Ohio State’s defense held Michigan without a touchdown, although the Wolverines got out to 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Michigan’s freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood was ineffective as he went 8-for-18 passing with 63 yards and an interception which sealed the game for the Buckeyes.

Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down in the second quarter, and No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a dominant performance.

Michigan managed just 163 yards of offense and never reached the end zone. The run game showed some promise early before Jordan Marshall exited with an injury. It’s clear the Buckeyes, who entered the game ranked first nationally in points and yards per game allowed, were confident.

It lasted four seasons, but Ohio State came back on top in the rivalry after a 27-9 win over Michigan. The Wolverines move to 9-3 in Sherron

But until Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia saved Day’s gold pants seat during Saturday’s 27-9 win over Michigan, nobody used a tool that predates the rivalry: A No. 2 pencil.

Free Press sports writer Rainer Sabin highlights the best and worst performances from Michigan football’s 27-9 loss to Ohio State.

Ohio State ended its four-game skid against Michigan with a dominant win at the Big House, reclaiming rivalry glory and setting up a Big Ten title clash with Indiana.

There were no superhero moments, though, from the former Belleville High star on Saturday in Michigan’s regular season finale against its archrival. Underwood threw for a season-low 63 yards on 8-of-18 passing in the 27-9 loss to No. 1 Ohio State.

Michigan players and officials successfully prevented Ohio State players from planting a flag at midfield at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan players planted a Michigan flag at midfield after an upset win over Ohio State last season, before a brawl broke out between both teams. Police were then called over to break up the fights, and pepper spray was even used. Both schools were fined $100,000 for their roles in the altercation.

No. 1 Ohio State put a bow on its perfect regular season and snapped a four-game losing streak to No. 15 Michigan with a dominant 27-9 win Saturday. The Buckeyes also secured their first Big Ten Championship Game appearance since 2021 and their first 12-0 record since 2019, coach Ryan Day's first full season leading the program.