October 18, 2024

How Ohio State became the 'Big One' of the Big Ten and lapped Michigan football


CLOSE ‘I didn’t see this coming:’ Aidan Hutchinson reacts to Michigan’s 56-27 thrashing at the hands of Ohio State, Nov. 30, 2019 at Michigan Stadium. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — It didn’t happen all at once. There was a steady buildup to arrive at the lopsided final result. The points were scored at a measured pace — eight touchdowns spread evenly over four quarters with J.K. Dobbins and Justin Fields taking turns shredding Michigan’s football team until a fetid Wolverines carcass remained on the chilled artificial surface at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State’s 56-27 rout of its greatest rival, in many ways, corresponded with the program’s journey to this point. It was gradual and inevitable. Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown against Michigan Wolverines safety Josh Metellus during the first half Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Michigan Stadium.  (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)…

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