July 7, 2026

Michigan players put recent struggles vs. Ohio State behind them: ‘None of the past matters’


ANN ARBOR – Michigan football players aren’t interested in dwelling on the past. Another chapter of the Michigan-Ohio State series will be written Saturday, and the Wolverines are hoping to change the recent narrative of the rivalry. The second-ranked Buckeyes (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten) are riding an eight-game win streak against the Wolverines (10-1, 7-1) heading into Saturday’s game in Ann Arbor – a streak that isn’t lost on Michigan players. A few were asked about the recent struggles against their rival, but they quickly shifted the focus back to the upcoming showdown, which will determine the Big Ten East champion. “It’s brought up,” receiver Mike Sainristil said of the team’s losing streak to OSU. “Not around here, but social media and stuff. But that’s the past, and none of that matters. This week, it’s all about what we have to do to get the job done on Saturday.” The…

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