Fishback to Transfer to Ohio State

On Sunday evening, Ohio State received word that one of their home state’s best recent products was coming home to wrestle for the Buckeyes. Two-time NCAA qualifier Dylan Fishback announced yesterday that he intends to transfer from NC State to Ohio State. 

Fishback redshirted during his initial campaign in Raleigh and then jumped right into the NC State starting lineup at 184 lbs. He has finished as an ACC runner-up in both years of competition. Fishback also has been a match shy of All-American honors in both seasons, as well. His 2024-25 campaign came to an end with a 4-0 loss to Nebraska’s Silas Allred in the bloodround. 

For the year, Fishback went 16-8 with wins over past All-Americans and conference rivals - Gavin Kane (North Carolina) and TJ Stewart (Virginia Tech). His two-year mark for NC State was 36-17. 

With Fishback in the fold, the Ohio State staff could redshirt returning 184 lb starter Ryder Rogotzke and one of them could move up to 197 lbs in the 2026-27 season. 

In years past, Ohio State hasn’t been as aggressive in the transfer portal as other national powers; however, that’s changed in the offseason of 2025. Tom Ryan’s team has added All-American Ethan Stiles at 149, and 2024 Big 12 champion Cody Chittum at 157 lbs before getting Fishback. 

Barring head coaching changes, the portal has closed down for the offseason. There are still some notable names that can take as long as they need to announce a transfer destination - just no others can enter.