Ohio State First Thoughts: Buckeyes snap losing streak to Michigan in poetic fashion

The Buckeyes ran it well and shut down Michigan's offense.

Nov 29, 2025

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Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate celebrates a touchdown against Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Ohio State athletics)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — First thoughts on Ohio State snapping its losing streak to Michigan with a 27-9 win on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.

1. It snowed here four years ago, just like it did on Saturday. Ohio State came in riding an eight-game winning streak against Michigan. The Wolverines had “ducked” a ninth-straight loss in 2020, citing too many COVID cases on the roster. No matter, the Buckeyes would simply show up in 2021, here in this stadium, and pick up where they left off.

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