Michigan vs. Ohio State highlights: Wolverines shock Buckeyes

It lived up to the hype, with the Wolverines holding off the Buckeyes 13-10. It was Ohio State’s second loss of the season and pushed Buckeyes coach Ryan Day’s losing streak against the Wolverines to four games.

‘For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game. It’s bad for the sport, it’s bad for college football,’ Michigan running back Kalel Mullings said after the game on the broadcast. ‘But at the end of the day, some people got to learn how to lose.

‘You can’t be fighting and stuff just because you lost the game. We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters to do all that fighting. Now people want to talk and fight. That’s wrong. Classless in my opinion. People got to do better.’

Michigan takes the lead

Mullings rushed for 27 yards, bringing the Wolverines to the Ohio State 17-yard line and securing a first down, putting them in scoring position. Michigan’s offense gained momentum, while Ohio State struggled defensively and committed an illegal substitution. As a result, the Wolverines were awarded another first down at the 5-yard line. However, they were unable to reach the end zone, prompting them to bring out Dominic Zvada for a field goal, extending their lead to 13-10 against Ohio State in the final minute of the game.

Michigan throws another interception

Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren leads the offense by scrambling for 10 yards to secure a first down. He then tosses a shotgun pass to Bell, who attempts to throw a deep ball to Tyler Morris. However, Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke is penalized for pass interference, giving the Wolverines another first down, this time inside the 3-yard line.

Unfortunately for Michigan, Warren throws a critical interception, and Buckeyes linebacker Jack Sawyer returns it to the Buckeyes’ 12-yard line. With 7:48 left in the fourth quarter, the game is tied at 10-10.

Michigan’s O’Learly comes up clutch

Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren connects with Peyton O’Learly for an 18-yard pass to the Ohio State 39-yard line, securing a first down in the fourth quarter.

Buckeyes’ Jayden Fielding misses FG

Ohio State was unable to capitalize on the interception that provided them with favorable field position. They attempted to settle for a field goal, but Jayden Fielding missed the 34-yarder. The score is tied 10-10 between Michigan and Ohio State, with 1:58 remaining in the third quarter.

Michigan tosses interception

Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren threw an interception, which was scooped up by Buckeyes’ Caleb Downs, giving Ohio State solid field position. Michigan is tied 10-10 against Ohio State with 4:01 left in the third quarter.

Ohio State’s Will Howard intercepted

Buckeyes’ quarterback Will Howard’s pass was intercepted by Michigan’s Makari Paige, giving the Wolverines ideal field position deep in Michigan territory at the Wolverines’ 16-yard line.

Ohio State’s defense brings the heat

It’s a defensive struggle early in the third quarter, and Michigan is forced to call on Tommy Doman to punt for 41 yards. The rivalry game is tied at 10-10, with 8:24 remaining in the third quarter.

Wolverines’ defense comes out hot 

Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard sparks the offense by connecting with TreVeyon Henderson for 24 yards, reaching inside Michigan’s 41-yard line. Despite this momentum, the Buckeyes are forced to punt. The game is tied 10-10 with 11:04 remaining in the third quarter.

Ohio State 10, Michigan 10

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines are tied heading into halftime for the first time since 2017.

Ohio State finds the end zone

A pass interference call against the Wolverines’ Jyaire Hill put the Buckeyes in a prime scoring position, which quarterback Will Howard capitalized on. Howard connected with Jermiah Smith for a 10-yard touchdown. After a solid kick from Jayden Fielding, the Buckeyes evened the score at 10-10 with just 30 seconds left in the second quarter.

Michigan settles for three

The Wolverines bring out kicker Dominic Zvada, who nails a 54-yard field goal, giving Michigan a 10-3 lead over Ohio State with 2:15 remaining in the second quarter.

Michigan’s defense dominates Will Howard

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard struggled to get the offense moving, which led to the Buckeyes having to punt deep within their own territory. Joe McGuire’s punt traveled 31 yards to the Buckeyes’ 31-yard line. With 4:17 remaining in the second quarter, Michigan leads 7-3.

Ohio State QB Will Howard leaves game but returns

During a 2-yard zone read play, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard was drilled by Michigan defensive back Makari Paige and stayed on the field for several minutes. The run left the Buckeyes with a fourth and one from the Michigan 33. Howard was replaced by Devin Brown.

UPDATE: Howard returned to the game.

FOX Sports sideline reporter Jenny Taft reported on air that Howard was ‘evaluated for a potential head injury’ by Ohio State, but that he came to the sideline telling Buckeyes’ coaches and medical personnel, ‘I am fine. I am good.’ — Mark Giannotto

Scuffle breaks out, topples field judge on ground

In the second quarter, a scuffle broke out on the Michigan sideline after Jyaire Hill wrestled Ohio State star freshman Jeremiah Smith off the field following a 5-yard catch on first-and-10. The scuffle on the field led to one of the field judges being pushed down on the ground.

As noted by Fox’s Joel Klatt, the scuffle was catalyzed by Hill tackling Smith several seconds after the Buckeyes wide receiver had made the catch and the play had come to an ‘end.’ Players from both sides briefly got into prompting officials to throw several flags.

Following a brief discussion on the field, Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins and a Michigan assistant who was standing on the sidelines were given unsportsmanlike conduct penalties that were offset. ― John Leuzzi

Michigan turns interception into touchdown

Backed up near its own end zone after Michigan failed to convert a 4th and 1, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard was intercepted by Aamir Hall, who returned it to the two-yard line.

Kalel Mullings plunged in from one-yard out two plays later to give Michigan its first lead of the game, 7-3.

Michigan fails on 4th and 1

Led by backup quarterback Alex Orji, who ran for 29 yards on a third and 3, the Wolverines went back to the power running game, but when it came time to convert when it counted most, they failed.

On 4th and 1 from the Ohio State 3, Kalel Mullings’ run up the middle was stuffed by the nation’s top defense, led by All-American safety Caleb Downs. 

Ohio State cashes in with field goal on first possession

The Buckeyes came out throwing, with Will Howard completing his first four passes, as the Wolverines defense allowed Ohio State’s receivers space to maneuver for easy completions. A pass interference penalty on Michigan pushed the Buckeyes into the red zone, but they could not get in the end zone.

Jayden Fielding knocked in a 29-yard field goal to get Ohio State on the board.

Michigan goes nowhere on first drive

The second-ranked Buckeyes, who have won six games in a row since their loss to Oregon, won the toss and deferred, giving the defending national champion Michigan the ball first.

The Wolverines converted their first third down try, but had to punt after a 3rd and 4 attempt from their own 36 failed to pick up enough yards for the first down. Ohio state will start its first drive at their own 31. 

When is Michigan vs. Ohio State game?

The kickoff for Saturday’s game between No. 2 Ohio State and Michigan is 12:00 p.m. ET from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

How to watch Michigan vs. Ohio State game

The Week 14 game between No. 2 Ohio State and Michigan will be broadcast on FOX. The game also can be streamed on Fubo.

Catch Indiana vs. Ohio State and more college football with Fubo

Michigan vs. Ohio State odds, line

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the favorites to defeat the Michigan Wolverines in Saturday’s college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds on Nov. 28.

• Spread: Ohio State (-19.5) 
• Moneyline: Ohio State (-1200); Indiana (+750) 
• Over/under: 42.5 

Michigan’s Will Johnson, Colston Loveland out

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland will not play in Saturday’s game against Ohio State. Johnson is nursing a turf toe and has not played since Oct. 19 against Illinois. Loveland, who has 56 catches for 582 yards and five touchdowns, has been dealing with a shoulder injury for most of the season.

Michigan vs. Ohio State all-time record 

The Ohio State Buckeyes have played the Michigan Wolverines 120 times since their first matchup in 1897. Michigan leads the all-time series with a 61-52-6 record.

In their most recent encounter in 2023, the Wolverines won 30-24 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

College football picks Week 14

Here are USA TODAY Sports’ expert picks for all of Saturday’s ranked Week 14 games. 

College football Week 14 schedule, Top 25 

Here are the kickoff times and TV info for Top 25 teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times are Eastern): 

• No. 23 Memphis Tigers at No. 18 Tulane Green Wave, ESPN, 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
• Oregon State Beavers at No. 11 Boise State Broncos, FOX, noon (Friday)
• Mississippi State Bulldogs at No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels, ABC, 3:30 p.m. (Friday)
• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs, ABC, 7:30 p.m. (Friday)
• UTSA Roadrunners at No. 22 Army West Point Black Knights, CBS Sports Network, noon
• No. 14 South Carolina Gamecocks at No. 12 Clemson Tigers, ESPN, noon
• No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers at Vanderbilt Commodores, ABC, noon
• No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats, Big Ten Network, noon
• Michigan Wolverines at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, FOX, noon
• Auburn Tigers at No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
• Arkansas Razorbacks at No. 24 Missouri Tigers, SEC Network, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats, FOX, 3:30p.m.
• California Golden Bears @ No. 9 SMU Mustangs, ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 7 Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Syracuse Orange, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.
• Maryland Terrapins at No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions, Big Ten Network, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at USC Trojans, CBS, 3:30 p.m.
• Purdue Boilermakers at No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers, FS1, 7:00 p.m.
• No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 19 Texas A&M Aggies, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
• Kansas State Wildcats at No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones, FOX, 7:30 p.m.
• Washington Huskies at No. 1 Oregon Ducks, NBC, 7:30 p.m.
• Nevada Wolf Pack at No. 21 UNLV Rebels, CBS Sports Network, 8:00 p.m.
• Houston Cougars at No. 20 BYU Cougars, ESPN, 8:15 p.m.

College football Re-Rank 1-134 

Notre Dame moves into the top three and a slew of teams from the SEC and Big 12 drop out of contention in this week’s USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134. — Paul Myerberg 

Where is College GameDay for Week 13? 

ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ will be broadcasting from College Station, Texas for the matchup between Texas and Texas A&M in Week 14.

College Football Fix podcast 

Speaking of Week 14, there are some huge games to watch. Ohio State-Michigan might have lost some luster but it’s still critical for the Buckeyes and Ryan Day. Texas and Texas A&M renew their rivalry with SEC title game implications. Are Georgia, Tennessee and Notre Dame possible upset victims? The chaotic Big 12 race with four teams tied for first also will sort itself out. Who will be the big winners?

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports discuss these topics and more in this week’s version of the College Football Fix.

US LBM Coaches Poll 

The US LBM Coaches Poll for Week 14 is out after some unexpected results last week, and the top looks different from the preseason version. Here is how the top-25 shapes out ahead of Saturday’s action.

College football bowl projections 

The changes to the College Football Playoff in this week’s bowl projections start with the SEC. Mississippi and Alabama both were stunned as big favorites on the road, eliminating them from the conference title game. Now thrown into the at-large pool with three losses, don’t expect the Rebels or Crimson Tide to have a way back into the field. — Erick Smith 

College football Re-Rank 1-134 

Notre Dame moves into the top three and a slew of teams from the SEC and Big 12 drop out of contention in this week’s USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134. — Paul Myerberg 

College football overreactions from Week 13

As the college football season winds down, there is really only one thing that we know for sure. No matter how all the various conference races turn out, and no matter what the playoff committee’s final decisions are regarding participants and seeding, not everyone is going to be happy.

Another slew of chaotic results over the weekend produced the usual plethora of snap judgments and quick takes. Once again, our aim here is to attempt to provide some big-picture perspective.

Here are the top five overreactions to a wild Week 13. — Eddie Timanus

How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024? 

In the 2024-25 season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff. The top five conference champions will earn automatic bids, with the top four earning a first-round bye. The remaining seven highest-ranked teams will complete the 12-team field.

How does College Football Playoff format work? 

The 12 participating teams in the College Football Playoff bracket will be the five conference champions ranked highest by the CFP selection committee and the next seven highest-ranked teams.

The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The fifth conference champion will be seeded where it was ranked or at No. 12 if it is outside the top 12 in the CFP rankings. Non-conference champions ranked in the top four will be seeded beginning at No. 5.

‘Because of this,’ the CFP warns on its website, ‘the seeding, 1 through 12, could look different than the final rankings.’

When College Football Playoff rankings come out 

The fifth of six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on Tuesday, Dec. 3, after Week 13 games.

How to watch College Football Playoff rankings show 

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3
• Time: 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN
• Stream: Fubo

Watch the CFP Rankings Show on ESPN with a Fubo subscription

2024-25 College Football Playoff rankings schedule

Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff ranking show. All times Eastern:

• Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at noon-4 p.m.

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