Ohio State's defense, led by defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has been nothing short of spectacular in Year One and yesterday was no exception as the Buckeyes smothered Michigan, 27-9, in the Big House.
And while Silver Bullets were really good in the first half, holding Michigan to 124 total yards, one third down conversion and nine points - three of which came after a Julian Sayin interception gave the Wolverines possession at the OSU 39 - the dominance displayed in the second half was the kind of performance that will live forever in rivalry lore.
With The Game still a one-score affair at 17-9 five minutes into the third quarter after Ohio State was forced to punt on its opening possession, Michigan took the ball at its own 20.