In college wrestling, Iowa is basically a gold standard that other programs use as a measuring stick. This, of course, is true for Ohio State, which has only beaten the Hawkeyes three times in the history of the sport.
Ohio State has only beaten Iowa three times on the mat, but this guy is serving as honorary coach today, so... pic.twitter.com/QqzhV15vMt
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) January 4, 2015
Fortunately for the Buckeyes and head coach Tom Ryan, who delivered a colossal win against his alma mater three years ago, Urban Meyer is on hand for Ohio State's match against Iowa Sunday afternoon.
Great crowd at @wrestlingbucks today. Proud to see our coaches supporting one another. Big match! #GoBucks Beat Iowa! pic.twitter.com/VsjoteUgY6
— gene smith (@OSU_AD) January 4, 2015
And if there's anyone who knows a thing or two about thriving in the underdog role, Meyer, whose fourth-ranked Buckeyes toppled Alabama Thursday night.
Thank you to @OSUCoachMeyer for serving as one of our three honorary coaches today. #GoBucks #WT3 pic.twitter.com/01UHUujHRm
— Ohio State Wrestling (@wrestlingbucks) January 4, 2015