How about without McCutcheon?
I'm usually so much better about spelling. I'm disappointed in myself. The first with him, the second without. I wrote up a little breakdown, as I saw it, on the Guillotine that I might as well copy/paste, here, to gain some of my credibility back.
125: Nico Megaludis vs Nathan Tomasello
I think this crucial swing match is decided on whether or not Tomasello can finish his single leg on Nico. Nico has rubber freaking joints, man. He might be the toughest 125 to finish on, when he wrestles through that whizzer/splits position. I don't think either will ride the other for enough time to make a difference. Tomasello is also brutal on the re-attack out of a front headlock or a defended shot. Nico, being how flexible he is, sometimes leaves himself open for those type of attacks. I have to take Tomasello for right now, in a close decision. Toss-up favored to tOSU.
3-0 Ohio State
133: Jordan Conaway vs Johnny DiJulius
DiJulius is tough on top with that leg ride. Conaway, on the other hand, has a killer motor and non-stop action on his feet. If Conaway can get out without dealing with RT, I think he has the upper-hand, here. DiJulius struggled underneath against Indiana, so that could help Conaway, with riding just enough to erase time and win it on his feet. Now, on their feet, JDJ has a heck of a fireman's... Conaway is tough in an underhook, which feeds right into that. If Conaway can effectively use a more touch-n-go type of attack and get out on bottom in a timely fashion, I see Conaway taking this match. The more points, the better for Conaway. This is a toss-up slighted to PSU.
3-3 tie
141: Jimmy Gulibon vs Micah Jordan
Micah presents a tough task for Gulibon. Jimmy is going to give up at least one shurg to back-trip. It's going to happen. Micah is also a tough rider (when he prefers it over going for bonus on his feet). Jimmy sorta struggles underneath tough riders. The key to this match will be if Jimmy can slow Micah down on his feet (which is Gulibon's forte). I still think Micah takes a close match, here, but it is still a toss-up.
6-3 Ohio State
149: Zain Retherford vs Hunter Steiber
If I'm Ryan, I might not even put Hunter out there. In all honesty, the odds that he leaves the mat without an injury are slim. Zain will run through a brick wall for you, back over the wall, and run over it a 2nd time just to make sure it's dust, when he leaves. I think Zain pins Hunter, or really anybody tOSU throws out there. Hunter is a shell of his former self. He just lost to Luke Blanton from Indiana.
9-6 Penn State
157: Jason Nolf vs Jake Ryan
Nolf will pound whoever tOSU throws out at this weight. Kresevic just made 157 against Indiana, so we could see him, here. However, I don't see Nolf getting a fall. This will be a constant-attack tech fall.
14-6 Penn State
165: Shakur Rasheed vs Bo Jordan
Bo is a gigantic hurdle to cross for Rasheed. Rasheed decided to ditch his offense and win with a tough ride against Michigan. Bo Jordan is not Garret Sutton. The worst part about this match-up is that Bo has a great motor, but Rasheed seems to be lacking in that department. Much like Gulibon-Jordan, Rasheed has to slow the pace down. The tough part is that Rasheed doesn't really do that, unlike Jimmy. Rasheed will shoot the gun until the chamber is empty in the first/second period. I'm not ready to give Bo a major, which is my bias coming into play, but I think Bo takes this match, handily.
14-9 Penn State
174: Bo Nickal vs Myles Martin
These two met in a closely-contested match at the Nittany Lion Open. Since then, Bo has trashed wrestlers (not named Nate Jackson). Myles beat Nate Jackson, but took an L to a very mediocre Purdue wrestler. Nickal also has wins over Ottinger and Mahomes (by Inj Def) that Martin lost to. The key to this one for Nickal is to push the pace. When Bo is constantly trying to score, good things happen. Myles doesn't want a shoot-out with Nickal. I'm giving Nickal this one, but in a close fashion, much like the first meeting this season.
17-9 Penn State
184: Matt McCutcheon vs Kenny Courts
It sounds as though McCutcheon will be a go this Friday. Courts owns the last two wins over Matt, but Courts isn't consistent. Matt has beaten guys that Courts has taken L's from this season. I'm a broken record, here, but McC has to make Courts tired. If he uses basic defense and can stay out of the scramble, I think Matt has the match. Coming off an injury throws a whole new wrench into the fold. However, my bias is shining through. McCutcheon wins a close one, probably coming from behind in the third.
20-9 Penn State
197: Morgan McIntosh vs Mark Martin
Morgan hasn't lit the board up like I've wished he would, this season. That being said, Mark Martin ain't smelling this one. Morgan will win a controlled decision, probably try multiple bow and arrows that won't go. Mark won't do much. Guys who Martin beats, Smack majors. But if they don't use Martin (used Fox against Indiana), Morgan gets bonus.
23-9 Penn State
285: Jan Johnson vs Kyle Snyder
Jan is out-matched in every facet, here. He did a great job fighting against Coon and his size, but Snyder has another level of offense. If it ends in anything but a tech fall, it's probably a moral victory for Jan. I'll give him a tech, though.
Final: 23-14 Penn State
