Nov 26, 2025 - Sports

Unbeaten Ohio State looks to snap Michigan streak

Andrew King

The Michigan football team carries its flag around Ohio Stadium after defeating Ohio State — OSU wants revenge after last year's edition of The Game ended with TTUN flying its flag in Ohio Stadium. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images

Ohio State is in the midst of a dominant regular season — now, the biggest rivalry in college football offers the chance to put a cherry on top.

Why it matters: For very different reasons, the 2025 edition of "The Game" is the biggest Saturday of the year for both teams.

State of play: Head coach Ryan Day has been an unbelievable success since taking over the Buckeyes in 2019, but a four-game losing streak to That Team Up North represents his lone blemish.

That includes a stunning upset by the 20-point underdogs last year.

Yes, but: The 2025 National Championship was a pretty good consolation prize.

This season, the Buckeyes are dominant and the Wolverines are hanging on.

Led by Heisman-contending QB Julian Sayin, OSU arrives 11-0 after cruising through its schedule.
Michigan (9-2) lost to Oklahoma and USC, and has been unconvincing in multiple close wins.

Win or lose, OSU is a lock for the College Football Playoff.

But there's still a trip to the conference title game on the line, and no current Buckeye has beaten Michigan.

The other side: For the Wolverines, the season comes down to this.

A victory could put them in postseason contention.

📺 How to watch: The game, hosted in Ann Arbor, kicks off Saturday at noon on Fox.

📬 What do you think: Email [email protected] with your score predictions for Saturday's big game.

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