Ayden Smith
Rutgers, 125 pounds, ranked 58th at 125 by Elo rating. On the 2026–27 roster at Iowa State: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19% | 2–5 | 1553 | 1666±164 | .548 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | W | Bloomsburg |
Dec 5-1 | Bloomsburg vs Rutgers |
| Nov 2 | W | Gardner-Webb |
Dec 6-1 | Gardner-Webb vs Rutgers |
| Nov 8 | W | Navy |
Dec 6-5 | Navy vs Rutgers |
| Nov 23 | W | Edinboro |
MD 13-2 | Keystone Classic |
| Nov 23 | W | Penn |
Dec 4-2 | PRTC Keystone Classic Final |
| Nov 23 | W | Hofstra |
Dec 5-1 | Keystone Classic QF |
| Nov 23 | W | Franklin & Marshall |
MD 11-2 | Keystone Classic Semifinals |
| Dec 7 | W | Davidson |
Fall 5:58 | Davidson vs Rutgers |
| Dec 7 | L | NC State |
Dec 8-3 | NC State vs Rutgers |
| Dec 13 | L | Oklahoma |
Dec 3-1 | Oklahoma vs Rutgers |
| Dec 14 | W | Drexel |
Dec 16-11 | Drexel vs Rutgers |
| Jan 10 | L | Penn State |
Dec 8-3 | Penn State vs Rutgers |
| Jan 16 | W | Michigan |
Dec 4-1 | Michigan vs Rutgers |
| Jan 18 | W | Purdue |
Dec 5-2 | Purdue vs Rutgers |
| Jan 23 | L | Northwestern |
Dec 6-3 | Northwestern vs Rutgers |
| Jan 24 | L | Illinois |
Dec 5-1 | Illinois vs Rutgers |
| Jan 30 | W | Maryland |
Dec 2-0 | Maryland vs Rutgers |
| Jan 31 | L | Rider |
Dec 8-5 | Rider vs Rutgers |
| Feb 6 | W | Minnesota |
Dec 7-2 | Minnesota vs Rutgers |
| Feb 13 | W | Michigan State |
Dec 4-0 | Michigan State vs Rutgers |
| Feb 16 | L | Princeton |
Dec 5-1 | Princeton vs Rutgers |
| Feb 18 | L | Hofstra |
Dec 3-2 TB1 | Hofstra vs Rutgers |
| Mar 7 | W | Purdue |
Dec 4-2 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons R1 |
| Mar 7 | W | Illinois |
Dec 3-2 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons R2 |
| Mar 7 | L | Michigan State |
Dec 4-1 | 2026 Big Ten Championships R1 |
| Mar 8 | L | Nebraska |
Dec 6-3 | 2026 Big Ten Championships 7th place |
| Mar 8 | L | Michigan |
Dec 4-0 | 2026 Big Ten Championships Cons QF |
| Mar 19 | L | Nebraska |
Dec 5-1 | 2026 NCAA Championships Cons R32 |
| Mar 19 | L | Oregon State |
Dec 8-7 | 2026 NCAA Championships R32 |
Career
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Rutgers 125 lbs | 16–13 | – |
| 2024–25 | Rutgers 125 lbs | 6–4 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 10Jore VolkMinnesota, Dec 7-2, Feb 61731
- 19Desmond PleasantDrexel, Dec 16-11, Dec 141676
- 22Jace SchaferBloomsburg, Dec 5-1, Nov 21661
- 29Spencer MooreIllinois, Dec 3-2, Mar 71633
- 31Davis MotykaPenn, Dec 4-2, Nov 231628
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 1Tech fall 0Major 2Decision 13
Losses by decision (13).