Overview
- Julian Sayin threw 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.
- Ohio State outgained Michigan 419-163, held the ball for 40:01, and closed with a 20-play drive that drained 11:56 to finish off a dominant second half.
- Michigan’s offense sputtered as Bryce Underwood went 8-of-18 for 63 yards, the Wolverines produced 100 rushing yards, and the defense failed to record a sack; Jordan Marshall was limited by a shoulder issue and Justice Haynes did not play.
- A fourth-down touchdown catch by Jeremiah Smith stood after review, with Michigan coach Sherrone Moore saying officials told him the evidence was inconclusive to overturn.
- Postgame, Michigan players ringed the midfield logo to prevent a flag-plant as Ryan Day steered his team away, stressing they would “win with humility,” and Smith later drew online reaction for a social-media post directed at Wolverines fans.