July 1, 2026

Analysis: All feels lost for Ohio State football, but a playoff berth remains plausible

If you awoke Sunday in a haze, thinking that what you saw Saturday against Michigan was just a bad dream, sorry. It happened. For the second straight year, the Wolverines dominated Ohio State in the second half for a lopsided win. The Buckeyes’ 45-23 loss ended their undefeated season and Big Ten title hopes and put to rest the notion that last year’s 42-27 Michigan win in Ann Arbor was an aberration. The rivalry has shifted back in the Wolverines’ favor. Michigan 45, Ohio State 23: What went wrong? Scarlet & Gray Matter analysis Ohio State football:Here are 5 things we learned from the Buckeyes’ loss to Michigan Ohio State had vowed to get redemption for last year and fully expected to. That made losing, especially the way they did, even more painful. Afterward, coach Ryan Day was composed but clearly stunned. When he was asked where his team goes…

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