After a dominant home opener versus then No. 11 Arizona State, the Buckeye wrestling team returned to action at St. John Arena in the second-annual Thanksgiving Throwdown, a unique tri-dual meet featuring in-state foes Kent State and Cleveland State.
For the Golden Flashes and Vikings, the trip back up I-71 was a long one, as Ohio State won both duals in convincing fashion, going 38-9 over Kent State and 43-3 over Cleveland State. The Buckeyes won 17 of 20 matches, including 14 bonus point victories.
The much-hyped Pin Chain, which made its debut at the Arizona State dual, was back again on the Ohio State sideline.