Moments after the game, the Buckeyes players ran to one end zone to celebrate with their Ohio State fans in attendance. Meanwhile, Michigan players gathered around the midfield “M” to prevent the Buckeyes from planting their flag on the home field—a move Michigan had done last season after a win—leading to a brief brawl between the sidelines.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes look to end a four-game losing streak to their arch rivals on Saturday, Nov. 29 when they visit the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines.

With top-ranked Ohio State football trailing by six at No. 15 Michigan midway through the first quarter, the freshman running back caught a checkdown pass from quarterback Julian Sayin. Jackson turned the short pass into a 23-yard gain.

Smith has a 9-15 record in two seasons – not counting wins vacated over a three-year span due to NCAA violations under former coach Mel Tucker. Speculation about his job security has swirled for more than a month and Michigan State would be on the hook for more than $30 million to buy out a seven-year deal signed in November 2023.

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

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.

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 walked out of the Big House with a 27-9 win over Michigan. The Buckeyes broke the four-game streak the Wolverines had over Ohio S