# Silas Allred

Silas Allred (born May 28, 2002) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler who competes at 184 pounds for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He is a two-time Indiana state champion and a Big Ten champion.

## Amateur wrestling career
### High school

Allred attended Shenandoah High School in Middletown, Indiana. He finished his high school career with a 146–2 record, making three trips IHSAA State Finals, and becoming a back-to-back state champion in 2019 and 2020.
Allred won the ISWA State Finals triple crown in 2017, making the USA Wrestling Cadet National Championships. Allred would not place in freestyle but would place fourth in Greco-Roman, earning Fargo All-American status. In 2018, Allred won the ISWA Folkstyle State Finals and the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Cadet National Championships. During the 2019 FloNationals US Cadet Pan American Team Trials, Allred finished first in freestyle and second in Greco-Roman. During the 2019 UWW US World Team Trials, Allred finished third in Greco-Roman but broke his elbow in a freestyle match. His injury forced him to withdraw from the 2019 Cadet Pan American Championships.

### College

On National Signing Day in November 2019, Allred committed to Mark Manning and the Nebraska Cornhuskers as the No. 1 ranked 195-pounder and No. 2 ranked overall wrestler in the state of Indiana.

#### 2020–2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allred's freshman season was postponed to 2021. Allred made his senior debut when he competed in the 2020 US Senior Nationals at 97 kilograms. Allred would drop both of his matches.
In January, Nebraska announced they would wrestle with nine total opponents in six meets. Allred would make his collegiate debut as an extra on January 8 against Minnesota, losing by decision to Dylan Anderson. A week later, Allred would wrestle as an extra again against Iowa, winning his first collegiate match after he beat Connor Corbin by major decision. Allred finished his true freshman season 1–1, but due to the COVID-19 eligibility rules he did not use up any of his eligibility and would be considered a freshman for the 2021–22 wrestling season.

#### 2021–2022

Allred sat behind Eric Schultz, Cade Svoboda, and Anthony Gaona during the 2021–22 season while redshirting. During the 2021 Daktronic Open, Allred would win via pinfall over Yonger Bastida – who would become an All-American later that year – on his way to an individual championship. Allred would also wrestle in the 2022 Hastings Open, winning three of his four matches via fall to claim his second individual championship of the season. Allred finished with an undefeated 3–0 (6–0) record as a redshirt.
Allred began wrestling in junior-level events in 2022, finishing second in the US Open and US World Team Trials.

#### 2022–2023

Allred was named the 197-pound starter for the 2022–23 season. He made his dual-meet debut on November 4, beating North Dakota State's Owen Pentz 4–2 in sudden victory. During Nebraska's 2022 in-season tournaments, Allred went a combined 5–0 in the Journeymen Collegiate Classic and Navy Classic to win two individual titles. On February 7, Allred was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week after earning pins over Zac Braunagel and Hayden Copass. During the 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Allred advanced to the finals against Penn State's Max Dean, who won the 2022 national championship at 197 pounds. Allred would upset Dean to become the first Nebraska wrestler to win a Big Ten championship since 2015. Allred then received an automatic berth to the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, where he would reach the quarterfinals before being handed his first loss against Nino Bonaccorsi by way of a 5–3 decision. Allred's season would end in a 1–0 blood round loss to Jacob Warner, one win away from gaining All-American status. Allred finished his redshirt freshman season with a 28–7 record.
Allred returned to senior-level competitions in 2023, finishing fourth at the US Open. At the 2023 US U23 Nationals, Allred finished in sixth after having to medically forfeit his final two matches.

#### 2023–2024

Allred beat freshman Dominic Thebeau in Nebraska's wrestle-offs to become the Cornhuskers starter. Nebraska began the 2023–24 season against North Dakota State, where Allred would pick up a 20–4 tech fall victory over Spencer Mooberry. During the 2023 Navy Classic, Allred went 4–1 to finish second in the tournament. On December 16, Nebraska took on South Dakota State. Allred was sent out to face Luke Rasmussen in the 285-pound matchup. During the first period, Allred would hit his head on Rasmussen's knee, sending him into concussion protocol, and forcing him to medically forfeit out of the match. Allred ended the dual season against Arizona State's Jacob Meissner, winning via tech fall, his seventh of the season. During the 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Allred made it to the semifinals before matching up against No. 1 ranked Aaron Brooks. Brooks defeated Allred by major decision, sending him to the consolation semifinal round to face Luke Geog. Against Geog, Allred scored a takedown in the second period, appearing to unintentionally injury Geog's leg in the process. Allred was given the win via injury default. Allred would then win the third-place match against Jaxon Smith, automatically qualifying him for the 2024 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Allred would reach the quarterfinals again before losing his match against Trent Hidlay by major decision. He would then lose to Jacob Cardenas in the blood round to finish one win away from gaining All-American status for the second straight year. Allred finished his sophomore season with a 26–8 record.

#### 2024–2025

Before the start of the 2024–25 season, Allred moved down to 184 pounds. In Nebraska's wrestle-offs, Allred pinned true freshman Marco Christiansen in the first period, earning a starting spot. In his 184-pound debut, Allred defeated Utah Valley's Caleb Uhlenhopp 11–7. During the 2024 Navy Classic, Allred had five straight bonus point wins to take home to individual championship.

## Freestyle record

Senior & U23 Freestyle Matches :
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Score | Date | Event | Location |
| 2023 US U23 Nationals 6th at 92 kg |||||||
| Loss | | Martin Cosgrove | FF | June 2–4, 2023 | 2023 US U23 Nationals | Geneva, Ohio |
| Loss | | Nicholas Willham | FF | June 2–4, 2023 | 2023 US U23 Nationals | Geneva, Ohio |
| Loss | 7–5 | Luke Surber | TF 4–14 | June 2–4, 2023 | 2023 US U23 Nationals | Geneva, Ohio |
| Win | 7–4 | Evan Bockman | TF 12–2 | June 2–4, 2023 | 2023 US U23 Nationals | Geneva, Ohio |
| Win | 6–4 | Kalob Runyon | TF 10–0 | June 2–4, 2023 | 2023 US U23 Nationals | Geneva, Ohio |
| Win | 5–4 | Kael Wisler | TF 10–0 | June 2–4, 2023 | 2023 US U23 Nationals | Geneva, Ohio |
| 2023 US Open 4th at 97 kg |||||||
| Loss | 4–4 | Timothy Dudley | 6–10 | April 26–30, 2023 | 2023 US Open National Championships | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Win | 4–3 | Samuel Mitchell | 10–7 | April 26–30, 2023 | 2023 US Open National Championships | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Win | 3–3 | Malik McDonald | TF 13–2 | April 26–30, 2023 | 2023 US Open National Championships | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Win | 2–3 | Kash Anderson | TF 14–4 | April 26–30, 2023 | 2023 US Open National Championships | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Loss | 1–3 | Isaac Trumble | TF 0–10 | April 26–30, 2023 | 2023 US Open National Championships | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Win | 1–2 | Morgan Smith | 8–2 | April 26–30, 2023 | 2023 US Open National Championships | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 2020 US Nationals DNP at 97 kg |||||||
| Loss | 0–2 | Nick Reenan | 14–20 | October 9–11, 2020 | 2020 US Senior Nationals | Coralville, Iowa |
| Loss | 0–1 | Scottie Boykin | TF 3–14 | October 9–11, 2020 | 2020 US Senior Nationals | Coralville, Iowa |

## NCAA record

NCAA Division I Record :
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Score | Date | Event |
| End of 2024–2025 Season (junior year) ||||||
| 2025 NCAA Championships TBD at 184 lbs ||||||
| | | | | March 20–22, 2025 | 2025 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| 2025 Big Ten Championships 6th at 184 lbs ||||||
| Loss | 73–22 | Gabe Arnold | 3–4 | March 8–9, 2025 | 2025 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Loss | 73–21 | Jaxon Smith | 2–4 | March 8–9, 2025 | 2025 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 73–20 | Shane Cartagena-Walsh | MFOR | March 8–9, 2025 | 2025 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Loss | 72–20 | Edmond Ruth | 3–4 | March 8–9, 2025 | 2025 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 72–19 | Orlando Cruz | Fall | March 8–9, 2025 | 2025 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 71–19 | Donnell Washington | MD 17–6 | February 16, 2025 | Indiana - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 70–19 | Gabe Arnold | SV–1 4–1 | February 7, 2025 | Nebraska - Iowa Dual |
| Win | 69–19 | Dylan Russo | MD 14–3 | January 31, 2025 | Wisconsin - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 68–19 | Lucas Daly | TF 21–5 | January 26, 2025 | Nebraska - Michigan State Dual |
| Win | 67–19 | Jaden Bullock | TF 21–6 | January 24, 2025 | Nebraska - Michigan Dual |
| Loss | 66–19 | Carter Starocci | MD 2–11 | January 17, 2025 | Penn State - Nebraska Dual |
| Loss | 66–18 | Max McEnelly | MD 6–16 | January 11, 2025 | Minnesota - Nebraska Dual |
| Loss | 66–17 | Parker Keckeisen | Fall | January 5, 2025 | Nebraska - Northern Iowa Dual |
| 2024 Kent State Open at 184 lbs ||||||
| Win | 66–16 | Wyatt Ferguson | TF 21–6 | December 20, 2024 | 2024 Kent State Holiday Classic Open |
| Win | 65–16 | Trent Thomas | TF 19–4 | December 20, 2024 | 2024 Kent State Holiday Classic Open |
| Win | 64–16 | Cody Brenner | TF 19–4 | December 20, 2024 | 2024 Kent State Holiday Classic Open |
| 2024 Navy Classic at 184 lbs ||||||
| Win | 63–16 | Daniel Williams | MD 8–0 | November 23, 2024 | 2024 Navy Classic |
| Win | 62–16 | TJ McDonnell | Fall | November 23, 2024 | 2024 Navy Classic |
| Win | 61–16 | Jeremy Olszko | MD 13–2 | November 23, 2024 | 2024 Navy Classic |
| Win | 60–16 | Roy Price | TF 17–1 | November 23, 2024 | 2024 Navy Classic |
| Win | 59–16 | Mikey Bartush | Fall | November 23, 2024 | 2024 Navy Classic |
| Win | 58–16 | Gavin Kane | 8–6 | November 15, 2024 | Nebraska - North Carolina Dual |
| Win | 57–16 | Conor Maslanek | TF 19–4 | November 15, 2024 | Nebraska - Campbell Dual |
| Win | 56–16 | Caleb Uhlenhopp | 11–7 | November 8, 2024 | Utah Valley - Nebraska Dual |
| Start of 2024–2025 Season (junior year) ||||||
| End of 2023–2024 Season (sophomore year) ||||||
| 2024 NCAA Championships DNP at 197 lbs ||||||
| Loss | 55–16 | Jacob Cardenas | 2–5 | March 21–23, 2024 | 2024 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| Loss | 55–15 | Trent Hidlay | MD 3–11 | March 21–23, 2024 | 2024 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| Win | 55–14 | Andy Smith | 4–2 | March 21–23, 2024 | 2024 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| Win | 54–14 | Luke Geog | 10–3 | March 21–23, 2024 | 2024 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| 2024 Big Ten Championships at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | 53–14 | Jaxon Smith | 10–3 | March 9–10, 2024 | 2024 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 52–14 | Luke Geog | INJ | March 9–10, 2024 | 2024 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Loss | 51–14 | Aaron Brooks | MD 2–14 | March 9–10, 2024 | 2024 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 51–13 | Garrett Joles | 5–4 | March 9–10, 2024 | 2024 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 50–13 | Bobby Striggow | TF 19–4 | March 9–10, 2024 | 2024 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 49–13 | Jacob Meissner | TF 21–6 | February 25, 2024 | Nebraska - Arizona State Dual |
| Loss | 48–13 | Aaron Brooks | MD 4–17 | February 18, 2024 | Nebraska - Penn State Dual |
| Win | 48–12 | Bobby Striggow | MD 14–2 | February 9, 2024 | Michigan - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 47–12 | Chase Waggoner | Fall | February 4, 2024 | Illinois - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 46–12 | Joshua Otto | TF 19–4 | January 28, 2024 | Nebraska - Wisconsin Dual |
| Win | 45–12 | Evan Bates | TF 19–4 | January 26, 2024 | Nebraska - Northwestern Dual |
| Win | 44–12 | Ben Vanadia | TF 19–4 | January 21, 2024 | Purdue - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 43–12 | Garrett Joles | SV–1 4–1 | January 19, 2024 | Nebraska - Minnesota Dual |
| Loss | 42–12 | Zach Glazier | MD 2–11 | January 12, 2024 | Iowa - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 42–11 | Wyatt Voelker | Fall | January 6, 2024 | Northern Iowa - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 41–11 | Joey Novak | Fall | January 6, 2024 | Wyoming - Nebraska Dual |
| Loss | | Luke Rasmussen | MFOR | December 16, 2023 | South Dakota State - Nebraska Dual |
| 2023 Cliff Keen Invitational 5th at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | 40–11 | Sonny Sasso | 8–5 | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Loss | 39–11 | Tanner Sloan | MD 1–12 | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 39–10 | Joey Novak | Fall | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 38–10 | Wyatt Voelker | TF 19–3 | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Loss | 37–10 | Jacob Cardenas | TF 1–17 | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 37–9 | Evan Bates | MD 11–2 | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 36–9 | Jake Trovato | Fall | December 1, 2023 | 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| 2023 Navy Classic at 197 lbs ||||||
| Loss | 35–9 | Luke Stout | SV–1 1–4 | November 18, 2023 | 2023 Navy Classic |
| Win | 35–8 | Aidan Connor | 10–5 | November 18, 2023 | 2023 Navy Classic |
| Win | 34–8 | Logan Deacetis | TF 18–1 | November 18, 2023 | 2023 Navy Classic |
| Win | 33–8 | Garrett Henigin | Fall | November 18, 2023 | 2023 Navy Classic |
| Win | 32–8 | Patrick Brophy | MD 17–4 | November 18, 2023 | 2023 Navy Classic |
| Win | 31–8 | Levi Hopkins | 11–6 | November 10, 2023 | Campbell - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 30–8 | Spencer Mooberry | TF 20–4 | November 4, 2023 | Nebraska - North Dakota State Dual |
| Start of 2023–2024 Season (sophomore year) ||||||
| End of 2022–2023 Season (freshman year) ||||||
| 2023 NCAA Championships DNP at 197 lbs ||||||
| Loss | 29–8 | Jacob Warner | 0–1 | March 16–18, 2023 | 2023 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| Loss | 29–7 | Nino Bonaccorsi | 3–5 | March 16–18, 2023 | 2023 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| Win | 29–6 | Max Dean | 7–2 | March 16–18, 2023 | 2023 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| Win | 28–6 | Michael Battista | 13–7 | March 16–18, 2023 | 2023 NCAA Division I National Championships |
| 2023 Big Ten Championships at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | 27–6 | Max Dean | 6–3 | March 4–5, 2023 | 2023 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 26–6 | Gavin Hoffman | 6–2 | March 4–5, 2023 | 2023 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 25–6 | Zac Braunagel | 4–3 | March 4–5, 2023 | 2023 Big Ten Conference Championships |
| Win | 24–6 | Josh Nummer | TF 27–10 | February 19, 2023 | Arizona State - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 23–6 | Billy Janzer | 6–0 | February 12, 2023 | Rutgers - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 22–6 | Luke Geog | MD 10–2 | February 10, 2023 | Nebraska - Ohio State Dual |
| Win | 21–6 | Hayden Filipovich | Fall | February 4, 2023 | Nebraska - Purdue Dual |
| Win | 20–6 | Zac Braunagel | Fall | February 3, 2023 | Nebraska - Illinois Dual |
| Win | 19–6 | Braxton Amos | 7–2 | January 29, 2023 | Wisconsin - Nebraska Dual |
| Loss | 18–6 | Jacob Warner | 2–3 | January 20, 2023 | Nebraska - Iowa Dual |
| Win | 18–5 | Andrew Davison | MD 10–2 | January 15, 2023 | Northwestern - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 17–5 | Michial Foy | 6–4 | January 13, 2023 | Minnesota - Nebraska Dual |
| Win | 16–5 | Samuel Mora | Fall | January 7, 2023 | Nebraska - Gardner-Webb Dual |
| Win | 15–5 | Levi Hopkins | 8–3 | January 7, 2023 | Nebraska - Campbell Dual |
| Loss | 14–5 | Tanner Sloan | MD 0–12 | December 18, 2022 | Nebraska - San Dakota State Dual |
| 2022 Cliff Keen Invitational 5th at 197 lbs ||||||
| Loss | 14–4 | Isaac Trumble | 1–6 | December 2, 2022 | 2022 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 14–3 | Gavin Hoffman | 5–2 | December 2, 2022 | 2022 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Loss | 13–3 | Tanner Sloan | 5–12 | December 2, 2022 | 2022 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | | Andy Smith | MFOR | December 2, 2022 | 2022 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 13–2 | Carson Brewer | Fall | December 2, 2022 | 2022 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| Win | 12–2 | Nolan Springer | Fall | December 2, 2022 | 2022 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational |
| 2022 Navy Classic at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | 11–2 | Jacob Lucas | MD 14–4 | November 19, 2022 | 2022 Navy Classic |
| Win | 10–2 | Jacob Koser | 9–4 | November 19, 2022 | 2022 Navy Classic |
| Win | 9–2 | Jacob Lee | Fall | November 19, 2022 | 2022 Navy Classic |
| Win | 8–2 | Mark Chaid | Fall | November 19, 2022 | 2022 Navy Classic |
| 2022 Journeymen Classic at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | | Trey Rogers | MFOR | November 13, 2022 | 2022 Journeymen Collegiate Classic |
| Win | 7–2 | Danny Lawrence | MD 12–2 | November 13, 2022 | 2022 Journeymen Collegiate Classic |
| Win | | Jonathon Fagen | MFOR | November 13, 2022 | 2022 Journeymen Collegiate Classic |
| Loss | 6–2 | Isaac Trumble | 2–9 | November 12, 2022 | Nebraska - North Carolina State Dual |
| Win | 6–1 | Kyle Swartz | MD 16–5 | November 12, 2022 | Nebraska - Army Dual |
| Win | 5–1 | Owen Pentz | SV–1 4–2 | November 4, 2022 | North Dakota State - Nebraska Dual |
| Start of 2022–2023 Season (freshman year) ||||||
| End of 2021–2022 Season (redshirt year) ||||||
| 2022 Hastings Open at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | | Daniel Bishop | MFOR | January 8, 2022 | 2022 Hastings Open |
| Win | | Garavous Kouekabakilaho | Fall | January 8, 2022 | 2022 Hastings Open |
| Win | | Mitchell Peabody | Fall | January 8, 2022 | 2022 Hastings Open |
| Win | | Jose Sanchez | Fall | January 8, 2022 | 2022 Hastings Open |
| 2021 Daktronics Open at 197 lbs ||||||
| Win | 4–1 | Nic Casperson | Fall | November 21, 2021 | 2021 Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open |
| Win | 3–1 | Yonger Bastida | Fall | November 21, 2021 | 2021 Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open |
| Win | 2–1 | Adam Ahrendson | TF 19–4 | November 21, 2021 | 2021 Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open |
| Start of 2021–2022 Season (redshirt year) ||||||
| End of 2020–2021 Season (covid redshirt year) ||||||
| Win | 1–1 | Connor Corbin | MD 12–2 | January 15, 2021 | Iowa - Nebraska Extra |
| Loss | 0–1 | Dylan Anderson | 4–8 | January 8, 2021 | Nebraska - Minnesota Extra |
| Start of 2020–2021 Season (covid redshirt year) ||||||

### Stats

| Season | Year | School | Rank | Weigh Class | Record | Win | Bonus |
| 2025 | Junior | University of Nebraska–Lincoln | #9 | 184 | 16–3 | 84.21% | 68.42% |
| 2024 | Sophomore | University of Nebraska–Lincoln | #10 (DNP) | 197 | 26–8 | 76.47% | 52.94% |
| 2023 | Freshman | University of Nebraska–Lincoln | #6 (DNP) | 197 | 25–7 | 78.13% | 40.63% |
| 2022 | Redshirt | University of Nebraska–Lincoln | #53 | 197 | 3–0 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 2021 | Freshman | University of Nebraska–Lincoln | #80 | 197 | 1–1 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Career | Career | Career | Career | Career | 71–19 | 78.89% | 53.33% |

## Championships and accomplishments
### Folkstyle wrestling

* National Collegiate Athletic Association
** NCAA Division I 197 lb – Qualifier out of University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2023, 2024)
* Big Ten Conference
** Big Ten 197 lb – Champion out of University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2023)
** Big Ten 197 lb – 3rd place out of University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2024)
* Indiana High School Athletic Association
** IHSAA 195 lb – Champion out of Shenandoah High School (2019, 2020)
** IHSAA 182 lb – 5th place out of Shenandoah High School (2018)
* Mid-Eastern Conference
** MEC 195 lb – Champion out of Shenandoah High School (2020)
* USA Wrestling
** US Cadet National Championships 195 lb – Gold Medalist (2018)

### Freestyle wrestling

* United World Wrestling
** US Cadet Pan American Team Trials 92 kg – Gold Medalist (2019)
** US Junior World Team Trials 92 kg – Silver Medalist (2022)
* USA Wrestling
** US Senior National Championships 97 kg – Qualifier (2020)
** US Open U20 National Championships 92 kg – Silver Medalist (2022)
** US Open Senior National Championships 97 kg – 4th Place (2023)
** US U23 National Championships 92 kg – 6th Place (2023)

### Greco-Roman wrestling

* United World Wrestling
** US Cadet World Team Trials 92 kg – Bronze Medalist (2019)
** US Cadet Pan American Team Trials 92 kg – Silver Medalist (2019)
* USA Wrestling
** US Cadet National Championships 182 lb – 4th Place (2017)

## Personal life

Silas Allred was born to Eric Allred and Dana Ellis. Silas grew up with eight siblings – five sisters and three brothers. After his freshman year at Nebraska, Silas married his longtime girlfriend, Jhade.