Ryan Nichols
Central Oklahoma, 285 pounds, ranked 47th at 285 by Elo rating. On the 2026–27 roster at Central Oklahoma: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 40% | 2–5 | 1559 | 1679±198 | .569 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | W | Ouachita Baptist |
Dec 7-4 | Central Oklahoma vs Ouachita Baptist |
| Nov 2 | L | Kaden Darwin Little Rock |
Dec 8-1 | Central Oklahoma vs Little Rock |
| Nov 16 | W | Augustana (SD) |
Dec 2-0 exhibition | Augustana (SD) vs Central Oklahoma |
| Dec 3 | W | Newman |
MD 13-5 | Central Oklahoma vs Newman |
| Dec 19 | W | Maryville |
Fall 2:11 | Central Oklahoma vs Maryville |
| Jan 9 | L | Augustana (SD) |
Dec 5-2 | Augustana (SD) vs Central Oklahoma |
| Jan 10 | L | Lander |
Dec 5-4 | Central Oklahoma vs Lander |
| Jan 10 | L | Nebraska-Kearney |
TF 18-3 | Central Oklahoma vs Nebraska-Kearney |
| Jan 16 | L | Grand Valley State |
Fall 5:29 | Central Oklahoma vs Grand Valley State |
| Jan 24 | W | New Mexico Highlands |
Dec 6-2 | Central Oklahoma vs New Mexico Highlands |
| Jan 24 | W | New Mexico Highlands |
Dec 6-2 | Central Oklahoma vs New Mexico Highlands |
| Jan 25 | W | CSU Pueblo |
Dec 9-6 | CSU Pueblo vs Central Oklahoma |
| Feb 6 | L | Nebraska-Kearney |
MD 14-1 | Central Oklahoma vs Nebraska-Kearney |
| Feb 7 | W | Fort Hays State |
Fall 6:02 | Central Oklahoma vs Fort Hays State |
| Feb 15 | W | Central Missouri |
Dec 4-2 | Central Missouri vs Central Oklahoma |
| Mar 1 | L | Maryville |
Dec 6-3 | NCAA Super Region IV Championships 5th place |
| Mar 1 | L | Newman |
Dec 7-3 | NCAA Super Region IV Championships Cons SF |
| Mar 1 | W | Drury |
Fall 6:29 | NCAA Super Region IV Championships QF |
| Mar 1 | L | Indianapolis |
MD 14-2 | NCAA Super Region IV Championships SF |
Career
Moved from Oklahoma to Central Oklahoma (Division II) for 2025–26.
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Central Oklahoma 285 lbs, Division II | 10–9 | – |
| 2024–25 | Oklahoma 197 lbs | 2–2 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 17Torin ForsythCentral Missouri, Dec 4-2, Feb 151653
- 20BK SeagoOuachita Baptist, Dec 7-4, Nov 21645
- 27Max BalowAugustana (SD), Dec 2-0 exhibition, Nov 161618
- 44Orest NazarchukMaryville, Fall 2:11, Dec 191560
- 59De'Leon FreemanNewman, MD 13-5, Dec 31489
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 3Tech fall 0Major 1Decision 6
Losses by decision (5), tech fall (1), fall (1), major (2).