AJ Ferrari recently revealed his pre-match mindset, sharing a strong message on social media days before his appearance at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The championship is slated to take place from March 19 to 21 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
Ferrari’s most recent appearance on the mat came during the Big Ten Championships, where he bested Iowa’s Ben Kueter and Ohio’s Nick Feldman in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts, respectively. In the final round, he locked horns with Michigan’s Taye Ghadiali, who scored a late third-period takedown to win the heavyweight title by a 5-2 decision. The Nebraska wrestler finished as the Big Ten runner-up.
He is now scheduled to compete at 285 lbs at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships and is entering the tournament as No. 4 seed. Looking to bounce back from his Big Ten loss, he recently uploaded a video on Instagram, sharing his powerful pre-match faith message.
“The horse has been made ready. Victory is your horse, and victory or defeat, I am his. What shall I worry about? What shall I fear? That’s it, guys. Trust in you with all of your heart. I woke up today. I heard the voice of you who are saying, Whom shall I send and who will go for us? And I said, Jeremiah, send me, send me into the storm. Send me to the darkness where light is needed most,” said AJ Ferrari.
He also penned a caption that read:
“🧠 Mindset before the match🎥 Before every match, I remind myself the battle I’m about to have isn’t just physical – it starts in the mind. Every doubt, every fear, every negative thought has to be surrendered. My mindset has to be aligned fully with Yahuah (our Master Father). Scripture teaches us to take control of our thoughts and bring them into obedience to Yahusha (The Christ).”
What Did AJ Ferrari Say Before Competing at the Big Ten Championships 2026?
Before heading to the 2026 Big Ten Championships, where he was the heavyweight runner-up, AJ Ferrari posted a video on Instagram. Showcasing his excitement, he opened up about his preparation, revealing that discipline was paramount. From waking up early to having the right protein, he shared it all.
Revealing how fired up he was to represent the Nebraska wrestling team at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling championships, he wrote:
“Day before competition, right? As always, I’m locked and loaded, ready to go with my brothers, Nebraska gang. Let’s go. But what do I gotta do, right Discipline, right? In the lifestyle, getting up early, going to bed early, doing the right things, living a life of discipline. We’ll start with first thing in the morning, guys. Plant a protein, got my protein, got my creatine, right? Highest quality, guys, don’t go cheap with other options. We gotta have the highest quality. We wanna make sure it’s pure.”
He added:
“On top of that, my workout. Mushroom hands pre-workout, not just with caffeine, also helps my focus. Shout out to my brothers, 2026 Big 10 champs, Nebraska Gang, 2026 national champs Nebraska Gang. I’m fired up. You’re gonna be fired up, coz, guess what? Let’s go.”
He further penned a caption, showcasing confidence, which read:
“Nebraska Gang… we’re coming for Big Ten titles and NCAA D1 gold. 🏆 I’m not new to this. I’m built for this. I’m going for my second National Championship – this time at a new weight class: heavyweight. Different weight. Same mission. Same dominance.”
AJ Ferrari’s opening match at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships is expected to be against No. 29 Luke Rasmussen.
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