Ohio State Hosts Kent State in Wrestling Match on November 20

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The No. 2 Ohio State wrestling team (5-0) will face Kent State University (1-1) in a dual match on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at the Covelli Center. This event marks the start of Ohio State’s home action for the 2025-26 dual season.

Ohio State boasts a rich history against Kent State, holding a 19-6 overall advantage in their matchups. The last meeting between the two teams was on December 11, 2022, where the Buckeyes secured a convincing victory, winning by a score of 32-9.

Recently, Ohio State demonstrated its prowess at the 2025 National Duals Invitational, held on November 15-16, where it achieved four dual victories and claimed the championship title along with a $200,000 prize. The Buckeyes defeated several ranked teams during the tournament, solidifying their reputation as a top competitor.

In the National Duals, Ohio State showcased exceptional performances across various weight classes, with notable victories at 125, 133, 141, 149, and 157 pounds. The Buckeyes faced a total of five losses throughout the tournament, establishing their dominance with impressive match outcomes.

For the upcoming match against Kent State, the probable lineups are as follows:

Weight Class:
125: Brendan McCrone (OSU) vs. Nico Calello/Ruben Lorenzana (KSU)
133: Ben Davino (OSU) vs. Nick Molchak/Ismael Ayoub (KSU)
141: Jesse Mendez (OSU) vs. Landon Duncan (KSU)
149: Maddox Shaw/Daxton Chase (OSU) vs. Nate Roth (KSU)
157: Brandon Cannon (OSU) vs. Keegan Knapp (KSU)
165: Paddy Gallagher (OSU) vs. Carson Miller/Reese Stephens (KSU)
174: Carson Kharchla (OSU) vs. Ethan Barr/Aaron Ferguson (KSU)
184: Dylan Fishback (OSU) vs. Trent Thomas/Ronnie Dimmerling (KSU)
197: Seth Shumate (OSU) vs. Blake Schaffer/Mason Higley (KSU)
HWT: Nick Feldman (OSU) vs. Brentan Simmerman/Abel Ngoh (KSU)

Fans can catch the live stream of the match on B1G+ and follow the results on social media. As the Buckeyes aim to extend their undefeated streak, Kent State is looking to improve its record in this thrilling contest.