July 2, 2026

Michigan vs. Ohio State game: Why J.J. McCarthy holds key to Wolverines extending win streak over Buckeyes

USATSI After No. 3 Michigan destroyed Indiana, Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh claimed that quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to be the best quarterback in program history. In two games since Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten amid an NCAA investigation into sign-stealing accusations within the program, however, McCarthy has struggled to keep pace.  In wins over No. 11 Penn State and Maryland, McCarthy has completed just 61.2% of his passes for 6.5 yards per pass attempt and an interception. He threw for just 201 combined yards in the two wins as Michigan went away from him in its biggest moments. The Wolverines rushed the ball on 34 consecutive plays against the Nittany Lions as their All-America hopeful was all but sidelined with the game on the line. McCarthy only threw one pass over the stretch, which drew a pass interference call.  In a 31-24 win over Maryland, McCarthy…

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