ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Teh Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines 27-9 in a dominant performance at Michigan Stadium on Saturday,November 29,2025,ending Michigan’s hopes for an undefeated season and securing a likely College Football Playoff berth for the Buckeyes.
The victory marks a notable turning point in the storied rivalry, handing Michigan only its third loss at home in the last decade. Ohio State’s win concludes the regular season for both teams and dramatically alters the postseason landscape. Entering the game, Michigan held a 9-2 record, while Ohio State was undefeated at 10-0.
Through november 22, Ohio State had secured victories against New Mexico (34-17), Oklahoma (24-13), Central Michigan (63-3), Nebraska (30-27), Wisconsin (24-10), USC (31-13), Washington (24-7), Michigan State (31-20), Purdue (21-16), and Northwestern (24-22), and Maryland (45-20).Prior to the loss to Ohio State, Michigan had defeated New Mexico (34-17) on August 30, followed by wins against Central Michigan (63-3) on September 13, Nebraska (30-27) on September 20, Wisconsin (24-10) on October 4, Washington (24-7) on October 18, Michigan State (31-20) on October 25, Purdue (21-16) on November 1, and Northwestern (24-22) on November 15, and Maryland (45-20) on November 22.