This is probably of no consolation to anyone in Ohio State world right now, but the Buckeyes only being down 6-0 after an unmitigated disaster of a start is a little dicey for Michigan. If this game was 10-0, the vibes would be so different.

No. 1 Ohio State put a bow on its perfect regular season and snapped a four-game losing streak to No. 15 Michigan with a dominant 27-9 win Saturday. The Buckeyes also secured their first Big Ten Championship Game appearance since 2021 and their first 12-0 record since 2019, coach Ryan Day's first full season leading the program.

Ohio State’s defense held Michigan without a touchdown, although the Wolverines got out to 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Michigan’s freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood was ineffective as he went 8-for-18 passing with 63 yards and an interception which sealed the game for the Buckeyes.

While former Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson was on hand to support Wolverines, he explained why rivalry game with OSU will always be special

Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham directed his toward an official, and that ill-advised decision resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and gifted the Buckeyes another fresh set of downs at the goal line.

No. 1 Ohio State pulled away from No. 15 Michigan 27-9, its first rivalry win since 2019 to knock the Wolverines out of the CFP chase.

Ohio State star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are expected to be available for today's rivalry game at Michigan.

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