It's been nearly six years since Ohio State last beat Michigan in college football's most-heated rivalry, a losing streak Ohio State fans would probably like erased from memory.
Ranked as the No. 2 team in the country in 2024, Ohio State was stunned by unranked Michigan at Ohio Stadium and lost 13-10. The loss marked Michigan's fourth straight victory against Ohio State; the last time the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes four straight times was from 1988-1991.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis season, Ohio State will play The Game as the No. 1-ranked team in the US LBM Coaches poll and AP poll. The last time the Buckeyes lost as the top-ranked team to Michigan was Nov. 22, 1969.
When was the last time Ohio State football beat Michigan?
Ohio State last beat Michigan in the 2019 season in blowout fashion. It was also the last time Ohio State ranked as a No. 1 seed in The Game; the Buckeyes won 56-27 against a No. 13 Michigan team.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws the ball against Michigan Wolverines during the 1st quarter of their game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 30, 2019.The Buckeyes had a star-studded lineup of future NFL players and were led by a big day from quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns in the victory. While Michigan opened up scoring, Ohio State marched downfield with big runs from J.K. Dobbins, who finished with 211 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUp 21-13 halfway through the second quarter, Ohio State recovered a key fumble from Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, who botched a snap in the red zone. Fields found wide receiver Garrett Wilson for a 47-yard catch on the ensuing drive to get to the Michigan 5-yard line, with Dobbins scoring a touchdown a play later.
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave snags a 57-yard touchdown pass against Michigan in 2019.Ohio State led 28-16 out of the first half and scored touchdowns on its first two drives of the third quarter with two more touchdown passes from Fields. The Buckeyes led 42-19 entering the fourth quarter and won 56-27, the largest scoring margin in the rivalry's past 10 years.
How many days has it been since Ohio State football beat Michigan?
As of Nov. 24, it has been 2,189 days since Ohio State football last beat Michigan.
From left, Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Damon Arnette Jr. (3), cornerback Sevyn Banks (12), defensive end Tyreke Smith (14), and cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) celebrate with fans in the stands following the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Ohio State won 56-27.On the day of The Game in 2025, it will be 2,191 days since the Buckeyes last bested the Wolverines.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: When was the last time Ohio State football beat Michigan?
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