No. 1 Ohio State picked up a 27-9 win over No. 15 Michigan on Saturday, snapping a four-game losing streak in 'The Game' rivalry. The latest edition of college football's heated matchup went back-and-forth early but was mostly controlled by the Buckeyes' offensive surge.
After the game, the Michigan players took it personally and weren't going to walk to the locker room quietly. They stood on the field to protect the logo from Ohio State players, who celebrated another trip to the Big Ten Championship. Given how this turned out, the end zone could’ve used that kind of defense from the Buckeyes, according to Outkick's Trey Wallace.
As for the game itself, Julian Sayin was near perfect again. The Heisman contender went 19-of-26 for 233 yards and three touchdowns and an early pick. It was part of a balanced attack with the Buckeyes racking up 186 yards on the ground without a score.
Michigan players standing on the field to protect the logo from Ohio State players 😂😂
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) November 29, 2025
End zone could’ve used that kind of defense. Pic.twitter.com/21TxDCbIXA
For now, Ohio State moves on to a highly-anticipated Big Ten championship game with Indiana next weekend. The battle of unbeatens will be one of the most watched during the title game weekend. There are many questions surrounding both teams.
Ohio State hasn't faced a top-tier team since Week 1 and top-ranked Texas, which now looks sketchy given how Texas' season ended. Also, the same can be said for Indiana. The Hoosiers win over Oregon was a statement, but can they make another against OSU?
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