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.

Ohio State is no longer straying from its strengths, and Ryan Day is finally trusting himself. A 12-0 record and, finally, a win against Michigan are the proof.

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.

The No. 15 Michigan Wolverines were defeated by a score of 27-9 by No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Ann Arbor. With the loss, Sherrone Moore's second full regula

Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate played a crucial role in Ohio State's 27-9 victory over Michigan, despite not being at full strength.

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.

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.