November 26, 2024

Ohio State still reeling after Michigan loss: “It hurts — it always does’


INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly eight months later, Ohio State is still reeling from its second straight loss to heated rival Michigan. On Wednesday, head coach Ryan Day and Buckeyes players addressed their 45-23 loss to the Wolverines in late-November, a loss that catapulted the Wolverines into the Big Ten title game (and College Football Playoff) for a second straight year. The loss signaled a possible change in the annual rivalry, dominated for years by Ohio State. Michigan has now won two straight meetings, and was picked by the media to win the Big Ten again in 2023. “The Game hasn’t gone the way we wanted it to the past two years,” Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr., said. “We emphasize that game more than any other game.” As a result, they say, there’s been a renewed emphasis on situational football this offseason. Executing the plays called and limiting the number of…

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