Former Oregon State All-American Ethan Stiles commits to Ohio State
Former Oregon State wrestling All-American Ethan Stiles announced his commitment to Ohio State, according to Justin Basch. He finished 6th at 149 pounds in 2024-25 as a redshirt freshman.
Stiles went 19-8 this season and went 3-3 at NCAAs in Philadelphia. After getting to the quarterfinals, Stiles lost and dropped to the wrestlebacks. But, he won two matches in a row to get to the top six, before losing his final two.
Now, Stiles has his new home for the 2025-26 season. He’ll have three years of eligibility left.
Stiles was the latest addition for the Buckeyes in the NCAA transfer portal. They also landed two-time NCAA qualifier Cody Chittum from Iowa State.
Ethan Stiles latest portal commitment for Ohio State
Chittum went 35-15 in two seasons with the Cyclones, qualifying for NCAAs both years. He finished in the Round of 16 in 2025, two wins shy of All-American status.
Having wrestled at 157 pounds his whole career, he is projected at the same weight next season, per WrestleStat. Currently, Ohio State has Brandon Cannon at 157 and e’Than Birden at 165.
Cannon broke out this year with a 24-5 record as a redshirt freshman, in place of two-time NCAA finalist Sammy Sasso. Sasso wrestled at 165 and then 157 this year during his comeback following a gunshot wound in 2023. He has since retired from the sport.
Chittum likely has to compete for one of those two spots (157 or 165). Cannon finished in the Blood Round in 2025 while Birden went 9-6 in redshirt and will be a redshirt freshman next season.
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