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Ohio State dominates Michigan, wins 27-9 in The Game

ns_headshot_2024-clearby: Nick Schultz5 hours agoNickSchultz_7

One of the biggest games of the college football season, The Game returned to Ann Arbor this year. No. 1 Ohio State looked to secure a spot in the Big Ten Championship with a win over its vaunted rival, while No. 15 Michigan tried for a fifth straight victory in the series.

Both teams have new quarterbacks under center this year. Julian Sayin is leading the charge in Ohio State’s high-powered offense and Bryce Underwood continues to improve after arriving at Michigan as the crown jewel of the 2025 recruiting cycle. They will be at the forefront of the matchup, which is sure to have the eyes of the college football world once again.

On3 is tracking the matchup between Ohio State and Michigan with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout “The Game.”

By:Nick Schultz

Final: Ohio State 27, Michigan 9

11/29/2025 02:30:27 PM

For the first time in more than 2,100 days, Ohio State defeated Michigan. The Buckeyes dominated en route to the 27-9 victory and punched their ticket to the Big Ten Championship in the process.

By:Nick Schultz

Bryce Underwood intercepted, Ohio State win in sight

11/29/2025 02:27:46 PM

With just over two minutes to go, Davison Igbinosun picked off Bryce Underwood. That gave Ohio State the ball – and a chance to seal a win over Michigan for the first time in nearly six full years.

By:Nick Schultz

4Q: Ohio State 27, Michigan 9

11/29/2025 01:57:38 PM

Driving into the red zone in snowy conditions, Ohio State wound up kicking a field goal. Jayden Fielding was good from 23 yards out as the Buckeyes extended their lead to 27-9 with 8:10 left to play in “The Game.” It capped off a surgical 20-play drive that churned 11:56 of game time.

By:Nick Schultz

End 3Q: Ohio State 24, Michigan 9

11/29/2025 01:45:38 PM

It was all Ohio State in the third quarter as the Buckeyes extended their lead to 24-9 heading into the fourth. They totaled 120 yards of offense while holding Michigan to just 40 total yards – none of which came on the ground – in the period.

By:Nick Schultz

Jordan Marshall returns

11/29/2025 01:31:37 PM

Despite being considered “unlikely” to come back after aggravating a shoulder injury, Jordan Marshall was back on the field in the third quarter. He took the handoff after Ohio State’s long touchdown.

By:Nick Schultz

Julian Sayin finds Carnell Tate for 50-yard TD

11/29/2025 01:26:41 PM

After the two teams traded punts, Julian Sayin got the big play. He hit Carnell Tate for a 50-yard touchdown to make it a 24-9 Ohio State lead with 7:35 to play in the third quarter. It’s Tate’s eighth receiving touchdown of the year and Sayin’s third TD pass of the game.

By:Nick Schultz

Jordan Marshall injury update

11/29/2025 01:11:12 PM

Michigan RB Jordan Marshall is “unlikely” to return in the second half against Ohio State, per the FOX broadcast. He appeared to aggravate his shoulder injury in the first quarter.

By:Nick Schultz

Second half underway

11/29/2025 01:10:21 PM

Ohio State received the second-half kickoff, and Lorenzo Styles returned it to the 21-yard line. The third quarter is underway.

By:Nick Schultz

Halftime: Ohio State 17, Michigan 9

11/29/2025 12:48:10 PM

At the break, Ohio State held a 17-9 lead over Michigan. The Buckeyes totaled 221 yards of offense, including 145 pass yards and two touchdowns from Julian Sayin, while the Wolverines got 108 of their 124 total yards on the ground. Ohio State will get the ball to start the second half.

By:Nick Schultz

Brandon Inniss catches TD just before half

11/29/2025 12:44:12 PM

With 19 seconds before halftime, Ohio State added another touchdown. Julian Sayin found Brandon Inniss on a slant route for the 4-yard score, extending the Buckeyes’ lead to 17-9.

By:Nick Schultz

2Q: Ohio State 10, Michigan 9

11/29/2025 12:23:51 PM

Michigan got into Ohio State territory before the drive stalled. The Wolverines got their third field goal of the game when Dominic Zvada hit from 49 yards out, cutting the Buckeyes’ lead to 10-9 with 5:24 left until halftime.

By:Nick Schultz

Jeremiah Smith TD puts Ohio State on top

11/29/2025 12:09:14 PM

Facing 4th and 5, Ohio State chose to go for it. Jeremiah Smith broke free in a one-on-one matchup and caught the 35-yard touchdown pass from Julian Sayin, putting the Buckeyes on top 10-6 with 11:44 to play. The call stood after review to make sure Smith had possession as he broke the plane.

By:Nick Schultz

End 1Q: Michigan 6, Ohio State 3

11/29/2025 12:01:06 PM

Through one quarter of The Game, Michigan held a 6-3 lead over Ohio State. Both teams totaled 85 yards of offense in the first 15 minutes, and the Buckeyes will have 2nd and 7 to start the second quarter.

By:Nick Schultz

Ohio State gets field goal after false start

11/29/2025 11:53:19 AM

Facing 4th and Goal from the 1-yard line, Ohio State looked to go for it, but a false start moved the Buckeyes back five years. That meant they settled for a 24-yard field goal, which Jayden Fielding sent through the uprights to cut the Michigan lead to 6-3 with 4:33 left in the first quarter.

By:Nick Schultz

Ohio State defense holds, Michigan kicks FG

11/29/2025 11:32:37 AM

Jordan Marshall once again broke off a big run to get Michigan into the red zone, but the Ohio State defense held strong and forced another field goal. Dominic Zvada was good from 25 yards to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 6-0 with 9:42 to play in the first quarter.

By:Nick Schultz

Julian Sayin intercepted

11/29/2025 11:28:19 AM

After an incomplete pass on the game’s first play, Julian Sayin threw an interception on a pass intended for Jeremiah Smith. Jyaire Hill was there to pick it off and give Michigan the ball at the Ohio State 39-yard line.

By:Nick Schultz

Michigan gets opening-drive field goal

11/29/2025 11:22:34 AM

Jordan Marshall started things off with a 36-yard run, but Michigan’s opening drive stalled just outside the red zone. Dominic Zvada then drilled the 45-yard field goal to give the Wolverines a 3-0 lead on the first possession.

By:Nick Schultz

Coin toss

11/29/2025 11:14:18 AM

Ohio State won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Michigan will receive the opening kickoff to start The Game.

By:Nick Schultz

College GameDay picks

11/29/2025 11:06:21 AM

On ESPN College GameDay, Desmond Howard and guest picker Aidan Hutchinson picked Michigan to win The Game. Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee picked Ohio State.

By:Nick Schultz

Injury updates

11/29/2025 10:48:40 AM

Ohio State is expected to have wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith for Saturday’s game at Michigan. The Wolverines are also set to have running back Jordan Marshall, but tight end Max Bredeson’s status is very much in question.

More injury updates from On3 insiders

By:Nick Schultz

Pregame: Ohio State vs. Michigan

11/29/2025 10:40:33 AM

Ahead of kickoff, Ohio State is a 10-point favorite against Michigan, according to BetMGM. The over-under is also at 43.5.


Kickoff Time: Nov. 29, Noon ET
Channel: FOX
Announcers: Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt

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