Ohio State falls to Michigan 13-10 in 120th edition of “The Game”
David DeGuzman
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Kicker Dominic Zvada made a 21-yard field goal in the final minute, and Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday afternoon at Ohio Stadium for its fourth straight win the series.
“Just fresh off the game right now, I’m obviously extremely disappointed and angry that we didn’t execute well enough. So, I’m not there right now, just fresh off the game,” head coach Ryan Day said. “As you know, this is not easy to accept, and I obviously have to take the ownership; I’m the one that ultimately makes the final decisions on things.”
After an early field goal by the Buckeyes, quarterback Will Howard threw an interception to Aamir Hall. That led the Wolverines to go in front with a one-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings with 12:37 to go in the second quarter. Zvada then extended the lead with a 54-yard field goal with 2:15 to go in the half. Jeremiah Smith scored a ten-yard touchdown reception late in the quarter to tie the game at 10.
Howard suffered an injury scare in the second half when he took a hard hit to the head against a Michigan defender’s shoulder. The OSU quarterback sat out for a play before returning to the game.
The Buckeyes were trying to end a three-year losing skid against the Wolverines and earn their first win over the team up north at home since 2019. Ohio State, ranked No. 2 in the country, saw a streak of five consecutive wins, including two over top-five opponents, snapped.
Meanwhile, Michigan handed Sherrone Moore his first win as the Wolverines’ full-time head coach. Moore served as the acting head coach for last year’s win over the Buckeyes in place of the suspended Jim Harbaugh.
The loss cost the Buckeyes a spot in the Big Ten championship game against No. 1 Oregon on Dec. 7 in Indianapolis. Ohio State must now wait until the final College Football Playoff rankings are revealed to see if it makes the 12-team playoff with two losses.
Photo Gallery
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks out of the tunnel before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks out of the tunnel before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head Coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines walks onto the field before a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: A general view of the field before a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: JT Tuimoloau #44 of the Ohio State Buckeyes enters Ohio Stadium prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes enters Ohio Stadium prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes enters Ohio Stadium prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: A general view of the field before a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: A general view of Ohio Stadium before a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes arrives before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Davis Warren #16 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes band perform before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes band perform before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Ohio State mascot Brutus leads head coach Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes into Ohio Stadium prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes is interviewed prior to a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 30: Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrates with teammates after an interception during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines on November 30, 2024 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: A general shot of Ohio State players confronting Michigan Wolverines players after a college football game at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 13-10. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: A general shot of Ohio State players confronting Michigan Wolverines players after a college football game at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 13-10. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 30: A dejected Ohio State Buckeyes fan sits in the stands after the game against the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 30, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 30: Michigan Wolverines players hold up Michigan flags at midfield after the game against the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 30, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 30: Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (9) holds a Michigan Wolverines flag near midfield after the game against the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 30, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 30: A Ohio State Buckeyes fan reacts during the game against the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 30, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 30: Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore walks off the field after the game against the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 30, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Quinton Johnson #28, Raheem Anderson #62, Tavierre Dunlap #22, and Keshaun Harris #36 of the Michigan Wolverines run to plant the Michigan flag at center field after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 13-10. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Head Coaches Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes (L) and Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines shake hands after a college football game at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 13-10. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Both teams are still at midfield after the final whistle with multiple skirmishes taking place after Michigan’s win.
11 months ago
Ohio State falls again
ddeguzman
Final: Michigan 13, Ohio State 10.
There’s a scuffle at midfield postgame as the Michigan flag makes its way onto the field.
11 months ago
Field goal Michigan
ddeguzman
The 21 yard attempt by Dominic Zvada goes through and it’s 13-10 Michigan with 45 seconds on the clock.
11 months ago
The anxiety.. the tension…
ddeguzman
Michigan is 14 yards away from taking the lead with two minutes left on the clock.
And the prospect of a fourth straight Wolverines victory looms.
11 months ago
Mullings escapes the defense
ddeguzman
Michigan at the 17 yard line after quite the play from the Wolverines running back.
11 months ago
Three and out Ohio State
ddeguzman
Will Howard’s run on third down falls just inches shy of moving the chains. Ohio State punts the ball and the defense will have to go back on the field. 6:13 remains in this contest.
11 months ago
Interception Jack Sawyer!
ddeguzman
The Pickerington native with what could potentially be a game changing interception. Michigan was knocking hard on the doorstep of a go-ahead touchdown. Now can the Buckeyes capitalize? We will find out momentarily.
11 months ago
End of the third quarter
ddeguzman
Ohio State 10. Michigan 10.
Buckle up everyone. 15 minutes of regulation football remaining.
11 months ago
Missed field goal Ohio State
ddeguzman
The 34-yard field goal attempt by Jayden Fielding is no good. We’re still deadlocked at 10. 1:58 to go in the third quarter.
11 months ago
INTERCEPTION Caleb Downs
ddeguzman
Huge play from the Ohio State defense and it certainly was much needed for the Buckeyes. Caleb Downs comes up with the INT and the Buckeyes have the ball at the 16-yard line.
11 months ago
Howard intercepted
ddeguzman
Will Howard throws his second interception of the afternoon.
Makari Paige with the INT and the Wolverines have the ball back at their own nine yard line.
11 months ago
Three and out Michigan
ddeguzman
Hogan Hansen can’t get to the ball on that third down pass. Michigan forced to punt and Ohio State will start from the Wolverines’ 47-yard line.
11 months ago
Incomplete passes force Ohio State punt
ddeguzman
Will Howard isn’t quite looking like himself in this second quarter. One of the best passers in the nation has seen his completion percentage plummet down to 64 percent. Ohio State forced to punt.
Wolverines have the ball from their own two-yard line.
11 months ago
Halftime Stats
ddeguzman
Ohio State leads Michigan in total yardage, 155-113.
Of that 155 yards, 119 are through the air.
Will Howard 12-for-18, 119 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
11 months ago
Touchdown Buckeyes
ddeguzman
Jeremiah Smith, in his first taste of the rivalry, scores the first Ohio State touchdown of the day. Wide open catch for ten yards. We’re tied 10-10 with 30 seconds to go.
11 months ago
Field goal Michigan
ddeguzman
The 54-yard attempt by Dominic Zvada goes through and TTUN extends its lead 10-3 over Ohio State with 2:15 to go in the half.
11 months ago
Three and out Ohio State
ddeguzman
Nothing going for the Ohio State offense. Will Howard hasn’t completed a pass since that hit earlier in the second quarter. Michigan with the ball from the OSU 39 yard line.
This game is too close for any comfort.
11 months ago
Three and out Michigan
ddeguzman
The throw to Tyler Morris nearly intercepted. Ohio State defense forces the punt and the Buckeyes will start from their own seven yard line.
11 months ago
Field goal missed
ddeguzman
Jayden Fielding’s 38-yard field goal attempt goes wide to the right. Ohio State trails 7-3 with 7:28 to go in the second quarter.
11 months ago
Will Howard back in
ddeguzman
Was only absent for one play but the quarterback is back on the field.
11 months ago
Quinshon Judkins moves the chains
ddeguzman
Facing fourth and one, Quinshon Judkins gets a ten yard run to keep the Ohio State drive alive.
11 months ago
Timeout for an injury
ddeguzman
Will Howard is down on the ground after taking a hard hit to his head against a defender’s shoulder. The quarterback did get back up on walked off the field on his own. He is in the tent at the moment.
Devin Brown will be in at quarterback in Howard’s absence.
11 months ago
Chippy chippy
ddeguzman
After Jeremiah Smith makes the completion, some words are exchanged on the Michigan sideline and it takes a bit of time to break up the two teams. Flags are thrown with multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, which offset.
11 months ago
Touchdown Michigan
ddeguzman
Kalel Mullings scores the first touchdown of the afternoon, runs in for the one yard score. The team up north leads 7-3 with 12:37 to go in the half.
11 months ago
Howard Intercepted
ddeguzman
Will Howard is intercepted on third down by Aamir Hall. Wolverines are back on the doorstep from the two yard line.
11 months ago
Turnover on downs
ddeguzman
Kalel Mullings stopped short of the first down. Play is under review but if it holds, Ohio State gets the ball from the three yard line.
11 months ago
End of first quarter
ddeguzman
Michigan is on the doorstep facing fourth down from the three-yard line. Ohio State leading 3-0 after the opening quarter.
11 months ago
It’s cold out there.
ddeguzman
Per OSU sports information director, Jerry Emig
11 months ago
Field Goal Ohio State
ddeguzman
A fast moving drive, assisted by a pass interference call, leads to Jayden Fielding drilling a 29-yard field goal to put the Buckeyes up 3-0 over Michigan.
11 months ago
Six and out
ddeguzman
The Wolverines did move the chains once but the Ohio State defense forces them to punt. Buckeyes will begin their opening drive from the 31-yard line.