Ohio State seeks revenge against Michigan in high-stakes edition of The Game
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Ohio State and Michigan will write another chapter in their historic rivalry when they meet Saturday at noon ET at Michigan Stadium on News.
Last season, the game didn’t have much at stake because Michigan entered the game just 6-5, but it became a classic. Michigan defeated Ohio State 13-10 and the two teams brawled after the game when Michigan players attempted to plant their flag on the Buckeyes’ field.
Ohio State’s loss nearly eliminated the team from the College Football Playoff. Instead, Ohio State placed lower and won the whole thing.
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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin drops back to pass against Rutgers during the second half in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Jay LaPrete/AP Photo)
However, the Buckeyes enter Ann Arbor with revenge on their minds. Ohio State, after winning eight straight over Michigan from 2012-19, lost its last four against the Wolverines.
The first recorded game between the teams was played in October 1897 and Michigan won. The stakes this year couldn’t be much higher.
The No. 1 Buckeyes are 11-0, but a loss to Michigan would knock them out of the Big Ten championship game, drop them further down the standings and give them their first five-game losing streak to the Wolverines since the 1920s.
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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood looks to throw against Maryland during the first half in College Park, Maryland, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)
Michigan enters the game ranked 15th, and a win over the Buckeyes would take them to the College Football Playoff and perhaps give them a shot at the Big Ten championship game. Michigan could only get into the championship game if it wins and Oregon loses to Washington.
A loss to Ohio State would keep Michigan out of the College Football Playoff for the second straight season.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin will look to continue his strong play in his first career game against Michigan. The sophomore has completed 79.4% of his passes for 2,832 yards with 27 touchdowns and four interceptions in 11 games this season.
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Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is also trying out The Game for the first time. The 18-year-old completed 62.2% of his passes for 2,166 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 322 yards and five touchdowns.
Michigan leads the all-time series 62-51-6 over Ohio State.
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Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for News Digital.