ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- As he walked off the field, Ryan Day raised both fists over his head like a champion boxer. With a big smile, he signaled to the lingering Ohio State fans waiting above the Big House tunnel to cheer louder -- then signaled the "O-H" with his arms.
After four straight losses to Michigan, Day finally eradicated the lone remaining blemish on his otherwise brilliant coaching resume.
On a snowy Saturday, Day's top-ranked Buckeyes rolled past Michigan 27-9 to advance to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020. Ohio State will face No.