Ohio State @ Michigan State

Ohio State topped Michigan State 38-7 in East Lansing on February 16, 2024, outscoring the Spartans largely through bonus-point victories that tilted the dual decisively in Columbus' favor.

A string of bonus results put Ohio State in control. Nic Bouzakis provided a quick burst with a fall over Andy Hampton at 133 pounds, and Jesse Mendez followed with a 19-2 technical fall over Jordan Hamdan at 141 to rack up team points. Those finishes, along with sustained offense across the lineup, built a cushion Michigan State could not overcome.

Michigan State's clearest response came from Chase Saldate, who notched a 9-0 major decision at 157 for four team points, one of the few bright spots for the hosts. Ohio State answered down the stretch when Nick Feldman closed at heavyweight with a fall over Josh Terrill, another bonus that put the dual out of reach and capped the Buckeyes' scoring surge.

In the end the 31-point margin reflected Ohio State's ability to convert several matches into bonus points. Three falls and a pair of tech falls helped turn individual wins into a comfortable team victory at Michigan State.