Lucas Byrd
Illinois, 133 pounds, ranked 11th at 133 by Elo rating. NCAA 8th
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22–5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 27% | 3–4 | 1723 | 1941±202 | .592 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | W | Rider |
Dec 3-0 | Illinois vs Rider |
| Nov 15 | W | Iowa |
Dec 7-2 | Illinois vs Iowa |
| Nov 15 | W | Little Rock |
TF 20-3 | Illinois vs Little Rock |
| Nov 15 | W | Lehigh |
TF 20-4 | Illinois vs Lehigh |
| Nov 16 | W | Virginia Tech |
Dec 5-2 | Illinois vs Virginia Tech |
| Nov 16 | W | Missouri |
Fall 1:13 | Illinois vs Missouri |
| Nov 24 | W | Missouri |
Dec 12-9 | Illinois vs Missouri |
| Dec 21 | W | Cornell |
Dec 7-1 | Cornell vs Illinois |
| Dec 21 | W | Lehigh |
Dec 8-3 | Illinois vs Lehigh |
| Jan 10 | W | Minnesota |
Dec 7-1 | Illinois vs Minnesota |
| Jan 16 | W | Michigan State |
Dec 8-1 | Illinois vs Michigan State |
| Jan 18 | W | Michigan |
Dec 7-2 | Illinois vs Michigan |
| Jan 24 | W | Rutgers |
Dec 3-1 | Illinois vs Rutgers |
| Jan 30 | W | Indiana |
Dec 8-1 | Illinois vs Indiana |
| Feb 8 | W | Purdue |
Dec 5-4 | Illinois vs Purdue |
| Feb 13 | W | Nebraska |
TF 17-2 | Illinois vs Nebraska |
| Feb 15 | W | Northwestern |
TF 20-4 | Illinois vs Northwestern |
| Mar 7 | W | Maryland |
MD 8-0 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons R2 |
| Mar 7 | L | Purdue |
Dec 7-3 | 2026 Big Ten Championships QF |
| Mar 8 | W | Nebraska |
INJ 5:09 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons QF |
| Mar 8 | L | Iowa |
Dec 4-1 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons SF |
| Mar 19 | W | Maryland |
Dec 5-1 | 2026 NCAA Championships R16 |
| Mar 19 | W | Rutgers |
Dec 11-7 | 2026 NCAA Championships R32 |
| Mar 20 | W | Northern Iowa |
Dec 5-4 | 2026 NCAA Championships Cons R8 |
| Mar 20 | L | Ohio State |
MD 14-5 | 2026 NCAA Championships QF |
| Mar 21 | L | Nebraska |
Dec 6-5 | 2026 NCAA Championships 7th place |
| Mar 21 | L | Iowa |
Dec 10-4 | 2026 NCAA Championships Cons QF |
Career
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Illinois 133 lbs | 22–5 | 8th |
| 2024–25 | Illinois 133 lbs | 23–1 | 1st |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 8Drake AyalaIowa, Dec 7-2, Nov 151738
- 9Jacob VanDeeNebraska, INJ 5:09, Mar 81737
- 10Dillon CampbellVirginia Tech, Dec 5-2, Nov 161728
- 23Julian FarberNorthern Iowa, Dec 5-4, Mar 201659
- 26Will BetancourtRider, Dec 3-0, Nov 81634
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 1Tech fall 4Major 1Decision 15
Losses by decision (4), major (1).