Columbus, Ohio The Buckeyes’ chances of making it back to the Big Ten championship game next week were probably eliminated after Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13–10 on Saturday thanks to a 21-yard field goal from Dominic Zvada with 45 seconds remaining.
With only two minutes left in the game, Kalel Mullings burst free for a 27-yard rush, setting up the Wolverines (7-5, 5-4) at Ohio State’s 17-yard line. Zvada came on for the chip shot as the drive stalled at the three.
Will Howard threw incomplete on fourth down to give the Wolverines their fourth consecutive victory over their fierce rival after Ohio State (10-2, 7-2) recovered the ball but was unable to advance it.
Given that Ohio State was unranked and finishing a dismal season, this defeat may have been the hardest of those four for the Wolverines. Records don’t usually matter when these two teams play, but the Buckeyes were expected to win.
All afternoon, the Buckeyes were off. Jayden Fielding missed two field goal attempts, and Howard was 19 for 33 for 175 yards with one score and two interceptions. There was really little run game.
Michigan’s main weapon was the Mullings. In the first half, when neither team could muster any offensive momentum on the chilly afternoon, he ran for 116 yards and the Wolverines’ lone touchdown.
All day, Howard was awkward. He made an interception deep in his own territory in the first half, which resulted in a touchdown for Michigan.
Following the game, Ohio State players challenged Michigan players who tried to place their flag at middle. Both squads pushed and shoved until they were split apart in the ensuing conflict.
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