Michigan beats Ohio State for the third straight year, remains undefeated.
Austin Meek and Cameron Teague Robinson and The Athletic College Football Staff
November 25, 2023 at 8:14 PM EST
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Advertisement
Sherrone Moore outcoaches Ryan Day
USA Today
The Big Ten tried to punish Michigan for its sign-stealing caper by suspending Jim Harbaugh for the Wolverines’ most important stretch of the season. Michigan initially attempted to sue, alleging “irreparable harm” if the players didn’t have their head coach on the sideline.
But now, we can look back and say that neither the punishment nor the counterargument held any validity. Third-ranked Michigan did not need Harbaugh to get to 12-0 and the cusp of the College Football Playoff — because the Wolverines had Sherrone Freaking Moore.
GO FURTHER
Sherrone Moore outcoaches Ryan Day as Michigan flexes once again
The costly decision Ryan Day got wrong
Down six with the ball on the road in the Big House with a chance to win one of the biggest editions of the greatest rivalry in college football, Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord had his offense moving. A few big passes to Marvin Harrison Jr. and Julian Fleming got the Buckeyes into Michigan territory with a chance to take the rivalry back in dramatic fashion. Every second ticking off the clock felt like a minute.
GO FURTHER
J.J. McCarthy, Kyle McCord and the costly decision Ryan Day got wrong
That's impressive
Quite the celebration.
The opinions are coming out
Wow, that was quick.
Advertisement
Aggressiveness wins out
Sherrone Moore told Michigan’s offense he wasn’t going to coach the game scared and they weren’t going to play the game scared.
Not sure what was said on the other side of the fence.
McCarthy on Zinter's injury
J.J. McCarthy calls it a "spiritual" scene after Zak Zinter's injury. "Karsen (Barnhart) was literally holding his foot as it was just, like, limp. It was sight i don’t wish upon anyone to see. "
Rod Moore's clinching moment
USA Today
Rod Moore, an Ohio native and former three-star recruit, reflecting on making a game-clinching interception in what he called "one of the biggest games in college football history."
"I was on the field like, 'I just called game. I did that.'"
Good day for Sherrone Moore
Michigan opened with two three-and-outs and then scored on six of seven drives the rest of the way.
Sherrone Moore: good coach
Big win for McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy is the first Michigan QB this century to beat Ohio State in consecutive seasons.
Advertisement
Big Ten title game matchup set
Michigan will face Iowa for the Big Ten championship for the second time in three years. The Wolverines have won the last three matchups while the Hawkeyes had won five of the previous six.
Michigan has Ohio State's number
Ohio State is a great team for 11.5 games each regular season. But that 0.5 is all that matters.
Michigan has outscored Ohio State 72-31 in the second half over the last three games.
Breaking down The Game
Ari Wasserman and David Ubben react to Michigan's winning "The Game" for the third time in a row. What does this win mean for the Wolverines' playoff hopes? Ohio State? What did we think of Kyle McCord and J.J. McCarthy's performances? How does this loss reflect on Ryan Day? How about the win for Sherrone Moore?
Field stormed in Michigan
Full on field storming at the Big House. Be safe, folks.
What a play from Rod Moore
That was getting picked off even if McCord wasn't hit. Woof.
Advertisement
Rod Moore INT seals it
Rod Moore INT. Michigan will beat Ohio State for the third straight season.
And it's a catch
Ruling on the field stands. Catch, fumble, recovery. Big gain for the Buckeyes.
Close call, catch or no catch?
Oh my gosh that's such a close call...
Load more updates
ncG1vNJzZmismJqutbTLnquim16YvK57y6KtnmWSobyov46on6KnXajBosDEZq2sZZ2esKm1xpqlZqSZq7Juv8KoqZ5lpaWxosDErGSrnaOqubV7p3KdoK%2BIiX%2BYk6ueZg%3D%3D