While the Buckeyes held the consensus No. 2 spot in the weekly USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll, Ohio State's rival fell five spots after a dominant upset by Lehigh Sunday.
Ohio State's second-ranked wrestling team hosts its second dual of the season, with the Thanksgiving Throwdown bringing two in-state foes to St. John Arena.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday night on his radio show that quarterback Brandon Peters has "made great strides in the last 24 hours" in his recovery from a head injury.