College Football World Reacts to Michigan-Ohio State Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Nov 30, 2024 4:59 PM ET

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes, 13-10, in Week 14, earning their fourth straight victory in "The Game," one of the biggest rivalries in college football.

Michigan entered the matchup as a double-digit underdog, with nearly every expert predicting the No. 2 Buckeyes would win the highly-anticipated rivalry game.

Despite the struggles from the Wolverines all season, Michigan played a phenomenal game defensively, holding the Buckeyes to 252 yards of total offense.

The Wolverines improved to 7-5 overall and 5-4 in conference play, while Ohio State fell to 10-2 overall and 7-2 in the Big Ten.

Michigan and Ohio State played in their 120th meeting in the storied rivalry's history. With the win for the Wolverines, they added to their head-to-head lead, carrying a 62-52-6 all-time record against the Buckeyes.

MICHIGAN DEFEATS OHIO STATE FOR THE 4TH STRAIGHT YEAR pic.twitter.com/ry0STpm6e1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 30, 2024

Following the Buckeyes' loss, fans shared mixed opinions, with some calling the game an all-time classic and others deeming it the ultimate collapse by Ohio State.

"Give them credit. UMICH owns OSU this decade," said one fan.

"OHIO STATE IS GARBAGE!!! Ryan Day is SOFT," said another fan.

"OSU missing the playoffs," mentioned one fan.

"Fire Ryan Day before the press conference," commented one fan.

"One of the greatest wins in Michigan history!" said one fan.

"Best game I've witnessed in a WHILE," said another fan.

After the game, a massive brawl ensued at midfield when a Michigan player attempted to plant the team flag at the Ohio State logo.

The brawl saw multiple players throw punches for several minutes, prompting coaches and even police officers to get involved. Numerous players were pepper sprayed, while others had to be escorted off the field.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day spoke on the brawl in the postgame press conference, mentioning that he doesn't know the whole story but doesn't approve of Michigan planting a flag at Ohio Stadium.

"I don’t know all the details, but I know these guys were looking to put a flag on our field and we’re not going to let that happen," Day said.

Ryan Day on the postgame fight: "I don’t know all the details, but I know these guys were looking to put a flag on our field and we’re not going to let that happen.”
— Bill Bender (@BillBender92) November 30, 2024