Overview
- The Buckeyes outgained the Wolverines 419-163, held the ball for 40:01, and shut out Michigan after halftime to snap a four-game series skid.
- Quarterback Julian Sayin went 19-of-26 for 233 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, with Carnell Tate catching five passes for 82 yards and Jeremiah Smith scoring on a 35-yard grab.
- Michigan mustered 163 total yards as Bryce Underwood finished 8-of-18 for 63 yards, the pass rush produced no sacks, and running back Jordan Marshall briefly exited with a shoulder issue.
- A 35-yard Smith touchdown that stood after review drew scrutiny from FOX rules analyst Mike Pereira, and postgame tensions over a potential flag plant were cooled by the coaches’ handshake and Ryan Day’s call to celebrate “with humility.”
- Ohio State advances to face 12-0 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium, while Michigan falls to 9-3 with its College Football Playoff hopes fading.