Officials in Ohio State-Michigan Facing Backlash

It didn't take long for the next controversial moment to occur, as about a minute later in the same possession, Ohio State's Julian Sayin tried to sneak into the end zone from the 1-yard line.

Refs Botch Call on Julian Sayin Run Near Goal Line

While Sayin never really seemed to cross the goal line, as the replay clearly showed him on the ground short of the end zone, the officials called it a touchdown after clearing the pile.

Much to the approval of what was turning into a hostile Michigan crowd, they overturned the call on replay review, and Ohio State ended up settling for a field goal after a false start pushed the offense back on the subsequent fourth-and-goal.

Arguably, the most egregious miss and controversial call came on what was ruled a touchdown catch by Jeremiah Smith.

Officials Under Fire for Jeremiah Smith Touchdown Call

With 11:51 remaining in the second quarter and in a 4th-and-5 situation, Sayin launched a deep ball to Jeremiah Smith. While the star wide receiver hauled in the pass, he very clearly lost control of the ball as he ran into the end zone and out of bounds, which should have been ruled a fumble, touchback and Michigan's ball.

Instead, the Wolverines lost their lead, while Ohio State eventually went into the half leading 17-9.

As expected, those across social media are not pleased.

There's still plenty of time left, but it's hard to imagine that the officiating of this one won't be talked in the days ahead.