Oregon State Beavers wrestling

The Oregon State Beavers wrestling program was established in 1909, competing in collegiate wrestling across 95 seasons since then. Traditionally a national powerhouse, the Beavers won the Amateur Athletic Union national championship in 1926 (Oregon State's first national championship in any sport) and have won their conference championship 52 times. The team has produced 99 All-Americans, 12 individual national champions, and is associated with five National Wrestling Hall of Fame members. The team has finished their season ranked in the NCAA top 25 on 43 occasions, including finishing 20 seasons in the top 10 and two seasons as national runners-up. Chris Pendleton (Oklahoma State) is the head coach. It will be his first season in 2020–21. He replaces Jim Zalesky. In his 12 years at Oregon State, Zalesky coached 12 All-Americans, won seven Pac-12 Championships, and compiled a 99-40-2 record while coaching the team to four top 25 finishes including two top 10 finishes. Dan Hodge Trophy Winners The Dan Hodge Trophy is awarded to the nation's top wrestler each season. 1996 - Les Gutches National Wrestling Hall of Fame members OSU is associated with five members of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Robin Reed - Inducted 1978 (wrestler and coach for OSU) Dale Thomas - Inducted 1980 (coach for OSU) Jim Zalesky - Inducted 2004 (coach for OSU) Les Gutches - Inducted 2009 (wrestler for OSU) Greg Strobel - Inducted 2012 (wrestler for OSU)