As with the Wolverines' last trip to the end zone, the closest Buckeye in the area was Cam Martinez. The first two went to Cornelius Johnson, but the latest score, a 45-yarder, went to Colston Loveland. Michigan has their second lead of the day thanks to a third long TD pass by J.J. McCarthy throws another long TD pass | Score: Michigan 24, Ohio State 20 Stroud lingering on the field while coach Ryan Day sent out his specialists. Almost needless to say, Ohio State ended the drive with a punt, a disgruntled C.J. Later in that possession, OSU was called for an illegal snap. And because it happened after the play was over, it was also enforced. OSU had its best field position of the day, taking over at the Michigan 48, but after a play where OSU took a holding penalty Gee Scott got into it with one of the Wolverines. Ohio State's Gee Scott takes costly penalty On the next third down, McCarthy scored his fourth touchdown of the day, the first of the rushing variety. The resulting pass interference call put the ball at the 2-yard line. right as Buckeyes defensive back Ronnie Hickman ran into Michigan's Ronnie Bell. McCarthy, facing pressure from multiple OSU players, lofted a desperation pass toward the back of the end zone. On third and 10 from the Ohio State 13, the Buckeyes had a chance to force a field goal, but a big penalty paved the way to more for the Wolverines. A costly penalty on OSU's defense leads to a Michigan touchdown | Score: Michigan 31, Ohio State 20 OSU kicker Noah Ruggles was good from 27 yards out. Ohio State's Noah Ruggles makes a third field goal | Score: Michigan 31, Ohio State 23 Michigan scored another long touchdown, but this was a rushing TD as Donovan Edwards bounced outside and went 75 yards to the end zone. Michigan gets a 75-yard rushing touchdown from Donovan Edwards | Score: Michigan 38, Ohio State 23 Michigan leads Ohio State 38-23 with 4:19 left in the game. The Ohio State quarterback tried to flip the ball to wide receiver Xavier Johnson as he was flushed out of the pocket, but was intercepted by Michigan's Taylor Upshaw. Stroud recorded the first turnover of the game at a costly point. Michigan has 252 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 32 carries. Ohio State's defense can't seem to stop Michigan RB Donovan Edwards in the fourth quarter.Īfter a 75-yard touchdown earlies in the fourth quarter, the Michigan sophomore running back took a carry 85 yards for Michigan's sixth touchdown of the day. Michigan RB Donovan Edwards scores second TD in fourth quarter | Score: Michigan 45, Ohio State 23 Michigan's 22-point win is its largest against Ohio State since 1992. The Wolverines will advance to the Big Ten championship as the Big Ten East champions. Ohio State comes up short against Michigan for the first time since 2000, recording its first loss of the 2022 season. Ohio State football final score: Michigan 45, OSU 23 Michigan Final stats: Michigan 45, Ohio State 23 STAT

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