Gavin Nelson
Minnesota, 197 pounds, ranked 70th at 197 by Elo rating. On the 2026–27 roster at Minnesota: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33% | 2–6 | 1524 | 1631±200 | .553 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | W | Virginia Tech |
Dec 7-0 | Southeast Open |
| Nov 2 | W | VMI |
Fall 2:19 | Southeast Open |
| Nov 2 | W | Franklin & Marshall |
TF 17-2 | Southeast Open Round of 32 |
| Nov 9 | W | North Dakota State |
TF 19-4 | Bison Open |
| Nov 15 | L | Virginia Tech |
Dec 8-4 | Minnesota vs Virginia Tech |
| Nov 15 | L | Ohio State |
Dec 3-2 TB2 | Minnesota vs Ohio State |
| Nov 15 | W | Northern Iowa |
Dec 4-1 SV1 | Minnesota vs Northern Iowa |
| Nov 16 | L | Missouri |
Dec 7-3 | Minnesota vs Missouri |
| Nov 25 | L | South Dakota State |
Dec 2-1 | Minnesota vs South Dakota State |
| Dec 4 | L | Little Rock |
Dec 7-2 | Little Rock vs Minnesota |
| Jan 10 | L | Illinois |
Dec 4-1 SV1 | Illinois vs Minnesota |
| Jan 16 | L | Nebraska |
Dec 7-2 | Minnesota vs Nebraska |
| Jan 23 | W | Ohio State |
Dec 4-1 SV1 | Minnesota vs Ohio State |
| Jan 25 | W | Wisconsin |
Dec 4-2 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin |
| Jan 30 | W | Iowa |
Dec 4-3 | Iowa vs Minnesota |
| Feb 6 | L | Rutgers |
Fall 8:13 SV1 | Minnesota vs Rutgers |
| Feb 8 | L | Maryland |
Dec 4-1 | Maryland vs Minnesota |
| Feb 15 | L | Michigan State |
Dec 5-2 TB1 | Michigan State vs Minnesota |
| Mar 7 | W | Northwestern |
Dec 4-3 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons R1 |
| Mar 7 | L | Maryland |
Dec 8-5 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons R2 |
| Mar 7 | L | Wisconsin |
Dec 5-1 | 2026 Big Ten Championships R1 |
Career
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Minnesota 197 lbs | 9–12 | – |
| 2024–25 | Minnesota 197 lbs | 10–0 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 8Sonny SassoVirginia Tech, Dec 7-0, Nov 21776
- 19Harvey LudingtonIowa, Dec 4-3, Jan 301696
- 31Wyatt InghamWisconsin, Dec 4-2, Jan 251635
- 34Seth ShumateOhio State, Dec 4-1 SV1, Jan 231623
- 83Toby SchoffstallVMI, Fall 2:19, Nov 21490
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 1Tech fall 2Major 0Decision 6
Losses by decision (11), fall (1).