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It’s been zero days since Ohio State beat Michigan.
The top-ranked team in the country had a sweet revenge, snapping a four-game losing streak against its archrival with a 27-9 victory in the Big House.
The first few minutes seemed to be all Michigan, as the Wolverines scored a field goal on their first drive, intercepted Julian Sayin on the Buckeyes’ second play, and kicked another field goal next.
But the field goals would prove detrimental compared to the Buckeyes’ touchdowns that followed.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) celebrates a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 29, 2025. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Ohio State’s first score came on a field goal to cut its deficit in half. But early in the second, Sayin found Jeremiah Smith for a 35-yard touchdown. The play was reviewed for a possible touchback, and it appeared that Smith lost control of the ball for a split second and did not regain it until he was out of bounds beyond the pylon, which would have resulted in a touchback. However, the referees confirmed the decision.
Michigan kicked another field goal, but the Buckeyes marched down the field again to end the first half with a Brandon Innis touchdown to go up eight points. Then it started snowing, and it seemed like that was playing into Ohio State’s hands.
Ohio State and Michigan exchanged punts to start the second half, but Michigan’s punt was just 11 yards giving OSU great field position. On just the second play of the drive, Carnell Tate, playing in his first game since Nov. 1, scored a 50-yard touchdown to put the Buckeyes up 24-9.
Carnell Tate of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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After forcing another punt, Ohio State went on a 20-play drive. The Wolverines were able to force a field goal, but that made it a three-possession game, while also killing a lot of time. The Buckeyes had a 27-9 lead with 8:10 left and Michigan couldn’t do anything the rest of the way.
Sayin completed 19 of his 26 passes for 233 yards, while the Buckeyes rushed for another 186. Michigan’s Bryce Underwood completed 8 of 18 for 63 yards, while the Wolverines had 100 yards rushing.
It was not since 2019 that Ohio State last beat Michigan, and last year’s loss in Columbus as a three-touchdown favorite was the biggest upset in the history of the rivalry. Michigan players planted their flag at Columbus midfield, leading to a fight. Surely, all of that was bulletin board material the Buckeyes will remember for nearly 365 days.
Ohio State couldn’t plant its flag right away because Michigan players protected its logo at midfield. But the players were able to celebrate with many fans dressed in red in Ann Arbor.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads his team onto the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 29, 2025. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Ohio State will now face Indiana, the nation’s second-ranked team, in the Big Ten championship next week, while Michigan will wait to see which bowl game it will play in.
