Overview
- The Buckeyes outgained the Wolverines 419–163, controlled the ball for 40:01, and delivered a second-half shutout in Ann Arbor.
- Julian Sayin finished 19-of-26 for 233 yards and three touchdowns, including a fourth-and-5, 35-yard strike to Jeremiah Smith that was reviewed and upheld.
- Michigan generated no sacks, lost RB Jordan Marshall for stretches with a sore shoulder, and freshman Bryce Underwood went 8-of-18 for 63 yards as the offense failed to score a touchdown.
- Postgame, Michigan players ringed the block M to block a flag plant as a brief scuffle flared, Ryan Day directed his team to “win with humility,” and a Smith gesture on social media drew criticism.
- At 12-0, Ohio State meets 12-0 No. 2 Indiana on Dec. 6 in Indianapolis in a matchup with direct College Football Playoff implications.