Michigan at Ohio State: Live updates, score, highlights for The Game

Pepper spray possibly released

During the postgame fight at midfield at Ohio Stadium, pepper spray appeared to be sprayed by police officers, according to a video from Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde.

Fight breaks out at midfield

In the final moments after Michigan’s win at Ohio State, the Wolverines tried to plan their flag at midfield and a fight broke out between the two teams.

Final: Michigan 13, Ohio State

Ohio State could not complete a pass on its final series, as the Buckeyes dropped their fourth consecutive game to Michigan in the rivalry series.

Michigan takes 13-10 lead

Michigan pieced together an 11-play, 57-yard drive over 5 minutes long capped off by the go-ahead 21-yard field goal to take the 13-10 lead with 45 seconds remaining in the game.

Ohio State penalized for illegal subsitititoun

Michigan pushes into red zone

Facing a 3rd-and-6 from midfield, Michigan running back Kalel Mullings broke a few tackles and took off the sideline for a 27-yard gain. Michigan is at the Ohio State 17-yard line with over six minutes remaining.

Jack Sawyer picks off David Warren

With Michigan near the goal line and ready to punch in the go-ahead score, Ohio State EDGE Jack Sawyer picked off quarterback Davis Warren. Ohio State will start its drive at its 12-yard line with 7:48 remaining in the game.

END 3Q: Michigan 10, Ohio State 10

Michigan and Ohio State combined for 107 total yards and two turnovers in the third quarter. They’ll enter the fourth quarter tied 10-10.

Ohio State misses second field goal

After taking over in terrific field position, Ohio State went three-and-out followed by kicker Jayden Fielding missing a 34-yard field goal attempt. It was Fielding’s second missed field goal of the day. Ohio State and Michigan are tied 10-10 with 1:58 remaining in the third quarter.

Caleb Downs picks off Davis Warren

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs picked off Michigan quarterback Davis Warren, setting up the Buckeyes at the Michigan 16-yard line.

Will Howard picked off inside red zone

With Ohio State driving and in the red zone, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard threw an interception, picked off by Makari Paige. Michigan takes over at its 9-yard line with 4:51 remaining in the third quarter.

Ohio State opts to punt

Ohio State put together a 10-play, 56-yard drive to open the second half that started at its six-yard line. But the Buckeyes sputtered at midfield, opting to punt on 4th down from the Michigan 38-yard line.

The Wolverines will take over on their 2-yard line with 10:08 remaining in the third quarter.

Second half underway

Ohio State will receive to open the second half. The Buckeyes take over on their 6-yard line.

Halftime: Ohio State 10, Michigan 10

Ohio State and Michigan are tied at the half for the first time since 2017.

Ohio State ties it before half

Set up in the Michigan red zone, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard found a wide-open Jeremiah Smith for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Ohio State and Michigan are tied 10-10 with 30 seconds remaining in the first half.

Michigan extends lead to 10-3

Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada converted a 53-yard field goal attempt, stretching the lead to 10-3 with 2:15 remaining in the first half.

On the third down before the field goal, Michigan running back Donovan Edwards was slow to get up.

Ohio State can’t pick up first down

Ohio State followed the Michigan punt with a three-and-out. The Buckeyes’ punt only went 31 yards, as Michigan will take over on the Ohio State 39-yard line. Michigan leads 7-3 with 4:17 remaining in the first half.

Buckeyes forced three-and-out

Taking over at its State 20-yard line, Michigan went three-and-out on the drive after the missed field goal. The Buckeyes will take over on their 7-yard line with 5:41 remaining in the first half.

Ohio State misses 38-yard field goal

After piecing together a 10-play, 55-yard drive over five minutes long, Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding missed a 38-yard field goal attempt.

Ohio State trails 7-3 with 7:28 remaining.

Will Howard re-enters game

After taking a big-time hit and entering the medical tent, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard has re-entered the game. Michigan leads 7-3 with 12:37 remaining.

Will Howard takes big hit

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard took a big hit from defensive back Makari Paige early in the second quarter. Michigan leads 7-3. Howard later exited the injury tent without his helmet. Devin Brown entered as backup.

Michigan-Ohio State scuffle

Michigan takes 7-3 lead

After Will Howard was picked off, Michigan needed just two plays to punch it in. Running back Kalel Mullings scored the 1-yard touchdown run. Michigan leads 7-3 with 12:37 remaining in the first half.

Will Howard picked off inside 10-yard line

After Ohio State forced a turnover on downs, the Buckeyes struggled to move the ball. Facing pressure on 3rd down inside the 10-yard line, Will Howard was picked off by Michigan defensive back Aamir Hall.

Michigan takes over on the Ohio State two-yard line with 13:21 remaining.

End 1Q: Ohio State 3, Michigan 0

Michigan is on the doorstep of taking the lead, but Ohio State forced a turnover on downs to open the second quarter. That ended an 11-play, 72-yard drive that was over 6 minutes long. The play stood after review.

Ohio State takes over on its three-yard line.

Ohio State scores first

After the pass interference call, the Buckeyes could not punch it in for a touchdown and settled for three points. Kicker Jayden Fielding converted a 29-yard field goal.

Ohio State leads 3-0 with 6:14 remaining in the first quarter.

Michigan called for PI

With Ohio State driving, quarterback Will Howard saw Jeremiah Smith downfield and tried to hit him for what would have been a touchdown. Michigan defensive back Quinten Johnson pulled down Smith and called for pass interference.

Michigan punts

After picking up a first down, the Michigan offense stalled out and was forced to punt. The Wolverines took nearly five minutes off the clock.

Ohio State will take over on its 31-yard line with 10:33 remaining in the first quarter.

Kickoff

Ohio State wins the toss and defers. Michigan will get the ball first.

Michigan TE hurt

Michigan tight end Brady Prieskorn was injured in pregame warmups. The Wolverines are already without Colston Loveland against Ohio State.

Ohio Department of Transportation trolls Michigan

The Ohio Department of Transportation trolled Michigan ahead of “The Game” against Ohio State with a clever sign on the road.

Final Michigan-Ohio State injury report

Michigan will be without two of its biggest stars against Ohio State: CB Will Johnson and TE Colston Loveland. Loveland left at halftime of Michigan’s 50-6 win over Northwestern last week with an undisclosed injury. Johnson’s missed the last five games for the Wolverines due to turf toe.

Final line for The Game

Ohio State is a 19.5-point favorite in The Game. The over-under is set at 41.5.