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Michigan's offense pummels Ohio State in dominant win
The Michigan Wolverines may have earned a trip to the CFP after decisively beating the Ohio State Buckeyes. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan's offense pummels Ohio State in dominant win

By Adam Gretz  |  Last updated 11/26/22

With a potential College Football Playoff spot on the line, the Michigan Wolverines marched into Ohio State on Saturday and delivered an emphatic 45-23 win over the Buckeyes to wrap up a 12-0 regular season. It sets the stage for Michigan to win the Big Ten next week in Indianapolis, and also puts the Wolverines in a prime position to land one of the four CFP spots. 

It was a complete effort by the Wolverines to limit Ohio State's offense for much of the day, but the big story on Saturday was an offense that absolutely torched the Buckeyes through the air and on the ground.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw touchdown passes of 69, 75 and 75 yards in the win, while also rushing for a fourth touchdown in the win.

Ohio State actually held a slim 20-17 lead at halftime, but completely self-destructed in the second half.

Despite not having star running back Blake Corum after the first series of the game, the Wolverines rushed for 252 yards, including 216 from Donovan Edwards who had touchdown runs of 75 and 85 yards in the fourth quarter. 

The Wolverines defense also intercepted Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud twice in the fourth quarter and limited the Buckeyes to just three points in the second half. 

It is the Wolverines' second straight win over the Buckeyes and their first win in Columbus since the 2000 season. 

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