equipment, nutrition and travel. With the support of the Bear family, our wrestlers can continue developing their skills, competing with confidence and pursuing success on and off the mat.

Give to the Takedown Club today!

FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the wrestling team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNCBearsWrestle) and Instagram (@UNCBearsWrestle)