Stephan Buchan, a hugely popular collegiate wrestler, established himself as a dominant 197-pounder for the Sooners. An accomplished wrestler since high school, Buchanan claimed the all-conference all four years in his school days with a record of 184-16 in four seasons. His exceptional talents saw him rise through the ranks, with all American titles soon falling into his lap.

His wrestling prowess soon earned him the 197-pound title in each regular season tournament he competed in. However, his ties with Oklahoma University might end soon. His rumored move to Iowa and the massive sum involved hasen’t gone well with the wrestling fans as well. Let’s delve into details about Buchanan transfer news and explore how fans have reacted to the situation.

Stephen Buchanan Moving To Iowa?

The three-time All-American, Stephen Buchanan, moved to Oklahoma in 2022. He had an exceptional run with the Sooners, compiling an impressive 29-3 record, during the first season with the new university. Known for his dominant stylе, Buchanan sеcurеd ninе victoriеs against rankеd opponеnts and showcasеd his skills with 22 bonus point wins, including еight falls. His standout pеrformancе at thе NCAA Championships, whеrе hе clinchеd a third-placе finish, solidifiеd his position as onе of thе top wrestlers in thе country.

However, now the rumors are rife that Buchanan’s days with the Sooner are now over as the 197-pounder, Wisconsin resident packs his bags for Iowa. According to a post on X by ShallengeLoast, Buchanan’s deal with the Hawkeyes is almost done. However, the most exciting part is the humongous NIL earnings that are attached to the rumored transfer. “Buchanan is getting $500k for what essentially will be 1 semester,” ShallengeLoast wrote on X. However, wrestling fans couldn’t digest the transfer news and the exorbitant sum involved.

Fans divided over Buchanan’s high stake transfer

The transfer rumors of Stephen Buchanan from Oklahoma to Iowa have fans flabbergasted. The news came as a surprise for fans, with some expressing their disbelief about whether such a move was possible. One fan pointed out, “so a guy who’s on a roster, that’s not in the portal, and hasn’t really shown any interest in transferring has a deal “done”. Another fan added rather angrily about the lack of check and control over the transfer process. “Gonna say it again. Zero institutional control at Iowa. Program deserves the death penalty. Then restart with some adults with character,” he said.

But beyond the transfer surprise, fans were astounded by the amount involved in the alleged transfer. One fan humorously commented, “and remember kids, you don’t even have to be in a portal to secure this kind of “quick bag”, sales101- always entertain a desperate buyer.” However, the situation has escalated, with more fans expressing their outrage over the sum involved. One fan concluded it was an absolute waste of money. He said, “Why don’t they use this money on RTC athletes? A better RTC would benefit them more than 1-semester rentals.” Now, all eyes will be on Buchanan to see how he performs in his new environment.