Michigan's Streak Over Ohio State Casts Doubt on Buckeyes' Championship

In 2024, Ohio State's national championship campaign was undeniably impressive, but it also came with a major blemish – a stunning 13-10 loss to their bitter rival, the Michigan Wolverines. Despite entering the game as heavy favorites, the Buckeyes were physically dominated by Michigan, extending the Wolverines' winning streak over Ohio State to four consecutive years.

The upset was particularly painful for Ohio State, given their high-powered offense and national title aspirations. Michigan's toughness once again proved to be the difference, and the result was a crushing embarrassment for head coach Ryan Day. The loss sparked intense backlash from Buckeye fans, with many calling for Day's dismissal even as Ohio State went on to win the national championship.

While the national title helped ease some of the pressure, the sting of losing to Michigan still lingers. That pain was intensified when Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore claimed that Ohio State's championship "is not a real one" because they failed to beat their biggest rival. These comments are sure to be remembered in Columbus, and they will likely serve as motivation for the Buckeyes as they prepare to face Michigan again in 2025, this time in Ann Arbor, where the Wolverines look to extend their winning streak to five games.