Ohio State Dominates Michigan in Rivalry Matchup
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Michigan Stadium
Ohio State Buckeyes 27, Michigan Wolverines 9, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines?
Ohio State Buckeyes beat Michigan Wolverines 27-9 at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025.
In a highly anticipated college football showdown, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines 27-9 at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025. This victory solidified Ohio State's perfect season, bringing their record to 12-0, while Michigan fell to 9-4. The game showcased Ohio State's formidable offense and strong defense, which has been a hallmark of their campaign this year.
Ohio State entered the game riding a ten-game winning streak, having scored an impressive average of 40.3 points per game while allowing just 7.7 points. Their recent form included dominant victories over teams like Rutgers, whom they defeated 42-9, and UCLA, where they won 48-10. In contrast, Michigan had a solid run with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, including a five-game winning streak leading up to this matchup. The Wolverines averaged 28.8 points scored and allowed 18.0 points during this stretch, with their last game resulting in a convincing 45-20 win against Maryland.
The home team, Michigan, had a record of 4-0 at home this season, while Ohio State boasted a perfect away record of 4-0. This game marked a critical moment in the rivalry, as the previous meeting in the 2024 season saw Michigan narrowly defeat Ohio State 13-10. However, this time around, Ohio State's performance was far superior.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted the game's outcome. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, set Ohio State as 10-point favorites with a total over/under of 42.5 points. The odds reflected confidence in Ohio State's ability to cover the spread, given their dominant season.
Conditions at Michigan Stadium were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere was undoubtedly charged with the intensity of this storied rivalry. Viewers were treated to a display of Ohio State's offensive prowess, as they consistently moved the ball and capitalized on scoring opportunities while maintaining a strong defensive presence to limit Michigan's effectiveness.
Overall, Ohio State's victory in this matchup underscores their dominance in the current season and adds another chapter to the fierce rivalry with Michigan.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OSU -10 | 42.5 o -115 / u -105 | Ohio State Buckeyes — · Michigan Wolverines — |
Leaders
- Passing yardsBryce Underwood8/18, 63 YDS, 1 INTMichigan Wolverines
- Rushing yardsJordan Marshall7 CAR, 61 YDSMichigan Wolverines
- Receiving yardsDonaven McCulley3 REC, 46 YDSMichigan Wolverines
- Passing yardsJulian Sayin19/26, 233 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INTOhio State Buckeyes
- Rushing yardsBo Jackson22 CAR, 117 YDSOhio State Buckeyes
- Receiving yardsCarnell Tate5 REC, 82 YDS, 1 TDOhio State Buckeyes
Recent form
Michigan Wolverines
Last 10: 8-2Streak W528.8 scored · 18 allowed per game4-0 at home
- W45-20at Maryland TerrapinsNov 22
- W24-22at Northwestern WildcatsNov 15
- W21-16vs Purdue BoilermakersNov 1
- W31-20at Michigan State SpartansOct 25
- W24-7vs Washington HuskiesOct 18
- L13-31at USC TrojansOct 11
- W24-10vs Wisconsin BadgersOct 4
- W30-27at Nebraska CornhuskersSep 20
- W63-3vs Central Michigan ChippewasSep 13
- L13-24at Oklahoma SoonersSep 6
Ohio State Buckeyes
Last 10: 10-0Streak W1040.3 scored · 7.7 allowed per game4-0 away
- W42-9vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 22
- W48-10vs UCLA BruinsNov 16
- W34-10at Purdue BoilermakersNov 8
- W38-14vs Penn State Nittany LionsNov 1
- W34-0at Wisconsin BadgersOct 18
- W34-16at Illinois Fighting IlliniOct 11
- W42-3vs Minnesota Golden GophersOct 4
- W24-6at Washington HuskiesSep 27
- W37-9vs Ohio BobcatsSep 13
- W70-0vs Grambling TigersSep 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| USC | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Ohio State Buckeyes | Michigan Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 23 | 9 |
| Third downs | 11-17 | 1-9 |
| Fourth downs | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total yards | 419 | 163 |
| Net passing yards | 233 | 63 |
| Completions | 19/26 | 8/18 |
| Yards per pass | 9.0 | 3.5 |
| Rushing yards | 186 | 100 |
| Rushing attempts | 47 | 24 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Penalties | 6-72 | 1-3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 40:01 | 19:59 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Michigan Wolverines, below favours Ohio State Buckeyes.
Venue
- Michigan StadiumAnn Arbor, MI
- Attendance111373
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