ANN ARBOR — Michigan could not make it five straight wins against Ohio State. The Wolverines led 6-0 but got dominated in the second half in Saturday’s 27-9 loss to the top-ranked Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium.

Ohio State (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) freshman running back Lamar “Bo” Jackson helped Ohio State snap a four-game losing streak to the Michigan Wolverines, 27-9. The victory all-but assures a first-round bye for Ohio State regardless of the result in next Saturday’s Big Ten title game vs. No. 2 Indiana.

Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham directed his toward an official, and that ill-advised decision resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and gifted the Buckeyes another fresh set of downs at the goal line.

Here’s what’s being said nationally after the 121 st career meeting between the rivals: Ohio State mashes Michigan football 27-9 to reclaim bragging rights (Detroit Free Press) No. 1 Ohio State beats No. 15 Michigan 27-9, sets up game with No. 2 Indiana for B10 title (Associated Press)

Julian Sayin has been near the top of the Heisman Trophy odds sheet all season, but the Ohio State quarterback has lacked a signature performance due to the Buckeyes' dominance and schedule in the first 11 games.

No. 1 Ohio State pulled away from No. 15 Michigan 27-9, its first rivalry win since 2019 to knock the Wolverines out of the CFP chase.

Late in the first quarter, during Ohio State’s second drive of the game, Michigan’s defense got a stop on second and goal. Instead of a third-and-goal from the 5, however, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham gave the Buckeyes a first down.

Ohio State played bully ball, using an unrelenting run game in snowy conditions and some critical throws from Heisman Trophy candidate QB Julian Sayin